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Month Celebration)
Magna Carta of Women
Brochure
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The National Women’s Month Celebration every March is part of the worldwide observance of the International 2018 NWMC Streamer
Specifications
Women’s Day (IWD). (http://pcw.gov.ph/sites/
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The following issuances serve as legal bases for the annual activity: mation%20officer/2018%2
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• Proclamation No. 224 s. 1988 (http://pcw.gov.ph/law/proclamation-no-224) declaring the first week of March each
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year as Women’s Week and March 8 as Women’s Rights and International Peace Day; file)
(http://pcw.gov.ph/sites/
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• Proclamation No. 227 s. 1988 (http://pcw.gov.ph/law/proclamation-no-227) providing for the observance of the vents/2018/February/infor
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• Republic Act (RA) 6949 s. 1990 (http://pcw.gov.ph/law/republic-act-6949) declaring March 8 of every year as National Women's Month Logo
National Women’s Day. (http://pcw.gov.ph/sites/
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In 2017 (http://pcw.gov.ph/WomenMakeChange) , the PCW Board Members and Inter-Agency Technical Working 2018 National Women's Month
Group identified the NWMC theme “We Make Change Work for Women”, which shall be used from 2017-2022. It Celebration Briefer
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Women Inspiring Women (Luzon
ELEMENTS OF THE THEME Leg) Event Guidelines
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women’s empowerment will make the change that we are espousing or any development effort responsive of women’s
concerns. Related Links:
2018 NWMC Streamer PSD file
• Make Change Work = MCW = Magna Carta of Women – making change work for women necessitates
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strengthening the implementation of the MCW at all levels. It means putting in place functional mechanisms as well Dropbox)
as implementing and making known to citizens, programs and services that address strategic gender needs of women.
2018 NWMC Streamer PSD file
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• Change – also means Compassionate and Harmonized Actions and Networks for Gender Equality. Google Drive)
• We / us or “kami / tayo” in Filipino – who is going to pave the way for an enabling environment for women to 2018 NWMC Collaterals
be empowered? Who is going to ensure that the MCW is implemented at all levels? Who is going to make change 2018 NWMC T-Shirt Design
work for women? It all of us, in our various capacities whether as government officials and employees, members of
the private sector, the academe, non-government organizations, or as private individuals can be partners for a change Women Inspiring Women Series -
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that is gender-responsive. It emphasizes our collective effort, collaboration and participation to ensure that women
will not be left behind in the pursuit of change.
The theme emphasizes that women should be active drivers in bringing about positive changes, and that they should also reap from fruits of
development efforts. This can be made possible by empowering women – enabling them to meaningfully engage with other development stakeholders,
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and by fully implementing the MCW.
OBJECTIVES
Consistent with Proclamation No. 227 s. 1988, the annual conduct of the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) aims to give due recognition
to the contributions of Filipino women in our society.
1. inform and engage women as stakeholders of government programs and services – to promote citizen-centric governance and make “change” a
conscious effort to know, understand, and provide what ALL citizens need;
2. create and facilitate platforms to discuss good practices, gaps, challenges , and commitments in pursuing gender and development (GAD) – to
strengthen implementation of the Magna Carta of Women; and
3. inspire and empower women and girls to be agents of change – to contribute in promoting gender equality and the empowerment of all women.
ACTIVITIES
Informing and engaging women as stakeholders of government programs and services
1. PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF IEC MATERIALS (January to March 2018) – Section 26 of the Magna Carta of
Women (Right to Information) also provides that “Access to information regarding policies on women, including programs, projects,
and funding outlays that affect them, shall be ensured.” Interestingly, the Agenda Ni Juana Crowdsourcing survey during the 2016
Women’s Month show that the top 5 priority women’s agenda that people expect from the government is “Improved information dissemination on
government programs and services for realizing gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls and their human rights” (chosen among
the top five priority of 3,297 out of 8,005 survey participants).
