Men Advocating GAD-

Consciousness for Human Equity

through Transformative Education
(MACHETE)

OSCAR R. DUMA, JR.

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GFPS M&E | MACHETE Project Manager

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References:

 Division Memorandum No. 278, s. 2020, titled

Strengthening the MACHETE Initiative of DepEd
Quezon’s GAD Focal Point System

 Division Memorandum No. 260, s. 2020, titled

Reconstitution of the Division GFPS

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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)

It refers to the development perspective and process

that is participatory and empowering, equitable,
sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human
rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization
of human potentials.

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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)

Goal 5- to "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls"

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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)

Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) contends

that women are active agents of development, not just
passive recipients of development. This set precedent
for the creation of different GAD advocacies and
organizations.

*The Philippine Commission on Women (formerly the National Commission on the Role of the Filipino Women), is a

government agency with the intention of promoting and protecting the rights of the Women in the Philippines.

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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)

In 2006, the Men Opposed to VAW Everywhere

(MOVE) convener was organized and initiated by
the PCW, with a goal of involving men in the
effort of ending VAW in the Philippines.

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GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD)

MOVE is composed of men from various national line

agencies and is continuously striving to develop and
How similar and different is
impart among its members the appropriate VAW-related
knowledge, attitude and practices; and mobilize
MACHETE?
individual member to spearhead in their respective
communities and organizations, advocacy against VAW
among others.

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THE RISE OF MACHETE

The DepEd Quezon’s MACHETE is an organization of male advocates

of GAD with the primary goal of supporting the initiatives of the
Division GFPS through the implementation of gender-responsive and
gender-sensitive programs and activities that celebrate the equality
of both men and women.

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Men Advocating GAD-Consciousness for Human Equity through Transformative Education

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THE RISE OF MACHETE

January 15, 2019: Project Launch and Election of Officers

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THE RISE OF MACHETE

Pursuant to the provisions of Section

36-b of the Republic Act No. 9710
(Magna Carta for Women) stipulated in
the DepEd Order No. 27, s. 2013, SDO
Quezon declares the strengthening and
rekindling of the MACHETE in the
Division, district and schools.
*Division Memorandum No. 278, s. 2020, titled Strengthening the
MACHETE Initiative of DepEd Quezon’s GAD Focal Point System

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REALITIES AND LEGAL BASES

Where does MACHETE anchor?

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REALITIES AND LEGAL BASES

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REALITIES AND LEGAL BASES

• The Philippine Constitution, Section 14 of Article II

• Magna Carta of Women (RA 9710)
• Development and Nation-Building Act (RA 7192)
• Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development (PPGD), 1995-2025
• Anti-Sexual Harassment Act (RA 7877)
• Anti -Trafficking in Persons Act (RA 9208), the Anti-Violence against
Women and their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262), and laws on Rape
(RA 8353 and RA 8505)
• Guidelines on the Preparation of GAD Plans, Utilization of GAD Budget and
Submission of Accomplishment Reports (DO 63, s. 2012)

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What then is the role of MEN

in Gender and Development?

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MEN should become

active agents of

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GENDER ISSUES AND MEN’S PERSPECTIVES

“…development groups are increasingly arguing

that with patriarchal culture norms standing as
the key barrier to women’s empowerment,
projects must target changing attitudes
among men and boys in order to create lasting
improvements for women and girls” (Edwards, 2017)

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GENDER ISSUES AND MEN’S PERSPECTIVES

Programs should engage men and incorporate

men’s gendered realities, and “approaches
should be gender transformative [challenging
deep gender norms and discrimination]”
(Barker as cited in Edwards, 2017)

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ORGANIZATIONAL CAUSES

Recognizing the relevance of changes in the modern

times on GAD context, MACHETE extends the
application of timely causes that would raise awareness
and responsiveness on gender-related issues. These
three (3) organizational causes shall be known to its
members as the ORAS.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CAUSES

ORGANIZE
to form groups of male personnel in the
division, district and school levels advocating
gender equity and supporting efforts of women
on GAD and promoting gender equity in
schools, LCs and workplace

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ORGANIZATIONAL CAUSES

ADVOCATE
to implement GAD programs, activities and
projects (PAPs) that widen understanding of
gender issues, gender-sensitivity and
mainstreaming, and engage other people to
participate in gender-supportive initiatives

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ORGANIZATIONAL CAUSES

SUPPORT
to provide support materials to expand awareness
and disseminate/share resources on GAD through
incorporation of ICT and varied social media
platforms, as well as expansion of linkages with other
government/non-government organizations

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ORGANIZATIONAL CAUSES

ORAS

ORGANIZE ADVOCATE SUPPORT

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BENEFICIARIES

…seeks to benefit all learners and personnel towards

achieving a learning and working environment that is
inclusive and free from discrimination on the basis of
sex and gender, recognizing equality of the human
person and responding to the different gender
realities with respect or acceptance through the
implementation of GAD PAPs.

