PUP Gender and Development Office

𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄, 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑-𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐒 2026 🎓

Isang mahalagang hakbang para sa mas inklusibong pamantasan ang pagkilala sa lived name para sa mga magsisipagtapos sa Taunang Seremonya ng Pagtatapos ngayong taon, 2026.

Ang 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 ay ang pangalang ginagamit at kinikilala ng isang tao sa kanyang pang-araw-araw na buhay, na maaaring iba sa pangalang nakasaad sa kanyang legal na dokumento. Para sa mga transgender at gender-diverse na indibidwal, 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗶 𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗶.

Malaking hakbangin din ito para sa mga magsisipagtapos na nais gumamit ng pangalang sumasalamin sa kanilang mga kulturang kinagisnan, paniniwalang panrelihiyon, o kaugalian sa pamilya; gayundin sa mga nais patuloy na gamitin ang kanilang apelyido sa pagka-dalaga para sa kanilang mga personal na tagumpay o di nama’y mayroon itong masakit na alaala ng nakaraan kaugnay ng kanilang legal na pangalan.

Ang pagkilalang ito ay dumaan sa isang consultative na proseso ng sama-samang pakikipag-usap kasama ang iba’t ibang tanggapan sa loob ng pamantasan. Kabilang dito ang paunang pag-uusap kasama ang Gender Focal Point System Student Representative at ang KASARIANLAN, mga pagpupulong kasama ang iba’t ibang tanggapan kabilang ang University Legal Counsel Office (ULCO), Office of the University Registrar (OUR), at Office of the Student Services (OSS), at mga kinatawan ng mga mag-aaral, at ang pakikipagdayalogo sa mga transgender na magsisipagtapos.

Ang pagkilala sa lived name ay nakaangkla rin sa mas malawak na pagsusulong ng pagkakapantay-pantay, paggalang, pagkakabilang, at dignidad ng bawat kasapi ng pamantasan, alinsunod sa mga umiiral na polisiya tulad ng 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 07, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 2023 𝗼 𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 at 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 20, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 2023 𝗼 𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.

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• https://www.uvm.edu/it/kb/article/lived-name-and-pronouns/
• https://health.ucdavis.edu/mdprogram-polices/student-records/preferred-lived-name-policy.html
• https://upd.edu.ph/creating-an-inclusive-and-safe-upd/
• https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/06/25/2537664/sharmaine-bill-filed-trans-pinoys

𝐆𝐄𝐃𝐒𝐈 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 📣💜

Representatives from the PUP Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Office (GEDSIO) participated in the three-day Learning Exchange Program spearheaded by the 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐀𝐔𝐍-𝐆𝐉𝐈) at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, from August 31 to September 1, 2026.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 aimed to reimagine teaching and learning through gender-transformative, inclusive, intersectional, and decolonial approaches.

Day 1 featured insightful discussions led by speakers from various Southeast Asian universities on gender-transformative and inclusive education across disciplines, bringing together diverse perspectives from education, STEM, social sciences, and gender studies. The second day featured discussions on designing assessment tools and pedagogies that respond to a gender-transformative approach, as well as translating insights from Learning Exchanges 1 and 2 into action plans and implementation strategies. The third and final day wrapped up the program with a workshop, a synthesis of action plans, and discussions on implementation strategies.

Through the insights, strategies, and action plans developed during the program, the participants look forward to translating these learnings into meaningful initiatives that will help foster more inclusive, equitable, and gender-transformative learning environments within the PUP community. ✨

©️ photo courtesy of AUN-GJI page

This 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, let’s take a moment to raise awareness, understanding, and support for individuals living with alopecia. Alopecia refers to hair loss that can affect different parts of the body and may vary from small patches to more extensive hair loss. While it may be a visible condition, every person experiences it differently. Through awareness, we can help promote a better understanding of alopecia and encourage conversations rooted in empathy rather than assumptions.

Living with alopecia can also come with emotional and personal challenges. Changes in appearance may affect a person’s confidence and how they feel in social spaces, especially when faced with unwanted questions, comments, or judgment. 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆. This is why choosing our words carefully, respecting personal boundaries, and showing kindness can make a meaningful difference in someone’s experience.

As we observe Alopecia Awareness Month, may we take the time to learn, listen, and understand. Let us create spaces where people with alopecia feel accepted and supported without feeling the need to explain or hide who they are. More than raising awareness, may we continue to build a community that values 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 because everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and comfortable being themselves 💙

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• https://www.alopecia.org.uk/alopecia-awareness-month-2026-raise-and-shine
• https://www.hairclub.com/blog/what-is-alopecia-awareness-month/
• https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/alopecia-areata?fbclid=IwY2xjawUEldFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUdpUkVPbnZtcERNc0dzM1hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebIpa-1_7NzPgw7Tst5BIjxDCx69S-Prxw3gnhQrqw4EdGqNbO2JHhlluTXM_aem__VEiXN_C7SO8xdm_6TNtZQ

GEDSIO Webinar Series | Register Now!

The PUP Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Office (GEDSIO) invites the PUP community to take part in the upcoming GEDSIO Webinar Series focusing on Anti-s*xual Harassment and Safe Spaces Orientation. The webinar series aims to deepen participants’ understanding of gender, s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, and s*x characteristics, while promoting awareness, respect, safe spaces, and inclusivity in the university and beyond.

Registration remains open until we reach the maximum number (500) of participants.

🟣 University-Wide Anti-Sexual Harassment Orientation
📅 August 24, 2026 (Monday)
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom Platform
🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5xy3PhyVfq58Donn9

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Munting paalala sa lahat na sa bawat usapan, may halaga ang paraan ng ating pakikipag-usap o komunikasyon.

𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮, 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼, 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗴-𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗽 𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Ang isang simpleng mensahe, kapag 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻, ay maaaring makatulong para maging mas maayos, ligtas, at inklusibo ang ating workplace at learning environment.

At higit sa trabaho at responsibilidad, 𝗵𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮. Ang simpleng pagpapadala ng mga mensahe tulad ng “𝗞𝘂𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗸𝗮?” “𝗢𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮?” ay maaaring maging daan para maramdaman ng isang tao na may nakakapansin, nakikinig, at mayroong nagmamalasakit.

𝗦𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘁, 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗽𝘄𝗮.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚! 📣💜🧡

As we welcome a new school year, here are some reminders on how we can promote safe and inclusive spaces within our Sintang Paaralan.

Let us continue to respect differences, practice empathy, uphold dignity, and reject discrimination, harassment, and exclusion in all spaces—whether in classrooms, offices, student organizations, online platforms, or within the wider PUP community.

With this, you may also familiarize yourself with what offices to reach out to if you experienced or witnessed any form of harassment, discrimination, bullying, or other inappropriate behavior.

May this be a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, heard, and included.

𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝! 🙆🏻‍♀️

The PUP Laboratory High School is committed to ensuring that our learners are given the support that is directed towards their holistic growth while safekeeping their welfare. In ensuring that this commitment is achieved in and out of the classroom, PUPLHS strongly believes in promoting partnership and collaboration with the parents as vital stakeholders.

To strengthen this, the PUPLHS will be holding a seminar, "Bridging the Support Gap: Integrating Home and School Wellness." As part of the Purple University Project of the Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Office, this meaningful event invites Students, parents, school administration, staff, and teachers to support our learners' mental health, reinforcing the shared responsibility of nurturing their well-being.

We are looking forward to everyone's presence at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Balagtas Hall, 4th floor, NALLRC located, Main Campus, on August 26, 2026. Written communication will be sent to the parents/guardians through the homeroom advisers.

Attention: Invitation to Parents/Guardians, and Students of JHS and SHS Students to a Seminar on August 26, 2026

The PUP Laboratory High School is committed to ensuring that our learners are given the support that is directed towards their holistic growth while safekeeping their welfare. In ensuring that this commitment is achieved in and out of the classroom, PUPLHS strongly believes in promoting partnership and collaboration with the parents as vital stakeholders.

To strengthen this, the PUPLHS will be holding a seminar, "Bridging the Support Gap: Integrating Home and School Wellness." As part of the Purple University Project of the Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Office, this meaningful event invites students, parents, school administration, staff, and teachers to support our learners' mental health, reinforcing the shared responsibility of nurturing their well-being.

The seminar will be held in two sessions.
•AM Session (8AM-12PM): For the Parents and Students of Grades 7-9
•PM Session (1PM-5PM): For the Parents and Students of Grades 10-12

We are looking forward to everyone's presence at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Balagtas Hall, 4th floor, NALLRC located, Main Campus, on August 26, 2026. Written communication will be sent to the parents/guardians through the homeroom advisers.

📢 GEDSIO Webinar Series | Register Now!

The PUP Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Office (GEDSIO) invites the PUP community to take part in the upcoming GEDSIO Webinar Series featuring orientations on gender sensitivity and SOGIESC. The webinar series aims to deepen participants’ understanding of gender, s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, and s*x characteristics, while promoting awareness, respect, and inclusivity in the university and beyond.

🟣 University-Wide Gender Sensitivity and SOGIESC Orientation
📅 August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💻 Via Microsoft Teams
🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/wbNa754cEpBdbNbE6

🟣 University-Wide Anti-Sexual Harassment Orientation
📅 August 24, 2026 (Monday)
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💻 Via Microsoft Teams
🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5xy3PhyVfq58Donn9

These sessions are exclusively for PUP employees only to offer an opportunity to strengthen knowledge and practices that promote respect, equity, and inclusion within the PUP community.

📣 GEDSI NEWS | 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

The PUP Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Office (GEDSIO), in collaboration with the Extension Management Office, is currently conducting the 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, fostering a deeper understanding of gender, diversity, equity, and social inclusion in extension work and community engagement.

The program began with the opening remarks from 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗿, Director of the Extension Management Office, setting the tone for a productive discussion on the importance of making extension programs more gender-responsive, inclusive, and transformative.

Leading the discussion is 𝗠𝘀. 𝗔𝘃𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗖𝗼, Gender and Community Development Specialist, who is sharing valuable insights on the concepts, terminologies, and legal bases of GEDSI, as well as the integration of GEDSI principles into extension programs and outreach activities.

Through this initiative, PUP continues to strengthen its commitment to ensuring that extension services are inclusive, gender-responsive, and responsive to the diverse needs of communities. 💜

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 & 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 ✨

The PUP Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion Office (GEDSIO), in collaboration with the Extension Management Office, is pleased to present the 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. This capacity-building workshop aims to equip PUP personnel with the knowledge and skills to design and implement gender-responsive, inclusive, and transformative extension initiatives.

Guiding participants throughout this learning experience is our distinguished resource speaker, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐯𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐂𝐨, who will share her expertise this August 2026 at the 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗠. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹.

A development worker, gender specialist, educator, and advocate, Ms. Co brings extensive experience in community development, gender-responsive programming, and inclusive initiatives. Through her work with NGOs, academic institutions, and development organizations, she has continuously championed the rights and empowerment of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Join us as Ms. Co shares her insights and inspires us to create more inclusive, equitable, and gender-transformative extension programs that foster meaningful change in our communities.