Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
RAFAEL B. LACSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Felipe Lacson St., Talisay City
Gender and Development
S.Y. 2020 – 2021
President: Reyjustine Baldon
Vice President: Maria Isabelle Repe
Secretary: Sarah Gwyneth Sancho
Treasurer: Rey Jay Lamig
Auditor: Dowen Garcia
Peace Officer: Adrian Gonzales
Year Level Representatives
Grade VIII
1. Daniela Tingson (Chairperson)
2. Raisa Alo
3. Jiane Kaye Ambait
4. Jan Chloe Castillano
5. Nithel Kyle Ymalay
Grade X
1. Harlan Tumesa (Chairperson)
2. Trisha Hechanova
3. Stacy Marie Oben
4. Ermel John Tulmo
Grade XII
1. Frixie Marie Balbaguio (Chairperson)
2. Martillano Dowis III
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Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
RAFAEL B. LACSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Felipe Lacson St., Talisay City
DIVISION POLICY GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GENDER
AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES (PPAs)
I. RATIONALE
The Division is committed to integrate the principles of gender equality, gender
equity, gender sensitivity, non-discrimination and human rights, in the provision and
governance of basic education. This is in support to the mandate that the State shall protect
and promote the right of all citizens to quality education as provided in the 1987 Philippine
Constitution. Considering the total DepEd of Western Visayas employees and learners, the
DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental remain steadfast to provide them equal opportunity to
quality and constructive learning environment through gender-responsive programs, projects
and activities. The division is also dedicated to ensure that all gender issues are addressed
properly where no employee and learners left behind in the organization.
Hence, this policy guidelines is crafted to strengthen the implementation of GAD
PPAs towards the achievement of gender-responsive basic education, support the
establishment of the GAD focal point system (GFPS), reinforce the preparation and
submission of the gender and development (GAD) plan and budget and institutionalize
mechanisms for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the GAD PPAs, and
utilization of GAD budgets.
Further, this policy guidelines seeks to enable the division to undertake gender-
mainstreaming in education to address both enduring and emerging gender and sexuality-
related issues in basic education towards the achievement of gender-responsive programs,
projects and activities (PPAs) as well as organizations.
II. OBJECTIVES
This policy provides the guidelines for the effective implementation of the division
gender and development programs, projects and activities. Specifically, this policy guidelines
aims to provide the following:
a. division general guidelines in the establishment of gender-responsive basic
education
b. division general guidelines on the preparation of gender and development (GAD)
plans, utilization of GAD budgets and submission of accomplishment reports;
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c. general guidelines in the establishment of gender and development focal point
system and their functions; and
d. general framework for the implementation of the GAD programs as well as
monitoring and evaluation of such programs.
III. SCOPE
This division policy guidelines on gender and development (GAD) shall apply to all
schools in the DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental which ensures the provision of equal
access to education and opportunity for professional growth and development of the
following:
a. Officials and employees of the Schools Division Office;
b. Teaching, teaching-related and non-teaching personnel of public elementary, junior
and senior high schools; and
c. Learners of public elementary junior and senior high schools
IV. DEFINITION
For the purpose of clarity and better understanding of the terms utilized in this policy
guidelines, the following are hereby defined (based on DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2017 and
GMEF Handbook):
a. Gender – refers to the social attributes and opportunities associated with being male
and female and the relationships between women and men and girls and boys, as well as the
relations between women and those between men. The attributes, opportunities, and
relationships are socially constructed and are learned through socialization processes. (UN
Women in DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2017)
b. Gender and Development (GAD) – refers to the development perspective and
process that are participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence,
respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human
potentials. (MCW in DepEd NO. 32, s. 2017)
c. Gender awareness – refers to the ability to identify problems arising form gender
inequality and discrimination, even if these are not immediately apparent. (UNGEI in DepEd
NO. 32, s. 2017)
d. Gender-based discrimination – refers to any gender-based distinction, exclusion, or
restriction that has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition,
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enjoyment, or exercise by men and women regardless of their sexual orientation, gender
identity, and civil status, on the basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and
fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other filed.
