Feb. 27, 2026 – Spearheaded by the local government of Baguio through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) headed by Liza Bulayungan, office of Councilor Betty Lourdes Tabanda as committee chair on Women, Social Services and Urban Poor and in coordination with local and national line agencies; an array of activities in health, livelihood, awareness, service, self and environmental care, digital literacy, sports, Gender and Development (GAD), arts, literature, eco-fashion including that for Women with Disabilities (PWDs) is set for the celebration of international day and national women’s month this March.
A kick-off is scheduled on Monday, March 2, with an announcement and oath-taking of City Women Officers For a Day (CWOFAD) during the city hall flag raising ceremonies.
On March 10, the 2026 Outstanding Women Leaders (OWLs) awarding program is done at the Baguio Convention Center with a parade to Malcolm square where a service caravan is conducted.
For the whole month of March; recyclable and eco-friendly streamers shall be hung at selected areas, with all district health centers offering breast examination and cervical cancer screening, and a clean-up drive at the Baguio city jail personnel and Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL).
A summit for women with disability/ies is slated on March 2 and 3 through the People With Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) headed by Dr. Samuel Aquino; a teambuilding on March 5, and a learn and share session on March 23 for the same group, with the venues to be communicated to the participants.
March 4, 11, 20 and 27 are tagged as Purple Wednesdays where everyone is enjoined to wear purple for women empowerment; justice, dignity and the ongoing fight for gender equality.
On March 5, 12, 19 and 26; the male and female dormitories of the Bureau of Jail and Penology (BJMP) Baguio City Jail host a Zumba for health and wellness, and on March 6, 13, 20 and 27, sponsor film showing on womens’ issues, awareness, reflection and action, at the same venue.
At the Baguio City Public Library (BCPL) on March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10 to 11 AM, a library talk promotion of Gender and Development, literature and discussion of women leaders shall be done online; and on March 7,14, 21 and 28 at the same time is an online story telling focused on women, also live at the Children’s Playground, Burnham Park. City librarian Easter Wahayna-Pablo invites online viewers through the BCPL Facebook livestream; including that of March 25-27, “Her Voice, Her Story eZine making contest.
The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) on March 10-11, through the women and children protection desk hosts a capability enhancement training while on March 11, 18 and 25, the Department of Education (De-Ed) hosts a learning action cell for elementary and junior high school teachers.
The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) conducts a search for Huwarang Ina dubbed “Her story, Her strength,” at the Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) hall on March 12.
On March 13, 14 and 15 a livelihood and sustainability fair in coordination with womens’ organizations, the OWLs and PDAO is done at Carantes street.
On the second and third week of March, an upcycling of textile waste is sponsored by Kalipi and Zero Waste Baguio, Inc. (ZWBI) while a digital literacy workshop is scheduled by the BCPL for interested women.
GRIT: Girls running in trails 2026 are showcased at the Camp John Hay trail on March 15 by the Race director, BCPO, CSWDO and the Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO)
From March 16 to 27, the HSO schedules Womens’ health forum for the 16 district health centers and on March 17 to 18, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) validation on GAD local learning hub in government offices is conducted through the PDAO and other agencies.
The KALIPI and CSWDO hosts an eco-fashion show at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center (BCCC) from1-5 PM on March 19; while on March 20, at 8-3 PM at the South Sanitary Camp covered court; women, barangay officials, CSWDO personnel and the BCPO conducts the Kababaihan: Lakas, Likha, Kabuhayan.
The OWLS have their art exhibit at Camp John Hay on March 21 as a self-care and environmental management through the CSWDO unit officers, Womens’ organizations, CSWDO and Kalipi is scheduled on March 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31.
On March 27 and 30, women’s month culminating activities are scheduled at the Lualhati covered court, Baguio City Jail Male Dormitory and Dep Ed Training Hall, coordinated by all offices concerned.
On March 28, a training for Punong Barangays and Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) desk officers on VAWC by the Rotary Club at the City Multi-purpose hall.
This year’s celebration is capped with a women’s summit tackling leadership, excellence and other issues on April 1 at the Venus Parkview Hotel through the office of Councilor Tabanda.
The Philippine Commission on Women deemed the theme for 2023-2028 as “Women and Everyone (WE) for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,” with aim for collective action from all sectors to foster a gender-responsive society. The sub-theme for this year is “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!” **jgfianza, with reports from the CSWDO
