PUP Kalilayan Newsette

26/03/2025

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘂𝗺 2025: 𝗔 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
𝑏𝑦 𝐴𝑙𝑚𝑎 𝐹. 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑧𝑎

The Research Colloquium 2025 kicked off at 9:00 AM at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Unisan Campus Gymnasium, with the theme “Raising the Bar in the Quest for Innovation and Excellence in Higher Education.” The event was attended by student-researchers, the Campus Director, and faculty members, who gathered to celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and innovation. The colloquium began with a solemn ceremony featuring the singing of the national anthem and a prayer, which was played through an audio-visual presentation.

Dr. Edwin G. Malabuyoc, the Campus Director, delivered his welcoming remarks, setting the tone for the event. Following this, Dr. Honesto O. Camino explained the research presentation mechanics, outlining the guidelines and procedures for the research presentation.

To showcase innovative solutions and cutting-edge research, the colloquium proper began as Mr. Angelo Pera and Dr. Honesto O. Camino led the research presentations.

The event culminated in the awarding of certificates to the presenters, recognizing their significant contributions to the research community.

As for the key highlight of the event was the parallel sessions, which provided a platform for student-researchers to present their research in assigned rooms with specific panelists. The sessions were organized as follows: BSIT 3 presented in Room 104; BSIT 4 in Room 103; BEEd 4 in Room 105; BEEd 3 in Room 106; and BSEnt 3 in Room 107.

The Research Colloquium 2025 at PUP Unisan Gymnasium was a resounding success. The event kicked off with great energy in the morning and continued into the afternoon with a series of engaging research presentations. It effectively showcased a culture of research and innovation while fostering collaboration and synergy among faculty members and students.

𝐿𝑎𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑡: 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑧
📷:𝐴𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝐿𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔

15/03/2025

10/03/2025

Happy National Women's Month!

09/03/2025

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08/03/2025

𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗿. 𝗙𝗲 𝗥. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮
𝚋𝚢 𝙹𝚊𝚗𝚎 𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚖𝚘𝚗 & 𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚌 𝙹𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚙𝚑 𝙱𝚎𝚓𝚘

𝐼𝑓 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑎 𝑊𝑂𝑀𝐴𝑁 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑡 𝑏𝑒? 𝐴 𝑚𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟? 𝐴 𝑤𝑖𝑓𝑒? 𝐴𝑛 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟?

In our world where women are increasingly breaking the stereotypes, Dr. Fe R. Baronia stands out as an exemplary.
Her strength, resilience, and dedication as a mother, wife and a former professor proves to us that WOMEN, are POWERFUL.

Dr. Baronia's decades of service in the teaching field earned her numerous achievements and recognition. Each of these awards, tells us a story of a woman full of morals, passion and love for teaching. Dr. Fe's expertise in teaching is not only bounded by books but also by the life-lessons she instills in her students that became a pillar of inspiration, hope and learning to countless students.

When the lecture halls are quiet and the school day ends, Dr. Baronia steps into another role—one just as important and deeply cherished. As a mother, she is her daughter’s greatest champion, instilling her with immeasurable love. As a wife, she shares a partnership built on love and mutual respect with her husband. Together, they have cultivated a household filled with love and support. Her ability to balance her responsibilities at work and at home is a testament to her unyielding commitment to her family and passion for her profession.

Dr. Baronia’s life paints a portrait of a woman who has mastered the art of harmony—dedicating herself fully to both her professional and personal worlds. Her unwavering devotion to her students, her family, and her community exemplifies the very essence of womanhood: strength, compassion, and unbreakable commitment.

To Dr. Fe R. Baronia, your PUP-Unisan family is wishing you all the happiness, support and love that you deserve as you embark on your retirement journey. We are in deep gratitude for all of the things you have done for the betterment of our institution and its constituents. You may be retiring, but your legacy will always stay and be marked in our hearts.

