All
18 local government units (lgus) in Cotabato province joined the
celebration of the International Women’s Month which featured
interesting activities and lectures in the whole month of March.
An estimate of 17,000 women from the municipalities of Banisilan,
Alamada, Pigcawayan, Libungan, Midsayap, Pikit, Carmen, Kabacan,
Matalam, M’lang, Tulunan, Arakan, President Roxas, Antipas, Magpet,
Makilala, and Kidapawan City participated in the said women’s gathering
in their respective places.
The celebration, dubbed “Kababaihan: Gabay sa Pagtahak sa Tuwid na
Daan”, is in consonance with President Benigno S. C. Aquino’s governance
advocacy of ‘tuwid na daan’ (straight path). It also recognizes women’s
leadership quality and contribution in governance, peace building, and
conflict resolutions.
Women’s month celebration is conducted annually to promote gender
equality as it appreciates the importance of organizations and
institutions that support women.
Cotabato Governor Emmylou “Lala” Talino-Mendoza in her message at the
municipality of Pikit declared that “this year, discrimination and
violence against women and girls have no place in our province”. She
stressed that the provincial government is serious in protecting women’s
rights with the help of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development
Office and the Philippine National Police.
Worldwide, more than 1,000 events ranging from small informal
gatherings to huge highly organized activities related to the women’s
month celebration are being uploaded in the International Women’s Month
portal.
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