For its outstanding efforts in institutionalizing the Mabalacat City Population, Gender, and Development Office (POPGAD), Mabalacat City received the National GADTIMPALA marker during the Gender and Development Local Learning Hub (LLH) Assembly Awarding Ceremony on April 17 at Sequioa Hotel, Manila Bay.
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) staged the 3-day awards rites, whose theme this year is “Empowering Local Government Units as Catalysts for Change towards Gender-Responsive Bagong Pilipinas.”
The award was received by Mabalacat City Mayor Crisostomo C. Garbo and POPGAD Head, Mr. Charlo Costales.
Mabalacat City has been honored for its remarkable achievements in advancing gender equality and empowering women within the community.
According to Mayor Garbo, “I am incredibly proud of Mabalacat City’s recognition at the Gender and Development Local Learning Hub (LLH) Notable Program awarding ceremony. This award is a testament to our commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. We will continue to create initiatives that support and uplift women in our community, ensuring that they have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.”
Among the outstanding programs and initiatives that showcase Mabalacat City’s commitment to gender equality are the WE LEAP program, Sentrong Aruga program, Drop-In Center for Women and Children, Psycho-Social Support Services, Knowledge Management Center, Tech Assistance Services, and the Paglaya program.
In addition to these impactful programs, Mabalacat City has also championed initiatives such as Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counseling, Responsible Parenthood, and more.
