Gender and Development | Zamboanga City

Culmination of the 2022 Women’s Month Celebration
March 31, 2022
Ending the month-long celebration of the National Women’s Month 2022 with its theme “Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran”, the City Government of Zamboanga through its Gender and Development Section and City Investment Promotion Services successfully conducted its activity entitled “Women Empowerment in Business and Government” held today March 31, 2022 at East Wing –... Read More
One of the 16 Women Leaders featured in the book Compelled by Duty, Conscripted by Destiny:
March 10, 2022
Mayor Beng Climaco was one of 16 women leaders featured in the book Compelled by Duty, Conscripted by Destiny: Portraits of 16 Asian Women at the Frontline of Democratic Struggle by John Joseph S. Coronel and produced by the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD). Mayor Climaco was recognized for her leadership, diligence, and... Read More
Zamboanga Music Runvolution 4.0
March 9, 2022
Yesterday was a blast as we kick-off the city-wide celebration of the International Women’s Day as part of our National Women’s Month Celebration. This year’s Women’s Month has the theme of “Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran”, which is anchored on the 5-year theme (2017-2022) “We Make Change Work For Women”. The Runvolution, among... Read More
1st Quarter GFPS Meeting
February 17, 2022
The GAD Focal Point System Committee convened for its 1st Regular Meeting held on February 17, 2022 via Zoom Teleconference. The GFPS discussed important matters relative to the presentation of GAD Accomplishment Report FY 2022, presentation of GAD Workplan for FY 2022, revisiting GFPS Functions and Responsibilities, Creation and Identification of GAD Working Committees,... Read More
Conflict Management and Skills Training for Social Workers
September 5, 2018
Social workers and law enforcers, particularly those engaged with children in conflict with the law (CICL), undergo a two-day workshop on conflict management and skills intended to promote effective negotiating skills. Organized by the GAD unit under the Office of the City Mayor in collaboration with the CSWDO and USAID/Philippines’ Padayon Mindanao Alumni, the activity... Read More