Dr. Jose Ramon Albert and Ms. Lovelaine Basillote of PIDS served as resource persons in an episode of POPBeat aired on March 10, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM via Radyo Magasin 1278 KHz AM, Capital FM, and the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Facebook page. The interview, conducted via Zoom, featured their study, “Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion in the Philippines: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities.”
During the discussion, the speakers highlighted key findings on the country’s progress in advancing gender equality, while emphasizing persistent gaps in implementation and the need to address structural and intersectional barriers faced by marginalized sectors. The study underscores that advancing GEDSI is not only a matter of social justice but also critical to improving productivity and achieving inclusive national development.
Watch the interview here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FyRrtP1nW/
