POLICY
Pursuant to the provision under Section 36 of the Republic Act (R.A.) 9710, All departments including their attached agencies , offices, bureaus, state universities and colleges, government-owned and controlled corporations, local government units, and other government instrumentalities shall adopt gender mainstreaming as a strategy to promote women's human rights and eliminate gender discrimination in their systems, structures, policies, programs, processes, and procedures;
2023 Gender and Development (GAD) Caravan
7th Tollway Industry’s Advocacy Caravan for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment:
“WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”. |
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In line with the 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) with the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) together with the Tollway Operators and Concessionaires celebrated Tree Planting Activity Tree Planting Activity its 7th Tollway Industry’s Advocacy Caravan for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment on 24 March 2023 at the Tarlac – Pangasinan – La Union Expressway (TPLEX) Anao Exit, Municipality of Anao, Tarlac.
The Advocacy Caravan was hosted by Vertex Tollway Development Inc. and SMC Skyway Stage 3 Corp. (the Concessionaires of the NAIA Expressway and the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3, respectively) and was attended by two hundred sixty-two (262) participants from TRB, Tollway Operators, Concessionaires and the Local Government of Anao, Tarlac. The said activity started from Petron Gas Station located at Km. 134 Northbound of TPLEX and ended at TPLEX Anao Exit.
The Caravan was immediately followed by a Tree Planting Activity where Ylang-Ylang seedlings were planted by the participants. The Tree-Planting Activity symbolizes the Tollway Industry’s commitment to protect and nurture the environment. The said Tree Planting Activity was intended to promote Environmental Sustainability and raise awareness on the importance of preserving our natural resources.
After the Caravan, guests and participants were recognized by Mr. Bienvenido N. Bañas of SMC Infrastructure. TRB’s Executive Director Atty. Alvin A. Carullo delivered his message then children from “Panata sa Kinabukasan” presented an awe-inspiring message. The guest speakers Honorable Mayor Gian Pierre O. De Dios from the Municipality of Anao Tarlac and Honorable Mayor Doña Cresencia R. Tesoro, from the Municipality of San Manuel Tarlac, also delivered their motivational messages about gender equality, women empowerment and the importance of creating an inclusive society where everyone, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities and rights.
The Advocacy Caravan and the Tree Planting Activity served as an avenue for networking and collaboration undertakings among the representatives from TRB, Tollway Operators, Concessionaires, and the Local Government. It fostered partnerships and cooperation in advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment initiatives within the tollway industry and the community. Overall, the 7th Tollway Industry's Advocacy Caravan was a resounding success not only in promoting gender equality, women empowerment, but also in fostering environmental sustainability which was geared towards to a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive and contribute to nation-building.
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Policy-Guidelines and Memorandums
Composition of GAD Focal Point System and Technical Working Group (TWG)
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ATTY. ALVIN A. CARULLO
Chairperson - Executive Director
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MS. JOSEPHINE T. TURBOLENCIA
Member - Chief, Finance and Administrative Division
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MR. JOZ CARLOS G. ORDILLANO
Member - Chief Regulation Division
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TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
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MS. JINKY C. BALAS
Chairperson - Senior Public Utilities Regulation Officer
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MS. ROSEMARIE S. MARCELINO
Co-Chair - Administrative Officer V
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ENGR. APOLONIO M. DE GUZMAN
Member - Engineer IV
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ATTY. ARCHANGEL B. NAPE
Member - Attorney II
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MS. MA. JENICE S. MAGAMPON-OJANO
Member - Accountant III
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ENGR. EFREN U. RABOT
Member - Engineer III
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MS. AILEEN M. GONZALES
Member - Public Utilities Regulation Officer II
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MS. RIA FATIMA B. BALUBAR
Member - Board Secretary I
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MS. LEONILA G. AYON
Member - Public Utilities Regulation Officer I
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MS. MERCY C. VILLARISCO
Member - Administrative Officer II
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SECRETARIAT
ENGR. ABIGAIL A. GAFFUD
Chairperson - Engineer II
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MS. CHARMAIN D. LAPU-OS
Member - Administrative Officer I
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MS. DITAS B. PADLAN
Member - Administrative Officer IV
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MS. NOEMI M. TROCINO
Member - Administrative Officer II
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MS. RINA LIZEL D. DE OCAMPO - TEMPLO
Member - Public Utilities Regulation Officer I
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