As delivered It is also noteworthy that, pursuant to the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the Philippines prepared its National Action Plan 1325, the first country to do so in our region. This Plan is being implemented by an interagency body supported by adequate human and financial resources in support of the peace building efforts about in the Philippines. Madam Chair, Distinguished Members of the Committee, The Philippines takes pride in programs and projects that emphasize women’s interests and involvement as part of their measure of success. The Philippines’ conditional cash transfer program identifies women as the main cash holders to ensure that their children remain in school and are healthy. Monthly family development sessions are also conducted to train women and their spouses on family planning, parenting and child-rearing, and leadership and sustainable livelihood skills. The program also ensures that families are educated on violence against women (VAW) related laws. The program currently helps 4.4 million households. The Philippines has also strengthened its migration strategy to protect the migrant workers, particularly women overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by: (1) ensuring that domestic workers receive decent wages and that they work in suitable conditions; (2) conducting pre-employment and post-arrival orientation programs to educate OFWs about the host countries; (3) conducting skills training and financial Page 10 of 16