13/07/2026
An Open Letter to All Employees and Students
To every employee and student of our institution,
I have been hearing disturbing stories of sexual harassment within our community. Whether these incidents involve employees, students, or anyone under the name of this institution, let me make my position absolutely clear: I do not condone harassment of any kind, especially sexual harassment.
Every person who enters this institution deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected. No one should have to fear being harassed, intimidated, exploited, or abused while pursuing an education or carrying out their work.
As President, I will treat any act of sexual harassment or sexual abuse as a direct assault against me as the head of this institution and against the values we stand for. It is an attack on the culture we are committed to building.
People often say that in a basket of tomatoes, one or two may be rotten. If there are rotten tomatoes in this institution—individuals who choose to harass, exploit, or abuse others—I will ensure they are removed. They will be discarded from our community through the proper disciplinary processes. I will not allow a few rotten individuals to spoil the character, reputation, and integrity of an institution that so many honest students and employees work hard to uphold.
Consider this a friendly reminder: you do not want me as your enemy. If you choose to prey upon, harass, or abuse another member of this institution, I will treat you accordingly. I will use every authority vested in me to ensure that you are held accountable through the appropriate disciplinary, administrative, and, where warranted, legal processes.
To those who have experienced or witnessed harassment, I encourage you to come forward. You will be heard. Reports made in good faith will be treated with the seriousness, respect, and confidentiality they deserve. Silence only protects those who abuse others. Speaking up protects our community.
The reputation of this institution will never be built by hiding misconduct. It will be built by confronting it with integrity, courage, and justice.
Let this serve as both a warning and a commitment. A warning to those who believe they can take advantage of others: your actions will have consequences. And a commitment to every student and employee: this institution will stand with those who seek safety, dignity, and justice.
Carl Benedict Y. De Guzman
President
Innovative College of Science and Technology