Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 6 no. 2 (2025)

Iba Si Eba: An Assessment of the Gender and Development (GAD) Program as a Basis for Improvement

Kaisser A. Brosas | Hazel Ann C. Asoy | Hermervash C. Peligrina | Elizabeth Villa

 

Abstract:

This study assessed the Gender and Development (GAD) program in Lucena City, with the objective of assessing community awareness, availability of the program, participation, existing policies, and barriers to implementation. A descriptive quantitative research design and pur-posive sampling were used to gather data from five barangays with the largest populations. Findings were supposed to inform the develop-ment of integrated and sustainable GAD initiatives addressing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality effectively. De-mographics reflect participatory involvement from the younger gener-ations, who are mostly within the 18-27 age category. Women are very participatory at 78%; hence, there needs to be a participatory balance between men and LGBTQIA+ sectors. 39% were college-educated, but this did not transfer to high levels of awareness as information and out-reach were not dispersed. The programs were not made available to all barangays; scheduling, access, and resources were all different and not accessible at the same levels to participate. Yet, staff training, resource allocation, community involvement, and policy implementation still face issues. Recommendations would include diversification in com-munication strategy, inclusiveness, program inconsistencies, and mon-itoring and implementation mechanisms. This study, therefore, served to highlight the importance of partnership between local governments, stakeholders, and community people in the enhancement of gender equality and the effectiveness of GBV, leading to safer communities.



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