BACOLOD City — The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has called on all offices and departments of the city government, as well as barangays, to actively participate in the 2025 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW).
This came after the SP approved a resolution authored by Councilor Celia Flor, chairperson of the SP Committee on Women, Gender, Family and Childcare Development, in support of the annual observance of the nationwide campaign.
The resolution directs all city government offices and barangays to conduct various campaign activities during the observance period.
The Philippines marks the annual 18-day Campaign to End VAW from November 25 to December 12, pursuant to Proclamation No. 1172, series of 2006, with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) as the lead agency.
Flor said the campaign aims to raise awareness, strengthen advocacy, and mobilize all sectors in eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG). This is in line with the State’s commitments under Republic Act (RA) 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, RA 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
She emphasized that the city fully supports the PCW-led national movement to promote a VAW-free community.
All city departments and barangays are encouraged to incorporate VAW-related messages and materials—such as the All-Women Cast Lupang Hinirang video and the Prayer to End VAW—into their flag-raising ceremonies throughout the campaign period.
Flor added that government offices and partner institutions are urged to display the official campaign banner in visible areas to help increase public awareness.
Offices and barangays are also encouraged to support online advocacy efforts by uploading official campaign materials, using the hashtag #VAWfreePH, adopting the official profile frame, and sharing PCW-approved digital stickers and content.
The resolution likewise enjoins stakeholders to participate in the #OrangeYourIcon Movement by lighting public buildings, landmarks, and community spaces in orange—symbolizing hope and the collective commitment to ending VAW.
City offices and partner institutions may also install the Orange Exhibit or similar displays featuring local programs and accomplishments in addressing violence against women./PN
