With the issuance of MC No. 2023-02 dated 11 September 2023, the newly reconstituted DOF GAD FPS had a Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting Workshop from October 4 to 6, 2023 at the Mansion Garden Hotel, Subic. Client-focused and organization-focused issues and activities were identified through the conduct of a gender audit using the Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF). Throughout the workshop’s proceedings, a meaningful purpose and strategic direction permeated the discussions, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping a comprehensive and inclusive workplan within the DOF.