Jaime Makinano, Paz y Desarrollo-PhilDHRRA
Project Coordinator of Agusan del Norte said, the purpose of the creation of
the Alliance of gender Advocates in Caraga (AGAC) is to provide a platform for
coordination and support that would improve and sustain the promotion of gender
equality in the communities and local government towards full exercise of women
citizenship. AGAC was formally launched in the region on June 19 in Butuan
City. (Gerie Mae G. Coco, PIA-Caraga)
Paz y Desarrollo Country representative Antonio
Miguel Gonzales acknowledges the peoples organization’s (POs) role in gender
equality during the formal launch of Alliance of Gender Advocates in Caraga
(AGAC) held in Butuan City on June 19. “You have an important role representing
your communities’ needs and voices,” Gonzales told the POs. (Gerie Mae G. Coco,
PIA-Caraga)
