BHCI Gender and Development

13/03/2026

NOW HAPPENING | Lead like the Babaylans!

Brent Hospital and Colleges Incorporated is buzzing with energy today as the Gender and Development (GAD) Office officially kicks off "Lead like the Babaylans: Patimpalak ng Filipina." We are honoring the strength, wisdom, and leadership of the Filipino spirit through a showcase of incredible student talent. Our participants are currently pouring their hearts and creativity into:

📝 Essay Writing Contest – Crafting powerful narratives on modern leadership.

🎨 Poster Making Contest – Visualizing the vibrant legacy of the Babaylan.

🎤 Spoken Poetry Competition – Giving voice to the Filipina experience.

Join us in celebrating the power of gender development and the enduring brilliance of our heritage!

01/03/2026

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 2026

"The strength of the nation lies in the hands of its women." This March, Brent Hospital and Colleges Inc. proudly stands with every Filipina as we embrace a powerful new theme for National Women’s Month:

̹͖̈́͑̋͑͑L̀E̺̭͆̈͋̈́ͅÄ̤̗̩̜́̂̚ͅD̽̒ ̹͖̈́͑̋͑͑L͎͕̦̀ͫ̊̊ͨ͑Ỉ̗̝͉͉͖͔K̮͈̤̭͎̽̈́̌̋E̺̭͆̈͋̈́ͅ ̝̦Țͬ̽̒̂̑͗ͅH͈̫͓ͭ͐E̺̭͆̈͋̈́ͅ ̦͓̫̞B̤̠̫Ä̤̦͓̫̞́̂̚B̤̠̫Ä̤̣̝́̂́̚Ÿ͇̹͖́͑̋͑͑̚L̀Ä̤̼̙͓̝́̂̂̈́̚N̰͎͚̭̭̮̪̊̐͆̈S̖̜͚̽, ̺̘̟̼̓F̣̙̣̟̺͎͕̦͒̐̒ͫ̊̊ͨ͑Ḯ̗̹͖͑̋͑͑L͎͕̦̀ͫ̊̊ͨ͑I̗̭̿P̳͈̲͙͎͕̦̋̑̂̅̈́ͫ̊̊ͨ͑Î̗̼̙͓̝̈́N̰͎͚̭̭̊̐͆Ä̤̮̪́̂̈̚S̖̜͚̽!

The BHCI Gender and Development (GAD) Office, in close collaboration with the Brent Colleges Guidance has meticulously curated a month-long journey of empowerment, reflection, and celebration. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to honor the legacy of the Babaylan—the visionary leaders, healers, and warriors of our history—by leading with the same courage today! ✊✨

🗓️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

1️⃣ THE GRAND KICK-OFF CEREMONY 🚩

When: March 2, 2026 | Immediately following the Flag Ceremony
Where: MPCC
Details: We begin our observance with a unified call to action! Right after our morning devotion and flag rites, stay tuned for the official declaration of Women’s Month at Brent. We will be unveiling the full schedule of activities and sharing how every Brentonian can get involved in this month’s advocacy. Let’s start the month with a bang! 💥📢

2️⃣ THE FESTIVAL OF TALENTS: WOMEN’S MONTH COMPETITIONS 🏆
When: March 13, 2026
Where: Brent Audio Visual Room (AVR)
Details: It’s time to showcase the brilliance, creativity, and skill of our community! This day is dedicated to friendly competition designed to highlight the diverse talents of the Filipina. Whether it’s through art, speech, or performance, come and witness the "Babaylan spirit" in action. Who will take home the gold? 🎨🎤🥇

3️⃣ THE EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR: VOICES OF LEADERSHIP 🎙️
When: March 20, 2026
Where: Brent Audio Visual Room (AVR)
Details: Knowledge is the ultimate tool for liberation. We are honored to host a lineup of Distinguished Guest Speakers who will dive deep into the essence of this year’s theme. From discussing women's rights to exploring modern leadership roles in healthcare and education, this seminar aims to equip us all with the wisdom to lead like a Babaylan in the 21st century. 💡🌿📖

🌿 ̢̋̆̆̒W̢̢ͥ͆̾ͪ̌ͪ͘H͆̿͒҉̸ͬͩ́Y̶̛̾̋͗̐ ̈̃͡T̢ͯͬ͋̐ͮ͌ͨ̾ͪ̌ͪ͘͘͟͢H͆̿͒҉̸ͮͫͩ́͜E͆́͆̑ͧ̐͢ ͬ̐̂͑͗̓͟͡Bͬ́͋̅̾̆͞A̡̓ͩ̄̑̓̀͗ͬ̐̂͑͗̓͟͡Bͬ́͋̅̾̆͞A̡̓ͩ̄̑̓̀͗ͬͩ́Y̶̵̴̛̾̋͗̐ͯ́̊̉̈́̇̀ͦ́͜L̓A̴̡̓ͩ̄̑̓̀͗͗̓͋̄̆̓̉ͪ̚͡N̸ͭͩ̍̊͑͑͊̉͌?

In our history, the Babaylan were not just figures of the past; they were the heartbeat of the community. They led with intuition, healed with compassion, and fought for justice. By adopting this theme, Brent Hospital and Colleges Inc. aims to remind every woman that her leadership is vital, her voice is necessary, and her heritage is powerful. 👑✨

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!

