Gender and Development - Paombong

03/09/2026

📌 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Municipality of Paombong conducted its 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗚𝗙𝗣𝗦) 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲on 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, at the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Presided over by 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗣. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀, GFPS Chairperson, the meeting focused on key GAD priorities, including the 𝑭𝒀 2027 𝑮𝑨𝑫 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒕, 𝑭𝒀 2026 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔, 𝑮𝑨𝑫 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒙-𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 (𝑺𝑫𝑫), 𝑮𝑨𝑫 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 3𝒓𝒅 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔.

The discussions, led by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠. 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮, GAD Focal, together with concerned municipal offices and partners, strengthened coordination and commitment toward advancing gender mainstreaming and inclusive governance in the municipality.

In her closing message, Municipal Administrator 𝗠𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗣. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀 encouraged every GFPS member to uphold a strong and sustained commitment to gender mainstreaming, emphasizing the collective responsibility of every office in integrating gender-responsive principles into the programs, projects, policies, and services of the Municipality of Paombong.

💜 Together, through strong commitment and meaningful action, Paombong continues to advance gender-responsive governance and build a more inclusive, equitable, and empowered community.

25/06/2026

🎶 PAOMBONG MARCH 🎶

Isang pagpupugay sa dakilang bayan ng Paombong—lupang mayaman sa kasaysayan, kultura, at pagkakaisa. Ipinagmamalaki natin ang ating bayan at ang mga mamamayang patuloy na nagsisikap para sa kaunlaran at karangalan nito.

Mabuhay ang Paombong!

12/06/2026

🇵🇭 OPISYAL NA VIDEO NG LUPANG HINIRANG NG PAMAHALAANG BAYAN NG PAOMBONG 🇵🇭

Bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ng ika-128 Anibersaryo ng Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas, buong pagmamalaking inilalahad ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Paombong ang Opisyal na Video ng “Lupang Hinirang”, ang pambansang awit na sumasalamin sa diwa ng kalayaan, pagkakaisa, at pagmamahal sa bayan.

Nawa’y magsilbi itong paalala sa bawat mamamayan ng mga sakripisyo at kabayanihang nagbigay-daan sa kalayaang ating tinatamasa ngayon. Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang makulay na kasaysayan ng ating bansa at patuloy na isabuhay ang pagiging makabayan sa bawat araw.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

06/06/2026

🌈 Municipality of Paombong: Love at First Pride 🌈
Celebrating Love, Equality, and the Colors of Pride

Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with meaningful activities that promote inclusion, awareness, service, and community spirit.

📅 June 26

Clean-Up Drive
🕖 7:00 AM
📍 Sitio Gusi, Sto. Rosario

📅 June 27

Health Seminar
🕣 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 3rd Floor, Municipal Building
Free HIV Screening
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 2nd Floor, Annex Building
LGBT Gives Back: Free Haircut
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 Municipal Covered Court
Pride Parade
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Assembly at Paombong Gymnasium
Culminating Night
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Municipal Covered Court

Maaaring mag-register o mag-sign up dito para sa mga gustong makiisa: https://tinyurl.com/LoveatFirstPride

Pride March Reminders
Campaigns and messages should focus on LGBT rights and advocacy.
Political materials are not allowed.
Do not bring sharp objects.
Avoid overly revealing or inappropriate attire.
Foul language, offensive symbols, and religious figures/images are prohibited.
Help maintain cleanliness throughout the event.

Keep the celebration peaceful, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone.
Let’s celebrate diversity, promote equality, and spread love with pride! 🏳️‍🌈

19/05/2026

✨ 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗙𝗣𝗦 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Municipality of Paombong successfully conducted its 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗚𝗙𝗣𝗦) 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, held last May 14, 2026 at the 3rd Floor Function Hall, reinforcing its commitment to gender-responsive and inclusive governance.

Led by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗣. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀, 𝗚𝗙𝗣𝗦 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, the meeting gathered key offices to discuss priority GAD initiatives and ensure effective implementation of programs for FY 2025–2026.

Key updates and important matters discussed included the 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, as well as relevant 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. The meeting also addressed 𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗚 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, the enhancement of the 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, and other significant institutional concerns.

In support of transparency and accountability, each office and agency that submitted their 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 also presented updates on the status of implementation of their respective GAD programs, projects, and activities, ensuring that all commitments are properly monitored and aligned with gender-responsive development goals.

Further discussions included updates on the 𝗦𝗚𝗟𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, presented in coordination with 𝗠𝗟𝗚𝗢𝗢 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗖. 𝗢𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗮, and planning inputs for continuous improvement led by 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗣. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀.

The meeting concluded with consolidated agreements and recommendations to further strengthen gender and development programs in the municipality.

