UPD College of Home Economics Library

🌈 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥.

One of the most common misconceptions about gender is the assumption that a person's appearance automatically reflects their gender identity. In reality, gender identity and gender expression are related but distinct aspects of who a person is.

Gender identity refers to a person's deeply felt sense of self, while gender expression refers to how that identity may be communicated through clothing, appearance, behavior, mannerisms, or other forms of self-expression.

Because gender expression is often shaped by personal preference, culture, and social context, it may not always align with society's expectations of what a man, woman, or nonbinary person "should" look like. As a result, appearance alone cannot tell us everything about who a person is.

Understanding the distinction between identity and expression helps us move beyond assumptions and appreciate the diverse ways people experience and express themselves. It also reminds us that authenticity and self-expression are important parts of identity development and personal well-being.

As we continue to explore identity and human diversity, let us remember that every individual's journey is unique and that respect begins with understanding.

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 4: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭

Because understanding begins with learning.

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𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞.

Sexual orientation refers to a person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others. For many people, understanding their sexual orientation can be an important part of self-discovery and identity development.

However, experiences of attraction vary from person to person. Some individuals identify with specific terms that help describe their experiences, while others may choose not to use labels at all. For some, understanding their orientation is a gradual process that unfolds over time.

Recognizing the diversity of human experiences reminds us that there is no single path to self-understanding. What matters is creating spaces where individuals can explore and express their identities with dignity and respect.

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 5: 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Because understanding begins with learning.

As the University of the Philippines marks its 118th year today, it faces the present and the future on the strength of time-honored values positioned for a rapidly changing world: honor, excellence, and service.

Watch ‘An Overview of the UP System’: https://youtu.be/DbNxLPXxzGU?si=YFd7atJ4k1_Yet7i

𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

Please be advised that the College of Home Economics (CHE) Library will be temporarily closed from 22–24 June 2026 due to the following activities:

🌱 22 June 2026 – Library Extension Activity
📋 23–24 June 2026 – CHE Library Staff Target Setting and Assessment

Regular library operations and services will resume on 25 June 2026 (Thursday).

We encourage patrons to plan their library visits, borrowing transactions, and requests accordingly. Should you have concerns regarding library services, please send us a message through our official communication channels.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work towards providing more responsive, relevant, and user-centered library services.

🎓✨ Congratulations, Ash! ✨🎓

The College of Home Economics Library proudly congratulates our SLIS intern, Ash, on the successful completion of her internship program.

Throughout her internship, Ash demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to learning while actively participating in various library operations and services. Her contributions, enthusiasm, and willingness to take on new challenges have been greatly appreciated by the CHE Library team.

The CHE Library is grateful to have been part of her professional journey and are honored to have provided a space for learning, growth, and practical experience.

🌈 Celebrate Pride by helping us build a safer space for all 🌈
Join us for "Safe Space, Safe Place: A Gender-Based Violence (GBV) First Responder Training."
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Creating an inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community requires us to be equipped to handle gender-based disparities and violence. This training will empower everyone to become effective first responders, ensuring our spaces remain secure environments for all.
💻 Hybrid (Onsite & Online)
📅 23 June 2026
⏰ 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
📍 Environmental & Energy Engineering Building, UP Diliman

🌈 Celebrate Pride by helping us build a safer space for all 🌈

Join us for "Safe Space, Safe Place: A Gender-Based Violence (GBV) First Responder Training."

https://forms.gle/zEamC8T8CYic2cXf7
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Creating an inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community requires us to be equipped to handle gender-based disparities and violence. This training will empower everyone to become effective first responders, ensuring our spaces remain secure environments for all.

💻 Hybrid (Onsite & Online)
📅 23 June 2026
⏰ 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
📍 Envirnmental & Energy Engineering Building, UP Diliman

Brought to you by the University Library Staff Training and Development Committee and Gender and Development Committee.

🌈 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

Identity is not something we discover all at once, it develops over time. As we grow and encounter new experiences, we continuously learn more about ourselves, our values, our relationships, and the many factors that shape who we are.

For some, this journey may involve exploring aspects of culture, career, beliefs, gender, or sexuality. For others, it may mean affirming identities they have long known or redefining parts of themselves as they navigate different stages of life.

Understanding that identity development is a lifelong process reminds us that self-discovery looks different for everyone, and that every person's journey deserves respect and understanding.

Because understanding begins with learning.

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 3: 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

🌈 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

Identity is often more nuanced than what we can observe at first glance. Taking time to learn about the different dimensions of identity can help us better understand ourselves and appreciate the diverse experiences of others.

In today's Pride Pages feature, we explore a tool that has helped many people visualize and discuss concepts related to identity and human diversity.

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 2: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifices of the Filipinos who fought for our freedom. As we celebrate our nation's independence, may we continue to uphold the values of learning, service, and nation-building.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

The CHE Library is pleased to announce the availability of 126 Taylor & Francis (T&F) Perpetual eBook titles now accessible to the CHE community.

Explore a collection of scholarly resources covering various disciplines, providing reliable and up-to-date information to support your learning, teaching, and research needs.

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Start exploring these valuable resources today and discover new perspectives through trusted academic content.

Pride is not just a colorful celebration. Above all, Pride is a continuing march toward a more inclusive tomorrow.

This June, the University of the Philippines joins the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride Month and in honoring their continuing struggle for justice and equality for all.