🎨: Kayzell Legion
Dr. baronia

19/02/2025

𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 2025
𝖻𝗒 𝖠𝗂𝖼𝖾𝗅𝗅𝖾 𝖠𝗋𝗋𝗈𝗀𝖺𝗇𝖼𝗂𝖺

Despite the struggles along the way, the performances of each cluster and participating institutions ignited the scene, setting the bar high with each successive moves. The diverse electrifying dance styles and storytelling techniques was a resounding success, with each performance raising the stakes and leaving the spectators in awe during the Field Demonstration competition at Unisan Central Elementary School, February 18, 2025.

In the end, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Unisan, Quezon Branch came out on top as they secured the spot of being a Champion for the Cocolilay dance demonstration. PUPians gave it their all, with hearts full of passion and souls on fire, earning them well-deserved applause and admiration.

To top it all, PUP-Unisan took home the final triumph as they emerged victorious in both the Best in Costume and Best in Street Dance Competition categories, a testament to their attention to street dancing and flair for design.

The competition concluded with Cluster One as Second Runner-up, while Poblacion took the Third Place, and PUP-Unisan claimed the spot of being the Overall Champion.

The PUP-Unisan community beams with pride in this well-deserved achievement. We are proud of you, PUPians!

📷: FTO Councilor Erelyn Trilles

19/02/2025

𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
by: Aicelle Arrogancia

Yesterday, February 18, 2025, a graceful display of artistry for the Unisan Day event turned into a worth-capturing moment, as Unisanin commemorates the 149th anniversary of the municipality of Unisan under its current name and 447th day as Kalilayan, with the theme "Turismo, Kultura at kasaysayang binabalikan, Instrumento sa tuloy-tuloy na Kaunlaran."

On morning, a liturgy was celebrated at St. Peter the Apostle Church to commemorate the solemn gratitude of the town residents as they rejoice and show affection for their municipality, Unisan.

With the event Cocolilay Festival comes alive, as excitement thrives in places where performers from different clusters paraded around the surrounding barangays of Unisan, Quezon, showcasing their powerful street dance, illuminating and glittering the streets with a powerful stance. Armed with their detailed costumes, colorful props and dazzling smiles that will surely stand out from the crowd. It was further substantiated by the active shouts—their strong chanting to portray their characters and the powerful aura from the pageant holder of a newly-crowned queens and kings from last night's Binibini at Ginoong Unisan 2025, settling the tone of the event in an upbeat and positive vibe.

Along with their respective supporters, spectators, town and barangay authorities, performers from various clusters, and participating institutions, such as the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Department of Education (DepEd) and Local Goverment Unit (LGU), marched through the town, their eyes brimming with pride.

Additionally, the competition between the various clusters and participating institutions took place in the afternoon at Unisan Central Elementary School as part of the Field Demonstration program. The event featured a showcase of dancing talents, where performers strived to deliver their best performance, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Unisan community.

Lastly, the event highlighted an incredible moment that united the Unisanin and helped them to become as one as
‘We One Unisan’.

Ctto📷: Polytechnic University of the Philippines Unisan Campus / KaTrippers TV

10/02/2025

𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿!
𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘮𝘢 𝘍. 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘻𝘢

The Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students gathered today, February 10, 2024, at PUP Gymnasium, at 8:00 in the morning, to pay tribute to its latest batch of Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) passers who took the board exam last September.

This momentous occasion was filled with heartfelt congratulations and messages, inspiring personal experiences, and a deep sense of pride, accomplishment, and achievement.

As the masters of the program, Mr. Mark Jonathan Mercado and Ms. Kyla Sofeia Luna, guided and ensured an enjoyable experience for all attendees.

The program started with a red carpet entourage of September LET Passers, faculty members, and color guards, who were radiating confidence and pride as they proceed to their designated seats and positions. The program formally began with an audio presentation of the Philippine National Anthem, followed by a heartfelt prayer led by the FTO External Vice-President Denise Aleia Mapile.

To welcome all the attendees, Asst. Prof. Michelle Tarasina delivered her welcoming remarks, greatly acknowledging the presence of faculty members, pre-service teachers, and esteemed guests, including the September LET Top 8, Ms. Jechelle Gayas.

