COMMITTEE ON WOMEN AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT

FUNCTIONS

1. Conduct committee/public hearings on matters referred to it by the Sangguniang Panlungsod and recommend action thereon;
2. Recommend policies and programs in relation to women, LGBTQ, and other gender concerns.
3. Formulate measures that will enhance the welfare and dignity across gender.
4. Ensures the effective implementation of all programs, measures, and related ordinances that protect the rights of women and members of the LGBTQ.
5. Establish linkages with the local and national government agencies concerned to help address matters pertaining to gender equality.
6. Ensure dissemination of information and literature pertaining to women and gender development;
7. Recommend gender-related policies and programs to strengthen the moral values and social responsibilities and protect their rights in terms of education, employment, and place in policy-making and nation-building.
8. Perform such other functions as the Sanggunian may adopt.

COMPOSITION

Chairman: Hon. Gilda Gayle R. Abonal-Gomez

Co-Chairman: Hon. Ma. Corazon M. Peñaflor

Members:    

• Hon. Jose C. Rañola
• Hon. Joselito S.A. del Rosario
• Hon. Jefson Romeo Felix (replacing Hon. Mary Kyle Francine B. Tripulca, in the 14th SP as new SK Federation head)