In celebration of the 2022 Women's Month, DILG Region 3 presented the fifth episode of Talakayan Central Luzon titled Gender and Development in the Lens of Full Devolution on March 23, 2022.

 The guest speakers from DILG R3 discussed in-depth information on the topics of Transition to Full Devolution; Gender and Development; and Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion.

Ms. Alexandra Velasquez, Development Management Officer IV and Devolution Transition Plan Focal Person, gave a concise view on Full Devolution, and addressed concerns regarding its implementation in the Local Government Units. Meanwhile, Ms. Lydia Baltazar, Local Government Operations Officer VII and certified PCW GAD Resource Pool Member, talked about the desired integration of the concept of gender mainstreaming and the interrelated effects of GAD and GEDSI on the Full Devolution.
As an end note, Ms. Velasquez emphasized the importance of knowing the basic services and plans of LGUs that should be delivered to their constituents. For the LGUs, Ms. Baltazar hopes that the things learned during the discussion will be put into action in the form of a gender responsive community.

To conclude the activity, Regional Planning Officer Miriam Gaviola expressed the Department's desire that the learnings on the day's activity be utilized as a guide in achieving inclusive growth because everyone has a part in ensuring that NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND regardless of their race, color, sex, language, religion, political opinion or any other status in life.

DILG Region 3 presented the sixth episode of Talakayan Central Luzon with a discourse on the Republic Act 11313 "The Safe Spaces Act of 2019" or commonly known as the Bawal Bastos Law. The activity was streamed through Zoom and Facebook Live on March 29, 2022.

This episode of Talakayan Central Luzon was organized in support of the 2022 National Women's Month Celebration.
The guest speaker from DILG Region 3 Legal Officer Atty. Charmaine Jacqueline I. Paulino gave a comprehensive discussion on the relevant provisions of the Bawal Bastos Law. Among others, Atty. Paulino explained the different acts punishable by RA 11313, the people covered by the law and the penalties for violating the law.

The different responsibilities of business establishments, local government units and the Department of the Interior and Local Government in upholding the Safe Spaces Act was likewise clarified.

In her final message, Atty. Paulino reminded everyone to be cautious of their actions or words that may offend the feelings, sensitivities or the decency of a person. With the Safe Spaces Act in effect, doing such can qualify as sexual harassment and lead to legal consequences for the perpetrator/s. Moreover, the Regional Legal Officer encouraged everyone to read and understand the Bawal Bastos Law since this was created to protect every Filipino from sexual harassment no matter where they are.