(MCW in DepEd NO. 32, s. 2017)
e. Gender-equality – refers to the principle asserting the equality of men and women
and their rights to enjoy equal conditions realizing their full human potential to contribute to
and benefit from the results of development, and with the state recognizing that all human
beings are free and equal in dignity and rights (MCW in DepEd NO. 32, s. 2017)
f. Gender equity – moves beyond a focus treatment. It means giving to those who
have less on the basis of needs, and taking steps to compensate for historical and social
disadvantages that prevent women and men from otherwise operating on a level playing field.
(NCRFW in DepEd NO. 32, s. 2017)
g. Gender expression – refers to the way in which a person acts to communicate
gender within a given culture; for example, in terms of clothing, communication patterns and
interests. A person’s gender expression may or may not be consistent with socially prescribed
gender roles, and may or may not reflect his or her gender identity. (APA IN DepEd NO. 32,
s. 2017)
h. Gender-fair language – is understood as language that is gender sensitive or non-
sexist.
i. Gender identity – is understood to refer to each person’s deeply felt internal and
individual experience of gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at
birth, including the personal sense of the body (which m ay involve, if freely chosen,
modification of bodily appearance or function by medical, surgical, other means) and other
expressions of gender, including dress, speech, and mannerisms. (Yogyakarta Principles in
DepEd No. 32, s. 2017)
j. Gender-Responsive Basic Education (GRBE) – is inclusive education that ensures
girls’ and boys and women’s and men’s equal access to learning opportunities, address
gender-based barriers and the intersection of different forms of discrimination, takes
affirmative steps where necessary to reduce gender gaps and disparities in the management of
the learning process, provides children a learner-friendly environment that addresses their
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diverse learning needs and results in the progressive achievement of gender equality in
educational outcomes.
k. Gender responsiveness – refers to taking action to correct gender bias and
discrimination so as to ensure equality. It entails consistent and systematic attention to the
differences between men and women with a view to addressing structural constraints to
gender equality.
l. Gender sensitivity – is the ability to perceive existing gender differences, issues and
inequalities and to incorporate these into strategies and actions. (Intrahealth International in
DepEd No. 32, s. 2017)
m. Sexual orientation – is understood to refer to each person’s capacity for profound
emotional, affectional, and sexual attraction to and intimate and sexual relations with,
individuals of a different gender to the same gender or more than one gender. (Yogyakarta
Principles)
n. Sponsor – refers to an individual or group who has the power to sanction or
legitimize change. They are responsible for creating an environment that enables these
changes to be made on time and within budget. They are also considered as the heads of the
organization in the gender mainstreaming. (GMEF Handbook)
o. The Change Agent – refers to an individual or group who is responsible for actually
making the change. The primary change agents are usually the GFPS members because they
facilitate the implementation of gender mainstreaming in the organization. (GMEF
Handbook)
p. The Target – refers to the individual or group who must actually change or those
that will benefit from development. These people are the focus of the change effort and play a
crucial role in the short- and long-term success of an organization’s gender mainstreaming.
q. The Advocate – refers to the individual or group who wants to achieve change but
lacks the power to sanction it. The presence of GAD advocate help lay a solid foundation
built on the appreciation of GAD as a rights-based approach to development.
V. POLICY GUIDELINES
A. Establishment of Gender-Responsive Basic Education
With reference to DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2017, the DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental
commits to:
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a. Make its strategic framework gender-responsive
In making strategic framework gender-responsive, the following principles shall be
adopted:
a.1. Gender dynamics impact on education.
a.2. Gender is not just about girls.
a.3. Gender-responsive education is protective.
a.4. Disaggregated data are non-negotiable.
a.5. Involve male and female learners in working toward gender equality.
a.6. gender is a cross-sectoral issue.
a.7. Anyone can champion gender equality in education.
b. Mainstream gender in all policies and programs, projects and activities (PPAs)
b.1. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (CIA)
b.1.1. Learners Development
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.1.1.1 advocate gender equality in all aspects of development and ensure
PPAs are made congruent with the DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2017, Regional Education
Development Plans (REDPs), Division Education Development Plan (DEDPs), School
Improvement Plans (SIPs), and Annual Implementation Plans (AIPs).
b.1.1.2 include in the school calendar the observance and celebrations
related to Gender and Development (GAD).
b.1.1.3.support policies on curriculum, instruction and assessment that are
consistent with the principles of gender-responsive education.
