BUDGET Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday stressed the need to mainstream gender and development (GAD) in the national budget to advance women's participation and role in peace and security.
In a press briefing at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security (ICWPS) in Pasay City, Pangandaman said government leaders must ensure that the entire budget focuses on empowering women through programs that provide livelihoods and jobs for all.