In view of this mandate and the citizen’s expressed need for information, government agencies and LGUs are encouraged to produce and distribute their
own information materials featuring their GAD programs and services that can be accessed by women stakeholders. Under the banner/theme “WE
Make Change Work for Women”, agency/LGU IEC materials shall respond to the following key points:
• How does the agency/LGU make change work for women?
• What are the programs and services that can be accessed by women clients? Simplified steps/guide in accessing said programs and services.
• Results or most recent data on accomplishments (to showcase how citizens were able to benefit from the program).
Agencies and LGUs can follow their respective office’s branding or style guides in the development of their IEC materials, as long as these key points
are presented. The IEC materials may be in the form of flyers, posters, comics, magazine/newsletter, printed materials, audio / video materials, or other
format which they deem appropriate and economical. They may also opt to utilize various methods for dissemination such as through information
caravan or tapping the broadcast, print and online media. It is also best to prepare the IEC in local languages or pop-version.
Tip for GAD Focal Point Systems: this is the time to make your agency GAD initiatives widely known! The key objective is for the government to
address the demand for more information about their programs and services which is also consistent with the mandate for women’s right to information
under the MCW.
2. SERBISYO PARA KAY JUANA (March 8 or per discretion of sponsoring agency) – The activity enjoins agencies, LGUs and other
organizations that offer direct services and other transactions with the public to offer treats like freebies, discounts, or distribution of IEC materials on
March 8 which is the International Women’s Day (IWD) and any chosen dates within March, making the celebration more publicly known and felt.
Participating agencies/LGUs are also requested to send the following information about their IWD treats through the comments link below this
webpage:
• Agency / LGU Name:
• IWD Treat:
• Date/s and time/s of availability:
• Venue (where to avail):
• Mechanics (how to avail):
• Contact details in case of public queries about the IWD treat:
3. NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH PHOTO AND POSTER-MAKING CONTEST (March 1-31) – PCW, in partnership with the Philippine
Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), will launch the 2018 NWMC Photo and Poster-making contest in march. The activity will utilize arts, particularly
photography and poster-making to promote women's empowerment. The photo contest is open to all college students while the poster-making is open
to all high school students. Full mechanics shall be released in March.
Creating and facilitating platforms to discuss good practices, gaps, challenges, and commitments in pursuing GAD
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5. CERTIFICATION OF GAD LOCAL LEARNING HUBS - PCW will also conduct the formal rites for the certification of Local Learning Hubs
on Gender and Development (GAD) during month. The certification of GAD Local Learning Hub (LLH) is designed to institutionalize the sharing and
replication of LGUs notable experiences and practices on gender mainstreaming.
Inspire and empower women and girls to be agents of change
6. WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN SERIES (March 8, 15, 22) – First initiated in 2017, the three-part series aims to celebrate
women’s journey by sharing inspiring stories of change in their chosen fields to encourage their fellow women to be empowered
change agents. Modeled after TEDx format, it will also serve as a venue for women to inspire and appreciate each other, and create
an environment supportive of each other. The forum will run as a three-part series to be conducted in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Target participants are local government units, non-government and people’s organizations, private sector, and students. Interested organizations can also
host similar fora following the mechanics and guidelines to be set by PCW.
This is intended for participants based in the island group of Visayas. For interested participants, please coordinate with Engr. Roger Esto
at Tel. No.: (036) 268-5442 or (036) 262-1555; Email addresses: ppdoaklan@gmail.com, or aklanpgo@yahoo.com.
March 22 – University of Southeastern Philippines, 1:00 – 5:00 PM (For Mindanao-based participants)
This is intended for participants based in the island group of Mindanao. For interested LGUs, NGAs and NGOs, please coordinate with
Ms. Lorna Mandin of Davao City IGDD at Tel. No.: (082) 225-0363; Cp. No.: 0917-546-0823 and email addres: igdd@davaocity.gov.ph.
For state universities and colleges, please coordinate with Ms. Rioliza B. Molina of the University of Southeastern Philippines at Cp. No.:
0917-315-8293; Email address: rio.molina@usep.edu.ph
Important note: these events have limited seats. Separate guidelines on participation shall be released by PCW and partner organizations once logistical
details are finalized (e.g. seating capacity of venue, confirmed speakers, etc.).
