BISU Clarin GAD Office

Happy Women’s Month!

Today, March 2, 2026, Bohol Island State University Clarin Campus proudly kicks off the celebration with the inspiring sub-theme “Lead Like Babaylans Filipinas.” Rooted in the strength and wisdom of our pre-colonial women leaders, this celebration honors the courage, resilience, and leadership of Filipinas who continue to shape our communities. The event began with an inspiring message from the Campus Director of Instruction,
Dr. Richard S. Mula, and was followed by a meaningful Pledge of Commitment headed by the Gender and Development Department Head, Dr. Jusel A. Monalim, reaffirming our shared responsibility to promote gender equality, empowerment, and inclusive leadership within the campus and beyond.

The celebration was made even more special through the Signature Campaign, actively participated in by students, teaching, and non-teaching personnel of the institution. Together, we stand united in recognizing the vital role of women in nation-building and in fostering a safe and empowering academic environment. Let us continue to lead with strength, compassion, and purpose just like the Babaylan Filipinas.

BISU Clarin proudly joins the nationwide Kickoff of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, happening from November 25 to December 12, 2025.

With this year’s theme, “UNITEd for a VAW-Free Philippines,” we strengthen our collective commitment to building a safer and more just future for all women and girls. Together, we advance a whole-of-nation approach—empowering youth, allies, responders, and leaders to take action against gender-based violence.

The GAD Office of BISU has lined up several activities such as the poster making contest, spoken poetry, and video advocacy competition. For mechanics, kindly approach Sir Christian Alibo. Join us also on December 3 for the system-wide webinar on the Safe Spaces Act and Anti-Sexual Harassment.

Let us stand in solidarity and be part of the movement to end VAW. 💜

🌸 Closing Program of the Gender and Development (GAD) Celebration at BISU! 🌸

Yesterday, March 31, 2025, we proudly culminate our Women's Month celebration with a meaningful program at the BISU Clarin Activity Center! 🎉💜

Throughout this month, we engaged in insightful discussions, activities, and advocacies—all centered on empowering women, advancing gender equality, and fostering inclusivity in our academic community and beyond. Guided by this year’s theme, “BABAE SA LAHAT NG SEKTOR, AANGAT ANG BUKAS SA BAGONG PILIPINAS,” we are reminded of our shared responsibility to break barriers and uplift every woman in every sector.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our dedicated faculty, staff, and students who actively participated in our events, from the Women’s Month launch to the enlightening webinar on Gender-Responsive Research. Your passion and commitment reaffirm BISU’s dedication to an inclusive and empowering academic space!

As we close this celebration, let’s remember—Women’s Month is not just a date on the calendar, but a continuous call to action. May we all be champions of equality, respect, and empowerment every day. 💜✨

Bohol Island State University – Clarin Campusjoins the launching of the National Women’s Month Celebration with a meaningful program that highlights this year’s theme: “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas.”

The event brought together students, faculty, and staff to honor the invaluable contributions of women in all sectors. It highlights the shared commitment to gender equality, we reaffirm our dedication to uplifting women and fostering a progressive society.

Together, we celebrate, empower, and create a brighter future for all! 💜✨

𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗖-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Bohol Island State University’s Gender and Development Office (BISU GAD), in collaboration with Holy Name University (HNU) and Tagbilaran City College (TCC), took part in the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), advocating the theme, “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon Na ang Oras," last December 3-6, 2024.

The four-day event gathered students, university officials, VAWC frontliners, resource speakers, and guests, who shared insights and experiences, fostered collaboration, and strengthened efforts toward creating a safer, VAWC-free community through campaigns, educational workshops, and strategic discussions.

In their VAWC Awareness and Training Workshop, on December 3, at BISU Bilar Campus, Local Government Unit (LGU) workers and officials were invited in order for them to be geared with knowledge and action plans to combat the issue within their respective areas.

BISUans, TCCians, and Holynamians were also given the opportunity to join the second day’s “GAD Talks: Surviving VAWC and Orientation on RA 9262" on December 4 at JJ’s Seafood Village, where they learned practical coping strategies, available support services, and engaged in lectures on the legal provisions of the Republic Act.

The Culmination Program of this event, on December 5, at BISU MC’s Activity Center saw the different universities compete in the GAD Exhibit, Quiz Bowl, Short and Sweet Play, and Debate Contest and award the winners from the contenders of these competitions.

Following that day, a film-showing and open mic hugot session took place, where students filled the Activity Center to witness Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’ and engage in expressing their insights, reflections, takeaways, and realizations from the movie and the event in general.

Emphasizing the significance of this feat, Mrs. Catherene Perin, DM, BISU’s University GAD Director, pointed out, “Let us remember that this is not just an event; it is a movement, a call to action, and a testament to our collective will to end violence in all its forms.”

Notably, conducting an event like this underscores the vital role of education, collaboration, and community engagement in addressing the persistent issue of VAWC. Through its various activities, the empowerment of individuals to break free from silence grows. This serves as a podium to strengthen efforts toward creating a safer, more informed, and violence-free community for all its people.

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words by Jan Vinch Ingking
layout by Mandy Assunta Veloso
photo by Joseph Philip Dumalag

Congratulations 🎉 BISU Clarin GAD delegates for bringing home the bacon! The BISU Clarin team composed of Mr. John Kien Maneja, Ms. Leah Amores and Ms. Ma.Kerl Alipoyo won 2nd place during the GAD Quiz Bowl and ranked 1st in the entire BISU System. On the other hand Ms. Irish Oracion and her team earned the Top spot in the GAD Debate. These achievements would not be possible without the help and support of our Campus Director Dr. Marietta C. Macalolot, our Campus GAD Director Mrs. Jusel A. Monalim together with the coaches Mr. Christian C. Alibo and Dr. Riza B.Salipong. Together " VAWC Bigyang wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras!" Let us continue advocating for a VAW-FREE Community!

Update:
Bohol Island State University simultaneously launched the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women. It was graced with the presence of the Faculty members, staff and students showing their commitment and support to end VAW.
bigyang wakas, ngayon na ang oras!

BISU joins the 18-Day Campaign to end VAW 🖐.
Violence Against Women (VAW) is a pervasive social problem not just in the Philippines but worldwide, affecting an estimated 1 in 3 women. The 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reveals that nearly 1 out of 5 women have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or intimate partner. In 2023 alone, 8,055 cases classified under the Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004) were reported to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Nonetheless, there is still hope, as every Filipino has the power to help end VAW, and OUR TIME TO ACT IS NOW. With the goal to be a VAW-free country, the Philippines – being the most gender equal country in Asia and ranking 25th out of 146 economies in this year’s Global Gender Gap Index – has been working tirelessly to make gender equality a lived reality.

Update:
The University GAD Office conducted a comprehensive meeting together with the BISU GADdesses in preparation for the 18-Day End VAWC Campaign.