Launch of all-gender public restrooms at the NDC building - as part of our GAD 2024 initiatives

Free All-Gender Public Toilets by NDC

Oct. 23, 2024
Makati, Philippines

As part of its Gender and Development (GAD) and Inclusive Health advocacy, the National Development Company (NDC) formally launched its Free All-Gender Public Toilets at its building in Salcedo Village, Makati.

The ribbon-cutting was led by Usec. Anton Mauricio, NDC General Manager, and international GAD advocate Dr. Karen Remo.

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Salcedo Village

The location is known for its park and restaurants, but the only public toilet available is for pay. Non-patrons of establishments such as vendors, drivers, and other pedestrians in the area are forced to either pay or worse, use the streets in the area. 

To complicate matters, the Philippines has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world, which causes frequent urination to those affected.

NDC's initiative is to give relief by providing free, clean, toilet usage to those  who may be in the area but may not have access or money to the pay toilets or those of other dining establishments.

This will also discourage pollution in the environs and leads to a healthier, happier community.

ndc.gov.ph
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NDC is the oldest government investment arm, established in 1919.

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Gender and Development (GAD) – refers to the development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free from violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials.

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