Office Hours
Monday to Friday            
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT US

---

Description

The GAD Council Office coordinates and implements all GAD-related activities in the City. It provides administrative and logistical services, as well as the preparation and documentation of GAD Council and GAD TWG meetings.

Mission

• To vigorously implement GAD-related programs and projects, and institutionalize mechanisms toward the advancement of women and other marginalized sectors in Quezon City.
• To adopt and implement measures to protect and promote equal rights for women and men.

Vision

We envision Quezon City as a leader and model of rights-based and gender-responsive local governance; a City that remains progressive and inclusive, committed to create a society that is free from gender oppression, violence, and discrimination.

Legal Bases

International Instruments

• UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (UN-CEDAW)
• Beijing Platform for Action (1995)
• Millennium Development Goals 2015/Sustainable Development Goals 2030
• UN Women Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Initiative

National Laws

• Women in Development and Nation Building Act (RA 7192)
• Philippine Plan for Gender Responsive Development 1995-2025
• Magna Carta Of Women (RA 9710)
• DBM, DILG, NEDA, PCW Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2013-01, as amended by JMC 2016-01
• Annual General Appropriations Act

Quezon City Local Mandates

• Executive Order No. 22, S.2022 – Reconstituting the Quezon City GAD Council
• City Ordinance No. SP-3157, S.2022 or “An Ordinance Institutionalizing the Gender and Development Council Office by Creating Thirty-One (31) Regular Plantilla Positions and Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes”
• City Ordinance No. SP-3081, S.2021 or “Ordinance Establishing the District Pride Council in each District of Quezon City for the Implementation of the various LGBTQIA+ Related Policies, Programs, and Projects of the QC Government”

• Executive Order No. 32, S.2019 – Reconstituting the QC GAD Council
• City Ordinance No. SP-2501, S.2016 entitled “Amended GAD Code To Harmonize With The Provisions of RA No. 9710, Otherwise Known As “The Magna Carta Of Women” And To Adopt The UN Women’s Safe Cities And Safe Public Spaces Initiative”
• Executive Order No. 2 B, S.2016 – Reconstituting The QC GAD Council And Redefining Its Functions In Pursuance With RA 7192 And 9710, Ordinance No SP 2501, S-2016 And JMC No. 2013-01 And Amended JMC No. 2016-01 of PCW, DILG, DBM And NEDA
• City Ordinance No. SP-1401, S.2004 – GAD Code
• City Ordinance No. SP-2493, S.2004 entitled “Designating A Gender And Development (GAD) Focal Person For Every Barangay To Serve As Coordinator With Gender And Development Council (QC-GAD) And authorizing Each Barangay To Appropriate At Least 5% From Their Annual Budget For GAD-Related Programs, Projects And Activities”
• City Ordinance No. SP-4827, S.2004 or “Ratifying The Implementing Rules And Regulations Of The Gender And Development Code Of Quezon City As provided For Under Ordinance No. SP-140, S-2004”
• City Ordinance No. SP-2191 S.2012 or “QC Protection Center For Gender-Based Violence”
• Executive Order No. 16, S.2002 – Creating The QC GAD Council And The GADRCO,  Defining Its Functions And Composition
• Other GAD-Related Ordinances and Resolutions Approved By the City Council

Service Pledge

We pledge to serve the public with diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Functions

• Monitors the implementation of GAD plans, programs, and activities from the barangay to the City level.
• Conduct capacity-building activities for GAD mainstreaming such as Gender Development and Sensitivity orientation, Gender-responsive Planning and Budgeting, Gender Diagnosis of programs/projects, and gender-based information systems.
• Establish and maintain a gender-responsive knowledge center/databank.
• Establish GAD Focal Point mechanisms in each Department within the City government and in barangays for better coordination and monitoring.
• Lead the conduct of advocacy activities and the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials on GAD.
• Spearhead the preparation of the City government’s annual GAD Plan and Budget in response to women and gender issues.
• Lead the preparation of the annual city GAD Accomplishment Report (GAD AR), GAD Database report, Violence Against Women (VAW Report) in barangays, and other related reports for submission to DILG, PCW, and COA.
• Facilitate the holding of Women’s Assemblies for consultation and issues, and for the registration and nomination of women NGO/CSO representatives to the GAD Council.
• Undertake other GAD-related programs and projects assigned by the GAD Council Chairperson or the GAD Council Secretary.

SERVICES

---

• Mentors barangay and department GAD Plan and Budget.
• Provides resource speakers to Department/Offices, barangay, NGOs, and the private sector for their GAD Training.
• Provides technical or research assistance on GAD to barangay, Departments, students, researchers, LGUs, and NGOs.  
• Refers clients to pre-legal assistance and other services.

PROGRAMS

---

Guides

---

HOW TO AVAIL OF SERVICES, PROGRAMS, OR PROJECTS

Steps:

1. Write a letter addressed to the Head of Office regarding your request for training, research on GAD-related matters, etc.
2. Contact the Office regarding requests for assistance in the preparation of the GAD plan and budget.

