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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)

II. STRENGTHENING GAD MAINSTREAMING EFFORTS IN THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF MAKATI

Gender mainstreaming is a set of processes and strategies that aims to ensure the recognition of gender issues on a sustained basis. It integrates women and men's concerns and experiences in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs, and projects in all political, economic and social agenda.

The birth of GAD advocacy in the City Government of Makati …

Started with the Orientation on Gender and Development , conducted by DILG-NCR on July 23, 2004 which focused on the need to organize the City's GAD Focal Point and the conduct of GAD training for all department/office heads and other city government officials.

	A. Makati GAD Mission Statement
	B. Official GAD Council Logo
	C. Makati City GAD Council
	D. Barangay GAD Council
	E. Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plan and Budget
	F. Support Groups

A.	*Makati GAD Mission Statement*
	Promotion of mutual respect and equal opportunities for an empowered citizenry through multi-sectoral participation in the formulation and implementation of gender-responsive and non-discriminatory policies, structures, systems, processes, programs and projects.

B.	*Official GAD Council Logo*

	•	Each shape, form and color used in the logo is meaningful and relevant to the advocacy being promoted by the city government. The circular shape, which is inspired by a tribal fish motif symbolizing fertility, represents the entire GAD Council, which is composed of city government officials, and representatives from non-government organizations.
	•	The dumbbell-like shape symbolizes the reproductive organs-ovary and testicles – to emphasize the gender-oriented focus of the GAD Council, while the link between the two ovals signifies collaboration and convergence.
	•	The black and white figures, when taken apart, represent Yin and Yang, the masculine and feminine elements of Eastern culture. They also echo the letter forms for G (Gender), D (Development), and C (Council), and the equal distribution of black and white is indicative of equality.
	•	The round-cornered square framing represents the solid ideals that have bound Makati , its government and its people, in the pursuit of excellence in every endeavor. The colors green and yellow are the dominant colors of the official Seal of Makati City.
	•	When taken as a whole, the logo represents an abstract rendition of a face- with no clues as to its gender-to further underscore equality between and among genders. On the other hand, the logo looks likes a germinating seed, symbolizing continuous development.
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C.	Makati City GAD Council
	Created through EO No. 2004-03 issued by the Hon. Mayor Jejomar C. Binay with the following composition and functions:

	Composition:
	1.	City Mayor - Chairperson
	2.	City Administrator - Vice Chairperson
	Members:
	3.	Social Welfare and Development Officer
	4.	Consultant to the Mayor
	5.	Liga ng mga Barangay President
	6.	DepEd Superintendent
	7.	City Personnel Officer
	8.	DILG City Director
	9.	City Health Officer
	10.	Urban Development Officer
	11.	City Budget Officer
	12.	City Information Officer
	13.	Chief of Police
	14.	Chairperson, Sanggunian Committee on Women and Family
	15.	President, ERPAT (NGO)
	16.	President, Women's Watch (NGO)

	Functions:
	•	Formulate and submit comprehensive medium term (three years) and annual integrated GAD plans responsive to the needs and situation of women constituents to be incorporated in policies, programs and activities (PPAs) that will uplift their conditions.
	•	Monitor and evaluate the implementation of local gender and development policies, programs and activities through the conduct of regular review and evaluation of existing legislation, policies and programs measuring the extent to which women concerns are integrated in all aspects of life on the basis of equal opportunities with men.
	•	Recommend the adoption of appropriate policies, enactment of ordinances or passage of resolutions that enhance the potentials and capabilities of women and men to implement GAD mainstreaming.
	•	Promote and support the establishment of a consultative mechanism to provide continuing dialogue between the City government and the women sector.
	•	Maintain and update a sex-disaggregated data bank through the conduct of primary and secondary data gathering activities.
	•	Work in collaboration with national and regional government agencies, NGOs, POs, the private sector and institutions to ensure that women's concerns are brought into the mainstream of all development efforts.
	•	Ensure that all City development program planning and implementation are gender-sensitive/responsive.
	•	Review and approve all GAD PPAs from barangay to city level prior to implementation to monitor if activities to be undertaken are in accordance with guidelines set forth;
	•	Create functional committees in the performance of its functions, as the need arises;
	•	Assist the Finance Committee, the Committee on Appropriations in the allocation of the GAD budget;
	•	Avail of educational and training seminars offered by NGOs/POs educational and research institutions and other private sector initiatives that may be helpful in the achievement of its goals;
	•	Represent the City in local and international women's conferences and meetings pertinent to its other duties and functions.
	•	Gather and disseminate information on current developments and studies on GAD and related issues (i.e. gender and governance).
	•	All other duties and functions that may be mandated by its council members deemed necessary to achieve its goals.
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D.	*Barangay GAD Council*
	Created through Makati City GAD Council Resolution 2007-002 with the following composition and functions:

