Gender and Development Center - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology

06/08/2026

This research reinforces a critical message: vulnerability is not inherent to identity—it is often produced by systems, structures, and practices that fail to recognize diverse human experiences. At the same time, it celebrates the resilience, agency, and strength of communities navigating humanitarian challenges.

MSU-IIT proudly marks its second homegrown Top 1% research publication in 2026 as University Researcher Jaypee S. Yongco and co-authors spotlight transgender lives in humanitarian crises in the prestigious International Journal of Transgender Health, advancing global conversations on gender, vulnerability, and survival across conflict, disasters, and displacement.

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03/08/2026

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄, 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒:
𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In observance of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Gender and Development Center - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology and the College of Health Sciences - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, in partnership with the LGU Iligan - City Health Office, invite all expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers, and advocates to join us in promoting community support for maternal and child health.
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: August 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: MSU-IIT CHS Hall, 4th Floor, Bldg. 23, MSU-IIT Campus (SET/ETC Bldg.)
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: Expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers, healthcare workers, and advocates
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Interested participants may register by scanning the QR code on the poster or through the official link:
🔗 https://forms.gle/GYdVULpU7BWJjYAW9

16/07/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀?

Universities are more than places of learning—they are communities where diversity, respect, and inclusion should flourish. By fostering safe and affirming spaces for all, student leaders can help create campuses where everyone is empowered to learn, grow, and belong.

IN-QUEER-Y: A Student's Guide to Q***ring the Campus is a capacity-building webinar designed for aspiring q***r student organizers, student council representatives, campus leaders, and advocates. Through discussions and practical insights from experienced organizers, participants will explore the fundamentals of SOGIESC, community-building, organizational sustainability, and policy advocacy to strengthen inclusive leadership and cultivate welcoming campus communities.

When: July 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Online via Google Meet

Register here:
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Primarily organized for MSU-IIT students, IN-QUEER-Y is open to advocates, allies, and anyone who wants to join the conversation on creating more inclusive learning environments and help build safer, more welcoming, and affirming campuses for everyone.

16/07/2026

Who said Pride is over? 🌈

The UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies offers you the first of many online crash courses on how campuses can be more inclusive this July 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in partnership with Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology’s Gender and Development Center, Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral, and the Council of Organizations.

Kicking off at MSU-IIT, this brings together students and allies to learn how to organize and advocate for sustainable, long-term change. From Luzon to Mindanao, from pedestrians to classrooms, let's work together to make every campus a supportive and safe space for everyone.

A start of something bigger.

07/07/2026

Dear MSU-IIT Employees,

Tomorrow is a day dedicated to your well-being...

Take a break, recharge, and invest in your well-being as we celebrate the 58th MSU-IIT Charter Anniversary!

July 8, 2026 | 8: 00 AM - 5:00 PM | MPH & HM Laboratory

Enjoy a variety of wellness services designed to help you relax and rejuvenate.
1. Massage
2. Manicure/Pedicure
3. Haircut

Please note:
1. Wellness services are available in limited slots.
2. Registration is onsite and accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each participant may avail of only one (1) wellness service.
4. A Service Pass will be issued upon registration and is valid only for the assigned service. It must be presented and surrendered to the designated service provider before the service is rendered.

Join us for a day of self-care, wellness, and celebration!

03/07/2026

The College of Economics, Business, and Accountancy (CEBA) faculty of MSU-IIT successfully marked the final stop of its highly impactful financial literacy workshop series at Tipanoy Elementary School last May 28, 2026.

This event concluded a rigorous and intensive four-day extension project. Led by Asst. Prof. Shiny Rose S. Narit, the dedicated CEBA faculty and training assistants travelled across the city to empower educators at Echavez, Acmac, Kiwalan, Miguel Obach Memorial, Abuno, and Tipanoy Elementary Schools.

The extension project, which started last year, aimed to empower various sectors of society. Driven by a shared mission to cultivate a more financially resilient society, this project was brought to life through a powerful extension partnership with the Gender and Development Center (GADC) of MSU-IIT, Department of Education - Division of Iligan City, MSU-IIT National Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MSU-IIT NMPC), and the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) through the Pag-IBIG Fund Iligan Branch. The team conducted an intensive 1-day session on savings, practical budgeting, debt management, investing, and the benefits of becoming a member of the two partner entities.

Through this collaborative effort, the extension project continues to bridge the gap between financial literacy and community empowerment.

