Republic of the Philippines
University of Rizal System Morong, Rizal
Gender and Development Committee
URS: A Decade of GAD Advocacy and Commitment to Attain the Goal of Gender Equality
The University both from the then Rizal Polytechnic College and Rizal State College have started steps in promoting Gender and Development (GAD) and has considered it as a special concern since year 2000.
GAD Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs)
SY 2000 to 2011
GAD ADVOCACY PROGRAM
For Faculty and Staff GAD Orientation Program
Gender Equity and Equality as theme of the Christmas Program
GAD Reorientation Program To revitalize the awareness of the URS community on the values of Gender Equality in the family and workplace.
GAD Orientation Program Conducted Lectures on Gender Mainstreaming in Education and Anti- Sexual Harassment Law during the NSTP Trainer’s Training participated by 28 female and 21 male faculty members from URS Campuses.
Orientation on Gender Fair Education Learning to Unlearn Gender Inequality in the Classroom
GAD Legislation Awareness Program Lecture Fora R.A. 7192 “Integration of Women as full partners of Men in Development and Nation Building Act and for other purposes�
GAD Legislation Awareness Program R.A. 8972 – Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000 provides benefits and privileges to solo parents and their children
GAD Legislation Awareness Program The Concepts and Principles of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
The Normative Content of CEDAW Rights and Application
GAD Legislation Awareness Program
Anti Sexual Harassment Act Anti-Violence Against Women and Children New Family Code Others
Organizing Women’s Group in URS
Kababaihang Rizalista Counting their concerns in the development of GAD PPAs in the University.
GAD Advocacy Programs and Activities for Students
Parade Participated by the constituents of the University
Academic and Skills Competition
On the Spot Slogan Making Contest
On the Spot Poetry and Essay Writing Contests
On the Spot Poster Making Contest
Encouraging more female students to participate in various GAD PPAs that are of critical significance to their self-reliance and development.
Judging and Awarding Ceremony
GAD Orientation Program for the Students To raise the students’ level of awareness on gender issues and concerns.
GAD Orientation Program for the Students Conducted Seminar on Anti-Sexual Harassment Law at URS Rodriguez Campus, participated by 153 female and 89 male faculty and college students initiated by the Campus GAD Committee.
GAD Orientation Program for the Students Conducted Orientation on GAD, Anti-Violence Against Women and Anti-Sexual Harassment Law participated by 316 female and 212 male college students and selected faculty members and from URS Tanay Campus.
GAD Orientation Program for the Students Conducted Orientation on Sex, GAD and Sexual Harassment participated by 125 female and 83 male college students from URS Binangonan Campus initiated by the Campus Student Government and GAD Committee.
GAD Orientation Program for the Students Conducted Orientation on Gender Equality and Sensitivity in Educational Institution and Sexual Harassment participated by 72 female and 40 male faculty members and college students from URS Angono Campus initiated by the Campus Student Government as part of their Education Week.
GAD Orientation Program for the Students Conducted Orientation on Sex and Gender with Girls and Boys Talk on Sexuality participated by 88 female and 69 male senior high school students from URS Morong Campus.
GAD Advocacy Program for the Community Members Conducted Community Immersion con Orientation on Gender Fair Family Relation in Hulo and Bagumbayan Pililla, Rizal participated by 42 mothers and 8 female elementary school teachers, initiated by the students of URS Pililla.
GAD Advocacy Program for the Community Members Conducted Community Immersion con Orientation on Gender Fair Family Relation at Gawad Kalinga Site in Tanay, Rizal participated by 44 mothers, 11 fathers and 28 youth, initiated by the students of URS Pililla.
Conducted Lecture on the History of Women’s Month Celebration and the concept of CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) to the LGU officials and women’s groups/ organizations in Tanay, Rizal.