b.1.2. Curriculum Standards
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b.1.2.1 enhance and promote a K to 12 curriculum that integrates concepts
relative to gender and development.
b.1.2.2 develop a set of GAD and human rights competencies
b.1.2.3 ensure minimum standards on gender sensitivity that will be
integrated in the subjects or learning areas.
b.1.3. Learning Delivery
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b.1.3.1. ensure that all public schools and learning centers maintain gender-
responsive instructional delivery and services.
b.1.3.2 design gender-responsive models of instruction for basic education
appropriate for all types of learners.
b.1.3.3 formulate enabling policies and guidelines for the implementation
of gender-responsive innovative teaching and learning approaches and assessment models for
basic education aligned with curriculum standards.
b.1.3.4 provide technical assistance to the schools and district offices in the
adoption or modification of gender-responsive learning models and strategies.
b.1.4. Learning Environment
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.1.4.1. ensure a gender-responsive physical and social learning
environment.
b.1.4.2. ensure that its personnel are properly oriented and trained on the
concepts, policies and programs related to gender and development
b.1.4.3. ensure that learning and development programs are aligned with the
GRBE
b.1.4.4. promote the institutionalization of gender-responsive teaching-
learning plans, guides, processes, activities and mechanisms and measures.
b.1.4.5. provide adequate and responsive capacity-building activities for
teachers in dealing with children in conflict with the law (CICL) and children at risk (CAR).
b.1.4.6. strengthen and sustain the capacity of administrators, guidance
counselors, and teachers in handling cases of violence, abuse, discrimination, exploitation,
and bullying and equip them with the technical competence in providing appropriate
interventions and immediate referral.
b.1.5. Learning Resources
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.1.5.1. develop and provide gender-responsive learning resources (LRs)
b.1.5.2. ensure that writers, editors, evaluators, layout artists, illustrators,
and focal persons of LRs are well-trained on gender- responsiveness, sexuality, and
reproductive health education, human rights and peace education.
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b.1.5.3. provide orientation for prospective publishing and development
teams to emphasize the inclusion of GAD key concepts and core message in learning
resource development.
b.1.5.4. provide GAD learning resources.
b.1.5.5. Update guidelines in the development of LRs.
b.1.5.6. ensure that learning resources procured from external sources
comply with GAD key concepts and core messages.
b.1.5.7. update and align the quality assurance of the learning resources,
evaluation instruments and instructional materials to include gender concepts, values and
gender-fair language.
b.1.5.8. gather and upload quality-assured GAD learners’ and teachers’
resources to the DepEd learning resources portal.
b.1.5.9. ensure that schools and district offices implement contextualized,
localized and indigenized learning resources integrating GAD core messages and key
concepts.
b.1.6. Assessment
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.1.6.1 ensure that formative and summative assessments at the school level
and any competitions at any level are gender-responsive and culture-sensitive for all learners,
teachers and other concerned personnel.
b.1.6.2 include GAD core messages and key concepts in the test
development process specifically in the table of specifications as integrated in the learning
competencies using gender-fair language.
b.1.6.3 conduct a GAD orientation for test-item writers to ensure
educational assessments are GRBE-compliant in terms of content and procedures.
b.2. Planning and Field Operations
b.2.1. Learners Support
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.2.1.1. promote awareness of GRBE issues and concerns in the governance
and operations of schools, learning centers and workplaces.
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b.2.1.2. develop framework policies and standards for learners support
programs and services that integrate GAD core messages and key concepts.
b.2.1.3. implement programs, projects and services of school health, youth
development, and sports development aligned with GRBE.
b.2.1.4. conduct capacity building on health development, school sports
development, and youth formation aligned with guidelines of the GRBE policy.
b.2.1.5. strengthen cooperation and partnership with agencies,
organizations, and individuals for purposes of education and other GAD support services.
b.2.1.6. conduct monitoring and evaluation and research in aid of learner
support policy development and service delivery.
b.2.2. School Health
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.2.1.1. provide policy standards and guidelines for the integrated health
and nutrition program and capacitate teaching and non-teaching personnel in the
implementation of nutrition support programs, school health service delivery, and provision
of a healthy school environment.
