FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila - The Philippine Army, through the Office of the Army Gender and Development (OAGAD), joined in celebrating this year's National Women's Month through a virtual Kick-Off Activity on March 7, 2023 at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.
Offices from different Army units nationwide participated in the activity and conducted a simultaneous Pinning of Advocacy Button led by the OAGAD Chief Col. Lourdes O. Guevarra. The OAGAD Chief also gave updates on the upcoming Women's Month Celebration activities which will empower the female Army personnel to be agents of change to promote gender equality and empowerment in the organization.
The event's Keynote Speaker Maj. Gen. Potenciano C. Camba, Chief of Staff, Philippine Army, highlighted the role of female Army personnel in the transformation and mission accomplishment of the Philippine Army. He also commended the female troops for their display of bravery, determination, patience, and gentleness as they carry on their daily tasks.
Photos by Office of the Army Gender and Development, Philippine Army