The Department of Public Works and Highways celebrated the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on November 25 to December 12 pursuant to Proclamation No. 1172, s. 2006 "Declaring 25 November to 12 December as the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)" and Republic Act 10398 "Declaring 25 November of Every Year as National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children," To support the said campaign, the DPWH Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS) conducted various activities that elevates the campaign to positive advocacy as it enjoins everyone to pursue the common vision of a community free from violence against women and girls, and highlights what can be done to achieve such.