b.2.1.2. ensure that all schools, learning centers and workplaces promote
mental health and psychological support services aligned with GRBE.
b.2.1.3. conduct regular focus group discussions or youth forums, and
activities on health and nutrition issues as extra-curricular or co- curricular activities.
b.2.1.4. develop information, education and communication (IEC) materials
on issues for learners in need of special attention.
b.2.3. Youth Formation
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.2.3.1. formulate, recommend, and implement policies for youth
development aligned with GRBE in coordination with the National Youth Commission
(NYC)
b.2.3.2. conduct capacity building on youth development aligned with
GRBE.
b.2.3.3. activate and mobilize youth organizations in all public schools.
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b.2.3.4. implement career guidance and counseling programs and activities
that give learners career choices and options aligned with GRBE.
b.2.4. School Sports
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.2.4.1. formulate, recommend, and implement policies on sports
development aligned with RA 9710, Sec. 14, Women in Sports.
b.2.4.2. conduct capacity building for sports development aligned with RA
9710, Sec.14, Women in Sports.
b.2.4.3. ensure gender-responsive implementation of sports programs and
activities.
b.2.5. Planning
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.2.5.1. gather and analyze sex-disaggregated data and gender information
for informed decision making.
b.2.5.2. monitor the implementation of the basic education research agenda
specifically its GAD component.
b.2.5.3.ensure that policies and studies being reviewed by the service are
aligned with this policy.
b.3. Public Affairs, Finance and Administration
b.3.1. Public Affairs
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.3.1.1. establish a media network and mechanism for effective public
relations especially on information dissemination and advocacy campaigns on GAD
b.3.1.2. lead in ensuring public awareness of DepEd’s gender
mainstreaming initiatives particularly the implementation of this policy.
b.3.1.3. provide direct support to school and district heads in
communications related to this policy.
b.3.1.4. provide guidance to regional and schools division communications
teams in information dissemination related to DepEd’s gender mainstreaming efforts and
implementation of GRBE.
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b.3.1.3. manage communications in relation to GRBE.
b.3.2. Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.3.2.1. formulate computerization program policies and activities aligned
with GRBE.
b.3.2.2. conduct continuous capacity-building activities to upgrade
personnel on ICT knowledge and skills particularly on development of sex-disaggregated
database and other GAD information.
b.3.3. Educational Facilities
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
b.3.3.1. formulate, recommend and implement programs for development
and establishment of educational facilities consistent with the principles of GRBE.
b.3.3.2. conduct capacity building to ensure that all facilities are safe,
functional, adequate, sanitary, gender and culture sensitive, and accessible to Persons with
Disabilities (PWDs).
b.3.3.3. GRBE-compliant schools, learning centers and workplaces.
c.Ensure gender parity in staffing and create an enabling work environment
c.1.1. Human Resource Development
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
c.1.1.1. formulate, recommend and implement policies and frameworks
consistent with the principles of gender-responsive recruitment, selection and placement,
learning and development, performance management and rewards and recognition.
c.1.1.2. conduct capacity building for all employees on GRBE and in
handling gender issues and concerns.
c.1.1.3. create a pool of GRBE experts.
c.1.1.4. ensure that the implementation of the Results-based Performance
Management System (RPMS) is gender-responsive.
c.1.2. Learning and Development
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c.1.2.1. integrate gender in all learning and development programs and
interventions.
c.1.2.2. ensure that training methodologies and standards are gender-
sensitive.
c.1.2.3. ensure equal opportunities in scholarships and trainings.
c.1.3. Employee Welfare
The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental commits to …
c.1.3.1. ensure that programs inculcate and sustain the department core
values, respond to employees’ varied needs and promote employees’ physical, mental,
psychological, social and spiritual well-being are gender-responsive.
c.1.3.2. ensure that institutional rewards and recognition systems are
gender-responsive.
c.1.3.3. Ensure implementation of the grant of special leaves as provided by
law, which include but are not limited to maternity paternity, solo parent, gynecological and
VAWC.
c.1.3.4. Ensure enforcement of public schools’ implementation of and
compliance to RA No. 9710, Sec. 13. C on the non-firing of employees on account of
pregnancies outside of marriage.
