With the theme “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility,” Valenzuela City joins the nation in celebration of Women’s month that was officially opened today at the grounds of Bulwagang Geronimo Angeles located at the New City Government Complex.

Pastor Girlie Palileo of World of Grace Church led the opening prayer during the launch done with the Flag raising ceremony for Valenzuela City Government employees. “We pray for all the women especially those who suffered and still suffering from different form of abuse that they may find justice and continue to build hope and courage to move on and be better persons,” she uttered.

According to the Philippine Commission on Women, the theme was conceptualized in consideration of the recent disasters and calamities experienced by the country and the impact of climate change observed and experienced globally.

Annually celebrated during the month of March, this year’s commemoration spearheaded by the City Gender and Development Council is pack with various activities for the service of the women sector in the city.  The celebration started last March 1 with a free medical mission in partnership with Mercury Drug  Corporation dubbed as “Bigay Lunas 2012” held in Northville 1B Covered Court in Barangay Punturin.

1^stDistrict Councilor Cora Cortez, City Council Head of Women and Children Committee, imparted the attendees with women power spirit leading them in shouting “Mabuhay ang mga Kababaihan!” (Long live the Women!) that echoed at the City Government Complex.