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OBJECTIVES

• form committees/chapters at the division, district and school levels which

shall aim to commit to GAD advocacies;
• build knowledge and awareness on GAD through transformative education
(e.g. CB and development, GST, general assembly, induction program, anti-
drug campaign);
• collaborate with other GAD-advocating agencies for the promotion of GAD
programs and activities of the DepEd Quezon;
• conduct activities and contests that promote gender awareness and
mainstreaming, and integrate HIV/AIDS education, as well as advocate
VAWC-free community in the New Normal; and
• promote GADvocacy in all governance levels through offline/online means.

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MEN defined

The term MEN (used operationally) refers to “male advocates”

of gender equity and gender-inclusiveness. It has reference to
the biological characteristics of the person assigned at birth,
regardless of sexual orientation or sexual identity.

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*District MACHETE presidents

and Division MACHETE GC

*Official MACHETE FB Page: “Ako si MACHETE”. Any DepEd Quezon employee—male or female—may join this public page.

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THE DIVISION MAC

The MACHETE Advocacy Committee (MAC) shall act as support committee of the
Division’s GFPS to promote gender-responsiveness of GAD programs and advocacies.
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THE DIVISION MAC

MACHETE Advisorship for District Officers:

 District level- PSDS

 School level- School Head

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THE DIVISION MAC

The MAC shall be comprised of the a) Division GFPS as the overhead

committee; b) the Chairperson who shall set strategic directions; c) the Project
Managers who shall lead the MACHETE; d) the Chief GADvocates and the
Advisers who shall provide useful inputs in the effective and efficient planning,
implementation and evaluation of the MACHETE PAPs; e) the Division GAD
Focal Person to incorporate MACHETE PAPs with the GFPS action plan; and f)
the duly elected/appointed MACHETE Officers in the Division.

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THE DIVISION MAC

Overhead Committee Division GAD Focal Point System (GFPS)
Chaired by: Elias A. Alicaya, Jr., EdD/ OIC-SDS
+ GAD-TWG
Refer to DM No. 260, s. 2020 for the reconstituted GFPS.
Project Managers Gregorio A. Co, Jr./ OIC-ASDS/ SGOD in-charge
Oscar R. Duma, Jr./ Senior Education Program Specialist
Chief GADvocates Elizabeth M. De Villa/ SGOD Chief
Lorena S. Walangsumbat, EdD/ CID Chief
Division GAD Focal Person Michelle G. Duma/ Education Program Specialist II
Advisers Juanito A. Merle, EdD/ Education Program Supervisor
Walter F. Galarosa, EdD/ Education Program Supervisor
MACHETE Officers -

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THE DIVISION MAC

The MAC shall also be responsible for processing the approval of membership application
of default members, and installing Division Officers who are bound to a three-year tenure
and who shall be accountable to the implementation of MACHETE PAPs. It shall have
authority to cancel the membership of any full-fledged MACHETE member and Division
MAC officer based on performance or behavior.

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MACHETE Officers

All levels of governance—school, district and division—

are expected to create a set of MACHETE Officers School- male teaching,
that shall manage their respective members and teaching-related or non-
teaching personnel
activities.
District- male school heads

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MACHETE Officers
Project Managers
Gregorio A. Co, Jr,/ OIC-ASDS Oscar R. Duma, Jr,/ SEPS-SME

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MACHETE Officers

President-
Raul A. Agaran/ EPS-SGOD

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MACHETE Officers

Vice-President-
Joseph E. Jarasa/ EPS-Filipino

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MACHETE Officers

Scribe-
Ronnjemmele A. Rivera/
Librarian-II

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MACHETE Officers

Treasurer-
Rodelio R. Esmerna, Jr./ AO-II

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MACHETE Officers

Auditor-
Paul Marvin V. Samson/
ADAS-III

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MACHETE Officers

Information Officer-
Arvin V. Zeta/ ADAS-III

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MACHETE Officers

Project Coordinator-
Gilbert C. Alva/ SEPS

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MACHETE Officers

Martials

Alexander Romulo/ ADAS-II Jeffrey E. Maaño/ ADAS-II Edwin P. Signo, Jr./ AA-IV Amador V. Capinpin/ Senior ADAS-I

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MACHETE Officers

Escort-
Vince Angelo L. Dedace/
ADAS-II

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MEMBERSHIP

• Default Membership
• Full-fledged Membership

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MEMBERSHIP
Default Membership-
refers to the “automatic a.1. have access to GAD-related resources from the
membership” of all male Division Office and/or other GAD-advocating agencies;
employees of the DepEd Quezon a.2. can be a member of the official social media
schools and offices in all group/s of the MACHETE dedicated to its
organizational causes;
governance levels. In this type of
membership, members: a.3. may submit GAD-related news/feature articles to
the Division for advocacy purposes and print/electronic
publication; and
b.4. may join in any GAD-related activities of the
Division.