d. Strengthen gender and development institutional mechanism
d.1. The DepEd-Division of Quezon institutionalized the GFPS in the
division and schools.
d.2. The GFPS shall follow the duties and functions as they may apply
prescribed by DepEd Order No. 27, s. 2013 entitled “Guidelines and Procedures on the
Establishment of DepEd gender and Development Focal Point System at the Regional,
Division and School Levels “
B. Establishment of Complaint or Grievance Committee (GC)
With reference to DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2017, the following shall be observed:
b.1. The Complaint/Grievance Committee (GC) shall be established in the
division and in the school level which shall cater not only to those complaints/grievances
stipulated in DepEd Order No. 3, s. 2004 entitled Establishing a Complaint/Grievance
Committee with the Department of Education, but also gender-related complaints or
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grievances to assure holistic assurance of freedom from coercion, discrimination, reprisal,
bias and gender-based violence or abuse.
b.2. Inclusion of legal counsel will help guide the complainants on legal
actions to be taken.
b.3. All GC members shall be capacitated on GRBE.
b.4. The duties and functions of the GC are stipulated under DepEd Order
35, s. 2004 entitled “Revision of the Grievance Machineries of the Department of Education”.
C. Establishment of Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI)
With reference to DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2017 and RA No. 7877, the following shall
be observed:
c.1. The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental shall create or strengthen a
CODI of cases on sexual harassment. The Committee shall be composed of at least one
representative from the administration, teachers, non-teaching personnel and students.
c.2. The duties and functions of the CODI shall follow the guidelines set
under CSC Memorandum Circular (MC) 19, s. 1994, DOLE Administrative Order (AO) 68,
s.1992 and other pertinent policies.
D. Establishment of Child Protection Committee (CPC)
With reference to DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2017, the following shall be observed:
d.1. The CPC shall initiate information dissemination programs and
organize activities that promote the protection of children from all forms of abuse, violence,
discrimination and bullying.
d.2. Develop and implement a school-based referral and monitoring
system.
d.3. Establish a system for identifying students who may be suffering from
significant harm based on any physical, emotional or behavioral signs.
d.4. Identify, refer and if appropriate, report to the appropriate offices cases
involving child abuse, violence, discrimination and bullying.
E. Preparation of Gender and Development (GAD) Plans, Utilization of GAD
Budgets and Submission of Accomplishment Reports (AR)
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e.1. The DepEd-Division of Negros Occidental shall be guided with the
DepEd Order No. 63, s. 2012 in the preparation of gender and development plans, utilization
of GAD budgets and submission of accomplishment reports with following guidelines:
e.1.1. The annual GAD plans and Budgets (GPBs) of the Schools Division
Office (SDO) as well as schools shall be guided by the desired outcomes and goals embodied
in the Magna carta of Women and other relevant laws, particularly the Committee on the
Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and other international
commitments.
e.1.2. The GPBs of the SDO and the schools shall be reflected in the annual
work and financial plan and are formulated alongside other programs and projects during the
planning and budgeting schedules.
e.1.3. The GAD plans incorporating programs, projects and activities
(PPAs) must be issue-based resulting from gender analyses and research ensuring that
different concerns and issues of both women and men are equally addressed in the GPBs.
e.1.4. All GAD PPAs shall be subjected to detailed evaluation using the
Harmonized GAD guidelines and PCWs evaluation criteria for PPAs.
e.1.5. The GAD Focal Point System members of the SDO and school shall
take the lead in the preparation of the GPB; monitor the implementation and results of the
PPAs and submission of accomplishment reports.
e.1.6. The existing sex-disaggregated data shall be used as basis for
planning, budgeting and policy formulation.
e.1.7 At least 5% of the total agency budget shall be allotted for GAD.
e.1.8. PPAs chargeable to GAD budget shall support gender needs and
address gender issues.
F. Institutionalization on the Submission of GAD Plan and Budget (GPB) cum GAD
Accomplishment Report (AR)
f.1. Directed with the supporting mandates, the schools division office
through its GFPS members institutionalizes the following processes on the submission of
GPB and GAD AR:
f.1.1. The schools through their school GAD coordinator shall prepare their
annual GAD PB along with the GAD AR and submit to the district offices for approval.
