UCLM Gender & Development Office

07/08/2026

𝗬𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗢, 𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡! 👀🌈

Ready to make a difference, lead with purpose, and become a voice for equality on campus?

The Gender and Development Student Organization (GADSO) is officially opening its Student Officer Applications for the Academic Year 2026–2027!

If you're passionate about promoting gender equality, inclusivity, student empowerment, and creating a safe, respectful, and diverse university community, this is your chance to step up and lead!

🌟 Officer Positions Open:

Executive Positions
• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Auditor
• Mass Media Head
+Graphic Designer
+ Documentation Officers (2)
+ News Editor

🌟 Department Advocates (Open to all departments)

📌 Qualifications:
• Must be a bona fide student of the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue.
• Open to students from ALL departments and year levels.
• Passionate about leadership, advocacy, inclusivity, and student service.
• Willing to work collaboratively and actively participate in GAD activities and programs.
• Committed to fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

💜 Ready to lead and inspire change?

Register through our official application google form: https://forms.gle/Q2e9F7nAxDHWQ7o3A

🗓 Application Deadline: August 15, 2026

Leadership is more than holding a position—it's about creating opportunities, championing equality, and making every student feel seen, heard, and valued.

Together, let's build a campus where everyone belongs.

🌈 Lead with Purpose. Advocate for Equality. Empower Every Voice.

Be part of the Gender and Development Student Organization. APPLY NOW!

01/07/2026

This July, we celebrate National Nutrition Month!

Good nutrition is a fundamental right—not a privilege. Every woman, man, girl, and boy deserves equal access to nutritious food, quality healthcare, and opportunities to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Together, let us nourish lives, empower every gender, and build a future where no one is left behind.

EQUAL NUTRITION, EQUAL FUTURE.

30/06/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 30 marks the end of 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, but that doesn't mean our voices go silent. Keep choosing love over hate, acceptance over judgment, and equality over discrimination, not just in June, but every day of the year.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

01/06/2026

Let’s continue building a world where everyone is respected, accepted, and free to be who they are. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

16/04/2026

A morning made brighter through kindness and community! ✨ Today at 7:00 AM, UCLM students were welcomed with a free breakfast initiative led by the Chancellor and organized by GADSO.

Beyond the food, the event created a space for students to feel valued, connected, and supported. It’s moments like these that reflect the true essence of the UC community—where care, unity, and shared experiences come first.

Grateful to the Chancellor and GADSO for this thoughtful gesture that gave everyone a great start to the day! 🥐☕

31/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

On 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the event officially opened with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Brochures were distributed to students to raise awareness about the importance of women’s rights and gender inclusivity, while cakes were shared with the administrators as a simple yet heartfelt gesture of appreciation for their continued support.

The activities continued on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 with an engaging and informative seminar conducted for the Women’s Organizations of Barangay Opao, Mandaue City, and Barangay Looc, Mandaue City. Guided by the theme “𝗪𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆,” the session emphasized the importance of equal opportunities, respect, and collective action in building a community where everyone feels valued and empowered.

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for leading the giving of cakes during the opening of our Women’s Month on March 23, 2026. This thoughtful gesture not only brought joy to our administrators but also reflected the organization’s dedication, generosity, and active support in making the event more meaningful.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our esteemed resource speaker, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘇 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲, for sharing her time, knowledge, and expertise during the Women’s Month Seminar. Your inspiring message and meaningful insights greatly enriched the discussion and left a lasting impact on everyone who attended.

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the UCLM Gender and Development Focal Person, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗚𝗶𝗹 𝗟𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘆, for initiating and leading the Women’s Month Activity. Your vision, dedication, and commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusivity made this meaningful event possible.

Together, we continue to uplift voices, promote equality, and build a more inclusive community for all.

27/03/2026

13/03/2026

“𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚, 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨.”

𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐳
Filipino Olympic weightlifter, Philippines' first Olympic Gold Medalist

12/03/2026

Celebrating the courage and legacy

Josefa Madamba Llanes Escoda
- a Filipina leader who dedicated her life to empowering women and guiding young girls through the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. Her unwavering fight for women’s rights and suffrage reminds us that every woman’s voice has the power to shape history.