UNP Center for Gender and Development

18/08/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟳𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮'𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗼𝗻!💜

For two decades, you stood at the forefront of gender and development at the University of Northern Philippines, not just holding the title of Director, but truly building the foundation others would come to stand on. You championed equality and turned policy into practice with a tenacity that inspired everyone who worked beside you.

Your legacy lives on in every program, every mindset shifted, and every woman and man who walks UNP's halls today with a little more awareness because of the path you paved.

Today, we celebrate not just the years you've lived, but the lives you've touched and the change you've championed. May this new chapter bring you continued health, joy, and the peace that comes from knowing your work truly mattered.

Happy 75th birthday, Ma'am Len! Here's to many more years of your wisdom, warmth, and grace. 🎉💐💜

-From the UNP Center for Gender and Development

14/08/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗸𝗮-𝟭𝟳 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻! 💜

Ngayong araw, Agosto 14, ating ginugunita ang paglagda sa makasaysayang Republic Act No. 9710 o ang Magna Carta of Women. Ang batas na ito ang komprehensibong batas sa ating bansa na kumikilala, nagtatanggol, at nagtataguyod ng mga karapatan ng kababaihan.

Ito rin ang lokal na pagsasabatas ng mga probisyon ng Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), partikular sa pagbibigay-kahulugan sa gender discrimination, state obligations, substantive equality, at temporary special measures.

Maging ang paggamit ng salitang “of” sa pangalan nito ay kinikilala ang women's participation and ownership of the bill.

Labing-pitong taon ng pagsusulong ng karapatang pantao ng bawat kababaihang Pilipino. Sama-sama tayo para sa mas maunlad, mas ligtas, mas malaya, at mas inklusibong Pilipinas. 💜

14/08/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀

The Center for Gender and Development (CGAD) successfully conducted a GAD Orientation for Unit GAD Focal Persons on August 14, 2026, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to champion gender mainstreaming across the University.

The session featured:
🔹 Gender Mainstreaming in State Universities (anchored on CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, s. 2015)
🔹 University GAD Policies, and the Roles and Responsibilities of Unit GAD Focal Persons as frontline agents of gender mainstreaming

Through this orientation, Focal Persons were reminded of their vital role, not just as compliance officers, but as advocates and catalysts for a more gender-responsive campus culture.

14/08/2026

07/08/2026

UPDATE: Compressed Day 3 of Gender Sensitivity Training Concludes Successfully

The Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) successfully concluded today, August 7. Following a suspension on August 6 due to Typhoon Maymay, the program resumed with a compressed, full-day schedule designed to cover all the two (2) remaining sessions.

Morning Session at Diego Silang Hall (Old CTECH Building): The day started with the rescheduled Learning Session 3: Gender and Development, delivered by Dr. Victoria R. Arce. Her comprehensive lecture focused on integrating gender perspectives into institutional development frameworks. She also emphasized women in development, women and development, gender and debelopment, and the twin goals of gender and development.

Afternoon Session at Tadena Hall: The training continued at the Tadena Hall after an unexpected power interruption at the Diego Silang Hall. The afternoon kickstarted with an ice breaker followed by the Learning Session 4: Legal Mandates and Policy Imperatives on GAD, spearheaded by Atty. Katrynn Louise R. Eder.

This legal segment deeply educated administrative personnel on compliance laws, rights, and executive mandates required by the Philippines.

Shortly after, a powerful symbolic Commitment Setting was conducted where participants wrote down their identified workplace GAD issues and biases, which they collectively burned to signify letting go of traditional stereotypes and committing to an inclusive environment.

The program wrapped up with the awarding of token and certificate to Ms. Danielle Alexandria Anteola, a representattive from Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) for her essential role in certifying the three-day training under strict national compliance guidelines.

07/08/2026

DAY 2: Gender Sensitivity Training Cut Short

The Center for Gender and Development (CGAD) concluded the second day of the Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for administrative personnel early on August 5, running a morning-only session due to unexpected weather disruptions.

The morning session proceeded as scheduled at the Diego Silang Hall, focusing heavily on Learning Session 2: Gender Issues.

Ms. Sheila L. De Vera led the discussion, providing government and private sector administrative personnel with deep insights into identifying deep-seated biases and addressing systemic inequalities within the workplace.

However, the afternoon session have been postponed after an official suspension of work was announced due to the approaching Typhoon Maymay.

CGAD Director Atty. Kathryn Louise R. Eder confirmed that the remaining learning sessions will be safely accommodated into an adjusted, compressed timeline as soon as the weather conditions will improve.

05/08/2026

Pursuant to the suspension of work declared by Governor Singson, the Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for Administrative Personnel originally scheduled for tomorrow has been rescheduled to Friday, August 7, at Diego Silang Hall (same venue).

Thank you for your understanding.

04/08/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

In line with Hon. Mayor Randy Singson's announcement suspending classes, work in government offices is NOT suspended and will continue as scheduled.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱. All concerned participants are expected to attend as scheduled.

Thank you.