Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality

Minority (1) The Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality is a standing committee of the Senate of the Philippines.

The latter committee's creation also led to the addition of gender equality in the list of matters under its jurisdiction.

[1] The committee got its current name after its jurisdiction was again expanded on August 3, 2015, to include matters relating to the welfare and protection of children.

[2] According to the Rules of the Senate,[3] the committee handles all matters relating to: Based on the Rules of the Senate, the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality has 11 members.

The President Pro Tempore, the Majority Floor Leader, and the Minority Floor Leader are ex officio members.