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f.1.2. The district offices through their district GAD coordinators shall
make the recommendation to the PSDS in-charge for the approval of the school GAD PB and
GAD AR.
f.1.3. The district GAD coordinators shall make the consolidation of the
GAD PB and GAD AR of the schools.
f.1.4. The district GAD coordinators shall submit the consolidated GAD PB
and GAD AR to the schools division office through the SGOD-HRTD section.
f.1.5 The division GAD coordinator shall consolidate the district
consolidated GAD PB and GAD AR and submit to the Regional Office once approved by the
Schools Division Superintendent.
H. Division Empowerment of the School GAD Focal Point System
h.1. Guided with the supporting mandates on the implementation of gender
and development programs and with this policy, the schools division office through its GFP
members institutionalizes the following:
h.1.1. The schools shall prepare an annual GAD plan and budget which is
based on gender needs analysis which shall strictly be monitored by the PSDSs in-charge and
district GAD coordinators.
h.1.2. The schools shall submit an accomplishment report to the schools
division office through the district offices in-charge.
h.1.3. The school is subjected to monitoring and evaluation of the GAD
plan and budget with primary focus on the PPAs proposed.
I. Monitoring and Evaluation of Gender and Development Programs, Projects, and
Activities (PPAs)
i.1. In order to ensure the relevance and quality of the GAD PPAs
implemented in the schools of the DepEd-Division of Quezon Province, the following
processes on the monitoring and evaluation shall be institutionalized:
i.1.1. The district GAD coordinators shall formulate a GAD M&E plan for
the whole fiscal year to serve as reference in the conduct of M&E activity.
i.1.2. The division GAD coordinator shall collect and consolidate the M&E
plan of the districts for reference.
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i.1.3. The division GFPS members shall formulate the division GAD M&E
plan for the whole fiscal year based on the consolidated district M&E plans.
i.1.4. The Division GFPS members along with the PSDS in-charge and
district GAD coordinators shall conduct an annual monitoring and evaluation of the GAD
PPAs based on the M&E plan.
VI. RESPONSIBILITY
With reference to DO No. 27, s. 2013, the GAD Focal Point Persons/Members shall
follow the following duties and functions as they apply.
a. lead in the gender mainstreaming in policies, plans and programs projects and
activities (PPAs) and in the assessment of gender-responsiveness of systems, structures,
policies, procedures and programs based on priority thrusts, needs and concerns of DepEd for
its stakeholders, particularly students, teachers and employees;
b. analyze programs and projects using the Harmonized GAD Guidelines for
Programs and Projects to determine their gender sensitivity;
c. recommend formulation/revision of policies in advancing women’s status and child
protection;
d. lead in the review and updating of sex-disaggregated data for GAD database to
serve as basis in performance-based gender responsive planning;
e. implement advocacy activities, including the development of information,
education and communication materials to ensure consciousness-building and generating
support for GAD;
f. identify gender issues arising from gender analysis and audit to serve as basis for
determining PPAs in the GAD Plan;
g. prepare GAD plans and budgets and accomplishment reports and ensure their
timely submission;
h. ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the GAD Plan and PPAs and
the judicious utilization of the GAD budget;
i. recommend awards, recognition and other incentives (including performance-based
bonus (PBB) to outstanding institutional GAD programs, activities and projects for GAD
Focal Point members and other personnel/teachers;
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Negros Occidental
RAFAEL B. LACSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Felipe Lacson St., Talisay City
j. build and strengthen partnership with all GAD Focal Point Persons in the
Department, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), National Economic and
Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), GAD-
non- government organizations (NGOs) and other partners; and
k. coordinate GAD efforts of all offices/units.
In addition to the aforesaid responsibility of the GAD focal persons/members, the
following shall also be performed:
a. The schools district offices through their GAD focal persons shall be responsible
for ensuring the timely submission of the GAD plan and budget (GPB) and accomplishment
reports (ARs) of the schools under their supervision.
b. The schools district offices through their district GAD focal persons shall also be
responsible for consolidating the GAD PB and ARs.
c. The schools district offices shall be the active partners of the division in quality
assuring the implementation of the GAD programs in the schools.
VII. POLICY FRAMEWORK
A. Implementation of the Gender and Development Programs
a.1. Preparation and Submission of GAD Plan and Budget