Tip for GAD Focal Point Systems: You may consider organizing your own Women Inspiring Women Fora, giving special focus on topics relevant to
your agency mandate. For example, schools can invite speakers who can inspire young women and girls to excel and explore future career options.
Agencies with mandate related to women’s economic empowerment can organize a forum targeting women entrepreneurs. Agencies that deal with
traditionally male-dominated fields like science and technology, engineering, mathematics, law enforcement and military, and the likes may consider
organizing a gathering of women in the said fields to share their inspiring stories of change. LGUs may host a forum among women’s organizations in
the locality to discuss topics relevant for women in the locality, and avenues for engagement and collaboration at the local level.
Agencies/LGUs organizing their own Women Inspiring Women event are also requested to send the following information through the comments link
below this webpage for inclusion in the NWMC Calendar of events:
• Host Agency / LGU Name:
• Event Title:
• Date and time:
• Venue (exact location):
• Expected speakers and topics to be discussed:
• Contact details in case of public queries:
7. ONLINE ADVOCACY: #JuanaSays (March 1-31) – First initiated by PCW in 2015, Juana Says is a daily dose of inspirational quotes of Filipino
women from different fields or profession. Personalities who will be invited to share their inspiring words include heads of government agencies, private
corporations/companies, celebrities and artists, women from various sectors (e.g. rural, IP, Moro, youth, formal employment, entrepreneurs), among
others.
Everyone in encouraged to visit, like and share PCW’s official social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter) to participate in this online advocacy.
8. 2018 CINE JUANA FILM FESTIVAL - Using arts (through film) to showcase and celebrate women’s empowerment and the various role that
Filipino women play in the society is the main objective of the Cine Juana Film Festival. Launched in December 2015 during the 18-Day Campaign to
End Violence Against Women (VAW), the first Cine Juana Film Festival was opened to the public for free at the NCCA Auditorium in Intramuros,
Manila. It showcased films that deal with the issue of VAW, followed by an open forum with the movie producers/artists and PCW representatives per
film showing. This year, the Film Development Council of the Philippines is organizing the CineJuana Film Festival, featuring films celebrating women's
strength, power and resiliency which will happen on March 26-28 at Cinematheque Centre Manila.
9. CCP's READATHON AND PEEK-A-BOOK EXHIBIT
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is holding "readathon", a gathering of women playwrights, which features dramatic readings, workshops for
women playwrights and talks on writing for the stage on March 23-24. The CCP is likewise holding an art exhibit featuring the works and books of 12
all-women, all-Filipino illustrators for children on March 24 at the Pasilyo Edades Hallway, 4th floor CCP Building, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. For
more information, contact Ms. Marivic Santos of the CCP Training and Development Division.
Agencies and LGUs may also organize their own film showing, provided that their respective GAD Focal Point systems were able to screen the films to
ensure that featured films tackle women's empowerment, gender equality, or issues confronting women in the marginalized and vulnerable sectors.
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Comments
Tarp
Submitted by Lheng Mendoza (not verified) on Tue, 2018-02-06 17:24
May we request for a copy of the streamer in jpeg format be sent to dolehrds.*******@gmail.com [edited to hide email address]? Thank you.
Hi Ms. Lheng! Kindly check your email for direct links to download sites.
We have updated our website to add more download links to the files. Registration is not required to download the files.
Tarp/streamer
May we request for a copy of the streamer in jpeg & png format. Send it to upm-cgws@up.edu.ph. Thank you.
Hi Via. The design of the streamer can be found in the download section of this page. Thank you!
Hello PCW, I would like request a tagalog version of the MCW which can be distributed to our stakeholders such fisher folks, farmers, etc. Thank you!
Hi Christian, we're still finalizing the Tagalog translation of the MCW. We'll keep you posted on this. Thank you!
Brochure
Submitted by Rhesdel Capalaran (not verified) on Thu, 2018-02-08 15:52
Hello! Would it be fine to ask a copy of the MCW Brochure in JPEG format or PSD format? We're having difficulty in printing the PDF format of the
brochure. The file is quite unreadable because of its small fonts whenever we print it to a long/short paper. Please send the JPEG/PSD Format file to
rhezierhes21@gmail.com. Hope for a positive respond! Thank you and God bless!
