MANILA —Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, first female president of the state-run Clark Development Corporation (CDC), has shared her perspective at this year’s Women’s Month celebration during the Department of Justice (DOJ) flag-raising rites on March 11.
Atty.Devanadera, has underscored women’s leadership journey while
acknowledging men’s vital support.
“Women have been transformed into leaders. The women and men formed
service-oriented leaders, and for that, in the celebration of Women’s
Month, we just have to give credit to the men for allowing the women to
bloom and blossom,” said Atty. Devanadera, who was appointed twice as
full-pledged Secretary of Justice.
For his part, DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez underscored the
importance of recognizing women’s achievements and inspiring future
generations of female leaders.
“You [referring to Atty. Devanadera] embody; you encapsulate a woman of
power, a woman of accomplishment, sincerity, and decency, and I think
every woman in theDepartment of Justice and the country would really be
in a position to exaltyou and to follow your lead,” he said.
Atty. Devanadera highlighted the significant rise in female enrollment in
law schools,surpassing males, and the increasing presence of women in
the judiciary and theNational Prosecution Service (NPS), indicating
progress in gender equality.
Furthermore, she emphasized the DOJ’s dedication to challenging
stereotypes and empowering women to move beyond traditional roles.
Additionally, Atty. Devanadera underscored the importance of women’s
perspectives, which contribute to fairness, balance, and attention to
detail within the justice system.