Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

20 July 2023

SCHOOL MEMORANDUM
No. ________,
009 s. 2023

REINFORCING THE OBSERVANCE OF SAFE SPACE THROUGH GENDER AND

DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

To: Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel

All Others Concerned

1. Safe space is a place or an environment where a person is respected, secure,

and could show and communicate their true self where there is genuine care, support
system, sensitivity, equality, no judgment, and no discrimination of one’s gender,
age, race, social standing, and experiences. (https://www.mc.edu.ph)

2. Nowadays, issues concerning safety and security are alarming, which is seen
through the reported cases in various fields. According to the Gender Statistics 2022
of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), some 17,968 women aged 15-49 have
experienced various forms of violence including physical and sexual violence in the
country. While 12,492 cases of violence and abuse to women were reported to the
Philippine National Police (PNP), with 8,399 records on physical injuries; 1,791 for
rape; and 1,505 acts of lasciviousness, among others, as of February 2022.

3. Likewise, it is clearly stated in RA 9710 otherwise known as the Magna Carta

of Women that the state shall ensure that all women shall be protected from all forms
of violence as provided for in existing laws. It is also reiterated in the said act that
agencies of government shall give priority to the defense and protection of women
against gender-based offenses and help women attain justice and healing.

4. Hence, the Republic Act No. 11313 also known as Safe Spaces Act is one of
the acts that will help teachers, learners, and other school personnel in addressing
the issues of gender-based sexual harassment in Educational or Training
institutions, providing measures, and prescribing penalties.

5. In line with this, San Isidro Integrated National High School (SIINHS) will
conduct gender and development training for teaching and non-teaching personnel
on July 28-29, 2023 in a venue to be determined.

6. This activity aims to:

Address: San Isidro, Lipa City

Telephone No.: (043) 702-1574
Email address: sanisidronhs.lipa@gmail.com
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a. raise awareness on Republic Act No. 11313 also known as Safe Spaces
Act (Bawal Bastos Law);
a. create a strategic, systematic, and harmonized Committee on Decorum
and Investigation (CODI) for teachers and learners; and
b. show a sense of self-reliance and confidence on how to safeguard
against unwanted and uninvited sexual actions.

7. Participants in this training are all teaching and nonteaching personnel of

SIINHS.

8. Enclosed is the list of working committees and their terms of reference and
the training matrix.

9. Expenses relative to the conduct of this activity shall be charged against local
funds subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

10. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is earnestly desired.

JOSEPH CHRISTIAN C. TAPIRE

Principal I

Encl.: As Stated
Reference: None
To be included in the Perpetual Index
under the following subjects:

ENROLLMENT
STUDENTS
SIPCA

OP-JCCT/SM 2023_GAD Training

002/July 20, 2023

Address: San Isidro, Lipa City

Telephone No.: (043) 702-1574
Email address: sanisidronhs.lipa@gmail.com
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Department of Education

009 s. 2023)
(Enclosure No. 1 to School Memorandum No. _____,

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Technical Working Group

Chairperson: Joseph Christian C. Tapire

GFPS Head

Co-Chairpersons: Jenny Lyn F. Oraye

School’s GAD Coordinator

Melba O. Mistas
Head, Technical Working Group

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE PERSONS TERMS OF REFERENCE

Program Myra M. Cuevas • Prepare and take charge of the
Cecille T. Manalo opening and closing programs
Marjorie P. Viriña • Provide a program-invitation to
Jovy A. Siarot the concerned personnel
Aida B. Balita
Maria Lourdes S. Tolentino
Mellanie R. Corachea
Registration Merlita P. Suarez • Prepare the attendance sheet
Glenn F. Lanida • Secure the signatures of the
Leizl F. Fabellore attendees
Lirio P. Librea • Ensures the completeness of the
Rubielyn C. Pesa signature as to the number of
booked participants
Certificates Jobelle S. Profugo • Prepare and print a certificate of
Roxanne P. Landicho recognition for the speakers and
Jovel L. Olave working committees and a
Bernadette T. Gonzales certificate of participation for the
Norlyn T. Mendoza participants.
Documentation Shirly P. De Torres • Take pictures and prepare
Donna M. De Torres narrative/accomplishment
Lady Jana M. Sandoval reports
Elvira M. Casabuena
Mary Jane F. Famarin
Monitoring and Maricel F. Mabiling • Prepare evaluation tool.

Address: San Isidro, Lipa City

Telephone No.: (043) 702-1574
Email address: sanisidronhs.lipa@gmail.com
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Evaluation Rowena M. Maravilla • Facilitate the evaluation of the

Joan C. Olave activity.
Chona M. Castillo • Prepare and forward the
interpretation of the result of the
evaluation to the documentation
committee to be included in the
AR.
Food Ginah O. Mea • Ensure the sufficiency and
Marites O. Ramilo safety of the food for the
Sherida R. Tolentino participants.
Gemma P. Titular • Ensure that all participants have
been given their respective food.
Physical Iluminado A. Soriano III • Checks the venue and safety of
Arrangement Genesis Lachica the training session.
• Checks the facilities needed in
the training session.
Training Adolfo A. Bruit Jr. • Prepare presentations for the
Facilitators Jason E. Vilale discussion.
Resty L. Katigbak • Facilitate the GAD training and
activities.
Budget and John Nouel B. Populi • Prepare budgetary
Finance Gladys S. Navarro requirements.
Heidi D. Capistrano • Facilitate the payment to
Merlo I. Dela Rosa suppliers.

Address: San Isidro, Lipa City

Telephone No.: (043) 702-1574
Email address: sanisidronhs.lipa@gmail.com
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Department of Education

009 s. 2023)
(Enclosure No. 2 to School Memorandum No. _____,

REINFORCING THE OBSERVANCE OF SAFE SPACE THROUGH GENDER AND

DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

TRAINING MATRIX

Day 1
Time Activities / Topics Facilitator
12:00 -1:00 p.m. Arrival and Registration Committee on
Registration
1:00-130 p.m. Opening Program/ Orientation
Management of Learning
1:30-3:00 p.m. Republic Act No. 11313 or Safe Mr. Jason E. Vilale
Spaces Act
3:00-3:30 p.m. Snacks
3:30-6:00 p.m. Standard Operating Procedure to Mr. Adolfo A. Bruit
Apply to Students Who Experienced
Sexual Harassment
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Day 2
7:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00-8:30 a.m. Management of Learning
8:30-10:00 a.m. Creating a Safe Space in the Mr. Resty L. Katigbak
Teaching/Learning Environment
10:00-10:30 a.m. Snacks
10:30-12:00 p.m. Forum/ Sharing About Work-Related
Experiences
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 PM Home Sweet Home

Address: San Isidro, Lipa City

Telephone No.: (043) 702-1574
Email address: sanisidronhs.lipa@gmail.com