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BAGUIO CITY — The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos–North Luzon (NCMF-NL), through its GAD Focal Point System (GFPS), organized the two-day “GAD Capacity Building: Gender Sensitivity and GAD Plan and Budget Training” on October 20–21, 2026 at City Light Hotel, Baguio City.
Activities commenced with an opening remark of John Christopher V. Amar, Chief of the Administrative and Finance Division. The resource speaker, Dr. Ferdinand P. Gonzales, Ph.D., a member of the National GAD Resource Pool, facilitated the sessions on gender sensitivity, GAD concepts, gender issues, and GAD planning and budgeting.
Participants were given training pactical knowledge on identifying gender issues and preparing a responsive GAD Plan and Budget, including GAD objectives, activities, indicators, budget, and responsible units.
The activity concluded with closing remarks delivered by Atty. Raihanah Sarah T. Macarimpas, Regional Director, highlighting the importance of sustaining gender-responsive programs and initiatives within the Commission.
Overall, the activity strengthened the institutional capacity of NCMF-NL in mainstreaming GAD in its programs, projects, and activities. (/)