GAD Related Researches
Field Research Activities
With the Indigenous People of Kinabuan Tribe in Sta. Ynes Tanay, Rizal
Short Lecture Forum on Gender Equality and Relief Goods Operation
Tema: “Pagkilala sa Karapatang Pangtao Gabay sa Pag-unlad ng mga Katutubo”
GAD Researches Conducted by the URS Faculty Members ď Ž
A Proposed Integration of Gender and Development (GAD) Program in the Tertiary Level of Rizal State College
Herminigilda F. Cabanting Thesis - MAEd in Guidance and Counseling 2000-2001
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Gender and Development Role of School Administrators of State Colleges in Rizal: Its Impact on their Leadership Styles, Role Performance and Morale
Evelyn P. Magdalena Thesis- MAT English 2002-2003
GAD Researches Conducted by the URS Faculty Members
Implementation of Gender and Development Programs of State Universities and Colleges in Region IV-A: Input to a Training Plan
Problems Encountered in the Implementation of Gender and Development Program at the University of Rizal System
Hermigilda F. Cabanting Dissertation - Doctor of Philosophy 2004-2005
Reniefer R. Francisco Thesis – M.A. in Public Administration 2009-2010
GAD Researches Conducted by the URS Faculty Members ď Ž
Gender-Responsiveness of Local Government Units in Rizal Province
Wilhelmina P. Masinsin Dissertation Doctor of Philosophy 2009-2011
Presented the Results and Output of the Study to the Regional Development Council (RDC) Sub-Committee on Macroeconomy and Development Administration (SCMDA) and Sectoral Committee on Social Development (SCSD) last August 4, 2011 in Calamba City
GAD Researches Conducted by the URS College Students 1. The Influence of GAD Orientation on Gender Perspective of the College Students in Selected Campuses of University of Rizal System (2010) 2. Gender Awareness and Sensitivity of Faculty Members in URS Morong (2010) 3. The Perception of Parents and Teenagers on Teaching Sex Education (2010)
4. Gender Differences in the Short Term Memory of Bachelor of Science in Psychology Students of University of Rizal System – Morong (2010) 5. The Impact of Women Empowerment on the Personality of Men (2009)
GAD Researches Conducted by the URS College Students 6. The Influence of Gender Roles on Family Interaction (2009) 7. Perception of Students on Sexual Harassment in URS Campuses (2008) 8. Awareness on Sexuality Among High School Students in Selected Public Schools of Rizal (2008) 9. Tagong Sigaw: A Case Study About Sexual Harassment Victims (2007) 10. The Coping and Crisis of Victims of Child Sexual Abuse (2007)
GAD Researches Conducted by the URS College Students 11. The Extent of Gender Issues in the Society (2005) 12. The Impact of Domestic Violence to the Victims (2004) 13. Causes and Hazards of Female Prostitution (2003)
14. Difficulties and Adjustment of Domestic Fathers (2003) 15. Self-Esteem and Acceptance of Battered Wives (2002)
GAD Researches Conducted by the URS College Students 16. Influencing Factors of Club Entertainers in Tanay, Rizal (2002) 17. Personal Variables and the Status of Adjustments of Unwed Mothers in Selected Towns in Rizal (2001)
Livelihood Program and Health Services
Livelihood and Skills Training Program with Sisters of The Poor in Binangonan, Rizal
Medical Mission for Indigenous People of Sitio Tablong Tanay, Rizal Lecture on Health and Sanitation
Conducted SeminarWorkshop on “Kabuhayan at Kalusugan para sa mga Kababaihan ng Morong,� participated by 72 women participants from different barangays in coordination and partnership with the Local Government Unit of Morong, Rizal.
Part I: Creating Business Using Recycled Materials Part 2: Health and Business Opportunity
URS as the CALABARZON GAD Resource Center
Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Sectoral Committee on Social Development Sub-Committee on Gender and Development
CALABARZON GAD Resource Center
University of Rizal System Morong, Rizal
URS - Host Institution of
the CALABARZON GAD Resource Center
“Moving towards GAD Mainstreaming”
Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Sectoral Committee on Social Development Sub-Committee on Gender and Development
CALABARZON GAD Resource Center
University of Rizal System Morong, Rizal
Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives
Vision CALABARZON GAD Resource Center is for global empowerment on gender equity and equality towards sustainable development of a gender responsive society.
