The Agricultural Training Institute-Regional Training Center X (ATI-RTC X) joins the celebration of the National Women's Month this March.
Presidential Proclamation No.227 Series of 1988 declares the observance of the Month of March as Women’s Role in History Month and Republic Act No. 6949 Series of 1990 declares March 8 of every year as National Women’s Day which aims to give recognition to the contributions of Filipino women in our society.
In 2017, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Board Members and Inter-Agency Technical Working Group identified the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) theme “We Make Change Work for Women”, which shall be used from 2017-2022. It highlights the empowerment of women as active contributors to and claimholders of development. This pursuit of development is also anchored on the commitment of “Malasakit at Pagbabago” or True Compassion and Real Change.
Meanwhile, the 2019 NWMC shall focus on strengthening efforts to improve and track the progress of implementation of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), and other relevant laws and commitments to the international community such as the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Platform for Action (BpfA), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In Northern Mindanao, The ATI-RTC X is supportive and consistent in its pursuit in elevating women from all walks of life who contribute in the development of the agriculture sector. The center have continuously partnered with award-winning women like TOFAM Awardee and distinction winner (Woman Farmer Category) Nemia Penita A. Buhian of the Buhian Diversified Farm in Initao, Misamis Oriental, Regional Gawad Saka Awardee Imelda Mendoza of Kape Maramag in Bukidnon, FBS-Manolo Fortich advocate Gemma G. Cania, agripreneurs Norly Quipanes and Joymee Remerata, Learning Site (LS) co-owner and manager Grace Mahistrado with daughter Amor of Alomah’s Place in Dahilayan, Bukidnon, agri-prodigy Jaya Hayashree Bayag of Jaya Secret Garden in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, agroforestry queen Perla Q. Binahon with daughter Pearl of Binahon Agroforestry Farm (BAFF) in Lantapan, Bukidnon, LS owner and retired teacher Eleanor A. Rosario with daughter Queenie of Queensland Herbs and Tourist Farm in Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, and so much more.
The aforementioned women were lauded for their contribution in the advancement of the agriculture sector and for their commitment in promoting organic agriculture in the country. (banner credits to Jayvee P. Masilang, MPS-II)
Source: www.pcw.gov.ph
For more information, visit www.pcw.gov.ph/WomenMakeChange2019