By Irish Ann M. Consolacion
In celebration of the 2023 National Women’s Month in the Philippines with the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,” Capiz State University-Main Campus organized a two-day Gender and Development (GAD) Symposium on April 27-28, 2023 at Dadivas Auditorium.
The two-day symposium, attended by the faculty and staff of CapSU Main Roxas from the College of Education (CoEd), College of Management (CM), College of Engineering and Architecture (CEAT) and Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIT) was aimed at promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the institution and their right to enjoy equal conditions realizing their full human potential as active agents of societal progress.
The symposium’s first day started with an opening prayer led by Professor Glenn Greg Simon, SSC Adviser - College of Management followed by the National Anthem which was played on air then, Dr. Maria Dorothee J. Villaruz, Campus Administrator gave opening remarks.
The first resource speaker, Attorney Felizardo T. Demayuga began the seminar by discussing the "importance of gender equality and an inclusive society" he also discussed the Republic Act No. 7192 also known as ‘Women in Nation Building Act’ where he emphasized that "gender inequality is a significant problem that affects women’s lives in various aspects, including education, health and economic opportunities."
Consequently, the second resource speaker Attorney Benjie B. Doce highlighted the "importance of promoting a culture of respect and understanding towards diversity and inclusion in society" as he talks about the RA no. 8972 or the Solo Parents Welfare Act and RA No. 11861 also known as the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act.
To end the first day of the symposium there was an open forum that was participated by the faculty and staff followed by the closing remarks of Dr. Mary Grace Galagate, Chair-BSEd.
On the second day of the symposium, Dr. Joel Villaruz, Dean- College of Engineering and Architecture shared valuable insights on GAD and Dr. Dennis Ledesma, DIT – Chair also gave an inspirational message.
To end the second day of the symposium there was an open forum participated by the faculty and staff, Dr. Susan A. Diosalan, GAD Chair, then ended the program with a closing remark.
As emphasized by Attorney Demayoga, the seminar aims to "guide the participants on the existing laws and regulations on gender development and sensitivity, it envisions to empower women by emphasizing their importance as active contributors to development anchored on the commitment of true compassion and real change."
The activities that were conducted were supported by RA no. 7192 also known as the Women in Nation Building Act, RA No. 8972 or the Solo Parents Welfare Act, and RA No. 11861 also known as the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act.
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