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To the extent possible, the PCW shall influence the systems, processes
and procedures of the legislative and judicial branches of government vis-à-vis
gender and development (GAD) to ensure the implementation of this Act.
SEC. 30. Gender Focal Point Officer in Philippine Embassies and
Consulates. – An officer duly trained on GAD shall be designated as the
gender focal point in the consular section of Philippine embassies or
consulates. Said officer shall be primarily responsible in handling gender
concerns of women migrant workers. Attached agencies shall cooperate in
strengthening the Philippine foreign posts’ programs for the delivery of
services to women migrant workers.
SEC. 31. The Gender and Development (GAD) Ombud. – A Gender
and Development Ombud shall be established in the Commission on Human
Rights. The GAD Ombud shall:
(a) monitor and oversee the strict implementation of this Act, in
coordination with the PCW;
(b) on its own or on report or complaint, have the power to require
information, investigate or hear administrative complaint involving
the possible violations of this Act;
(c) use every and all reasonable means to ascertain the facts in the
report or complaint, observing due process in all instances;
(d) recommend to the President of the Philippines or the Civil Service
Commission
any possible
administrative
action
based
on
noncompliance or failure to implement the provisions of this Act;
(e) direct agencies to immediately respond to the problems brought to
their attention in relation to the implementation of this Act and
report to the Council on the action taken; and
(f) assist in the filing of cases against individuals, agencies, institutions
or establishments that violate the provisions of this Act.
SEC. 32. Gender Mainstreaming as the Strategy for Implementing the
Magna Carta of Women. – All departments, including their attached agencies,
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