The document summarizes gender responsive local governance initiatives in Upi, Maguindanao, Philippines. It discusses the establishment of the Upi Women's Federation Inc. (UWFI) to empower women and implement the municipality's 5% budget for gender and development programs. It outlines UWFI's efforts like organizing women's groups, conducting training on gender mainstreaming, establishing business development centers, and addressing issues like violence against women and children. It also discusses strategies that worked, challenges faced, and the need for continued political will to further gender responsive local governance.