28/05/2025
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ππππ: The Coast Guard District Southern Tagalog (CGDSTL) proudly spearheaded the Gender and Development (GAD) Female Leadership Forum βan empowering initiative aligned with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)βs Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Framework at Pontefino Hotel, Batangas City on 27 May 2025.
With the theme βWe for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,β the event served as a vital platform to celebrate womenβs contributions in maritime leadership and national security, while reaffirming the PCGβs commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable organization.
The forum also featured a panel of key female leaders from the Philippine Coast Guard who shared their valuable insights, experiences, and leadership journeys. Among the distinguished speakers were the following:
1. Commodore Glenda Pereyra PCG (Deputy Commander, Marine Environmental Protection Command)
2. Commodore Maricor Soliva PCG, (Chief of Training Staff, Coast Guard Education and Training Doctrine Command)
3. Commodore Glide Gene Mary Sontillanosa PCG (Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Human Resource Management, CG-1)
4. Captain Lejanie Dy PCG (Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Civil Relations Service, CG-7)
Commander Cecille Jimenez PCG, Director, Coast Guard Gender and Development Center, shared her expertise pertaining to the Philippine Coast Guardβs Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Framework.
The panelist collective wisdom deeply enriched the discussions and inspired participants to actively pursue gender equality and inclusive leadership across all levels of the organization. Open forums provided space for participants to share their own experiences and perspectives, fostering a sense of solidarity and shared purpose.
In his closing remarks, Commodore Geronimo Tuvilla PCG, Commander of the Coast Guard District Southeastern Luzon (CGDSTL), emphasized that the recognition of CGDSTL as the Most Outstanding Gender-Responsive Unit of the Year is a testament not only to the dedication and excellence of the women in the service, but also to the strength of a unified team driven by a common purpose. He called on all personnel to continue advancing together with unity, mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and equality.
βTrue empowerment goes beyond visibility and must be rooted in policies that nurture growth, in daily practices that reflect respect and equality, and in leadership that lifts everyone to greater heightsβregardless of gender," Commodore Tuvilla stated.
[Photo Courtesy:PIO-STL]
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