Manila, Sept. 26 -- The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Thursday recognized government agencies that have demonstrated excellence in Gender and Development (GAD) budget allocation and utilization for fiscal year 2024.

PCW Chairperson Emerlita Valdeavilla said the awardees manifested their commitment to accountability and transparency, and their innovative initiatives and best practices in advancing equality and women's empowerment.

"Every peso of the GAD Budget must reach those who need it most, untouched by corruption and full of empowerment, equality, and dignity," Valdeavilla said in her opening remarks.

"Let it remain a lifeline for empowerment, equality and integrity. Let it remain free from corruption, so that every peso ...