Mission The Center is committed to institutionalize the capacity of every sector in the region towards mainstreaming gender concerns through training and development, policy, linkages, research and extension, monitoring and evaluation.
Goals Gender responsiveness, equity and equality. Access point and repository of GAD data and information. Efficiency and effectiveness of gender mainstreaming.
Objectives 1. To serve as repository of GAD-related materials such as advocacy and information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, publication and tools, multimedia, gender statistics, research studies, and directory of GAD experts.
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To serve as venue for regular/special meetings of concerned regional, provincial, SUC’s, Line agencies, LGU’s, GAD Committee and other GO’s/ NGO’s.
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To provide technical assistance to government. NGO’s,/PO’s, SUC’s and LGU’s towards developing their capabilities for GAD mainstreaming.
Objectives 4.
To develop and continually support the capacities of trainers, resource persons, advocates and service provider on GAD, also design and implement client-responsive GAD training.
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To conduct GAD related researches and mapping of existing and showcasing new initiatives on GAD.
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To coordinate the planning and implementation of integrated regional GAD related programs and activities in academic, research, extension, monitoring, implementation and evaluation, policy, advocacy, linkages, training and development programs.
GAD Policy and Mandate
Orientation on GAD Mainstreaming and the Role of the GAD Resource Center
Invited speakers from NCRFW and it was participated by the URS GAD Committee
GAD Organization in the University of Rizal System In the year 2005 the University created GAD Committee by Campus as major step for gender mainstreaming. The committees are participated in by both teaching and nonteaching personnel . Duties and function of the committees were clearly defined to them through memorandum.
Manual of Operations and Work Program of the CALABARZON GAD Resource Center
Conceptualizing the Organizational Structure of the Regional GAD Resource Center January 2006 Participated by the URS Vice President for RDEP, GAD Chairs and SCGAD Secretariat from NEDA
URS Morong Campus hosts the Regional Sub - Committee on Gender and Development (SCGAD) First Quarterly Meeting NEDA IV-A Director and Vice Chair of RDC presides the meeting attended by the GAD Program Coordinators of Government Agencies Dr. Olivia F. De Leon, URS President and Chairwoman of the SCSD presents the proposed Manual of Operations and Work Program of the CALABARZON GAD Resource Center
Mini-Workshop for the enhancement of the proposed Manual of Operations and Work Program
Facilities and Materials
The Regional GAD Resource Center which is housed in URS Morong
GAD related reading materials for information and advocacy
Books and Information Kit
Pamphlet and Video Tapes
GAD Bulletin Board of Information
Linkage and Networking
Benchmarking Activity
GAD Committee Chairs and Selected Members
WAGI Miriam College
Advocacy on: Women’s Rights, Gender Equality and Non-Sexist Learning in support to the leadership of young women and students
UP Center for Women’s Studies
Advocacy on: • Research • GAD Training and Outreach • Publications/Resource Collections • Networks and Linkages • Crisis Counseling • Day Care Center
National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW)
The national machinery in formulating policies and implementing programs concerning women in national development
Technological University of the Philippines
Advocacy on: • ADHD
• Sexual Harassment • Day Care Management • Day Care Center • Livelihood Projects
Cross Visit to Region VI Heritage Tour Around Iloilo City After the tours at Rosendo Mejica’s Old House, Plaza Libertad, Muelle Loney, Calle Real, Jaro Old House, Magdalena Jalandoni’s House and Jaro Cathedral, the GAD Benchmarking Team CALABARZON (17 female and 6 male representatives from RLAs, SUCs, LGUs, NGOs) proceeded to Museo Iloilo where its history, culture and artworks are showcased.
Cross Visit to Region VI Iloilo The GAD Benchmarking Team from CALABARZON made a courtesy call to Hon. Gov. Neil Tupas, Sr. at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol where he shared his past experiences as the father of the province and how they mainstream gender concerns in their annual plans and programs.
