This 2025, National Women’s Month Celebration focused more on the in-depth campaign to ensure gender equality and inclusive society starting with widening and strengthening the awareness of ATI staff and on-the-job (OJT) trainees.

Through a simple program on March 3, 2025, the staff participated in sharing their insights on women empowerment and gender equality. A short film viewing also happened which showed a documentary on the deprived rights of our IP sisters and brothers who still struggle to fight for their rights in courts due to lack of education and money.

The staff members participated in an online interactive activity and anonymously shared their realizations from the said documentary.

Aside from this, OIC-Center Director Dr. Claris Marayag-Alaska gave an inspirational message to the women staff and gave encouragement in support of this month’s celebration.

“Hindi na lang tayo tagapagsilbi, but we are now partners… Together with our men counterparts, we continue to create inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender is valued and given equal opportunities to succeed,” she said.

Also, Mr. Jhimcelle Salvador, OIC-Assistant Center Director, gave a welcome message and validated the strengths of women, especially women leaders of ATI. He also highlighted that women are also involved and leading in various sectors of our society.

Meanwhile, Ms. Francisca C. Yuro gave an overview of the month-long celebration to remind the participants of the essence of National Women’s Month. She also shared the activities of the Center in support to the celebration.

All in all, majority of the staff and OJTs were immersed in the impact of supporting this campaign in ultimately achieving gender equality and an inclusive society.