Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SANTIAGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Poblacion Norte, Santiago, Ilocos Sur

Office of the Principal

Accomplishment/Narrative Report on
Gender and Development (GAD) Seminar-Workshop 2020

To promote gender fairness and equality and to ensure that an absolute, definite, genuine
and potential gender biases are removed among its teachers, the Santiago National High School
conducted the Gender and Development (GAD) Seminar-Workshop as one of its priority programs
as mandated by Section 36 of Republic Act No. 9710, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of
Women (MCW). The said program emphasized on the principle that development is for all.
Everyone in society, both sexes, has the right to equal opportunities to achieve a full and satisfying
life. Women and men enjoy the same conditions for realizing their full human rights and potentials
to contribute to development as well as benefit from the results.

Around thirty-six (36) teacher-participants, 2 Administrative Assistants and 2 school heads

of Santiago National High School attended the one-day Gender and Development (GAD) Seminar
which was conducted last December 8, 2020 at the SNHS-SHS Building and program initiated by
Mrs. Mary Ann T. Cabatic (GAD Foal Person/JHS) and Mr. Charley Barcelona (GAD Focal
Person/SHS). This year’s theme for GAD is “Empowering Men and Women in the integration of
gender fairness towards national development.”

The program started at 8:00 a.m. and was officially opened with a prayer through AVP and
then immediately followed by the singing of the national anthem. Meanwhile, to energize the
participants, the MAPEH Teachers then led the ZUMVAWC- a Zumba dance. On the other hand,
Mr. Joseph U. Dulatre, Head Teacher III, gave his words of welcome to all teacher-participants
and to the learning facilitator. Mr. Raphy Gacilos, Teacher II, also staged his singing prowess by
selecting a song related to Christmas season.

Moreover, Dr. Natividad B. Reyes, Principal IV, delivered her inspirational message and her
speech focused on the advocacy of the school in the promotion of gender-sensitive school for all
learners. She then also quote a part of Maya Angelou’s poem “Phenomenal Women” and stressed
about being phenomenal is not about having a beautiful physique but it is being self-confident
about one’s iindividuality. She ended her talk with a strong conviction saying, “It is a call to
recognize equity and fairness in a world where discrimination and violence thrive. We emphasize
every gender role in nation building and development. “Walang Lalaki, Walang Babae- Lahat Tayo
ay Pantay-pantay. Walang nakalalamang at walang nahuhuli. Lahat Tayo ay may mai-aambag sa
lipunang ating ginagalawan because we are all PHENOMENAL.”

Since the seminar also commemorates the 18-day campaign for Violence against Women
(VAW)-free society, the SNHS also showed its commitment and desire to stop violence through

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signing the Pledge of Commitment tarpaulin. It was initiated by Dr. Reyes followed by the teacher-
participants.

Dr. Marites U. Peralta was invited to be the learning facilitator during the morning and
afternoon session. She elaborated and discussed in detail what mental health is all about and
gave real-life examples on the various types and forms of depression. She likewise discussed on
how to manage stress in life so as in the workplace. She was engaging at all time imparting her
knowledge to all. She also integrated group work/activities which are in line with her talk.
Everybody has his/her opportunity to collaborate and share their ideas on the activities. There
were presentation of outputs afterwards and sharing of inputs from her.

In the afternoon session, Dr. Peralta discussed the various acts, laws and even policies
governing violence against women. She enlightened the minds of the teachers in line with the
Republic Act 9262 or the Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). She made clear
distinctions on the kinds of violence and further explained each section of the RA. There were also
sharing of ideas and thoughts about the topic discussed and presentation of group outputs. After
the talk, awarding of certificate of recognition to the learning facilitator was done and followed by
awarding of certificate of participation to all teacher-participants. Consequently, the seminar was
also evaluated by the teacher-participants through an online evaluation prepared by the QATAME
team which focused on the program flow of the session.

In conclusion, the one-day event was packed with learnings and open forum to keep
teacher-participants aware and informed of the current laws related to violence against women
and children (who are oftentimes the victims) in general and how to go about overcoming these
relevant and challenges.

Prepared by:

CHRISTIAN EA, TII

Noted by:

MARY ANN T. CABATIC, TIII

GAD Focal Person/JHS

CHARLEY BARCELONA, TII

GAD Focal Person/SHS
Approved by:

NATIVIDAD B. REYES, PhD

Principal IV

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