On 07 November 2024, MWSS Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) Chief Regulator Patrick Lester N. Ty, together with the MWSS RO Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) led by its Chairperson, Deputy Administrator for Administration and Legal Affairs (ALA-DA) Claudine B. Orocio-Isorena, hosted a benchmarking visit for the Baliwag Water District (BWD) GFPS.
In his welcome remarks, Chief Regulator Ty emphasized the importance of knowledge-sharing initiatives like this, highlighting how they enable both organizations to learn and exchange insights that strengthen efforts to advocate for gender equality.
During the visit, the MWSS RO showcased its continued commitment to advancing gender responsiveness and women empowerment. Discussions focused on the MWSS RO’s GAD Agenda, Gender Mainstreaming initiatives, Sex Disaggregated Water Data (SDWD), and GAD best practices, which have earned various recognitions.
Moving forward, the MWSS RO remains dedicated to fostering collaborative partnerships to promote GAD and support gender mainstreaming in the water sector.
Learn more about MWSS RO’s GAD activities: https://ro.mwss.gov.ph/gad-activities/
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