The Regional Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children II (RCAT-VAWC II) convened its second-quarter meeting for 2025 on 17 June at Hotel Carmelita, Tuguegarao City. The meeting, attended by RCAT-VAWC members, aimed to review past resolutions and discuss new strategies addressing gender-based violence (GBV) in the region. Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao, Philippines, with attending member Zontian Corinne Postrado Mamba, represents civil society organizations (CSOs) in the region. Its impactful campaign against gender-based violence is well-recognized by its partners in the government and private sectors.

Key highlights of the meeting included updates on gender-based violence cases provided by representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Justice (DOJ), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Offices (PSWDOs).

Among the key issues discussed were the establishment of temporary shelters for GBV survivors in first-class municipalities, localization of Republic Act 11930—the Anti-OSAEC and CSAEM Act—and promotion of the Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) program within workplaces.

The committee also reported on recent accomplishments during the National Women’s Month celebration and finalized the schedule for its next meeting.

The session adjourned with members reaffirming the committee’s commitment to strengthening protective measures and advocacy for women and children’s welfare in the region.