SIMC Gender And Development

10/12/2025

Southern Isabela Medical Center 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝙂𝘼𝘿 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙚!!

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 proudly received the 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 – 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎-𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, led by the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐂) – 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 during the 137th Regional Development Council (RDC) Full Council Meeting on December 9, 2025, at Commissary, Cagayan Provincial Capitol, Alimannao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan.

This recognition highlights the unwavering commitment to advancing Gender Mainstreaming in the Cagayan Valley Region for CY 2022–2024 and our continued support for GAD initiatives.

The SIMC GAD Focal Point System Committee, headed by Dr. Anastacia B. Cacacho (GFPS Executive Committee Chairperson), Ms. Rodelita A. Cabanizas (GFPS Technical Working Group Chairperson), expresses its deepest gratitude to Dr. Melchor C. Dela Cruz, Jr., Former Chairperson of the GFPS Committee, Atty. Mylen B. Gonzales-Esquivel, our GAD Consultant and PCW National GAD Resource Speaker, the Management Committee headed by Undersecretary of Health and concurrent Medical Center Chief Dr. Glenn Matthew G. Baggao (June–November 2025) and our current OIC, Medical Center Chief II - Dr. Butch Loreto O. Garcia III, all dedicated Program Implementers and to the SIMC GAD Core Team for their unwavering support, guidance, and commitment and have been instrumental in achieving this milestone and strengthening our shared advocacy for gender equality and empowerment.

We would like to thank the Screening Committee and Organizers of this year's search 𝓞-𝓖𝓐𝓓 𝓒𝓗𝓐𝓜𝓟𝓘𝓞𝓝𝓢 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓐𝓖𝓐𝓨𝓐𝓝 𝓥𝓐𝓛𝓛𝓔𝓨, the Regional Development Council II, and the Regional GAD Committee for this kind of recognition and appreciation.

10/12/2025

𝓢𝓸𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓷 𝓘𝓼𝓪𝓫𝓮𝓵𝓪 𝓜𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓒𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝒽𝑜𝓃𝑜𝓇𝑒𝒹 𝒶𝓈 𝒶 𝙂𝘼𝘿 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙚!!

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 proudly received the 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 – 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎-𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲, led by the 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝒢𝒜𝒟 𝒞𝑜𝓂𝓂𝒾𝓉𝓉𝑒𝑒 (𝑅𝒢𝒜𝒟𝒞) – 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝟤 during the 137th Regional Development Council (RDC) Full Council Meeting on December 9, 2025, at Commissary, Cagayan Provincial Capitol, Alimannao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan.

This recognition highlights the unwavering commitment to advancing Gender Mainstreaming in the Cagayan Valley Region for CY 2022–2024 and our continued support for GAD initiatives.

The SIMC GAD Focal Point System Committee, headed by Dr. Anastacia B. Cacacho (GFPS Executive Committee Chairperson), Ms. Rodelita A. Cabanizas (GFPS Technical Working Group Chairperson), expresses its deepest gratitude to Dr. Melchor C. Dela Cruz, Jr., Former Chairperson of the GFPS Committee, Atty. Mylen B. Gonzales-Esquivel, our GAD Consultant and PCW National GAD Resource Speaker, the Management Committee headed by Undersecretary of Health and concurrent Medical Center Chief Dr. Glenn Matthew G. Baggao (June–November 2025) and our current OIC, Medical Center Chief II - Dr. Butch Loreto O. Garcia III, all dedicated Program Implementers and to the SIMC GAD Core Team for their unwavering support, guidance, and commitment and have been instrumental in achieving this milestone and strengthening our shared advocacy for gender equality and empowerment.

We would like to thank the Screening Committee and Organizers of this year's search 𝓞-𝓖𝓐𝓓 𝓒𝓗𝓐𝓜𝓟𝓘𝓞𝓝𝓢 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓐𝓖𝓐𝓨𝓐𝓝 𝓥𝓐𝓛𝓛𝓔𝓨, the Regional Development Council II, and the Regional GAD Committee for this kind of recognition and appreciation.

26/11/2025

𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔, 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚!
The dream destination is a VAW-free country, and our commitment today determines where we will be tomorrow.
As the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) spearheads the national 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, we call on every Filipino to move from awareness to action, from advocacy to activism, and from watchers to warriors.
This is more than an invitation; it is a shared national responsibility to ensure every woman and girl lives free from fear, abuse, and violence.
A VAW-free Philippines gives us the following signals for action:
• 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 violence against women. Women’s rights are human rights.
• 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 beyond silence. Do not judge a story you don’t fully know.
• 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 with compassion. Put yourself in the shoes of victim-survivors, and champion their right to safety, dignity, and justice.
Ending VAW rests on all of us. Let us rise as one, stand UNiTEd, and build a VAW-free Philippines!

𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔, 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚!

The dream destination is a VAW-free country, and our commitment today determines where we will be tomorrow.

As the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) spearheads the national 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, we call on every Filipino to move from awareness to action, from advocacy to activism, and from watchers to warriors.

This is more than an invitation; it is a shared national responsibility to ensure every woman and girl lives free from fear, abuse, and violence.

A VAW-free Philippines gives us the following signals for action:
• 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 violence against women. Women’s rights are human rights.
• 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 beyond silence. Do not judge a story you don’t fully know.
• 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 with compassion. Put yourself in the shoes of victim-survivors, and champion their right to safety, dignity, and justice.

Ending VAW rests on all of us. Let us rise as one, stand UNiTEd, and build a VAW-free Philippines!

11/11/2025

GADvocates, are your ready to ?

In just two weeks, we’ll be turning the Philippines orange once again to spark conversations and inspire actions to end VAW. Curious pa rin paano makasali sa kampanya? Follow these simple steps and be part of the movement!

Sa ating pagkakaisa, sabay-sabay nating makakamit ang isang !

11/11/2025

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07/11/2025

24/10/2025

Despite being told she was “too pregnant, too young, too inexperienced,” Atty. Sheena Tan, Mayor of Santiago City, Isabela, proved that these doubts could not stop her. She turned every challenge into determination and used her journey to inspire other women to achieve even more — in leadership, in life, and in being their best selves.

Speaking during the Panel Session: A Dialogue on Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Inclusive Governance, she affirmed that women have the power to break barriers, create meaningful change, and make a lasting difference in their communities.

Santiago City, Isabela, is home to two certified GAD Local Learning Hubs — the Samahan ng Teenage Nanay na Dakila (STAND) and the Santiago City Health Office HIV/AIDS Action Team (SCHOHAT) — reflecting the city’s commitment to gender-responsive initiatives.
Her story is a testament to the resilience and strength of women in leadership, reminding us that capability is not defined by age or circumstance but by purpose, passion, and perseverance.

Despite being told she was “too pregnant, too young, too inexperienced,” Atty. Sheena Tan, Mayor of Santiago City, Isabela, proved that these doubts could not stop her. She turned every challenge into determination and used her journey to inspire other women to achieve even more — in leadership, in life, and in being their best selves.

Speaking during the Panel Session: A Dialogue on Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Inclusive Governance, she affirmed that women have the power to break barriers, create meaningful change, and make a lasting difference in their communities.

Santiago City, Isabela is home to two certified GAD Local Learning Hubs — the Samahan ng Teenage Nanay na Dakila (STAND) and the Santiago City Health Office HIV/AIDS Action Team (SCHOHAT) — reflecting the city’s commitment to gender-responsive initiatives.

Her story is a testament to the resilience and strength of women in leadership, reminding us that capability is not defined by age or circumstance but by purpose, passion, and perseverance.

03/10/2025

Happy 36th National Statistics Month (NSM)! 📊

Presidential Proclamation No. 647 s. 1990 declared October as National Statistics Month, led by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This annual observance highlights the vital role of statistics in nation-building and calls for public support in improving data quality and standards.

One important area where data truly makes a difference is in advancing gender equality. Sex-disaggregated data allows us to see the real picture of women and men’s situations in society. To support this, the PSA releases every March the Factsheet on Women and Men in the Philippines, which features updated Philippine Core Gender and Development Indicators and other key statistics. This factsheet serves as a practical resource for planners, researchers, and advocates in crafting evidence-based gender and development programs and policies. Access it here: https://psa.gov.ph/gender-stat/wmf

As we mark NSM 2025, let us recognize how these statistics guide policymakers, civil society, and communities in designing programs that empower women and ensure no one is left behind. By tracking these indicators, we can shape gender-responsive policies that push for an inclusive and equal future.

This , let’s continue to demand data-driven policies that promote gender equality, equity, and inclusive growth.

25/09/2025

PCW is proud to recognize these agencies for their exceptional performance in GAD budget allocation and utilization for FY 2024, showcasing innovative initiatives that advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Their achievements highlight the government’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the effective mainstreaming of gender-responsive programs across all sectors.

To all agencies, let this recognition inspire you to further strengthen your GAD initiatives and achieve even greater impact for gender equality and women’s empowerment!