Gender and Development of Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center

On March 26, 2026, the Gender and Development of Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center held its 2nd Tatak JR: Ulirang Babaeng Kawani ni Mang Jose 2026 at Manila Prince Hotel.

This landmark event celebrated and honored JRRMMC’s outstanding women who have exemplified exceptional standards of dedication, service, integrity and leadership. It recognizes individuals who embody the institution’s core values and continually contribute to creating respectful, compassionate and gender-responsive workplace.

The event was graced by the Executive Committee, led by JRRMMC’s Medical Center Chief II, Dr. Wenceslao S. Llauderes, together with the Chief of Medical Professional Staff II, Dr. Zharlah G. Flores, Chief Nurse, Mr. Joseph T. Gatchalian, CAO for Finance, Mr. Jayson G. Dela Cruz, and CAO for HOPSS, Atty. Ruela C. Mendoza, whose presence underscored the institution’s full support for this landmark celebration.

Congratulations to all the Tatak JR Awardees, saludo kami sa inyo!

In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, the Department of Behavioral Medicine successfully conducted a lecture entitled “The Courage to Take Up Space: Confidence in Women.”

The session highlighted the importance of empowering women to recognize their worth, embrace their voices, and confidently claim their place in both personal and professional spaces. Participants were encouraged to cultivate self-belief, resilience, and courage in navigating challenges and opportunities.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Ernestine Baroña, FPNA, who shared valuable insights on fostering confidence and encouraging women to stand firm in their strengths and aspirations.

This meaningful discussion serves as a reminder that every woman has the strength and capability to lead, inspire, and make a difference. Together, let us continue to support and uplift women in every space they choose to occupy.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 💜

Ang Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center ay kaisa sa pagdiriwang ng lakas, talino, at malasakit ng bawat kababaihan—lalo na ang mga babaeng frontliners, lider, at tagapag-alaga ng kalusugan.

Patuloy tayong manguna nang may dignidad at paninindigan, at isulong ang inklusibo at pantay na serbisyong pangkalusugan para sa lahat.

Mabuhay ang kababaihang Pilipino! 💜

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 💜

Sa pagdiriwang ng National Women’s Month, ang Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center - Public Health Unit ay kaisa sa pagpupugay sa lakas, talino, at malasakit ng bawat babaeng Pilipino—lalo na sa mga kababaihang patuloy na naglilingkod sa larangan ng kalusugan.

Bilang mga lingkod-bayan at tagapagtaguyod ng kalusugan, isinasabuhay natin ang diwa ng makabagong Babaylan—nangunguna, may paninindigan, may malasakit, at may boses sa pagsusulong ng pantay na serbisyong pangkalusugan para sa lahat.

Nawa’y patuloy tayong manguna nang may dignidad, igalang ang ating pinagmulan, at sama-samang itaguyod ang inklusibo at makatarungang sistema ng kalusugan — ALL for equality.

Mabuhay ang kababaihang Pilipino!
Mabuhay ang mga kababaihan ng JRRMMC! 💜

The Gender and Development (GAD) successfully conducted a Gender Sensitivity Training on January 30, 2026, at the Lucky Chinatown Hotel, Manila.

The activity was attended by various hospital personnel, primarily newly hired employees. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of fundamental gender concepts, promote gender equality, and strengthen awareness of gender sensitivity in the workplace, in line with the hospital’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable working environment.

The activity featured engaging discussions, interactive learning sessions, and practical insights that equipped participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote gender responsiveness in their respective roles.

Below are some of the highlights of the activity. The GAD Unit likewise extends its sincere appreciation to the members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for their valuable contributions and for generously imparting their expertise and views, which ensured the success of the training.

December 18–19, 2025 | Prime Asia Hotel, Clark, Pampanga

The second day of the Gender and Development (GAD) Program Implementation Review focused on in-depth discussions, validation of findings, and collaborative workshops to identify gaps and refine strategies for strengthening gender-responsive programs.

The activity culminated on December 19 with the synthesis of key insights, presentation of commitments, and formulation of actionable plans, reaffirming a shared commitment to inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive development.

Presented during the three-day Program Implementation Review (PIR), the 2026 Calendar of Activities serves as a strategic roadmap for the implementation of gender-responsive programs and interventions for the coming year.

The calendar outlines a comprehensive series of capacity-building activities, advocacy campaigns, policy orientations, and institutional assessments aimed at strengthening gender mainstreaming across systems, structures, and service delivery.

Anchored on national GAD mandates and aligned with the priorities of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the planned activities focus on promoting gender sensitivity and gender-fair language, advancing HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention, supporting women’s empowerment, recognizing LGBTQIA+ rights, protecting persons with disabilities and solo parents, and addressing mental health and psychosocial well-being.

These initiatives underscore JRRMMC’s continued commitment to inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive healthcare governance in line with its mandate to provide quality health services for all.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 | 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

The first day of the Gender and Development (GAD) Program Implementation Review at Prime Asia Hotel, Clark, Pampanga marked the start of meaningful discussions, in-depth assessments, and shared commitments toward inclusive development. Joined with program partners from the clinical departments of the medical center.

Reviewing program successes, identifying gaps and obstacles, and coordinating tactics to improve gender-responsive policies, programs, and services were the main goals of the activity.

Violence against women has no place in our homes, communities, or society. The reality remains alarming: too many women still face harm from the very people who should care for them.

This must end. Join us in advocating for a safer, more just world for every woman. 🧡

Learn more: https://iacvawc.gov.ph/

Tama na. Sobra na. Panahon nang wakasan ang anumang anyo ng karahasan laban sa kababaihan—sa tahanan, trabaho, kalsada, at sa lahat ng espasyong dapat ay ligtas para sa kanila. Kapag pinili nating manindigan, makinig, at kumilos, binubuksan natin ang pintuan sa isang lipunang kung saan ang bawat babae ay may karapatang mabuhay nang walang takot, may dignidad, at tunay na kalayaan.
END VAW NOW.

𝑂𝑛 𝑁𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 28, 2025, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 Gender and Development of Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡-𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗸 𝗝𝗥: 𝗨𝗹𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗼 𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑎 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐻𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑙.

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝐽𝑅𝑅𝑀𝑀𝐶’𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒, 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝. 𝐼𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑜𝑑𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛’𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑓𝑢𝑙, 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟-𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒.

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐸𝑥𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑒, 𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝐽𝑅𝑅𝑀𝑀𝐶’𝑠 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐶𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑓 𝐼𝐼, 𝑫𝒓. 𝑾𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒐 𝑺. 𝑳𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔, 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑓𝑓 𝐼𝐼, 𝑫𝒓. 𝒁𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝑮. 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔, 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑒𝑓 𝑁𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒, 𝑴𝒓. 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒉 𝑻. 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏, 𝐶𝐴𝑂 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑴𝒓. 𝑱𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑮. 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒛, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝐴𝑂 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐻𝑂𝑃𝑆𝑆, 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒚. 𝑹𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝑪. 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒛𝒂, 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛’𝑠 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒌 𝑱𝑹 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒔, 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒐 𝒌𝒂𝒎𝒊 𝒔𝒂 𝒊𝒏𝒚𝒐!

Our deepest appreciation goes to our esteemed speakers — Dr. PJ Franciso, Mr. Ruel Gabisan, Mr. Justin Lacsamana, Ms. Mary Joy Santos, and Ms. Mandrelle Gutierrez— for graciously sharing their expertise and insights during today’s Gender Sensitivity Training (GST).

Their valuable contributions play a vital role in promoting gender awareness, equality, and inclusivity within the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center community.