Welcome to the Gender and Development (GAD) Corner
of the Municipal Government of Claveria, Masbate!
A Website on Women Empowerment for Gender Equality and Inclusivity
Welcome to the Gender and Development (GAD) Corner
of the Municipal Government of Claveria, Masbate!
This platform serves as our dedicated information hub designed to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) within our municipality. As a "Digital GAD Corner," this website functions as an accessible portal to showcase the LGU’s commitment to GAD, inform the public about our gender-responsive programs, projects, and activities (PPAs), and provide downloadable resources for research and advocacy.
Mandate and Legal Basis
The establishment of this Digital GAD Corner is in strict compliance with the following national mandates:
1. PCW Memorandum Circular No. 2025-05 (Guidelines on the Establishment of GAD Corner): Issued on June 23, 2025, this circular mandates government agencies to establish physical and digital GAD corners to foster a culture of inclusivity and provide a platform for public scrutiny, feedback, and monitoring of GAD resource utilization.
2. Republic Act No. 9710 (The Magna Carta of Women), Section 29: This law mandates the "Right to Information," requiring all government agencies and LGUs to develop and make available Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials on their specific programs, services, and funding outlays on women’s empowerment.
3. PCW-DILG-DBM-NEDA Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2024-01: This circular mandates the LGU GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) to lead the conduct of advocacy activities and the development of IEC materials to ensure critical support from stakeholders and constituents.
Objectives
This Digital GAD Corner aims to:
Educate: Raise awareness on GAD-related laws, women's rights, and gender issues relevant to Claveria.
Engage: Provide a feedback mechanism for constituents regarding GAD services.
Transparent Governance: Publicly disclose the LGU’s GAD Plan and Budget (GPB), Accomplishment Reports, and the utilization of the 5% GAD Fund in compliance with the Full Disclosure Policy.
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2026-02: Guide for the 2026 National Women's Month Celebration