Gender and Development - Office of the Chief Minister

17/04/2026

READ: 𝗣𝗖𝗪 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 “𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮” 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Under Advisory No. 2026-001, the PCW reminds all government instrumentalities that the GAD budget is an attribution of an agency’s existing appropriations representing the cost of mainstreaming gender perspectives into its core mandates, rather than a stand-alone or “extra” fund. Therefore, it cannot be treated as a general reserve to comply with the energy conservation mandate under Memorandum Circular No. 114 or the national energy emergency declared under Executive Order No. 110.

However, the PCW allows for the strategic readjustment of the GAD Plan and Budget (GPB). Agencies may redirect funds from non-feasible, travel-intensive, or high-energy consumption activities toward cost-efficient interventions that respond to emerging gender issues exacerbated by the crisis. Such readjustments must remain compliant with existing GAD budget policy and administrative and audit guidelines issued by PCW, the Department of Budget and Management, and the Commission on Audit.

Read full statement here: https://bit.ly/20260416PCW

31/03/2026

25/03/2026

Purple for progress 💜

The OCM workforce stands united for Purple Wednesday!

By wearing the color of justice and dignity, we reaffirm our commitment to "WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society." This Women’s Month, we celebrate the strength of our Bangsamoro women leaders who shape the future of our region.

20/03/2026

As the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan and we gather to celebrate Eid’l Fitr, we do so this year alongside the global recognition of Women’s Month.

It is a unique moment to honor the intersections of faith, resilience, and the vital role women play in the heart of the Bangsamoro.🌙

May this Eid be a reminder that a just and lasting peace is only possible when every woman is heard, valued, and empowered to lead.

From the Office of the Chief Minister-GFPS, 𝐄𝐢𝐝’𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤, everyone! 💜
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‎تَقَبَّلَ ٱللَّٰهُ مِنَّا وَمِنكُمْ صَالِحَ ٱلْأَعْمَالِ
𝙏𝙖𝙦𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙪 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙬𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙪𝙢 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙡 𝙖’𝙢𝙖𝙡
‎(May Allah accept from us and from you all righteous deeds.). 🤲

18/03/2026

Empowering the Bangsamoro, One Gender-Responsive Policy at a Time.

Welcome to the official page of the Gender and Development (GAD) focal point of the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM). We are dedicated to mainstreaming gender perspectives across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), ensuring that regional development is inclusive, equitable, and transformative.

Our Mission

To institutionalize gender-responsive governance within the OCM and beyond. We work tirelessly to integrate the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda into our public policies, ensuring that the voices of all genders are heard and represented in the peacebuilding and development process.

What We Do
• Policy Advocacy: Drafting and implementing executive measures that promote gender equality and social inclusion.
• Capacity Building: Conducting Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) and technical workshops for BARMM employees.
• GAD Planning & Budgeting: Ensuring regional resources are strategically utilized to address gender-based needs.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Tracking the progress of gender mainstreaming through robust performance indicators and institutional frameworks.

Connect With Us

Stay updated on our latest training programs, policy updates, and regional initiatives as we strive toward a resilient and gender-fair Bangsamoro.

📍 Location: Office of the Chief Minister, Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City