Republic of the Philippines

Fourth Estate Elementary School

Schools Division of Paranaque City

            The Philippine Commission on Women defined Gender and Development (GAD) as a development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination, and actualizing human potential.

           The celebration commemorates a moment in the improvement of women’s rights as it releases a new recurring theme, “We for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society” from the present year to 2028, and a sub-theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, AANGAT ANG BUKAS SA BAGONG PILIPINAS!”. It sparks a renewed commitment to advocacy and groups on the developments accomplished in 2016–2022, with the theme “We Make Change Work for Women,” which emphasizes the requirement for sympathetic and coordinated networks in the direction of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

          The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is “Inspire Inclusion.” This means that we appreciate and respect women from all different backgrounds, regardless of where they come from, how much money they have, and their political beliefs. Women feel stronger and more empowered when they feel they belong and are important.

          Fourth Estate Elementary School head, Dr. Teresita S. Rodriguez, conducted a meeting with Master Teachers and Grade Chairpersons for proper dissemination of the 2025 GAD activity.

          In line with this, Fourth Estate Elementary School will celebrate its culminating program or activity on March 11, 2025. The program will start the kick-off parade accompanied by the Drum and Lyre Corps and an Orientation Child Protection Policy and a seminar on R.A.11313 also known as “Bawal Bastos Law” The said Republic Act was approved last April 2019 by President Rodrigo Duterte and aims to ensure equality, security, and safety of every individual in both private and public spaces, including online and in workplaces. This will be attended by the Grade VI learners, the School Elementary Learners Government (SELG), and the selected members of the Girls Scout troop. The same topic will be discussed with teachers and non-teaching personnel for the incoming in-service training for teachers in May.All teachers and non-teaching personnel are encouraged to wear purple shirts every Friday in March, as purple is recognized as the color of women and symbolizes justice and dignity. It also highlights the empowerment of women as active contributors to society. After the program, attendees will have a photo booth.

           Meanwhile, on March 23–24, 2025, teachers and non-teaching personnel will have GAD off-campus activities in La Union. “Psycho-social and Spiritual wellness will be discussed in the seminar, which aims to maintain and promote teachers’ well-being during difficult times. After the discussion, teachers will have a Zumba dance to strengthen/boost their health conditions.

          #PCW Affirmation #Fourth Estate Elementary School:” You are more than enough, not because of what you do or what you have, but because of who you are.