Women leaders of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries’ (PCAF) Advisory Special Bodies and selected PCAF women employees participated in the 1st Women Leaders’ Summit. With the theme “Women in the Changing World of Work”, the first-ever gathering of women leaders held on November 28, 2017 at Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Convention Hall, Visayas Ave., Quezon City served as a platform for women leaders to be well-informed on their rights and privileges. It also showcased women’s societal responsibility which focused on the capabilities of women in bringing changes to the world of work. Significantly, three policy resolutions were recommended after the presentation of workshop’s output for endorsement to the concerned government agencies. Photo shows the resource speakers of the summit (L-R) Jocelyn Hekrdle, Winner of the 2016 DA Search for Outstanding Rural Women shares her experience in leading an organization; Jelen Paclarin, Executive Director of WLB talks about the salient features on the Magna Carta of Women; Pacita Juan, Chairperson of AWEN emphasizes women’s function in the field of business and entrepreneurship; Amparo Miciano, Secretary General of PKKK discusses women leadership status in the Philippines, and Lorna Villegas, representative of Department of Agriculture GAD Focal System highlights the department’s GAD programs and initiatives. – JD
