DFA Malolos Conducts SOGIESC Lecture-Seminar for its Personnel

From Left: DFA CO Malolos personnel Ms. Mary Shane D. Fullentes, Ms. Jekka Angelique R. Cruz, Ms. Michelle S. Carabit, Mr. Alvin G. Race, Alternate GAD Focal Point Officer (FPO) and Lecture-Seminar Convener Ms. Hannah Mae N. Caballero, Ms. Agatha M. Chan, Ms. Janina M. Robles, Ms. Lara Anjanette A. Libiran, Ms. Kimberly Ann H. Lee, GAD-FPO Mr. Timothy Joseph M. Gaspar, Mr. Jayson R. Gumba, and PANTAY Director for Internal Affairs CK Gatpandan pose for a photo opportunity after the activity. (Malolos CO photo)

MALOLOS 02 May 2022 – Ahead of Pride Month, which is annually and internationally celebrated in June, the DFA Consular Office in Malolos City, in cooperation with the Philippine Anti-Discrimination Alliance of Youth Leaders (PANTAY) conducted a Lecture-Workshop for its personnel entitled “SOGIESC 101: Introduction to SOGIESC and Human Rights,” delivered by PANTAY Director for Internal Affairs Nicko G. “CK” Gatpandan on 29 April 2022.

Gatpandan lectured on the salient features of SOCIEC Bill being currently being lobbied at Congress. The lecture also touched upon LGBTQIA+ Rights as Human Rights advocated Gender Equality, promoted and raised awareness on discrimination, harassment, bullying, hate and violence to the LGBTQIA+ Community.

The lecture ended in the hope for an informed and educated Philippines: communicating, campaigning and effectively implementing laws and policies which will positively impact the LGBTQIA+ Community. END

CO Malolos Personnel sing the Philippine National Anthem at the beginning of the GAD Program. (Malolos CO photo)

CK Gatpandan delivers his SOGIESC lecture virtually to CO Malolos personnel who are physically present in the Consular Office. (Malolos CO photo)