DILG R3 conducted its 4th Quarter Gender Focal Point System (GFPS) Meeting cum Capacity Development on Enhancing Gender Mainstreaming on November 17, 2025 via hybrid setup.

 The meeting, open to DILG R3 employees, aimed to strengthen the agency's commitment to gender-responsive governance. The Opening Message of Regional Director Araceli A. San Jose was delivered by CAO Maria Resa B. Pangilinan, setting the tone for the discussions on advancing gender mainstreaming within the region. Participants were provided with a comprehensive overview of key gender analysis and planning tools, including the Gender-Responsive Local Government Unit (GERL) Assessment Tool and the GAD Focal Point System Functionality Assessment Tool for Local Government Units (GFAsT for LGUs and NGAs).

LGOO VI Maria Christine M. De Leon served as the resource speaker, providing an in-depth discussion on the GAD Focal Point System Functionality Assessment Tool (GFAST), GAD Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and the GERL Assessment Tool. She guided participants on how to effectively use these tools to strengthen gender-responsive planning and governance at the local level, ensuring that gender perspectives are integrated into programs, policies, and processes. Meanwhile, SAO Miriam P. Gaviola presented the GAD accomplishments of DILG Region 3 and the GPB for FY 2026, highlighting the agency's continued efforts in gender-responsive planning.

Through this initiative, DILG R3 emphasized the importance of equipping personnel with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate gender perspectives into local governance, while giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and clarify their understanding of the tools and methodologies discussed.

The 4th Quarter GFPS Meeting underscores DILG R3's unwavering commitment to gender mainstreaming and capacity development. By empowering personnel to integrate gender perspectives into governance, the agency ensures that local government units provide more effective, responsive, and inclusive services, strengthening its capacity to serve communities and uphold public trust.