Cross Visit to Region VI Antique The GAD Benchmarking Team from CALABARZON also made a courtesy call to Hon. Gov. Salvacion Perez of Antique, the Inter-Agency Committee in the province shared their programs and special projects to promote gender sensitive community organized in the local government units.
Cross Visit to Region VII - Cebu The GAD Committee of URS coordinated and facilitated the study visit of the member agencies of CALABARZON GRC (33 representatives from RLAs, SUCs, LGUs and NGOs) to Region VII at Sidlak GRC - UP Cebu, Lihok Filipina Foundation, LAW Center Inc., Women and Family Affairs Commission, City Mayor’s Office, Governor’s Office and other Provincial Line Agencies.
Capability Building Activities
GAD Related Trainings Conducted Gender Sensitivity Training for the URS GAD Committee, participated by 29 female and 7 male selected faculty members and staff from 10 campuses.
GAD Related Trainings Conducted Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) for Men participated by 36 male representatives of Local Government Units (LGUs) and Educational Institutions from Rizal Province.
GAD Related Seminars and Trainings Attended Attended Seminar Workshop on Rights-Based and Gender-Responsive Tertiary Education at the UP Center for Women’s Studies, Diliman Quezon City.
Seminar-Workshop on Curriculum Review Conducted SeminarWorkshop on Mainstreaming Gender and Development Concepts in College Curricula at URS Morong campus, participated by 32 female and 5 male selected faculty members and students from URS Campuses.
GAD Related Seminars and Trainings Attended 2 Male GAD Committee Members from URS Morong and Antipolo participated in the Seminar on Men and Masculinity held at Rembrandt Hotel, Quezon City, initiated by MOVE (Men Opposed to VAW Everywhere) Philippines Inc.
International GAD Seminar Attended 2 GAD Committee Chairs from URS Binangonan and Antipolo participated in the South East Asia Conference on Women and Peace at Philippine Normal University (PNU), Manila
International GAD Training Attended The GAD Program Coordinator of URS participated in the Training Program on Equal Status and Human Rights of Women in South East Asia in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia sponsored by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).
First Higher Education Summit on Gender Issues October 11-12, 2011 The OIC, Office of the University President and 2 representatives from URS participated in the GAD Summit and Exhibit of GAD Programs, Projects and Initiatives held at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City.
2011 GAD Focal Point System Assembly October 19-21, 2011 1 representative from URS participated in the 2011 GAD Focal Point System Assembly held at Hotel Kimberly, Tagaytay City.
Regional Summit on GAD December 1, 2011 2 representatives from URS participated in the Regional GAD Summit and Exhibit of GAD Programs, Projects and Women’s Products held at Batangas State University, GPB Campus 1, Batangas City.
Luzon Conference on Women, the Environment and Climate Change December 8-10, 2011 2 representatives from URS participated in the Luzon Conference on Women, the Environment and Climate Change initiated by Pangasinan State University, held at President Hotel, Lingayen Pangasinan.
Capacity Building Activities
GAD Orientation to Government Agencies in CALABARZON Conducted the Gender Sensitivity Training (GST) participated by the GAD Focal Points (10 female and 4 male heads and staff) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) IV-A, as part of their Seminar-Workshop on GAD Mainstreaming, Planning and Budgeting discussed by the staff from the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (now PCW) held in Calamba City, Laguna.
GAD Orientation to Government Agencies in CALABARZON Conducted Orientation on Gender Equality at Splash Mountain Resort, Los Banos, Laguna participated by 254 female and 76 male Barangay Health Workers from CALABARZON and initiated by the Center for Health Development – Department of Health, Region IV-A.
GAD Orientation to Government Agencies in CALABARZON Conducted lecture forum on Gender and Development, How to Promote GenderResponsive Governance, Anti-Sexual Harassment Law and Gender-Fair Language, paticipated by 64 female and 26 male heads and staff from the Department of Agrarian Reform, IV-A in Mandaluyong City.
