UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment-OASH

As the year-end breeze sets in, the UP Mindanao OASH and GAD Offices wishes the entire community a season filled with peace, dignity, and rest. 🌿

Beyond the festivities, our commitment remains: to ensure that every corner of our university is a safe space where respect is the norm and everyone—regardless of gender or creed—can thrive without fear.

May your holidays be restful and your spaces be safe. 🤝✨

📸 IN PHOTOS | UP TODA ASH Code Orientation

The UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) conducted the UP TODA ASH Code Orientation on 02 December 2025 at CARIM, University of the Philippines Mindanao.

Asst. Prof. Rodgessa Lopez and Ms. Analiza Macias facilitated the session, guiding the UP TODA members through the UP ASH Code of 2017. The discussion highlighted their rights and responsibilities, the mechanisms in place for prevention and protection, and the collective role of the community in fostering a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free campus environment.

Through this initiative, UP Mindanao continues to uphold its commitment to safeguarding the university community by enforcing clear anti-sexual harassment policies aligned with RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act) and RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act).

18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women 2025
In observance of the national 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, the UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) joins the call to strengthen awareness and action against gender-based violence. The campaign serves as a nationwide reminder that Violence Against Women (VAW) remains a serious human rights issue that affects the safety, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls across all communities.

The UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) joins the nation in commemorating Bonifacio Day today, 30 November. Andrés Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution, reminds us of the courage, leadership, and unwavering fight for freedom that shaped our nation. As we reflect on his legacy, may we continue to uphold the values of patriotism, dignity, and collective action for a just and better nation.

National Children’s Month 2025: “OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!”

In observance of the 33rd National Children’s Month this November, the UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) joins the nation in advocating for the protection and well-being of every child. This year’s celebration emphasizes the urgent need to address Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials (CSAEM), promoting safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments in schools and communities.

📸 IN PHOTOS | NSTP ASH Code Orientation

The UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) conducted the third batch of the NSTP ASH Code Orientation for first-year students on 03 November 2025 at the UP Mindanao Sports Complex.

The session was facilitated by Asst. Prof. Rodgessa Lopez & Ms. Analiza Macias, OASH personnel, and Mr. Hillton Soberano from the Department of Human Kinetics. They discussed the UP ASH Code of 2017, highlighting students’ rights and responsibilities, mechanisms for prevention and protection, and the importance of collective responsibility in promoting a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free campus.

Through this initiative, UP Mindanao reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding the university community by enforcing clear anti-sexual harassment policies in accordance with RA 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act) and RA 11313 (Safe Spaces Act).

October is Mental Health Awareness Month
This month reminds us that our minds deserve the same care and understanding we often give to others. Behind every smile may be silent battles, and small acts of kindness can bring comfort and hope. Let us nurture a community where reaching out is encouraged and where conversations about mental health are met with empathy and respect.

Together, we can create a space where healing begins with understanding and where no one feels alone in their journey.

Break the stigma. Your mind matters.
From the Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment, University of the Philippines Mindanao

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
The UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) reaffirms its commitment to promoting a safe and dignified digital environment. Beyond protecting systems from threats, cybersecurity also means preventing online harassment and fostering respect and accountability in all forms of interaction.

OASH encourages not only the UP Mindanao community but everyone to practice respect, consent, and responsibility in every interaction, whether online or in person. Together, let us build a community that upholds digital integrity, respect, and accountability.

Be mindful, be cautious, and above all, be kind—online and offline. 💻✨

Ngayong Oktubre, ipinagdiriwang natin ang National Indigenous Peoples Month!
Alinsunod sa R.A. 8371 o Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, ipinagdiriwang ng UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) ang mahalagang papel ng mga katutubong mamamayan sa pagtataguyod ng karapatan, katarungan, at pagkakapantay-pantay. Sa temang “Katutubong Mamamayan at AI: Pagtatanggol sa Karapatan, Paghubog sa Kinabukasan,” kinikilala natin ang kanilang karunungan, kultura, at ambag sa paghubog ng isang makatarungan at inklusibong lipunan.

Itaguyod natin ang paggalang, pahintulot, at dignidad ng bawat katutubong Pilipino.



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Maligayang Buwan ng mga G**o!

Mula sa UP Mindanao Office of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH), taos-pusong pasasalamat at pagpupugay sa ating mga g**o na walang sawang gumagabay, nagtuturo, at nagbibigay-inspirasyon. Katuwang din namin kayo sa pagsusulong ng ligtas na pamantasan na malaya sa diskriminasyon at sexual harassment.

Sa inyong malasakit at dedikasyon, patuloy kayong nagiging haligi ng kaalaman, katarungan, at pagkakapantay-pantay sa ating pamantasan at komunidad.



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