Friday, March 11, 2011

“Senator cites Davao for pro-women achievements”

“Senator cites Davao for pro-women achievements”


Senator cites Davao for pro-women achievements

Posted: 11 Mar 2011 08:16 AM PST

By Jhun Gatmaitan

Saturday, March 12, 2011

SENATOR Pia Cayetano was in Davao City on Friday to turn over two DVD players and educational videos on breast cancer and other women-related issues as part of her campaign to strengthen women's health advocacy.

Cayetano, chair of the Senate committee on health, cited the city's achievements like the creation of women's code, creation of breastfeeding stations in malls, and other women's concern that the city prioritizes.

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"In relation to women's month, Davao City is on top of my list to visit, not only because it is the most women empowered city in the Philippines but also for having such an empowered mayor," she said.

City Mayor Sara Duterte expresses her heartfelt gratitude to Cayetano for making Davao City as part of the senator's campaign on women's advocacy.

Meanwhile, women's groups had the opportunity to discuss with the senator the issue on reproductive health.

Cayetano said: "There is a need for a national policy on reproductive health, this should not be political issue, this should not be a moral issue. RH is not being imposed to anyone; it is simply providing women and family an information on what option they could have in raising their own family."

The senator said her committee already conducted six committee hearings on RH bill.

Whether on the Senate floor defending a legislative measure, or out in the communities to raise social awareness on health, women empowerment and the environment, or when leading sports activities for a cause, Cayetano is driven by the same passion and work ethic that has made her among the country's most accomplished young leaders.

She made a promise to the women's group that whatever women concerns that they have in mind will be given attention. "Just send me your concerns in writing and I will give an eye on it," Cayetano said.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on March 12, 2011.

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