Republic of the Philippines

ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY

Romblon, Philippines
URL: rsu.edu.ph
Email: rsugeps2020@rsu.edu.ph

GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAM

SEMINAR PROPOSAL

Nature of Activity: WEBINAR

Title: Gender Sensitivity, Equality and Gender Equity
Program Proponent: Graduate Education Program Students
a) Venue: Virtual (via Zoom)
b) Time: 06:00pm- 07:00pm
c) Target Audience: GEPS Students
d) Target Date: July 20, 2024
e) Amount Needed: Php. 500.00
f) Source of Funds: Group Budget

I. RATIONALE

In accordance with Section 36 of Republic Act No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW),
the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) calls on all national government agencies and
instrumentalities to prepare and submit their FY 2024 GAD Plan and Budget (GPB). Republic Act
(RA) No. 9710, the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), which was approved on August 14, 2009.
Under the law, the PCW is the primary policy-making and coordinating body of women and
gender equality under the Office of the President, as well as the monitoring body and oversight to
ensure the law's implementation.

Section 14, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides the State policy, thus: “The State
recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before
the law of women and men.”

All agencies of the government shall formulate a GAD Plan designed to address gender issues
within their concerned sectors or mandate and implement the applicable provisions under RA
9710 or the Magna Carta of Women, Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Against Women, the Beijing Platform for Action, the Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive
Development (1995-2025) under EO 273 and the Philippine Development Plan (2017-2022).

The Department of Education was established through the Education Decree of 1863 as the
Superior Commission of Primary Instruction under a Chairman. The Education agency underwent
many reorganization efforts in the 20th century to better define its purpose vis a vis the changing
administrations and charters. The present-day's Department of Education was eventually
mandated through Republic Act 9155, otherwise known as the Governance of Basic Education
Act of 2001 which establishes the mandate of this agency.

The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans,
programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises all
elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both
public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate,
and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development.
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Romblon, Philippines
URL: rsu.edu.ph
Email: rsugeps2020@rsu.edu.ph

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The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Gender-Responsive Basic Education
Policy in line with its Gender and Development (GAD) mandate as stipulated in the 1987
Philippine Constitution, Republic Act (RA) No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), RA
10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, and the Philippines’ International Human
Rights Commitments to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the
Rights of the Child (CRC) among others.

Gender inequality is still rampant in the Philippines not only because of the discrimination and
criticism faced by the women and LGBTQIA+ community but also because of the misogynistic
behavior of Filipinos. The LGBTQIA+ community is acceptable, but the disenfranchised are not.
Women are discriminated against because they are women. Our country is far from gender
equality. Therefore, the right approach to education about gender and equality is needed to
achieve a favorable change that uplifts everyone regardless of gender.

Therefore, having seminars, webinars and trainings about GAD programs must provide maximum
support and necessary facilities and resources. Education sectors should also adopt a bottom-up
approach to GAD policy development and implementation to ensure the involvement and
participation of all school stakeholders, especially at the grassroots level. GAD personnel, system
members, and support personnel should be regularly sent to various GAD seminars, webinars,
and training courses to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to
implement the program efficiently and effectively.

II. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of this seminar, the participants are expected to:

a. Appreciate GAD mandates in DepEd work,
b. Discuss gender and development issues,
c. Define and understand gender sensitivity issues,
d. Analyze gender equality and equity.

III. ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING CONTENT

A. Pre-Seminar Preparation
a. Setting Schedules
b. Preparing Presentations
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Romblon, Philippines
URL: rsu.edu.ph
Email: rsugeps2020@rsu.edu.ph

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B. Seminar Proper
The following flow of activities will be observed in the implementation:

Day 1: Gender Sensitivity, Equality and Gender Equity ( July 20, 2024)

Program Flow In-charge

Registration Bianca F. Manikan
Invocation Jumer Morente Ignacio
National Anthem AVP
Acknowledgment of Participants Alyssa Joyce M. Sugabo
Overview of the Seminar Liza Bernadeth C. Sescar
Welcome Remarks Pia Mae M. Montaña
Webinar Proper
Introduction of the Guest Speaker Jumer Morente Ignacio

Lecture: Cherryl M. Sugabo

Gender Sensitivity, Equality and Gender Equity Guest Speaker
Ice Breaker Alyssa Joyce M. Sugabo

Open Forum
Impression from the Participants
Awarding of E-Certificates Liza Bernadeth C. Sescar
Closing Remarks Bianca F. Manikan
Closing Prayer Pia Mae M. Montaña

HOST
Alyssa Joyce M. Sugabo

C. Post Training Activities

a. Collate documents including registration forms and a summary of the evaluation.
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ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY
Romblon, Philippines
URL: rsu.edu.ph
Email: rsugeps2020@rsu.edu.ph

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IV. METHODOLOGY
The main goal of this activity is to appreciate GAD mandates in DepEd work.

a. Lecture sessions
b. Interactive discussions
c. Group exercises
d. Open Forum and Discussion
e. Evaluation and feedback

V. PROGRAM EVALUATION

The activity will be evaluated using a prepared evaluation sheet which will be
accomplished by the participants at the end of the seminar duration.

VI. OPERATING DETAILS

A. Duration: 1 hour
B. Date: July 20, 2024
C. Venue: Virtual (via Google Meet)
D. Target Participants: GEPS Students
E. Resources
a. Human Resources:

Seminar Proposal: Alyssa Joyce M. Sugabo

Technical Aspects: Pia Mae M. Montaña
Program & Invitation: Liza Bernadeth C.
Sescar
Certificates: Bianca F. Manikan
Documentation: Jumer Morente Ignacio
Registration: Bianca F. Manikan

b. Material Resources:

Attendance Sheet
Evaluation Form
Presentations

F. Budgetary Requirements
Token for the Speaker Total: Php. 500.00
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ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY
Romblon, Philippines
URL: rsu.edu.ph
Email: rsugeps2020@rsu.edu.ph

GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAM

I. Source of Fund:

The expenses that will be incurred in this seminar will be charged to the group
fund.

Prepared by:
Alyssa Joyce M. Sugabo
Pia Mae M. Montaña
Bianca F. Manikan
Liza Bernadeth C. Sescar
Jumer Morente Ignacio

Approved by:
ELLAINE JOY GUYO EUSEBIO
Instructor