Atty. Estrella C. Baltazar was introduced. She was able to present the CHR’s
Mandates as the Gender and Development Ombud under the Magna Cart of Women.
A video presentation about the activities conducted by the commission was
presented too. It has showcased accomplished programs and sectoral works of
success.
“Nasaan ang CHR?” in the slide presentation, programs conducted by the
Commission was given emphasis. It also presents that the CHR as an independent
agency has promoted awareness on gender-based violence, education and promotion
of activities regarding Human Rights and SOGIE. Atty. Baltazar briefly share the
existence and history of the CHR- MIMAROPA- Mindoro Provincial Office.
On the next part of the program, the participating government service providers took
part in introducing their offices. Each participating office was able to share its
office’s mandate and functions. Being the host for the activity, Sir Noel Nilo, from the
Municipal Agriculture of Victoria, shared their role in helping the communities. He
made mention of the Samahan ng Mangingisda that existed in the town of Victoria.
He gave appreciation to the Commission on Human Rights for sharing the activity
with women fisherfolks in their area. Sir Nilo also added that they already have
existing programs for women in the municipality.
The next presenter is from the Department of Agrarian Reform, Sir Isagani Placido.
He shared his warm greetings at first. Ma’am Ophelia Radovan continued the
introduction of their office. She has introduced their office in the assigned
municipalities, Victoria, Socorro, Pinamalayan and Pola. The support services in the
municipalities they offered was also explained. Their office also offered cooperatives
to specified areas. Through this service, their support was handed to local farmers.
Ma’am Radovan, shared information on proper land owning and other reforms about
their department. It has added relevant information about their office including,
Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries and the Agrarian Reform Communities. To further
present their office, the Provincial Director, Sir Isagani Placido discussed their
policies and programs. In the department their main client are the agricultural
farmers and it is directed to Agrarian Development in particular areas.
The developments they offered was also enumerated like skills, livelihood,
infrastructure and cooperative to better help their clients. The development plan was
continuously on process to serve, such as development of infrastructures in other
municipalities, basically to agrarian communities.
Sir Placido also identified the clustered offices in the province. Clearances in terms of
transfer of properties was also explained. Selling of more than 5 hectares is not
allowed according to the process of selling and land owning. The provincial office also
gave recognition to the CHR and also asked assistance to give training regarding on
Human Rights.