13/03/2026
๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ฆ๐ง๐ฃ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐ช๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Aklan Catholic College (ACC) celebrated Womenโs Month 2026 with the theme โBabae sa Lahat ng Sektor: Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinasโ on March 13, 2026, at the ACC Gymnasium, Main Campus.
The event gathered ACC NSTP students to recognize the contributions of women and promote awareness of gender equality, empowerment, and womenโs rights.
Ms. Archiane Lenz I. Fernandez, Guidance Counselor of the Basic Education Department, delivered the opening message, emphasizing the dedication, courage, and global contributions of women in shaping society.
โCelebrating Women's Month is not only about honoring achievements but also reaffirming our commitment to empowerment, equality, and respect for all women and girls,โ she said.
The program featured two guest speakers who shared valuable insights on womenโs roles in nation-building, technology, and the legal rights that protect them.
The first speaker, Mrs. Cyndilyn L. Agudo-Guerrero, OIC Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), highlighted the importance of collaboration between women and men in building a progressive nation. She also shared her personal journey in the field of ICT, inspiring students to pursue opportunities in technology.
โTechnology does not ask if you are male or female. Technology asks if you are curious, creative, and willing to learn,โ she said.
The second speaker, Atty. Annyka Frances Beatriz C. Dela Cruz, Associate Lawyer at Gepty Dela Cruz Morales and Associates, discussed the role of women in history, citing the babaylans as early female leaders. She also explained key legal concepts and laws that protect womenโs rights and promote gender equality.
โYou can apply this to yourself, to your sisters, to your wives, mothers, and grandmothers. We are one society โ whatever affects our women will also affect our men, and whatever affects our men will also affect our women,โ she said.
Students participated during the open forum, raising questions related to the discussions and sharing their perspectives. Certificates of recognition were then awarded to the guest speakers in appreciation of their contributions.
The program concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Lalaine Joy M. Dela Cruz, who expressed gratitude to the speakers, organizers, and participants who made the event successful.
The Womenโs Month celebration aimed to recognize the achievements of women while inspiring the community to continue promoting equality, empowerment, and shared progress.
Scribe: Alyza Lou R. Magno
Shots: Alyza Lou R. Magno & Ferzele Sardaรฑas
