President Marcos on Tuesday called for the eradication of prejudice and discrimination against women in Philippine society, as he officiated the oath of office to the newly elected National Executive Board and Regional Presidents of the Lady Local Legislators League of the Philippines or 4L.
‘’The ones that are really always steady in the work of supporting our families, our communities, our children, the women are always there and they form a bedrock,’’ Mr. Marcos said in his speech.
‘’We all hold our mothers, our sisters, our grandmothers, our aunts in high regard in a sense that we basically our formed by the women in our culture. That applies in the government as well,’’ he added.
The President encouraged the legislators to pass legislative measures that will improve and enhance the role of women in the society.
‘’Most importantly, create a conducive nurturing environment for women and for girls to participate freely and equally in our social and economic spheres. Maybe this is where we’re lacking in giving opportunities to young girls, to women,’’ he said.
Mr. Marcos also said that girls and women should not be excluded from certain sectors of the economy.
Earlier, Bataan Vice Governor Cris Garcia was elected president of the Lady Local Legislators League of the Philippines (4L) in Region 3 (Central Luzon).
Bataenos poured in their congratulatory messages for her achievement.
Other elected officials of 4L Region 3 are Olga Frances D. Dizon, vice president; Maya Bongco, secretary; Jacqueline Rose Khonghun, treasurer; Nerivi S. Martinez, auditor; and Anna Maria S. Santos, public relations officer.
The new Board of Directors are (by province) Aurora: Jennifer A. Araña and Ellah Cherryl G. Villacorte; Bataan: Susan M. Murillo and Marie H. Carunungan; Bulacan: Juliet Dela Cruz and Esperanza Ramos; Nueva Ecija: Ethel Catherine Jean Angeles and Remedios Badar; Pampanga: Cherry D. Manalo and Genalyn M. Tan; Zambales Hazel Lim and Thea Samantha D. Ablola; Angeles City: Vicky V. Cabigting; and Olongapo City: Sarah Lugerna Garcia.
Women vice governors, provincial board, vice mayors, and municipal council including ex-officio members are considered as 4L regular members while female barangay captains and councilors, and Sangguniang Kabataan are associate members.