Department Directory

---

Ms. Janete Oviedo
City Government Assistant Department Head III
Head, GAD Council Office
8988 4242 local 8732, 8739
gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph

Divisions/Sections

DIVISION	OFFICER NAME	OFFICE ADDRESS	CONTACT INFORMATION
Regular and Special Projects	Ms. Pia L. Roño, MPA Executive Assistant	6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall	8988-4242 local 8739 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph
GAD Council Secretariat	Mariz Aira M. Cabrera Administrative Assistant V	6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall	8988-4242 local 8739 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph
Education, Information and Advocacy Campaign (Departments/offices,NGOs, NGAs and private companies) (Barangays)	Jacqueline S. Llames, MPA Planning Officer IV Kheyyan P. Dutarot Project Officer	6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall 6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall	8988-4242 local 8739 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph 8988-4242 local 8737 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph
Research, Profiling, Monitoring and Evaluation	Maria Luisa B. Vidal Administrative Assistant II	6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall	8988-4242 local 8739 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph
Pride Council Secretariat	Jhelai D. Pasco Project Officer	6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall	8988-4242 local 8739 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph
CODI Secretariat		6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall	8988-4242 local 8739 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph
Administrative Support Services	Angelita C. Peralta Administrative Officer	6th Floor, Main Building, Quezon City Hall	8988-4242 local 8732 gadcouncil@quezoncity.gov.ph

Spotlight

---

SELECTION IN THE INFORM WOMEN, TRANSFORM LIVES CAMPAIGN OF THE CARTER CENTER

The Carter Center selected Quezon City as one of 12 cities from around the world to participate in the third year of its Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign, a groundbreaking effort that aims to ensure that women can seek and receive beneficial information from their governments and thrive in their communities. 

QUEZON CITY GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT AS GAD LOCAL LEARNING HUB (GAD LLH)

The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) recognized the Quezon City government as a Local Learning Hub for its notable GAD practices. Quezon City’s Social Hygiene and Sundown Clinics and the Quezon City Protection Center received recognition and certification as GAD LLH. Through the local learning hubs, Quezon City shares best practices and information on its GAD programs with other LGUs and helps them build and strengthen their GAD capacities.

NCR GAD SUMMIT

The NCR GAD Summit is a pivotal gathering of like-minded individuals who share a common commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The Summit focused on sharing best practices, insights, and strategies for inclusive and sustainable development among cities in the National Capital Region.

PRIDE FESTIVAL “LOVELABAN”

The Quezon City government through the GAD Council Office in coordination with the Pride Philippines conducted a Pride Festival entitled Lovelaban on June 24 at the QC Memorial Circle. The celebration consisted of a Pride Expo and bazaar, the Pride March in the afternoon, and Pride Night in the evening. Pride March is a yearly event which aims to end violence and discrimination and promote inclusivity, gender equality, and a safe space to all. 

RIGHT TO CARE PROGRAM

The QC government through the GAD Council Office made healthcare more accessible and inclusive to members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex community by launching the Right to Care card. The Right to Care card recognizes the decision of the cardholders to agree, refuse, or withdraw consent of any type of medical care for their partners including treatment, procedures, tests, and prescriptions.

CEREMONIAL UNION OF HEARTS OF LGBTQIA++ COUPLES

The QC Government through the GAD Council office sponsored a Ceremonial Union of Hearts for LGBT couples at the QCX, QC Memorial Circle. Mayor Joy Belmonte spearheaded the Commitment Ceremony with 236 LGBT couples. Quezon City is a gender-fair city where the LGBQTQIA++ community is treated with equality and respect.

CYCLE TO END VAW

To foster a new sense of empowerment in gaining a sense of freedom, self-reliance, and independence through bicycling, almost six hundred  QC women citizens including VAW Desk Officers, Volunteer  Barangay Health Workers (BHW), Security guards, Market Vendors, Street sweepers, Service crews, Janitresses, and Factory workers, were given bicycles with helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads.

SOPHIA CHATBOT

As part of the 2023 18-Day Campaign to End VAW, the QC Government through the GAD Council Office in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland and Spring Act launched the  SOPHIA, THE CHATBOT in the PHILIPPINES. This is a digital chatbot that anonymously assists survivors of domestic violence and is used to report gender-based violence in the city.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PARA SA MGA BIDA (MGA BATANG INA DAPAT MAY ALAM)

Teenage mothers were oriented on Mental Health issues that affect them from prenatal to postpartum and taught basic stress and anxiety management techniques to empower them while pursuing motherhood. 

ONE BILLION RISING PHILIPPINES

The QC Government participated in the 10^th year Anniversary of the One Billion Rising Philippines held at Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle on February 11. One Billion Rising is a global movement which aims to end violence and abuse against women, gender-diverse people, and youth. In her speech, Mayor Joy Belmonte shared the changes QC has achieved in ten years to further protect and preserve the rights of women, youth, and LGBTQIA+  members.  This includes the establishment of the Quezon City Protection Center for Victim Survivors of Gender-based Violence and Abuse and the Bahay Kanlungan temporary shelter.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

The Equality in Tourism International recognized QC GAD Council as a Highly Commended Participant in the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award on March 8 at ITB Berlin.  The Office was cited for its commitment to promote gender equality and improve the lives of women in Quezon City through its various programs.

Highly Commended Participant in the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award (2023)

The QC Government received a Special Citation on Gender Mainstreaming in Women’s Economic Empowerment Sector from the Philippine Commission on Women and the National Anti-Poverty Commission in recognition of QC’s efforts to mainstream GAD perspective in Tindahan ni Ate Joy. The program has already provided PHP 10,000 worth of sari-sari store items to more than five thousand beneficiaries composed of solo parents, home-bound mothers, survivors of violence and abuse, released PDLs from QC Female Dormitory and housewives of drug dependents who are under treatment in the community rehabilitation centers.

Special Citation on Gender Mainstreaming in Women’s Economic Empowerment Sector (2022)

The Commission on Human Rights awarded the Gawad Tanggol Karapatan Award to Mayor Joy Belmonte for her advocacy to protect and stand up for the human rights of QCitizens.

Gawad Tanggol Karapatan (2023)