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GAD Vision
A gender-responsive higher education institution that champions equity, inclusive, and empowerment in instruction, research, governance, and community engagement.
GAD Mission
OMSC is commited to deliver gender-responsive services that promote gender equity and equal opportunity for men and women in the marginalized sectors of the society
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT IN PHILIPPINES
Philippine Plan for Gender and Development, 1995-2025, is a National Plan that addresses, provides and pursues full equality and development for men and women. Approved and adopted by former President Fidel V. Ramos as Executive No. 273, on September 8, 1995, it is the successor of the Philippine Development Plan for Women, 1989-1992 adopted by Executive No. 348 of February 17, 1989.
GAD Programs/Activities
Women's Month Celebration
Violence Against Women
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT LAWS
How Gender and Development Started?
Gender and Development was developed in the 1980’s as an alternative to the Women in Development (WID) approach.
Unlike WID, the GAD approach is not concerned specifically with women, but with the way in which a society assigns roles, responsibilities, and expectations to both men and women.
GAD applies gender analysis to uncover the ways in which men and women work together, presenting results in neutral terms of economics and competence.
GAD focus primarily on two major frameworks, Gender Roles and Social Relations Analysis. Gender role focus on social construction of identities within the household, it also reveals the expectations from ‘maleness and femaleness’ in their relative access to resources. Social relations analysis exposes the social dimensions of hierarchical power relations imbedded in social institutions; also it’s determining influence on ‘the relative position of men and women in society. In an attempt to create gender equality, (denoting women having same opportunities as men, including ability to participate in the public sphere) GAD policies aim to redefine traditional gender role expectations.
Legal Framework for Gender and Development (GAD) at OMSC
Gender and Development (GAD) at Occidental Mindoro State College (OMSC) is anchored in a robust legal framework that ensures gender equality, inclusivity, and empowerment within the institution. This framework draws from both international commitments and national laws, which collectively guide the implementation of GAD programs, policies, and practices. By adhering to these legal bases, OMSC aims to build a gender-responsive academic environment where all individuals, especially women and marginalized groups, can thrive equally and participate fully in academic and community life.
Below are the key international and national legal frameworks that form the foundation for OMSC’s GAD initiatives:
International
1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). CEDAW, often referred to as the "international bill of rights for women," was ratified by the Philippines in 1981. It mandates the government to eliminate discrimination against women in all forms and to take necessary measures to achieve gender equality across political, economic, social, and cultural spheres. 2. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls. SDG 5, part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, calls for global efforts to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. This goal underscores the need to eliminate genderbased violence, ensure equal participation in leadership, and ensure access to education, healthcare, and equal opportunities. 3. Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA). Adopted in 1995 at the Fourth World Conference on Women, the BPfA focuses on advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment globally. It outlines strategic actions in twelve critical areas, such as women’s health, economic participation, education, and the elimination of violence.
National
1. 1987 Philippine Constitution. Article II, Section 14 of the Philippine Constitution mandates the State to recognize the role of women in nation-building and ensures the fundamental equality of men and women before the law. This constitutional provision serves as the cornerstone for gender equality in the Philippines.
2. Republic Act No. 7192- Women in Development and Nation Building Act (1992). This Act institutionalizes women’s participation in development programs. It 17 mandates government agencies to integrate women into all development programs and projects, particularly those that affect them directly.
3. Republic Act No. 9710- Magna Carta of Women (2009). The Magna Carta of Women is a comprehensive law that promotes and protects women’s rights across various sectors, including health, employment, education, and political representation. It mandates the creation of GAD offices in government agencies and encourages gender-responsive budgeting.
4. Republic Act No. 10354- Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (2012). This law ensures access to reproductive health services, including family planning, maternal healthcare, and comprehensive sex education. It empowers women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, contributing to gender equality in family and health matters.
5. Executive Order No. 273- Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development (1995-2025). EO 273 institutionalized gender mainstreaming in government programs. It requires the integration of gender concerns into national development planning and establishes the need for gender-responsive policies in all government agencies.
6. General Appropriations Act (GAA). The GAA legally mandates that all government institutions, including OMSC, allocate at least 5% of their annual budget for GAD initiatives. This ensures that gender equality programs receive the necessary financial resources for their implementation.
7. Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG). Developed by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and other government agencies, the HGDG provides practical tools for assessing and ensuring the gender responsiveness of development programs. It helps OMSC integrate gender perspectives into its development initiatives.
8. CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 1, s. 2015 and the Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF). CMO No. 1, s. 2015 mandates State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), including OMSC, to institutionalize Gender and Development (GAD) through the establishment of a functional GAD Focal Point System (GFPS), integration of gender perspectives in the curriculum, and implementation of gender-responsive programs in instruction, research, extension, and student services. To monitor progress, SUCs are required to assess their gender mainstreaming initiatives using the Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF), which provides indicators for measuring institutional transformation toward gender responsiveness.
In sum, OMSC’s GAD efforts are firmly rooted in both international and national legal frameworks, ensuring a strong foundation for promoting gender equality, inclusivity, and empowerment across all areas of the institution.
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