A heartfelt thanks to the Department of Education - Division of Iligan City and the school heads and principals, specifically: Ma’am Maria Luz C. Jaudian, Ph.D., Ma’am Amadelle Mitzel Galindo-Acero, Ph.D., Ma’am Berlyn Borbon, Ma’am Corazon Duhaylungsod, Sir Romeo Larita, and Ma’am Jasmin Tampos, for the constant support in this endeavor. The team is also grateful to the partner institutions, MSU-IIT NMPC and Pag-IBIG Fund, that made this extension project a resounding success.

✒️ Stephanie Co**ha
📷 Stephanie Co**ha

22/06/2026

In a vibrant celebration of Pride Month, MSU-IIT hosted a specialized forum titled "Ebas-ebas sa mga Yoyi-ism: On the Depth of Q***r Expressions," last June 17, 2026 at University Library Theatre.

Co-organized by key institutional bodies—including the Social Laboratory Unit of the Institute for Policy, Innovation and Leadership (SLU-IPIL), the Gender and Development (GAD) Center, and the Department of English—the forum served as an academic and cultural space to explore q***r expressions.

The afternoon featured a powerhouse panel of speakers, including Ian Sebua, John Danté, Prof. Amado C. Guinto Jr., and Prof. Lourd Greggory D. Crisol, each offering their thoughts on q***rness, q***ring, and q***r expressions.

Following the extensive panel discussions and forum sessions, the event culminated in the official book launch of Pagbuswak, a groundbreaking poetry collection in Binisaya authored by panelist and MSU-IIT professor Lourd Greggory D. Crisol.

Published by Aletheia Publishing, the book’s title translates to "to open up." The collection deeply explores q***r, or binayot, experiences rooted directly in Iligan City, blending creative depth with scholarly insight to offer a raw, intimate look into local kabayotan life while celebrating the city's unique culinary culture, environments, and festivities.

Through initiatives like these, MSU-IIT continues to actively mainstream gender equality, reinforcing its mission to cultivate an inclusive, progressive, and safe academic environment for the entire university community.

22/06/2026

Happy Pride from the MSU-IIT Gender and Development Center!

We proudly reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. Stand tall, celebrate your color, and know that you are deeply loved 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊

15/06/2026

The MSU-IIT GAD Focal Person, Assoc. Prof. Yasmira Moner has joined the co-design team for a major regional leadership initiative for women in the Bangsamoro.

The Governance Fellowship for Bangsamoro Women Leaders convened its core design team for an intensive workshop on June 2–4, 2026, in Davao City. Supported by the Australian Government, the fellowship is an initiative of The Asia Foundation under its Weaving Emerging and Active Voices for Peace and Stability in the Bangsamoro (WEAVE) project.

The program addresses systematic barriers to women’s participation in governance. Grounded in the Theory U change-management framework, the curriculum builds on a milestone 2025 gathering where cross-generational women leaders mapped out their contributions to regional peace and development.

10/06/2026

Representing MSU-IIT, Mr. Jaypee Yongco, University Researcher and GAD - TWG Member, made a significant impact at the 12th World Conference on Women’s Studies (WCWS 2026) last May 28 - 31, 2026, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, by challenging traditional academic hierarchies and addressing agricultural gender gaps.

Yongco co-facilitated a high-profile publication workshop titled "Feminist Publishing and the Ethics of Care and Mentorship: Rigor with a Heart" alongside Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Diana J. Fox (Bridgewater State University, USA), founder of the Q2 Scopus-indexed Journal of International Women’s Studies. The session advocated for an "ethics of care" to dismantle the geographic and structural barriers that early-career and Global South researchers face when trying to access prestigious publishing spaces.

He also presented a collaborative study, "Women at the Margins, Men at the Center? A GAD-Framed Examination of Corn Farming Practices in the Philippines," co-authored with Rosalina P. Tan (Ateneo de Manila University) and Oliver Michael C. Narreto (Central Mindanao University). Using a Gender and Development (GAD) framework, the research exposes the systemic invisibility of women in agriculture, questioning why they are excluded from economic recognition and decision-making despite providing vital labor.

Through its participation in WCWS 2026, MSU-IIT reaffirms its commitment to supporting gender equality through a groundbreaking scholarship on the world stage, ensuring that the university is not just participating in the conversation but actively influencing a more equitable future for academia and marginalized communities alike.

✒️ Nikko Shane Dar
📷 Jaypee Yongco