We encourage everyone to wear a touch of purple every Wednesday the entire month and participate actively in our scheduled events. Let’s make this March a turning point for gender equality and empowerment in our institution!

25/11/2025

𝓙𝓸𝓲𝓷 𝓾𝓼 𝓪𝓼 𝔀𝓮 𝓾𝓹𝓱𝓸𝓵𝓭 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓿𝓸𝔀 𝓽𝓸 𝓮𝓷𝓭 𝓥𝓐𝓦𝓒.

Tomorrow, we officially open our seminar “ : Addressing VAWC and Gender-Based Violence in Educational Settings.”

This activity is organized in coordination with the Brent Colleges Guidance Office, as part of our commitment to strengthening awareness, prevention, and protection within our campus community.

Together, let us continue building a safer, more compassionate, and more empowered environment for every Juan and Juana. 🧡
A VAW-free Philippines starts with us.

25/11/2025

𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓽𝓸 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓯𝓪𝓬𝓾𝓵𝓽𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓼𝓽𝓾𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓼𝓱𝓸𝔀𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓻𝓾𝓮 𝓼𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓭𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓪𝓼 𝔀𝓮 𝓾𝓹𝓱𝓸𝓵𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓮 2025 18-𝓓𝓪𝔂 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓹𝓪𝓲𝓰𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝓔𝓷𝓭 𝓥𝓐𝓦𝓒.

Your presence and participation strengthen our collective stand against violence and affirm our commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and protection for women and girls.

Each step we take—whether through awareness, education, or active involvement—helps shape a community that refuses to tolerate abuse in any form.
Thank you for being part of the movement and for choosing to advocate with compassion and conviction.

🧡 Together, we help pave the path toward a VAWC-free Philippines.

25/11/2025

𝓐𝓼 𝔀𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝔂𝓮𝓪𝓻’𝓼 18-𝓓𝓪𝔂 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓹𝓪𝓲𝓰𝓷 𝓽𝓸 𝓔𝓷𝓭 𝓥𝓐𝓦𝓒, 𝔀𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓯𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓶 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓲𝓽𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓪 𝓥𝓐𝓦-𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓮 𝓟𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓲𝓹𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓼.

Our advocacy is not just a yearly observance— it is an ongoing promise to protect, empower, uplift women and girls in every space we belong to.

This 2025, the national campaign emphasizes a whole-of-nation approach—uniting youth as changemakers, men as allies, bystanders as empowered responders, and leaders as champions for safer communities.
Every Juan and Juana has a role in challenging harmful norms, supporting survivors, and breaking the silence surrounding abuse.

May we continue to speak up, act with empathy, and work together to build a more just, inclusive, and violence-free Bagong Pilipinas. 🧡
When we unite, real change becomes possible.

28/03/2025

𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚: 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙮-𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧-𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙗𝙮 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣

On March 25, 2025, we celebrated National Women's Month at the AVR by featuring the works of our talented students in Brent Hospital and Colleges Incorporated. Showcasing the theme, "𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗲 𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗔𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀" in their essays, posters, and reels.

BHCI Gender and Development Office and Guidance and Counseling Office extends their heartfelt gratitude to the guests from respected institutions in their service as honorary judges for the occasion. Thank you to Mujer Organization Finance and Administrative Officer for Human Rights Program, Mx. Muzharkee Ivan Ladja,
Gender and Development Services Zamboanga City Communications Officer, Ms. Rizza Joy Albar, LPT, and Local Council of Women Representative, Ms. Julieta Tigo, together with LCW staff Ms. Christine Joy Rodriguez, and the Hon. President of LCW, Ms. Lilia Nuño who graced us with their presence.

We commend the efforts of the Deans, Coordinators, and Faculty in encouraging their students to participate, and boosting their morale during the conduct of the simultaneous competitions.

Congratulations to our contestants, especially the winners for the following competitions:

Essay
1st Place - Yashdin Mae Aesha Asgal of BS Radiologic Technology
2nd Place - Janah Iris Gonzales of CTET
3rd Place - Ashley Monique Awing of BS Medical Technology
4th Place - Fhaneaya Hoe of BS Physical Therapy
5th Place - Eunice Tejero of BS Nursing
6th Place - Nursida Musa of BS Midwifery
7th Place - Christine Malana of BS Respiratory Therapy
8th Place - Risale-I-Nur Abil of Senior High School

Poster
1st Place - Princess Gwyneth Mamon of BS Radiologic Technology
2nd Place - Rushell Yanna Laviña of BS Respiratory Therapy
3rd Place - Shara Francheska Turco of BS Medical Technology
4th Place - Fadzrina Nassal of BS Nursing
5th Place - Roaa Saing of BS Physical Therapy
6th Place - Zhulaika Glaiza Nica Gernade of BS Midwifery

Reels
1st Place - Caha Marie Gonzales of BS Nursing
2nd Place - Sitti Ridzma Idjal of BS Respiratory
3rd Place - Jamaica Ritz Beltran of BS Medical Technology
4th Place - Princess Beatrice Ligutom of BS Radiologic Technology

May we continue to uplift women and advocate for Gender Equality even as this significant month comes to an end. 💜💜💜

Photo credits: Julamrie Unding and Farhana Pajiri Aslim (Synapse)

Layout by: Wriznym Sampang (Peer Facilitator Vice President)

28/03/2025

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28/03/2025