每日大赛网址首页进入 (CvSU), through its Gender and Development Resource Center (GADRC), strengthened the institutionalization of Gender and Development (GAD) by conducting a three-day seminar-workshop on the GAD Agenda on January 20鈥�22, 2026, at View Park Hotel, Tagaytay City.
The activity aimed to enhance the participants鈥� understanding of the GAD framework, assess existing gender-related policies and programs, and develop concrete strategies for integrating gender-transformative approaches across the University鈥檚 core mandates鈥攃urriculum and instruction, research, extension, and production.
The event formally commenced with an opening address delivered by University President Dr. Ma. Agnes P. Nuestro, who emphasized the importance of promoting gender-responsive governance and institutionalizing gender mainstreaming throughout the University in accordance with organizational standards. She highlighted the need to identify and address existing gaps in GAD implementation and emphasized the imperative of ensuring its consistent, effective, and sustainable integration across all institutional processes and functions.
Dr. Ma. Cynthia Rundina-Dela Cruz, Director of GADRC, presented the proposed CvSU GAD Agenda titled 鈥淐vSU Ascend 2026鈥�2031.鈥� The CvSU Ascend 2026-2031 Agenda is composed of six goals which are: 1.) Academic Excellence in Gender-Transformative Instruction, 2.) Scholarly Advancements in Gender Research, 3.) Community Development and Sustainable Extension, 4.) Equity and Equality in the Academic Community, 5.) Network Building and Sustainable Partnerships, 6.) Dynamic and Gender-Transformative Governance. This is crafted to further strengthen and institutionalize GAD initiatives across the University and served as the foundational framework for discussions and outputs generated during the workshop. This provides strategic direction for mainstreaming gender-responsive approaches across CvSU鈥檚 governance, academic programs, research, extension, and operational activities.
Dr. Renifer R. Francisco, President of the Gender Equality and Community Advancement Foundation (GECAF) and a member of the Philippine Commission on Women, National GAD Resource Pool (PCW鈥揘GRP), served as the resource speaker. Her extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of GAD frameworks provided valuable guidance and critical insights that enriched the discussions and strengthened the outputs of the workshop.
The event was attended by members of the University鈥檚 Gender and Development Focal Point System (GFPS), chaired by the University President. The participants included members of the Executive Committee: Dr. Cristina M. Signo, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. John Xavier B. Nepomuceno, Vice President for Administrative and Support Services; Dr. Melbourne R. Talactac, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension; Dr. Mary Jane D. Tepora, Vice President for Planning and Development; and Dr. Almira G. Magcawas, Vice President for Business and Resource Generation; and the members of the Administrative Council, Faculty and Student Regents, and the GAD Resource Pool.
The seminar-workshop highlighted that effective GAD mainstreaming goes beyond compliance and requires the intentional application of a gender lens in planning, decision-making, and implementation across all levels of the University.
By embedding GAD principles in governance, academics, and operations, CvSU ensures that development initiatives are inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of its stakeholders. It conveys the vital message that we are all GADRC, and together WE Ascend, reflecting the University鈥檚 commitment to leaving no one behind, in full alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their overarching agenda of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development for all.
This initiative reflects CvSU鈥檚 firm commitment of becoming a gender-transformative higher education institution. (by Ellaine E. Todoc)
