Policy refers to the official statements and pronouncements of support for gender mainstreaming issued by the organization. These may be in the form of department orders, special orders, administrative orders, memoranda, and executive orders that spell out the commitment of an organization to pursue gender mainstreaming. It also includes national and sectoral plans, specific guidelines, manual of implementation and the GAD Framework/Strategic Plan. 

In order to address gender issues relating to our employees and clients, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) formulates, enhances, and reviews policies to respond to the pressing gender concerns. Further, we ensure that Gender and Development are incorporated in our organizational Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals, and Departmental Plans. This will remind us that each member of the organization should take part in inclusive development and ensuring a gender sensitive environment. 

Below are the policies that DCWD issued and adopted in order to integrate GAD in the organization:

OFFICIAL STATEMENTS AND PRONOUNCEMENTS OF SUPPORT FOR GENDER MAINSTREAMING

A. Department Orders, Office Memoranda and Guidelines

• Designation as OIC-Supervisor of the GAD Unit

  • DCWD Guidelines in Gender Mainstreaming

  • Guidelines in the Implementation of Mainline Extension Projects and Acquisition of Right-of-Way (ROW)

  • Magna Carta for DCWD Customers

  • Integration of GAD in Departmental PAPs/PIPs

  • Vision, Mission and Goals

• Training Calendar for the first semester (2021)

• International Human Rights Day

• Annual Observance of National Women's Day

• Annual Observation of the 18-day Anti-VAW Campaign

• Gender Audit Validation Forum

• Proposed Breastfeeding Room and Clinic

• Revised Guidelines on Flexible Working Hours in the Government

• Policy on Solo Parent Leave

• Policy on Reproductive Health Leave

• Policy on Comfort Room for Person with Disability (PWD)

• GAD Summit

• Office Memorandum of the Use of Gender-Fair Language issued on September 26, 2019

• Gender Fair Language

• Benchmarking activities with Dipolog, Carcar and Laguna Water Districts

B. Executive Orders

• Executive Order No. 77: Approving and Adopting the Framework Plan for Women (2001-2004) and Intensifying the Implementation of the 5% Budget Provision for Gender and Development Programs and Projects

• Executive Order No. 208: Further Defining the Composition, Powers and Functions of the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women

• Executive Order No. 268: Amending Executive Order No. 208 (S. 1995) Entitled "Further Defining the Composition, Powers and Functions of the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women"

• Executive Oder No. 273: Approving and Adopting the Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development, 1995 to 2025

• Executive Order No. 340: Directing National Government Agencies and Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations to Provide Day Care Services for Their Employees' Children Under Five Years of Age

POLICY ENHANCEMENT/IMPROVEMENT

• Reconstitution of GAD Focal Point System (GFPS)

• New DCWD Mission Statement

GAD AGENDA/STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FORMULATED AND ADOPTED BY MANAGEMENT

• Office Memorandum for GAD Agenda

• GAD Agenda

• DCWD Corporate Framework (Annex A)

• Department's Output Statement/s (Annex C)

• GAD Plans and Budget

Proper formulation and implementation of these policies reflect a safe and healthy working environment where rights of every employees and clients are respected and protected. Through these, the organization expresses its recognition and acceptance of gender mainstreaming as a critical and legitimate concern, even in broad or general terms.