Good morning. Presently, I am the Chairperson for GFPS-TWG of DOH- Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Tagaytay City. May I ask how can we
attend the Women Inspiring Women Series on March 8, 2018? Thank you. (my email address is addislibato@gmail.com)
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Submitted by information officer on Thu, 2018-02-22 14:48
Hi Ms. Libato, you may register via this link https://tinyurl.com/WomenInspiringWomenSeriesLuzon. Thank you and see you there!
Hello po. May we ask for a jpeg format for the streamer and if you have a t-shirt design for this year's women's month theme. Please send to email
add: doh.rox.gad@gmail.com Thank you...
Hi, may we email inquiries re organizing women inspiring women fora? If yes, to which email address please.
Inquiry
Submitted by information officer on Wed, 2018-02-14 13:42
Tarp
Hi Anacorita. The designs of tarp and t-shirt can be found in the download section of this page. Thank you!
Tarp
Submitted by Anacorita a. Ba... (not verified) on Wed, 2018-02-14 14:30
Hello poh, can we ask a little favor for the MCW brochure, we are going to used the materials for information dissemination in our office and to our
partners in the province yet when we print it, the output is in small size. Can we ask for the raw data or can we ask another PDF files na four folds
lng.. Hope its okay. Thanks again for the favor. kindly send thru my account: maricel1981@yahoo.com; from DA-Caraga, Butuan City. Mindanao.
Thanks and God bless
MCW Brochure
Submitted by Maria Cecilia Q... (not verified) on Wed, 2018-02-14 16:16
Maam, please for favor can we ask for a copy of the MCW brochure kung meron pa RAW DATA or kahit nka four folds ksi masyadong maliit ang
output nung nag print kami for info dissemination mn sana sa aming partners and provinces. Kung pu pwedi poh ung nga 4 folds pra mas mabasa
naman ang materials. Thanks. Kindly send the said files thru my email account: maricel1981@yahoo.com. I'm from DA-Caraga, Butuan City Mindanao.
Reproduce IEC
Submitted by BoQ (not verified) on Thu, 2018-02-15 14:56
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Hi, can we reproduce the IECs from PCW? Or can we get IECs from PCW that we'll distribute for National Women's Month? Big thanks!
Yes. You can reproduce the IEC materials for National Women's Month. Thank you!
Hi good afternoon ask ko lang po kung may bazarre po ba kayo na event for womens month. Gusto ko po sana mag join sa bazarre if meron. Mga
dress at swimsuits ang paninda po namin.
our office is handling rehabilitation for convicted first time offenders. We have about twenty female clients who are convicted of Illegal Gambling,
crimes that are committed due to poverty and lack of employable skills. In celebration of the Women's Month, we would like to conduct a film showing
activity for them on women empowerment. Kindly enlighten us where we can secure the film showing materials.. Thank you
Hi Nanet. We're still in the process of reviewing three more films for this year's National Women's Month Celebration. Nonetheless, you can still
download last year's recommended film in our 2017 NWMC
microsite: http://pcw.gov.ph/sites/default/files/documents/events/2017/February/inf...
(http://pcw.gov.ph/sites/default/files/documents/events/2017/February/information%20officer/2017%20NWMC%20List%20of%20Recommended%20F
ilms_0.pdf)
Partnership Proposal
Submitted by AJ (not verified) on Wed, 2018-02-21 16:16
• Host Agency / LGU Name: Young Women's Christian Association -FEU Chapter
• Event Title: W.E., Wonder Women
• Date and time: March 14-16, 2018
• Venue (exact location): Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes Street Sampaloc Manila
• Expected speakers and topics to be discussed: No seminars but will be holding bazaars, booths for sponsors and NGOs for women, photo/art exhibit,
and one billion rising flash mob.
• Contact details in case of public queries: Carol Cunanan - 09056615967 or at ywca@feu.edu.ph
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