𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐝𝐎'𝐬 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

It's women empowering women day when various women groups converged and shook the earth of the provincial capitol grounds in celebration of the Women’s Day held during the 24th Founding Anniversary of Davao de Oro.

Behind Davao de Oro's golden times are women. For 24 years, women played a crucial part in the province's outstanding governance with recognitions in the regional and national stage. DdO has produced necessary outcomes for its people, and behind its successes are dynamic women leaders.

More or less 3,000 women all over the province flocked in the Provincial Capitol Grounds. Various women organizations took part in the celebration namely; Indigenous People’s Women, Muslim Women, Women Professionals, Women Farmers, Philippine National Police (PNP) Ladies, Rural Improvement Club, League of Local Lady Legislators, Armed Forces Women, ComVal Ladies Club, and Women from the eleven (11) municipalities of Davao de Oro.

On the same day, through the Provincial Women Development Council (PWDC) in partnership with the International Women’s Peace Group, is the ground breaking ceremony of the first ever IWPG (International Women Peace Group) Monument that will soon stand as marker of the province’s desire for peace and harmony.

The spirit of competitiveness and sportsmanship filled the air on the later part of the day as fifteen (15) groups competed in the “Zumbayanihan” zumba dance contest. The stage flared up  when each group showcased their moves on the beat of the zumba music while the crowd cheered up for their teams. The Department of Education-Davao de Oro Women won as the champion, Mabini Women as the 1st placer and AFP Women got the 2nd spot.

Moreover, Chairwoman Sholai Lim gave the accomplishment report of the PWDC during the “The Women in Motion: Accomplishment Report of the Provincial Women Development Council,” recognizing the countless achievements of women and girls in various fields and uphold their significant contributions in Davao de Oro.

The fun-field and productive day commenced after the awarding ceremony, and raffle items were availed by the participants, plus a hundred thousand peso (100k) cash prizes courtesy of Senior Board Member Arturo “Chiongkee” Uy.

The Women’s Day Celebration was also attended by Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy, Senior Board Member Arturo "Chiongkee” Uy, Vice Governor Maria Carmen Zamora, Board Member Vivencia Secuya, Board Member Atty. Dyud Lopoz, Board Member Kris Caballero-Rañon, Former Gov Atty. Jose Caballero, Vice Mayor Atty. Madel Malone-Cervantes, Congresswoman Claudine Bautista Lim of the Dumper Partylist and Miss Karla Estrada of the Tingog Partylist. (JA-PAO IPRD, photos J. Cadiz)