	Composition:
	1.	Punong Barangay – Chairperson
	2.	Barangay Kagawad for Social Service
	3.	SK Chairperson
	4.	Representatives from Local Agencies (DepEd, Health Sector)
	5.	Three (3) Representatives from Various NGOs
	6.	Three (3) Members of the Secretariat/Technical Working Group (TWG)

	Functions: Makati City GAD Resolution 2007-02 (.pdf)
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E.	Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plan and Budget
	*What is a GAD Plan?*
	•	It is a systematically designed program, project or activities carried out by LGUs or agencies over a period of time to address issues and problems involving gender among their constituents and workforce.
	•	These could be social, cultural, economic or political issues that affect their lives, the community or the organization.
	•	The GAD Plan must also be CONSISTENT with the LGUs mandates and medium-term and local development plans.
	•	It must take its directions from mandates and guidelines issued by the national, local government and its executive.

	*What is the responsibility of the agency/LGU/barangay head?*
	•	Approves the GAD plan and budget.
	•	Includes its implementation as a key result area/indicator of his/her performance.
	•	Reports GAD plan and budget and performance to agency head/mayor, and to GAD office/council, DILG, NCRFW, and DBM.
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F.	Support Groups
	As a foundation for the citywide promotion of GAD in Makati , the City Government through the Makati Social Welfare Department (MSWD) has established support groups in the barangays, as well as put up the Social Development Center to provide temporary shelter to women and children in distress.

	*Women's Watch*
	An all-women volunteer organization formed by the MSWD, in coordination with the various barangays, which is aimed at complementing the efforts of the City Government to promptly and effectively deliver social services in the City. Women's Watch volunteers provide assistance to the MSWD by helping monitor the implementation of its various programs and services in the barangays. At the same time, they maintain vigilance over cases of domestic abuse, such as battered wives and maltreated children in their community, and promptly refer such cases to the MSWD for appropriate action. To date, 26 out of the 33 barangays, excluding the villages, have active Women's Watch volunteers. Interested women residents 18 to 59 years old, regardless of civil status, may register as volunteers at their respective barangay halls. Victims of various forms of abuse defined in the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004 (R.A. 9262), such as physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and economic abuse, or responsible citizens who know of such acts being committed, are enjoined to seek assistance at the nearest barangay hall thru a Women's Watch volunteer. Incidence of domestic violence involving women and children may also be reported to the City Hall, through: Makati Social Welfare Department 5/F New Makati City Hall , J.P. Rizal Avenue , Makati City Tel Nos.: 899-9037; 870-1227 Contact Person: Ms. Maribel Lumang

	*Makati* *ERPAT (Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities Training)*
	Organized by the MSWD in April 2005, Makati ERPAT aims to promote the advocacy of shared parenting among the fathers in the community by providing them access to support services and activities that help enable them to effectively perform their paternal abilities. Through training and related activities, the volunteer members of ERPAT learn to appreciate their important role in the family, which is the basic unit of the society, and are encouraged to become more effective and responsive fathers, Fathers, whether biological or non-biological, adoptive, legal guardian or foster parent, 18 to 59 years old and residents of Makati, may register with Makati ERPAT at their respective barangay halls. They may look for the designated ERPAT coordinator or contact Ms. Conchita Arlegui of the MSWD at 899-9037 or 870-1227.

	*Social* *Development* *Center*
	Located at Malolos cor. Barasoain Sts. , Brgy. Tejeros, Makati City , the Social Development Center managed by the MSWD, is a drop-in center and half-way house for abused/battered children and women as well as streetchildren. Its facilities include a Day Care Center , and a multi-purpose hall where livelihood training are conducted. The Center is open 24-hours, with an in-house “house parent” overseeing its day-to-day operations. Referrals may be coursed through Ms. Remedios Ramos (children's concerns) or Ms. Maribel Lumang (women's concerns) at MSWD, 899-9037 or 870-1227.
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