‘$001 PANGASINAN RFCOBNS HINT Republic of the Philippines JAN 08 mz Bepactment of Education RELE ASED ‘SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN DIVISION MEMORANDUM DM-2024 2/2 TO: PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT SUPERVISORS ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL HEADS DISTRICT / SCHOOL GAD FOCAL PERSONS FROM: ‘THE OFFICE OF THE SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF 2024 GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS & BUDGET (GPB) DATE: January 5, 2024 ee nnn REI nn ERROR 1, With reference to Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2023-02 issued by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), DepEd, Region I through the Human Resource Development Division (HRDD), SDOs and schools are required to prepare and submit Fiscal Year 2024 Gender and Development Plans and Budget (GPB). 2. The said GPB which shall be the basis for the conduct of GAD programs, activities and projects should align with gender-issues addressing equality for both men and women and to include also (if feasible) big ticket programs using Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) tool. Big ticket programs are priority and high-cost long-term programs that significantly impact the delivery of education programs. It should also tackle the current environment and health situation that our employees and the learners are facing. Likewise, the GPB to be prepared shouid include the senior citizens’ PAPs. 3. PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2023-02 stipulating the guidelines on the preparation of GAD Plans and Budgets and HGDG Handbook can be accessed via link: https: / /tinyurl.com/ FY2024GPBs for reference and guidance. 4. What can be charged to the GAD Budget? * Approved PPAs included in the PCW-endorsed DepEd GAD Plan with detailed budgetary expenditure requirements + Capacity Development / Building on GAD ‘Address: Alvear St ast, Capitol Grounds Lngayen, Pangasinan Telephone No. (075)-522-2202 APPROVED mali pangasinant@deped.gov.ph FOR TRANSMISSION RAFAEL RIARepublic of the Philippines: Department of Education Region | SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE ‘+ Activities related to the establishment of enabling mechanisms which support GAD efforts of agencies, e.g. GAD Focal Point System and VAWC Desks * Programs to address women’s practical and strategic needs, provided these have been previously approved by DepEd Central Office and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and are clearly reflected in the annual GAD Plan and Budget + Consultation workshops to gather inputs for GAD Plan and other GAD mechanisms and processes + Professional fees and honoraria of external GAD experts for trainings and related activities + Development, printing and dissemination of information and education campaign materials which support GAD PAPs * Advocacy campaign to end VAWC and Women’s Month activities which are clearly aligned to the yearly theme determined by the PCW Board and GAD advocacy 5. What cannot be charged to the GAD Budget? ‘+ PPAs which are not in the DepEd GAD Plan and not endorsed by PCW + Personal services and honoraria of GAD Focal Point System members and other GAD employees assigned to do GAD work + Physical, mental and health fitness including purchase of equipment, recreation and social activities, religious and cultural projects, construction expenses, supplies and materials for general use, study tour, Christmas and year-end celebrations and meetings, except, if these can be justified as clearly addressing specific gender issues. 6. School GPBs should be submitted to SGOD-HRD on or before January 25, 2023. It is advised that submission of GPBs be compiled in one folder by whole District. 7. For information, guidance and compliance. FATIMA R. BOADO, CESO V Schools Division Superintendent qe ‘Adress: Alea St. East, Capitol Grounds Lngayen, Pangasinan Telephone No. (075)-522-2202 mall: pangasinan1@deped.gov.ph