In celebration of this year’s National Women’s Month (NWM), the Department of Budget and Management Regional Office IV-A (CALABARZON) held a Learning Session on Gender-Fair Language at Kimberly Hotel Manila last March 28, 2022.

In her opening remarks, OIC-Director III Maria Rowena P. Gonzales emphasized that gender-inclusive language is a powerful tool to promote gender equality and eradicate gender bias.

Ms. Josephine Gabriel-Banaag, a certified member of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)Gender and Development (GAD) Resource Pool, served as the resource speaker for the learning session.She discussed the laws, rules and regulations, as well as the practical implementation on the use gender-fair language.

Moreover, Ms. Gabriel-Banaag encouraged everyone to use non-sexist language, not only in all official documents and issuances of the office, but also in our daily conversations to promote gender-sensitivity in the workplace.

Regional Director Nympha R. Manalastas concluded the event, highlighting the importance of respect to each individual to stop gender bias, thus influencing the use of gender-fair language in all forms of communication.