dap gender and development

DAP commits to having a strong gender foundation and gender perspective to carry out its operations more effectively and successfully, ensuring that women and men have equal access to, and benefit equally from its work, and that it does not perpetuate gender inequality.

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GAD VISION

DAP is a catalyst for gender-transformative governance in the Philippine public sector and the standard-bearer for an equitable, safe, and empowering workplace.

To advance gender equality and women’s empowerment, DAP shall champion gender-transformative approaches in its public sector programs, research, and advisory services. Internally, we shall cultivate a rights-based, inclusive, and responsive organizational culture and structure that ensures the safety, well-being, and full participation of every DAP employee.

Deepened gender mainstreaming in all DAP programs and services to achieve gender-responsive outcomes for clients.

To strengthen DAP’s role as a national thought leader and policy advocate on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Promoted a culture of a secure and safe environment through visible, proactive, and accessible GAD and anti-sexual harassment mechanisms.

To institutionalize GAD as a core competency within the Academy’s human resource management and development systems.

Enhanced enabling mechanisms that promote work-life integration and the well-being of all employees.

Strategic Plan

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GAD Accomplishment Report

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Announcements and Updates

GAD Programs, Activities, and Projects

2026 GAD ACTIVITES

GAD Session: Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice
Resource Person: Atty. Rommel Tinga
GAD Session: Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice
RP: Atty. Rommel Tinga
GAD Session: Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice GAD Session: Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice
GAD Session: Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice
GAD Session: Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice GAD Session: Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice
Leading like the Babaylans, Filipinas!
In celebration of National Women’s Month 2026 and this year’s theme, “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas,” the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) brings together its community—from DAP Pasig, DAP Conference Center Tagaytay, and the GAD Technical Working Group—in a unified show of support, wearing the official NWM shirt.
Leading like the Babaylans, Filipinas!
In celebration of National Women’s Month 2026 and this year’s theme, “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas,” the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) brings together its community—from DAP Pasig, DAP Conference Center Tagaytay, and the GAD Technical Working Group—in a unified show of support, wearing the official NWM shirt.
NWMC in DAPCC
Leading like the Babaylans, Filipinas!
GAD TWG with DAP Acting President and CEO, Dr. Leocadio Sebastian
Leading like the Babaylans, Filipinas!
In celebration of National Women’s Month 2026 and this year’s theme, “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas,” the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) brings together its community—from DAP Pasig, DAP Conference Center Tagaytay, and the GAD Technical Working Group—in a unified show of support, wearing the official NWM shirt.
Leading like the Babaylans, Filipinas!
GAD session: "From Babaylan Leadership to Modern Gender Discourse.”
The session featured Atty. Nevicshky Calma, women’s rights advocate, lawyer, and former broadcast journalist.
GAD session: "From Babaylan Leadership to Modern Gender Discourse.”
The session featured Atty. Nevicshky Calma, women’s rights advocate, lawyer, and former broadcast journalist.
GAD session: "From Babaylan Leadership to Modern Gender Discourse.”
“From Babaylan Leadership to Modern Gender Discourse
The session featured Atty. Nevicshky Calma, women’s rights advocate, lawyer, and former broadcast journalist.
“From Babaylan Leadership to Modern Gender Discourse
The session featured Atty. Nevicshky Calma, women’s rights advocate, lawyer, and former broadcast journalist.
Wear Purple Wednesday
DAP 'Babaylans', officers, and staff donned purple outfits in support of the National Women's Month. The DAP encourages its staff and alumni to show solidarity by joining the "Wear Purple Wednesday" initiative. Showcase your purple OOTDs by posting it on social media with the tags
Dekalogo Governance Lecture Series
The Evolving Role of Women in Sustainability and Govvernance

2025 GAD Activities

5th National GFPS Convention
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5th National GFPS Convention
5th National GFPS Convention
5th National GFPS Convention
5th National GFPS Convention
5th National GFPS Convention
5th National GFPS Convention
5th National GFPS Convention

2024

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2023

National Womens Month Celebration
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2022

18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
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18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
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18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
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18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
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gad-related learning and development programs

2026
  • Kasarian Noon at Ngayon: From Babaylan Leadership to Modern Gender Discourse, 31/03/2026
  • Women and the Law: Advancing Rights and Justice, 11/03/2026
  • Orientation on R.A. 6713 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, 02/05/2025
  • Empowering Women and Closing the Gender Gap in the Philippines, 03/27/2025
  • GAD-Responsive Project Management in the Context of Peace Building, 03/27/2025
  • Orientation on Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313), 08/22/2025
  • Seminar on Gender Fair Language in the Workplace, 08/29/2025
  • 1Training-Workshop on Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines, 09/09-10/2025
  • 5th National GFPS Convention, 09/01/2025
  • GAD: Gender Fair Language, 09/12/2025

2024

Knowledge Products and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC)

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GAD Policies and related issuances
  • OO-2020-001 GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) POLICY
  • SO-2025-077 RECONSTITUTION OF THE DAP GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT FOCAL POINT SYSTEM
  • MC-2025-017 UPDATED GUIDELINES ON HANDLING SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES IN DAP
  • MC-2025-016 AMENDED ACADEMY DRESS CODE
  • MC-2025-010 USE OF GENDER-FAIR LANGUAGE
  • MC-2025-011 GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF DAP PASIG LACTATION STATION
  • SO-2024-127 RECONSTITUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON DECORUM AND INVESTIGATION
  • SO DRESS CODE
  • MEMO ON HGDG WITH NOTE FROM APCEO SEBASTIAN

GFPS COMPOSITION : DAP GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT FOCAL POINT SYSTEM

GFPS Chairperson

Leocadio S. Sebastian, PhD, CESO I

Acting President and Chief Executive Officer

Leocadio Sebastian

Oath-Taking of Dr. Sebastian

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

1. MAGDALENA L. MENDOZA – SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, PROGRAM OPERATIONS GROUP
2. ANATALIA SD BARAWIDAN – FORMER ACTING SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, SUPPORT SERVICES
3. LIZAN E. PERANTE-CALINA – DEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
4. JUNE ARVIN C. GUDOY – VICE-PRESIDENT, CORPORATE AFFAIRS GROUP

TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP

Chairperson: Pag-Asa Lubag-Dogelio
Members
  • Catherine S. Luzuriaga 
  • Marilyn P. Son 
  • Marietta Q. Umbay
  • Marites D. Solomon 
  • Jomar A. Pastrana 
  • Ellinor T. Santos
  • Cha Maquiraya 
  • Melani Garcia-Mercader 
  • Michael John M. Del Mundo
  • Dean Joseph Hans M. Ancheta 
  • Angel T. Clemente 
  • Dianne B. Delfin 
  • Gerard Paul J. Calambro 
  • Azrael Andrew R. Gonzales 
  • Precious P. Reforma 
 

SECRETARIAT

Members

  • Joyce R. Bauyon 
  • Karen Mae B. Canceran
  • Zarleen Q. Garcia

Connect with us at gad@dap.edu.ph