WOMENS DAY PIA CARAGA

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga headed by Regional Director Venus Garcia, took time to celebrate the International Women's Day in the workplace.

Dir. Garcia highlighted the great contribution of all the employees who reliably help the Agency deliver even beyond the expected outputs through unwavering teamwork.

PIA Caraga will continue to advocate for a VAWC-free work environment, safe from any form of abuse and violence, and promote gender equality and women empowerment.

Here are the equally beautiful smiles of the women and men of PIA Caraga on a Purple Wednesday, March 8 as the team actively participated in the joint celebration and simultaneous activities of the International Women's Day and the 2023 Women's Month.

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#WEcanbeEquALL

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