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19/08/2026

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Office of the Gender and Development

IN PHOTOS: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐Œ๐’๐‚๐€๐“ ๐†๐€๐ƒ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐Ž๐ƒ๐ˆ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ 2026 ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ โ€Žโ€ŽTAGUIG C...
13/08/2026

IN PHOTOS: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐Œ๐’๐‚๐€๐“ ๐†๐€๐ƒ ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐Ž๐ƒ๐ˆ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ 2026 ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐„๐๐ฎ๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ
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โ€ŽTAGUIG CITY, MANILA -- The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology, through the Office of Gender and Development led by Dr. Joey V. Pardeรฑo, proudly took part in the Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) Summit 2026, held today, August 13, 2026, in Taguig City, Manila.
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โ€ŽThe event was organized by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), this summit together representatives from various government agencies, educational institutions, and organizations committed to promoting gender equality, safe spaces and inclusive society. Anchored on the theme, "๐‘‡๐‘–๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘–๐‘” ๐ต๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ๐‘™๐‘Ž๐‘›, ๐‘ƒ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘”-๐‘Ž๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘œ'๐‘ฆ ๐‘Š๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘Ž๐‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘›!", the event emphasized the continuing call to stand collectively against all forms of abuse, sexual harassment, discrimination and gender-based violence.
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โ€ŽThe activity featured roundtable discussion on the history, concepts and policies that guide the protection of individuals and the development of safe and inclusive institutions. The participants also exchanged insights on strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting gender sensitivity that ensuring higher education remain responsive to the needs and rights of every member of the academic community.
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โ€ŽDEBESMSCAT reaffirms its dedication to fostering a gender-responsive academic community to continues support efforts that empower students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders to become active partners in preventing gender-based violence.
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โ€ŽThe office of Gender and Development believes that every institution must have a space where voices are heard, dignity is protected, and justice is pursued with compassion and integrity.
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โ€Ž : The Regional Gender and Development (GAD) Training-Workshop on the Use of GAD Analysis and Tools in Agriculture, Aqu...
29/05/2026

โ€Ž : The Regional Gender and Development (GAD) Training-Workshop on the Use of GAD Analysis and Tools in Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR) and HEI's Program and Project Management successfully conducted on May 26-27, 2026 at DEBESMSCAT College Function Hall, Cabitan, Mandaon, Masbate.
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โ€ŽThe activity was organized by the Bicol Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (BCAARRD) in partnership with DEBESMSCAT, the workshop further built participantsโ€™ capacity to embed gender-responsive strategies across AANR programs and higher education projects.
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โ€ŽThe day opened with Dr. Elreen A. Delavin, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, DEBESMSCAT Gender Specialist, PCW National GAD Resource Pool Member, Education Expert Member who discussed the gender issues and GAD Policy Imperatives underscoring key takeaways and group discussions.
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โ€ŽDr. Blesshe L. Querijero, Gender Specialist and member of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) National GAD Resource Pool, and an expert on fisheries and gender under the DOST-PCAARRD Experts Pool, led a session on using the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) Program Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PIMME) Checklist in project work.
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โ€ŽThe workshop gathered GAD focal persons, institutional representatives, and program leads from DOST Masbate, DTI Masbate, Partido State University, Camarines Norte State College, Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, PhilRice Bicol, Philippine Coconut Authorityโ€“Albay Research Center, Catanduanes State University, BCAARRD, and DEBESMSCAT.
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โ€ŽDr. Arnel B. Millesca, DEBESMSCAT SUC President III, closed the workshop by calling on institutions to make gender-responsive governance a lasting practiceโ€”integrating GAD principles into policies, budgets, and everyday program operations. He extremely thanked the strong collaboration among partner agencies and resource persons, and thanked all participants for their active engagement and commitment to fostering more inclusive, equitable development across the bicol region.

Photo Credit: DEBESMSCAT Public Information Office
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Peace is more than the absence of conflictโ€”it is the presence of safety, equality, and hope for every woman.This Interna...
24/05/2026

Peace is more than the absence of conflictโ€”it is the presence of safety, equality, and hope for every woman.

This International Womenโ€™s Day for Peace and Disarmament, we recognize and celebrate the women who continue to lead with courage, speak with purpose, and work tirelessly for more peaceful and inclusive communities. From homes to classrooms, from communities to institutions, women continue to prove that compassion and understanding are powerful forces for change.

As we stand together in solidarity, may we continue to create spaces where women are heard, respected, and empowered to lead without fear or discrimination.

Because when women are given the opportunity to thrive, peace become so stronger, communities become kinder, and the future becomes brighter for everyone.




LOOK: โ€ŽThe Office of Gender and Development extend our warmest congratulations to Sen. Adrian "Dria" A. Cervantes on bei...
19/05/2026

LOOK: โ€ŽThe Office of Gender and Development extend our warmest congratulations to Sen. Adrian "Dria" A. Cervantes on being elected as the new SSC Commissioner on Gender and Development! We look forward to your leadership, vision, and dedication to fostering an inclusive gender-responsive community.
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โ€ŽAt the same time, we express our deepest gratitude to our outgoing commissioner, Sen. Mark Anthony R. Mendez, for your invaluable service, commitment, and the meaningful impact youโ€™ve made during your leadership. Thank you for leading with heart and excellence. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ



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๐‡๐€๐๐๐˜ ๐Œ๐Ž๐“๐‡๐„๐‘'๐’ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ | May 10, 2026Itโ€™s in the way she knows exactly where you left your keys, the way she can hear what y...
10/05/2026

๐‡๐€๐๐๐˜ ๐Œ๐Ž๐“๐‡๐„๐‘'๐’ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ | May 10, 2026

Itโ€™s in the way she knows exactly where you left your keys, the way she can hear what youโ€™re not saying, and the way the world feels just a little bit safer when sheโ€™s around.

