MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, March 4 (PIA) --- Hundreds of officials and employees in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) marched early Monday, March 3, in celebration of this year’s Women’s Month with the theme “Babae, ang Tatag Mo, ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at Pagsulong.”
She said apart from the kick-off ceremony, women’s sports fest, dance sport exhibition, livelihood trainings and symposia.
Site validation of the proposed Regional Women Peace Center will also be conducted.
Provincial counterpart’s will also complement the regional celebration with entrepreneurial training, gender-based activities that includes assessment and review of the Localization of National Action Plan (LNAP).
LNAP held the primacy of peace and non-violence in a just and gender responsive society.
Meanwhile, Samira Gutoc-Tomawis, former women representative of the 7th Regional Legislative Assembly, urged the public to reject all forms of gender biases and renew vow for rights protection and empowerment.
ARMM is keen on the advancement of women and rights. As of December of last year, the 8th Legislative Assembly had adopted Resolution No. 602 expressing full support to RCBW crusade to end violence against women.
The national Women’s Month is observed and celebrated on March of every year by virtue of Presidential Proclamation Nos. 224 and 227 and Republic Act 6949. The celebration highlights recognition of women’s resiliency, strength and contributions to nation building. (Bureau of Public Information-ARMM/APB/PIA)
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