SJIT-Gender and Development Unit

𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!

Sa ilalim ng Safe Spaces Act o RA 11313, ang iyong seguridad ay hindi dapat nakadepende sa lokasyon—dahil maging sa kalsada, mall, terminal, o pampublikong sasakyan, karapatan ng bawat Pilipino ang mamuhay nang ligtas at may dignidad!

Huwag mag-atubiling magsalita o magsumbong sa mga awtoridad, dahil kaisa tayo sa pagbuo ng kulturang may respeto at ng isang komunidad na ligtas at malaya sa pambabastos, saanman o kailanman.

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞

Photo courtesy of SJIT - Criminology

During the 43rd Criminology Days of the College of Criminal Justice Education, third-year all-female Criminology students, under the supervision of their instructor, PSSg. Guirlee Ebol, conducted a Close Quarter Battle (CQB) demonstration.

This women-led exhibition served as a compelling display of tactical proficiency, discipline, and operational readiness in high-risk scenarios. It underscored the principle that effectiveness in law enforcement is determined by competence, training, and professionalism rather than gender.

Furthermore, the demonstration advanced the advocacy for gender equality within the field of public safety, while inspiring aspiring female practitioners to pursue careers in law enforcement and security services. It also contributed to strengthening public trust and confidence in the essential role of women in safeguarding communities.

Beyond its function as a training exercise, the presentation symbolized a broader commitment to inclusivity and excellence. It reaffirmed that tactical capability is a human attribute—developed through rigorous preparation, sustained discipline, and unwavering resolve.

Alam mo ba na may mga batas na nagbibigay ng espesyal na leave benefits para sa kababaihan?

Ang mga batas na ito ay hindi lamang benepisyo, kundi pagkilala rin sa mahalagang papel ng kababaihan sa workforce.

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Today, we honor the strength, resilience, and unconditional love of every solo parent.

Your journey may not be easy, but your courage, dedication, and unwavering love continue to inspire those around you. Every sacrifice you make and every moment you give help shape a brighter future for your children.

On this 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we stand with you, celebrate you, and thank you for all that you do.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞—𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝.

𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥.

On April 17, 2019, Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act was enacted to address gender-based sexual harassment in public settings, workplaces, schools, and online platforms. It strengthens protection mechanisms and promotes a culture of accountability and respect in every setting.
Seven years later, the call remains the same. Makibahagi, manindigan, at kumilos. Together, let us make safe spaces a daily reality for all.
To know more about the Safe Spaces Act, visit: http://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-no-11313

𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥.

On April 17, 2019, Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act was enacted to address gender-based sexual harassment in public settings, workplaces, schools, and online platforms. It strengthens protection mechanisms and promotes a culture of accountability and respect in every setting.

Seven years later, the call remains the same. Makibahagi, manindigan, at kumilos. Together, let us make safe spaces a daily reality for all.

To know more about the Safe Spaces Act, visit: http://pcw.gov.ph/faq-republic-act-no-11313

𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐨, 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨!

On April 17, 2019, the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act, recognizing that harassment can happen anywhere: on the streets, in workplaces, in public spaces, in schools, and even online.
As we approach its 7th year of enactment, the message remains clear: everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect in all spaces.
This law not only defines what constitutes gender-based sexual harassment—it also affirms that these acts have consequences and that accountability is key to building safer communities.
At bilang Pilipinong may respeto, maging kabahagi tayo sa pagbuo ng komunidad kung saan ang lahat ay ligtas at walang harassed. Kaya sa pagkakaroon ng safe spaces, kasali tayo. Ano, tara?

𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐨, 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨!

On April 17, 2019, the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act, recognizing that harassment can happen anywhere: on the streets, in workplaces, in public spaces, in schools, and even online.

As we approach its 7th year of enactment, the message remains clear: everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect in all spaces.

This law not only defines what constitutes gender-based sexual harassment—it also affirms that these acts have consequences and that accountability is key to building safer communities.

At bilang Pilipinong may respeto, maging kabahagi tayo sa pagbuo ng komunidad kung saan ang lahat ay ligtas at walang harassed. Kaya sa pagkakaroon ng safe spaces, kasali tayo. Ano, tara?

𝐒𝐉𝐈𝐓–𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

Photo courtesy of CHR Caraga Region.

Kababayen-an, Katungod ug Kagawasan: A Regional Women’s Rights Forum, held on March 27, 2026 at Caraga State University, convened key stakeholders to advance gender equality and strengthen policy initiatives in the Caraga Region.

The forum featured three distinguished women leaders who shared their expertise in advancing human rights and inclusive governance. Representative Arlene “Kaka” J. Bag-ao delivered a keynote address emphasizing inclusive leadership, while Atty. Rema D. Erigbuagas-Burdeos discussed the role of legislation in addressing gender issues.

A highlight of the forum was the “Panagtigum sa mga Kababayen-an,” a plenary session facilitated by Atty. Krissi Shaffina Twyla A. Rubin, OIC-Director of the CHR Human Rights Policy Centers Office. The session provided a meaningful space for participants to share their lived experiences and collective aspirations, ensuring that the regional roadmap for women’s rights is grounded in the voices of the community.

The plenary further emphasized the importance of bridging grassroots realities with policies and programs. It underscored the need to continuously integrate gender perspectives in all areas of governance—reinforcing that achieving genuine equality requires sustained, inclusive, and responsive action.

Together, these contributions strengthened the collective commitment to women’s empowerment, gender equality, and responsive governance in the region.

𝐖𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲!
Let’s keep the fire of empowerment burning all year long! 💜

WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society!

Thank you for celebrating the 2026 National Women’s Month with us. Every activity you join, every voice you raise, and every story you share strengthens our advocacy and helps shape a society where every Filipina can lead and thrive.

Let’s keep the fire of empowerment burning all year long! 💜

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The SJIT-Gender and Development Unit looks back with deep gratitude at the successful celebration of the 2026 National Women’s Month. From the empowerment shared during our Campaign Exhibits to the incredible energy of the Purple Run and the community spirit of our Pamper Day, it has truly been a month to remember.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐎𝐔.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. Let us keep the spirit of empowerment alive throughout the year.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐧𝐢𝐩, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲

As the saying goes, “𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆.” So it goes for 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬.

Capping off the month-long tribute to the strength and resilience of women, the SJIT Gender and Development (GAD) Unit successfully hosted its “Snip, Shape, and Shine: Pamper Day” yesterday, March 31—a special Serbisyo sa Kababaihan initiative to conclude National Women’s Month 2026.

SJIT personnel were treated to well-deserved pampering by talented hairdressers from Maricel Salon, Classy Curl Salon, and Carabuena Salon, who generously provided grooming services.