24 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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