Office of Gender And Development -GJC

27/03/2026

In celebration of Women’s Month, we proudly pay tribute to our Women of the Month esteemed leaders whose 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 continue to shape and strengthen our academic community.

𝑫𝒓. 𝑨𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒂, Principal of the Unified Basic Education; 𝑫𝒓. 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒐, Dean of the College of Education and Quality Assurance Officer, and 𝑫𝒓. 𝑳𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒏, Dean of the College of Business Administration; embody the true essence of empowered leadership through their unwavering commitment to excellence, transformative vision, and passion for nurturing future generations.

Their enduring contributions stand as a testament to the vital role of women in . May their leadership continue to guide and motivate others to pursue purpose-driven service and excellence.

Together, we honor and celebrate women whose influence creates lasting impact and inspires progress. 💜

19/03/2026

The 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 continues to uphold its commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment through simple yet meaningful initiatives. As part of the 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, students received free purple candies along with empowerment quotations, symbolizing solidarity, inclusivity, and support for the rights and dignity of every woman.

Through these efforts, we aim to inspire 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 a community that values equality and empowers every individual to make a difference. 💜

18/03/2026

In celebration of 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉, we are proud to carry out this meaningful initiative of distributing free sanitary pads together with 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒒𝒖𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, with the aim of inspiring, uplifting, and supporting the women in our community. This activity is a reflection of our commitment to promoting dignity, confidence, and equal access to essential needs, while reminding every woman of her strength, worth, and limitless potential.

May this simple act serve as a reminder that every woman deserves to be empowered, heard, and valued in all aspects of life.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐜𝐭 thru Ma’am Cherry Lou Eduardo- Eugenio for their generous support in making this initiative possible. Your kindness and partnership have greatly contributed to the success of our Women’s Month Celebration. Together, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒕, 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏. 💜

18/03/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our Women’s Month Celebration. Together, we continue to honor the 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 of women while promoting 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 in our community.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧. 💜

17/03/2026

“𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣, 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙙.”

In celebration of 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, the 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 proudly conducted a meaningful and timely seminar themed “𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕.” This initiative underscores the vital role of inclusive and respectful language in shaping a culture of equality, dignity, and mutual understanding within our academic community and beyond.

We are honored to have 𝑴𝒔. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒍 𝑳𝒂𝒈𝒎𝒂𝒏, 𝑹𝑮𝑪, 𝑴𝑨𝑬𝒅, our esteemed Senior Guidance Counselor, as our distinguished resource speaker. Through her expertise and insightful discussion, participants gained a deeper understanding of how language influences perceptions, reinforces values, and contributes to the promotion of gender sensitivity and respect in everyday interactions.

This seminar serves as a strong reminder that words are powerful they can either build bridges or create barriers. By choosing language that is 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥, we take a meaningful step toward fostering a safe and empowering environment for all individuals, regardless of gender.

As we continue to celebrate Women’s Month, may this initiative inspire us to become more mindful communicators and active advocates of gender equality. Together, let us uphold respect, promote inclusivity, and empower one another in creating a more just and compassionate society.

17/03/2026

Gender Fair Language and Gender Respect Seminar.

17/03/2026

Women’s Month!
Women Empowerment!
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Thank you to ADVECT San Leonardo

17/03/2026

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🎙️ 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒: Student Resource Speakers

Great ideas don’t only come from experience—they also come from passion, curiosity, and the courage to step forward. 🌱✨

In this special segment, we proudly present a group of student speakers who embody excellence, determination, and the drive to create meaningful impact within their field. These individuals are not just learners—they are emerging leaders ready to share their insights, perspectives, and personal journeys.

✨ Featuring:
🔹 Jonas Santiago
🔹 Ara May Lucena
🔹 Sean Gil Talens

Each speaker brings something unique—fresh perspectives, real experiences, and valuable knowledge that reflect today’s academic and professional journey. Through their voices, we aim to spark ideas, encourage growth, and inspire others to step up and lead.

💡 Student voices. Real stories. Lasting impact.
This initiative celebrates the power of peer learning—where students uplift one another and grow together as future professionals.

🌿 Sometimes, the most powerful inspiration comes from those walking the same path as you.

Join us and be part of a meaningful and inspiring experience! 💚💛

13/03/2026

"𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒚"
In line with the celebration of 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 and the continuous advocacy for 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, a 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 was conducted to raise awareness about the realities and emotional challenges faced by young individuals experiencing teenage pregnancy. This meaningful initiative was made possible through the partnership of the 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 and the 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, united in their commitment to promote the well-being, empowerment, and holistic development of the youth.
The seminar served as a platform to educate and encourage students to openly discuss sensitive issues that are often left unspoken. It highlighted the importance of awareness, responsible decision-making, and emotional support in addressing the challenges surrounding teenage pregnancy. Through this activity, participants were given the opportunity to gain valuable insights, develop a deeper understanding of the topic, and recognize the importance of respect, empathy, and gender sensitivity within the community.
As we continue to celebrate Women’s Month, may this initiative remind us of the importance of creating safe spaces where voices are heard, struggles are acknowledged, and young people are guided toward a brighter and more informed future. Together, let us continue breaking the silence and building a community that supports, uplifts, and empowers one another. 💜✨

12/03/2026

TEENAGE PREGNANCY SEMINAR. A collaboration of GAD with School Clinic and Guidance Office.

11/03/2026

Gender and Development Office

07/03/2026

✨ 𝓔𝓶𝓹𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓦𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷 𝓣𝓱𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱 𝓚𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓵𝓮𝓭𝓰𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓛𝓪𝔀 ✨

A meaningful moment captured during the 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 with the theme “𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑳𝒂𝒘: 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔, 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔.”

This seminar served as an important platform to raise awareness about the legal rights of women, the remedies available to protect them, and the responsibilities that come with empowerment. Through this activity, participants were given the opportunity to learn, reflect, and strengthen their commitment to promoting equality, respect, and justice in our community.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to our resource speaker, 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐐. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐲, for sharing her valuable knowledge and insights that truly inspired and empowered our participants.

May this event continue to inspire everyone to stand up for women’s rights, support one another, and help build a society where every woman is informed, empowered, and valued. 💜