Through continuous collaboration, the GFPS continues to advance a shared vision of a progressive, inclusive, and empowered Paombong—where every sector is heard, valued, and represented. 💜

18/05/2026

In preparation for the upcoming Pride Month Celebration, a successful Consultative Meeting with members of the LGBTQIA+ community was conducted on May 13, 2026, reaffirming the Municipality of Paombong’s commitment to inclusivity, equality, and respect for diversity. 🏳️‍🌈

The activity was led by GAD Chairperson Mayor Mac Marcos, together with Ms. Princess Anne Marcos (Municipal Administrator), Mrs. Mercy Grace M. Ventura (GAD Focal), and Dr. Jose Mari De Jesus (MHO). The meeting served as an avenue to strengthen collaboration with the LGBTQIA+ community and to discuss meaningful programs and initiatives that uphold human dignity, gender sensitivity, empowerment, and equal opportunities for all.

The Municipality recognizes the vital role of the LGBTQIA+ community in nation-building and community development. Through continued dialogue and partnership, we aspire to cultivate a society where every individual is accepted, protected, and celebrated for who they are.

As Pride Month approaches, may this initiative serve as a reminder that diversity is a strength, inclusion is a responsibility, and equality is a right that must always be upheld. Together, let us continue building a community grounded in compassion, respect, and unity. 🌈✨

31/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Pride of Paombong, Ms. Jessie M. Pascual! 🎉

We are immensely proud to celebrate Jessie M. Pascual for being named 1st Runner-Up in the LIKHAng Kababaihan 2026 Business Plan Competition – National Level! Out of 16 regional finalists, Jessie’s vision, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly, earning her national recognition for her oyster farming business.

From her journey as a former household service worker in Saudi Arabia to becoming a national awardee, Jessie embodies the courage, determination, and creativity of Filipina migrant workers. Her success is a shining testament that with hard work, vision, and perseverance, dreams can be transformed into thriving realities.

This recognition under the Linangin ang Kakayahan sa Kabuhayan (LIKHA) Award underscores the power of entrepreneurship to create sustainable livelihoods and long-term growth for our OFWs.

Paombong celebrates you, Jessie! Your journey uplifts and inspires us all, truly a pride of our community and a beacon of hope for every aspiring Filipina entrepreneur.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜,
𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙚 𝙈. 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙖𝙡!

Taos-pusong ipinagmamalaki ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Paombong si Jessie M. Pascual ng Barangay Masucol sa kanyang pagkakamit ng 1st Runner-Up sa LIKHAng Kababaihan 2026 Business Plan Competition – National Level, kung saan tumakbo siya laban sa 16 na mahuhusay na kalahok!

Mula sa pagiging household service worker sa Saudi Arabia, pinatunayan niya ang tapang, tiyaga, at pagkamalikhain ng mga Filipinang OFW sa pamamagitan ng kanyang oyster farming business.

Ang tagumpay na ito sa ilalim ng LIKHA Award ay patunay na sa sipag, determinasyon, at malinaw na pangarap, kayang maabot ng bawat kababaihan ang tagumpay.

Tunay na Ikaw ay inspirasyon at liwanag ng pag-asa para sa lahat ng Pilipinang negosyante.

10/03/2026

✨ Empowering Gender-Responsive Governance! 💜

The Municipality of Paombong successfully conducted the Gender Sensitivity Training (Batch 2), cm Preparation of the Gender and Development (GAD) Plan and Budget (GPB) for CY 2027, held at the 3rd Floor Function Hall.

Spearheaded through the collaborative efforts of the Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) and the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), the activity further strengthened participants’ awareness and understanding of gender sensitivity and gender mainstreaming. It also enhanced their capacity to effectively contribute to the formulation of the 2027 GAD Plan and Budget, aligned with existing national policies and guidelines.

Participants also expressed their commitment to actively support and ensure the continuous mainstreaming of Gender and Development (GAD) in programs, projects, and services of the municipality, reinforcing the local government’s dedication to inclusive and gender-responsive governance.

Through continuous learning, collaboration, and commitment, the Municipality of Paombong moves forward in promoting inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive programs and services for the Paombong community. 💜

09/03/2026

Nakikiisa ang Pamahalaang Bayan ng Paombong sa pagdiriwang ng 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 sa pangunguna ng ating butihing Punong Bayan, Mayor Mac P. Marcos, kasama ang MSWDO.

Isang pagkilala at pagpupugay sa lakas, kakayahan, at mahalagang papel ng kababaihan sa paghubog ng mas maunlad at makatarungang lipunan. 💜👩‍✨

03/03/2026

✨ Empowering Gender-Responsive Governance! 💜

The Municipality of Paombong successfully conducted the Gender Sensitivity Training (Batch 1), cm Preparation of the GAD Plan and Budget (GPB) for CY 2027 last February 23, 2026 at the 3rd Floor Function Hall.

Through the collaboration of the Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) and the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), the activity enhanced participants’ understanding of gender sensitivity and mainstreaming, and strengthened their capacity to formulate the 2027 GAD Plan and Budget in accordance with national guidelines.

Through shared learning and collaboration, we continue to promote inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive programs and services for the Paombong community. 💜