GAD Orientation to Government Agencies in CALABARZON May 11, 2011 Conducted Orientation on the Roles and Responsibilities of Women’s Desk Officers and Magna Carta of Women participated by 21 female and 3 male representatives from the Department of Agrarian Reform – Quezon II held in Gumaca Quezon
The 1st CALABARZON GAD Convention April 27, 2011 Presented the concept of “Preparing GAD Plan and Budget in the Academe,” as one of the topics during the First CALABARZON GAD Convention in Tagaytay City, initiated by NEDA and participated by 82 women and 17 men representatives from different RLAs, LGUs, SUCs, NG/POs.
GAD Orientation to Local Government Units 118 Women leaders and LGU representatives from the 4th district of Batangas visited the CALABARZON GAD Resource Center housed in URS Morong. They were given orientation on GAD, Gender Issues and Facing the Gender Challenges, Evolution of Gender Paradigm and Gender Milestones, Making LGUs Gender-Responsive, Gender-Fair Language and the Best Practices of URS on GAD mainstreaming.
GAD Orientation to Local Government Units February 18, 2011
Conducted Gender Sensitivity Orientation participated by the 12 female and 4 male GAD Focal Persons (heads/ representatives of the different departments) of Rizal Provincial Government.
GAD Orientation to Local Government Units July 15, 2011 Conducted Orientation on How to Prepare GAD Plan and Budget in the Academe, participated by 87 female and 18 male GAD Focal Points and Council Members from the LGUs in Batangas, initiated by the Provincial Government and ALSWDOPI .
GAD Orientation to Learning Institutions May 3, 2011 Conducted Gender Awareness and Sensitivity Orientation participated by the 35 female and 17 male faculty members from Morong National High School held at Momarco Resort, Tanay, Rizal
GAD Orientation to Learning Institutions July 16, 2011 Conducted Orientation on Gender and Development and How to Promote Gender-Fair Education to 76 female and 27 male faculty members from Tanay National High School held at J.E. Camp Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal.
GAD Orientation to Learning Institutions August 13, 2011 Conducted Orientation on Gender and Development, and How to Promote Gender-Fair Education to 46 female and 12 male faculty members from Sampaloc National High School held at J.E. Camp Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal.
GAD Advocacy Program Women’s Month Celebration March 8, 2011 Conducted Lecture Forum on Education, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment participated by 187 female and 22 male particants from different organizations in Taal Batangas.
GAD Advocacy Program Women’s Month Celebration March 23, 2011 Conducted Lecture Forum on Gender Sensitivity, Anti-Sexual Harassment Law and the Use of Gender Fair Language to 326 female and 68 male participants during the Women’s Month Celebration of the Southern Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC) at Cavite State University in Indang Cavite.
GAD Advocacy Program World Teachers’ Day Celebration October 7, 2011 Commemorate the World Teachers’ Day 2011 and conducted Lecture Fora on Gender Equality and Gender Sensitivity in Educational Institutional, Gender Fair Language and Teacher for Gender Equality, participated by 466 female and 223 male faculty members and students from different URS Campuses held in URS Morong Campus.
GAD Orientation to Vicente Madrigal National High School
October 26, 2011 Conducted Orientation on Gender and Development, and How to Promote Gender-Fair Education to 55 female and 16 male faculty members from Vicente Madrigal National High School held at their Audio Visual Room.
GAD Seminar to LTO IV-A
November 12, 2011 Conducted GAD Seminar to 88 female and 23 male provincial and district heads, employees and staff from Cavite and Quezon held at Luntian Resort and Restaurant, Brgy. San Sebastian, Lipa City.
Seminar-Workshop on GAD, GAD Planning and Budgeting to LGU of Naic, Cavite November 16, 2011 Conducted GAD Seminar – Workshop on GAD Concepts, Planning and Budgeting participated by 27 female and 8 male LCEs and Heads of LGU Naic, Cavite at Emiramona Garden Hotel, Tagaytay City.
GAD Seminar to LTO IV-A November 19 & 26, 2011 Conducted GAD Seminar to 168 female and 103 male provincial and district heads, employees and staff from Rizal, Laguna and Batangas held at Events Center, Brgy. Sico, Lipa City.
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