More sets of mobile phones were distributed to barangay VAW desk officers and focal persons from the 6th District of Negros Occidental, intended to enhance communication in their vital roles in addressing violence against women and children.
Gov. Bong Lacson and local officials led the ceremonial distribution of the devices at the Municipal Arts Center in the Municipality of Cauayan, yesterday (Oct. 29).
Other VAW desk officers from the First to 5th District of Negros Occidental have also received the same devices from the Provincial Government, through the Provincial Gender and Development Focal Point System, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, and Provincial Council for Women who spearheaded the Intensifying Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Project.
Also present at the activity were 6th District Rep. Mercedes Alvarez, Board Members Jeffrey Tubola and Manuel Frederick Ko, Cauayan Mayor John Rey Tabujara, and Provincial GAD Focal Point System Action Officer Marie June Castro, among others.*
