Atty. Pierra F. Lamayo, LGOO VI of DILG also said she hoped that more programs, policies, and measures will be implemented for gender equality.
She also emphasized that as an advocate, she desires that no woman in the city will experience violence or any form of discrimination.
SP Member and Committee Chair on Women and Family Victoriana Cabili also shared that our country is one of the best performing countries in Asia in terms of gender equality and ranked 19th out of 146 countries which means women are significant in the Philippines.
Governor Lacson also showed his support for being active in various programs of the Provincial Council for Women; added the celebration is the result of women’s bravery during the 20th century when women protested for equality.
He also assured that his administration will continue to create measures and programs about the good practices for a well-defined gender and development and strengthen the Magna Carta of Women.
Meanwhile, Mayor Gustilo also stressed that he requested for funds from the province for the improvement of roads in the urban area for transportation convenience.
He is hopeful for a better celebration next year where they can hold a raffle with various appliances at stake.
A thanksgiving mass and parade were held before the assembly.
Among the participants were officials and other women representatives from 18 barangays; Philippine National Police; Dumaguete Cathedral Credit Cooperative (DCCCO); and City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) staff headed by its officer-in-charge Edena Dagondon; and women with disabilities.