We often get caught up in the rush of life, forgetting that our "ordinary" days were built on her "extraordinary" efforts. Motherhood is a masterclass in multitasking, a marathon of patience, and a constant outpouring of unconditional love. Whether sheโ€™s a working mom balancing a career, a stay-at-home mom managing a universe, or a grandmother passing down generations of wisdom, her impact is immeasurable.

Today, we hit pause to say the words that often go unspoken:

๐–๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ. ๐–๐ž ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ. ๐–๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ง'๐ญ ๐›๐ž ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ. ๐Ÿ’œ

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’: ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐Œ๐’๐‚๐€๐“ 2026 ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง'๐ฌ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฆ๐ž " ๐‹๐ž๐š๐...
06/04/2026

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’: ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‚๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐Œ๐’๐‚๐€๐“ 2026 ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง'๐ฌ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฆ๐ž " ๐‹๐ž๐š๐ ๐‹๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐›๐š๐ฒ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ฌ, ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฌ!"

CABITAN, MANDAON, MASBATE | The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology successfully concluded the meaningful awarding ceremony that recognized the outstanding achievement within the institution. It served as a platform to honor individuals who have exemplified excellence and commitment in gender equality and inclusive society.

The highlights captured in this momentous event showcase the pride and joy of the awardees whose achievements stand as a testament to their dedication and passion. The activity was further graced by the presence of dynamic key officials including of Dr. Arnel B. Millesca, Dr. Elreen A. Delavin, Dr. Erwin H. Malto and Dr. Rodolfo B. Burac Jr., and Dr. Joey V. Pardeรฑo who served as congratulatory panel. Their constant support made the ceremony even more memorable.

The DEBESMSCAT reaffirms its strong commitment to Gender and Development. This ceremony reminds us that when women lead with courage, wisdom, and heart, they inspire communities, break barriers, and leave a lasting legacy. Truly, these awardees embody the spirit of "Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!".

๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ฆ๐š๐ญ, ๐ƒ๐ž๐›๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ!











๐…๐ˆ๐๐€๐‹ ๐‹๐„๐€๐ƒ: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐Œ๐’๐‚๐€๐“ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐žThe Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agricu...
25/03/2026

๐…๐ˆ๐๐€๐‹ ๐‹๐„๐€๐ƒ: ๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐Œ๐’๐‚๐€๐“ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž

The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology, through its support of Gender and Development Services Unit successfully participated in the nationwide campaign of wearing purple every Wednesday as part of the celebration of National Women's Month 2026. This activity aimed to raise awareness and show solidarity in promoting gender equality, women empowerment, and inclusivity within the institution and the community.
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โ€ŽIt was participated by the faculty members, administrative staff, and students wore purple attire during Wednesday of March as a symbol of support for women's rights and recognition of the vital role of women in the society. The color purple, knowns globally as the color of justice, dignity, and equality that served as a visible reminder of the institution's commitment to uphold gender and development ideals.
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โ€ŽAnchored on the theme, "Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!", this initiative underscored the vital role of women as leaders and agents of change. It also recognized the historical contributions of the babaylans as embodiments of strength, wisdom, and leadership. It was supports to the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals which notably in SDG 5, Gender Equality; SDG 4, Quality Education; and SDG 10, Reduced Inequalities which sought to achieve equality, values formation, and inclusive participation in the academic environment.
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โ€ŽThis activity resulted in increased awareness and promote engagement of the personnel in the academic institution. It also strengthened the institution's commitment to mainstreaming gender and development initiatives into its programs and related activities. Indeed, DEBESMSCAT remains devoted to sustaining such initiatives in alignment with national mandates and global development objectives.

๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐Œ๐’๐‚๐€๐“ ๐†๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐„๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ.
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LOOK| The Gender and Development Service Unit proudly congratulates to our esteemed GAD Coordinators--๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ข ๐…๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐€....
17/03/2026

LOOK| The Gender and Development Service Unit proudly congratulates to our esteemed GAD Coordinators--๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ข ๐…๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐€. ๐๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ, GAD Coordinator from School of Graduate Studies and Research, and ๐Œ๐ซ. ๐‘๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ž ๐€. ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ซ, GAD Coordinator from DEBESMSCAT Cawayan Campus who were recognized as ๐Œ๐ซ. ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ฌ. ๐ƒ๐„๐๐„๐’๐‚๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ 2026.
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โ€ŽYour recent achievement is a proud moment to our entire institution. It reflects not only your confidence and talent but also your dedication to your roles as advocates of gender and development.
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โ€ŽWe really appreciate your hard work and passion to share in promoting equality and catalyst for change in our institution. Your success inspires others to do their best and to stand for what is right. Just like babaylans, you continue to lead with strength, wisdom, and purpose.
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โ€Ž๐–๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐ก! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›

๐€๐ƒ๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐ˆ๐’๐“๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐„/๐”๐๐ˆ๐“ ๐‚๐€๐“๐„๐†๐Ž๐‘๐˜We're proud to present the entry of the ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿปโ€...
12/03/2026

๐€๐ƒ๐Œ๐ˆ๐๐ˆ๐’๐“๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐ˆ๐‚๐„/๐”๐๐ˆ๐“ ๐‚๐€๐“๐„๐†๐Ž๐‘๐˜

We're proud to present the entry of the ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ



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