| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan
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| Date of creation |
It was created during the ninth Congress by a formal/majority vote (in plenary) of the members of the House of Representatives. |
| Last renewal date |
N/A |
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| Membership |
The Committee on Women consists of 55 members of the House of Representatives who were elected during a plenary session. Committee members come from both the majority and the minority blocs of the House of Representatives.
Composition by sex: 1 man (2 %), 49 women (98 %) |
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| Subjects dealt with |
All matters directly and principally relating to the rights and welfare of women and female children and youth, inclusive of their education, employment and working conditions, and their role in nation building, and all concerns relating to gender equality. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Committee on Women and Gender Equality
House of Representatives
3/F, R.V. Mitra Building,
Batasan Hills, Quezon City
Philippines |
| Phone |
+ 63 2 931 50 01 (ext. 7148)
+ 63 2 952 61 69 (direct line) |
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| Website |
http://www.congress.gov.ph/committees/search.php?id=A504
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Ms. Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Name |
Ms. Gina P. De Venecia |
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Vice-Chairperson |
| Name |
Ms. Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales |
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Vice-Chairperson |
| Name |
Ms. Erlinda M. Santiago |
| Notes |
Vice-Chairperson |
| Name |
Ms. Estrellita B. Suansing |
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Vice-Chairperson |
| Name |
Ms. Josephine Veronique "Jaye" R. Lacson-Noell |
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Vice-Chairperson |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Beatriz L. Sañga |
| Notes |
Committee Secretary
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| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+ 63 2 931 50 01 (extension 7148) |
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