LCWD Celebrates 2023 National Women’s Month with Engaging Activities and Empowering Initiatives
In honor of Women’s Month, the Legazpi City Water District held a series of vibrant and meaningful activities to celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in the workplace and society. The month-long celebration, which took place in March 2023, included events designed to promote gender equality, empower women, and create an inclusive environment for all employees. The festivities kicked off with the launch of #PurpleWednesday, where employees were encouraged to wear purple shirts to express solidarity and raise awareness about women’s issues. This initiative was met with enthusiasm, as staff members embraced the opportunity to show support for women’s rights and gender equality, making the office a sea of purple throughout the month.
A key highlight of the celebration was the creative and interactive GAD Corner (Gender and Development Corner), which was set up in the office lobby. The corner featured inspirational quotes, informative posters, and empowering messages celebrating women’s achievements, as well as providing valuable resources on gender-related topics. The space served as a reminder of the importance of gender equality in the workplace and beyond.
Adding a dash of creativity to the month’s events, the Photo Collage Contest titled “Mag-Ogma Para Kay Juana” invited employees to showcase the celebration in terms of decorations or “fiestas”. The contest allowed participants to channel their creativity while reflecting on the significance of honoring women. All departments were declared winners as each entry embodied the celebration of women and as they work to complete the tasks, sparking important conversations on gender issues and fostering a sense of pride in women’s contribution to the society.
In line with the office’s commitment to inclusivity, special giveaways were distributed to both employees and consumers throughout the month. These thoughtful gifts ranged from personalized items to vouchers, symbolizing the office’s appreciation for the hard work and dedication of its female staff and customers.
The activities organized for Women’s Month were a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on the office community. The celebration not only highlighted the significance of women’s contributions but also reinforced the commitment to creating a workplace that promotes equality and respect for all. “As we celebrate the National Women’s Month, let this office, and the LCWD GAD Committee, be the beacon of hope that will eventually bridge the gender gap, the gender equality, and full empowerment of women,” said General Manager Jesus Enrico Moises B. Salazar.
The Legazpi City Water District is proud to continue its efforts to create a more inclusive and empowering environment for all employees, with a focus on gender equality and respect.
Previous Years’ National Women’s Month Celebration:
LCWD joins the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration. This year’s celebration aims to highlight the gains achieved for women and girls, assess actions towards gender equality, and look forward to steps that must be taken to ensure progress in empowering women. It is an opportune time to give Juanas the power to lay down the blueprint for future leaders, in terms of essential gender issues that demand immediate attention and solution. This Women’s Month, Juanas take center stage – standing up for their rights, challenging stereotypes, breaking barriers, and serving as pioneers of change. This year, the nation recognizes women’s valuable role in the society and proves that inclusive and sustainable development is only possible when gender equality becomes obtainable.
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March 8 is International Women’s Day. As an act of appreciation for Juana, the Legazpi City Water District this Women’s Month will offer discounts and freebies for the first 50 women who will apply for reconnection and new connection. For more details, just go to the LCWD office at Obredo-Bariada road, Bitano Legazpi City or call 052 742 0982. You can also text/call 0920 270 6621 or message our facebook page inbox Legazpi Water District. |
In celebration of Women’s Month 2022, from March 1-29, 2022, LCWD employees wear anything purple on all the Tuesdays of March to signify support for women’s empowerment and gender equality. Employees also came up with advocacy materials to spark interest and discourse on the celebration and what it stands for. On March 22, 2022 LCWD Engineering and Operations department conducted an outreach activity for women survivors of abuse housed in a shelter. Discounts and freebies to women consumers applying for new connection and reconnection this Women’s Month can still be availed until March 31, 2022. Aside from free inspection fee and discounts, women consumers received free bucket, dipper and soap for Women’s Month.
LCWD joins the observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. Let’s make all members of our community, especially women and youth, safe from roads and public places, at work, at school, to cyberspace. Let’s prove that Filipinos can be respected, and be part of a community where no one is harassed, dahil sa Safe Spaces, kasali tayo!
Highlights:
The Legazpi City Water District (LCWD) conducted the following activities:
November 25, 2021- Launch of the advocacy board on the Safe Spaces Act and distribution of advocacy materials
November 29, 2021- Film showing on VAWC
December 1, 2021 – LCWD joins the #DoTheMachoChoir Challenge
December 3, 2021 – Session on gender sensitive customer service
December 9, 2021 – Awareness session on Gender Based Violence and RA 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act (1st Batch)
December 10, 2021 – December 9, 2021 – Awareness session on Gender Based Violence and RA 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act (2nd Batch)
◼ Advocacy Board
◼ #DoTheMachoChoir Challenge
◼ Awareness session on Gender Based Violence and RA 11313
Offering of treats and distribution of IEC materials on Magna Carta of Women in celebration of International Women’s Day.
◼ GAD Corner
◼ LCWD participants to the CSC Gender Forum with the theme “Government GADvocates: Making Gender Equality A Reality”.
◼ Foot Parade for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)
◼ LCWD joins BIWADA’s Training and Workshop on Gender Analysis and GAD Planning and Budgeting