DOT-Gender and Development Corner

03/07/2026

The DOT-GFPS Secretariat joins the celebration of National Anti-Trafficking Awareness Month.

The Department's continuous conduct of nationwide awareness seminars, led by TourISM WoRCS Officers on the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, reinforces a vital message that trafficking in persons has no place in the tourism industry.

Happy National Anti-Trafficking Awareness Month! ✊🇵🇭

25/06/2026

25/06/2026

In line with the Pride Month celebration, the DOT-GFPS Secretariat, in partnership with the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP), successfully conducted the seminar “SOGIE 101: Understanding Diverse Identities Relating to the Workplace and Empowering Allies” on June 24, 2026 (Wednesday), at the DOT 2nd Floor Training Room. The seminar provided participants with a deeper understanding of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), fostering awareness, respect, and inclusivity in the workplace.

The seminar featured two interactive sessions. The first session focused on the fundamentals of SOGIE, introducing key concepts and terminologies, as well as workplace scenarios that encouraged participants to apply inclusive and respectful practices as colleagues and leaders. The second session centered on allyship, highlighting practical ways to support LGBTQIA+ individuals and creating opportunities for meaningful group discussions on how employees can become effective allies in promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for all.

04/06/2026

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01/06/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion as essential pillars of a vibrant and sustainable tourism industry. In line with the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), the enhancement of the overall tourism experience requires that every traveler regardless of gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation feels safe, respected, valued, and welcomed wherever their journey takes them. By fostering inclusive tourism spaces, we create destinations where everyone can experience the beauty of our country with dignity and confidence.

The Department of Tourism likewise reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity through its Gender and Development Agenda, particularly in promoting an equitable and inclusive workplace for all. As an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, we continue to champion policies and programs that uphold diversity, respect, and equal opportunities. This Pride Month, we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate the contributions they make in building a more inclusive tourism sector and a more compassionate society.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

10/05/2026

30/04/2026

: On April 30, 1937, Filipino women won the right of suffrage through a herstoric national plebiscite, with 447,725 (90%) voting “Yes,” surpassing the required 300,000 votes.

To honor this milestone and sustain its democratic spirit, a day was set aside for Filipino women to renew their advocacy and commitment to clean, honest, and free elections and to pursue these efforts with greater zeal. In 1984, Proclamation No. 2346 declared April 30 of every year as Woman Suffrage Day to encourage continued advocacy for electoral integrity.

As we mark the 89th anniversary of this milestone, we are reminded that while women have gained the right to vote, the work toward true gender equality continues—especially in ensuring more women are empowered and represented in decision-making spaces. There can be no full democracy if half of the population remains underrepresented.

To all Filipino voters, especially women: our foremothers fought for and won this right—let us continue to use it responsibly. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. Let us choose leaders who are guided by competence, integrity, and a strong commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Let us exercise this right freely, wisely, and meaningfully.

27/04/2026