DAVAO CITY, Mar. 12 (PIA) – The women officers and civilian employees of the 10th Infantry (AGILA) Division of the Philippine Army joined the march in advocating women’s active involvement in environmental decision-making and peace efforts.
The military women participated in the celebration of the 102nd International Women’s Month on March 8 with 4,000 other women from various sectors in Davao City.
The women march was spearheaded by the city government in collaboration with the Mindanao Commission on Women (MCW).
“We express our solidarity with women who have played a vital role in delivering our peace and development efforts to every community in our area of responsibility,” said 10th ID Spokesperson Lt. Col. Lyndon V. Paniza.
Paniza believes that women’s objectivity in decision-making greatly contributes in addressing and finding resolve to social issues.
“Women in the 10th ID are valued and that is reflected thru various activities and rights given to them in line with our Gender and Development Program (GAD),” he stated.
“We also support their initiatives such as projects that uphold the Youth Sector like the Youth for Peace Movement (YfPM) and empowering women by teaching livelihood programs in various communities and even inside Dapecol,” he added.
The 1003rd Infantry Brigade has already started its livelihood program such as the making pouch bags out of colored beads inside the Davao Penal Colony (Dapecol) in Davao del Norte to help female inmates earn a living even inside the penitentiary.
Paniza said that female officers spearhead this livelihood project for women.
The finished products are currently displayed in the Women’s Market at NCCC Mall along Matina, Davao City. (10th ID)
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