March 21- The Quezon City University Gender and Development (GAD) Council, in collaboration with the GAD council from the Office of the City Mayor and Vice Mayor and Men Opposed To Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) Philippines Incorporated has conducted a seminar at the auditorium of Quezon City University Main Campus.
The event started with the Entrance of Colors leaded by the ROTC and attended by university's male faculty and students. Meanwhile, in behalf of the University President Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, Ms. Gracia Josue, head of QC
U-GAD Council gave her welcoming remarks followed by Mr. Reynaldo DeGuia, Chairperson of MOVE Philippines further expounded what is Violence Against Women (VAW).
Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, together with Mayor Joy Belmonte, Dr. Theresita Atienza, Mr. Rey De Guia and Mr. Joe Transfiguracion leaded the commitment ceremony. Afterwards, the Ho. Belmonte and Hon. Sotto gave their inspirational and motivational messages to the attendees.
City Mayor, Hon. Joy Belmonte said that to have respect towards women and the way you treat them will follow, to fulfil your commitments wholeheartedly and to always have the mindset to live in a community with respect and equality. Additionally, Hon.Sotto said to always speak up for others and never be silent when it comes to violence.
MOVE Philippines Incorporated was launched during women's month of last year and was leaded by Vice Mayor Gian Sotto in recognizing Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) and for further widespread of the advocacy.
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