Tabaco Councilor Lourdes
Belangel-Berces praised the Gender and Development Office of Muntinlupa for
their best practices in their benchmark visit to the city last September 4.
Berces said the agency's thrust
to further equal rights and access in services for every local is something
they will embark on as they establish their own development programs.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi welcomed the
delegation and said that the City Government is honored to host their learning
trip and looked forward in also visiting their city in Albay.
"We are privileged to be
chosen by your city for your Lakbay Aral and may we impart our cause and
efforts in breaking gender issues through our programs to your initiatives in
creating avenues for inclusive development," Fresnedi says.
Muntinlupa GAD program director
Trina Biazon presented the city's best practices such as the creation of local
GAD code, free breast cancer screening and medical assistance, Yellow Corn
livelihood project, Wellness Center, and Abot Alam Project which fosters
Out-of-School Youth beneficiaries.
Biazon says GAD Muntinlupa is
committed in strengthening equal rights and benefits for constituency,
specifically for the disadvantaged sector, through legislations, programs, and
projects.
Adelfa de Guzman, Saklolo at
Gabay sa Ina at Pamilya (SAGIP) executive director, further explains local
programs addressing violence against women and children such as implementation
of Center Based Programs focused on the immediate response to the needs of
abused women and children, creation of violence against women and children
(VAWC) desk in every barangay, among others.
SAGIP is a civic organization
partner of the City Government of Muntinlupa, a 24-hour crisis center for women
and children who are victims/survivor of various kinds of violence.
The delegates of Tabaco, Albay
are conducting a "Lakbay Aral" program in which they will visit
different local government units in Greater Metro Manila and neighboring cities
to adapt best practices.
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