NCMB OBSERVES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Deputy Exec. Director Johnson G. Canete and Director Elenita F. Cruz led the conciliators and some 50 staff from the NCMB Central Office, NCR, and Region 4-A & 4B in attending the National Women’s Day celebration at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last March 8, 2007, The NCMB personnel likewise participated in the various activities which marked the occasion, including, awareness raising activities, distribution of knowledge products, trade and livelihood fairs, and one-stop shop government services for women clients.

President Gloria M. Arroyo delivered the keynote speech where she recognized the role of women in nation building thus, offering women in the NGO’s and government agencies wider access to microfinance funds.

The annual tribute to women is a month-long celebration emphasizing on promoting women’s economic rights and empowerment through the theme: "CEDAW ng BAYAN: Kabuhayan ng Kababaihan". It likewise observes the International Theme of “Ending Impunity for Violence against Women” and the priority theme of the 51st Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, "The elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child".

As part of the observance, NCMB has lined up several activities for the month, which include wearing of T-shirt with CEDAW logo, photo exhibit of distinguished women, general assembly for all employees, role switching for men and women, creativity and stress management workshops, film showing, seminars on women’s rights, as well as livelihood activities. Ema A. Aguirre