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MEMBERSHIP

Full-fledged Membership- refers to the “voluntary

membership” of any male employee of the DepEd Quezon
schools and offices in all governance levels, upon completing
and submitting the online MACHETE Membership Application
Form (MMAF) to the Division MAC. It requires active
engagement of members in all MACHETE PAPs.

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MEMBERSHIP
Full-fledged Membership- In this bona fide membership, members:
b.1. have an opportunity to be elected/appointed as
part of the Division-MAC; the District-MAC or the
School-MAC;
b.2. can be tapped on GAD-related activities and
competitions of the Division as member of ad hoc
teams and technical working committees;
b.3. have access to GAD-related resources from the
Division/Region/Central Office and/or GAD-advocating
agencies;
b.4. can be a moderator/administrator of the official
social media group/s of the MACHETE dedicated to its
organizational causes;
b.5. may submit GAD-related news articles to the
Division/Regional Office for advocacy purposes and
print/electronic publication;
b.6. can build linkages and/or membership with other
GAD-advocating civic organizations;
b.7. may be invited as resource speaker or facilitator
during the annual GAD convention or other Division
activities; and
b.8. may join in any GAD-related activities of the
Division.

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END OF MEMBERSHIP

MAC and MACHETE memberships shall cease only upon

death, termination, voluntary resignation, or GFPS written
decision on the basis of performance or behavior. Any
MACHETE Officer at all governance levels shall not be
removed or replaced without prior approval of the Division
MAC. In case of membership cessation in the District
MACHETE, the concerned President in coordination with the
Adviser shall inform the Division MAC for the updating of
member registry.

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EVALUATION

An annual evaluation of MACHETE activities shall be conducted in view

of the organizational causes and strategies implemented. This shall be done
every December of the current fiscal year.

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FUNDING

The implementation of MACHETE strategies shall be supported by the

Division GAD Fund, depending on the availability of funds, and by other
funding sources as may be deemed appropriate by the GFPS or the MAC,
approved by the Schools Division Superintendent.

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STRATEGIES
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES
MAC/ Officer Meetings To discuss organizational activities
and review accomplishments
Election of School/District To elect officers at the school and
MACHETE Officers district level
Management of “Ako si To manage a social media resource
MACHETE” Facebook Page center for sharing of information
and GAD advocacy materials
MACHETE Conference/ To strengthen the organization and
conference-meeting promote GAD advocacy through
lectures/fora
Coordination with community To build partnerships with other
group/s advocating GAD local GAD organizations
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TIMEFRAME REMARKS
Quarterly It should be conducted quarterly, and
as deemed necessary.
October 2020 School heads and PSDSs should
facilitate.
Year-round Membership is open to both men and
women in DepEd Quezon. Private
group chat for Division and District
MACHETE is highly encouraged.
October 2020 It is a conference or gathering of
MACHETE and/or GAD advocates in the
Division.
*for discussion with the It deems to create linkages for potential
GFPS* harmonization of activities and for
other benefits of networking.
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STRATEGIES
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES TIMEFRAME REMARKS
Selection of Best To select school/district exemplars in the October 2021 It is a rewards and recognition
School/District GADvocate implementation of MACHETE/GAD- *to be aligned with mechanism for Best GAD implementers in
related PAPs R&R date of the connection with the Division’s “Gawad
Division* Gintong Binhi”.
MENxercise/Online Zumba To encourage participation of members *for discussion with This may be done in partnership with the
for Men and Women; into exercise/dance activities for the SHS in-charge* School Health Section’s “I HEART U”
MENrathon maintaining physical health project.
GAD contests To sustain the continued advocacy of the March 2021- It may be implemented through the
Division on GAD through relevant November 2021 conduct of poster/short film making,
competitions *to be aligned with poetry/song writing, slogan/ infographic
national/international tilt, essay writing, advocacy walk/run,
celebrations* quiz bee, etc.
Convention To sustain the continued advocacy of the May 2021 It shall be done in collaboration with the
Division on GAD through discussion and GFPS.
sharing of ideas and resources

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CALENDAR OF GAD CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATION DATE
National Women's Month/ International Women’s Day March 2021/ March 8
AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day May 19
National Men's Health Month June 2021
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict June 19
International Widows' Day June 23
International Day of the Girl Child October 11
International Day of Rural Women October 15
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Children November 25
National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children
18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), as per Proclamation 1172, s. 2006 November 25 to December 12
National Children's Month November
International Men's Day November
AIDS Awareness Month/ World AIDS Day December/ December 1

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“Men don’t have a starring role

here, it’s about what they can do
as an ally to support women.”
- Jessica Huber, Gender Specialist at the International
Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

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