Moreover, the Campus Director, Dr. Edwin G. Malabuyoc delivered his congratulatory message, accentuating the institution's commitment in providing quality education, as evident in its consistent topnotch board performance and a 100% passing rate in the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) program. He also highlighted that these achievements serve as a testament to the institution's excellence in education— starting from the enrollment, up to the employment.

It was then followed with another inspiring message from one of the dedicated faculty members, Dr. Fe R. Baronia, who gave warm praises to the LET passers for all their hard works and perseverance. She encouraged everyone, the LET passers, topnotcher, and pre-service teachers, to continue striving for excellence, and wishing them all the best for their future endeavors.

As a break, intermission numbers electrified the crowd as BEEd students from each year level let their soulful singing voices reached the audience' ears and hearts.

As for the program's highlight, the top 8 LET passer, Ms. Jechelle Gayas, delivered her inspirational message, almost bringing the crowd into tears as she defined perseverance and hard work through sharing her personal story.

“Ang hanapbuhay ay walang kasarian” as she shared that both of her parents are working as fisherman. She also quoted a Filipino proverb, “kapag kumukulo ang dagat, kumukulo rin ang sikmura” which means fishing is their only source of income. Despite all the difficulties and challenges she had been through, she still sees the beauty of life.

She did not stop and so, she made it to the top, TOP 8! She is a living proof that perseverance and determination can overcome adversity. Just with the right mindset, self-belief, and support systems, anyone can achieve their goals, regardless of their background.

Above all, failure is an opportunity for growth, and sometimes, redirection can lead to new and exciting journey of possibilities.

The program culminated in the awarding of certificates to the LET passers.

As for the closing remarks, the FTO President, Ms. Abegail E. Saguno, delivered her message of appreciation and gratitude to all the attendees, leaving the crowd a “Kapag PUPian tayo, tagumpay tayo!”

The program ended with a photo opportunity and the singing of the PUP Hymn.

📷:𝘍𝘛𝘖 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘴/ 𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨

03/02/2025

02/01/2025

Happiest birthday to our dearest Newsette Adviser Dr. Imee Mutia Canoy 🫶🏻🥳!!!

20/12/2024

"Parang kahapon lang nagpapatasa ako ng lapis, ngayon may nagpapatasa na sa'kin" - Ms. Jechelle Gayas

19/12/2024

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 2024!
by 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘢 𝘙𝘢𝘣𝘦

December 17, 2024 - The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Unisan Campus hosted a joyous Year-End and Acquaintance Party, fostering unity and camaraderie among students, faculty, and distinguished guests. The event, organized by the Student Council, took place at the PUP Gymnasium from 2:00 pm to 12:00 am.

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Unisan Campus Year-End and Acquaintance Party showcased a vibrant array of events. The ceremony commenced with a heartfelt prayer and the Philippine National Anthem, presented through audio-visual displays, setting a patriotic tone.

The program unfolded with the honorable entrance of Mr. Benhur De Veza (PPSK), followed by an inspiring speech from SSC Adviser Prof. Annabel S. Janoras. Her words infused gratitude and excitement among the attendees. Asst. Prof. Janoras warmly welcomed students, professors and special guests, officially kicking off the celebrations.

The event featured oath-taking ceremonies, where students pledged commitment to their academic and extracurricular pursuits. This solemn ritual was complemented by captivating performances from various groups, including ITS, FTO, YEO and CAO. Their energetic displays enthralled the audience.

The highlight of the evening included special appearances by distinguished guests. Bokal Tintin Reyes delivered an impactful speech, emphasizing unity and resilience. Mr. Clark Q. Aranilla's mesmerizing performance left the crowd spellbound. DJ Ash's dynamic stage presence kept the audience engaged throughout.

The Student Council organized engaging activities, including raffle giveaways, initiation ceremonies and awarding ceremonies for "ID Lace Winner," "Face of the Night", "Outfit of the Night", and "King and Queen of the Night". These interactive elements fostered camaraderie and celebration.

The successful event concluded with closing remarks from Student Council President Joerge A. Dones, expressing gratitude to attendees, participants and organizers. The evening culminated with the proud singing of the PUP Hymn.

📷: 𝘍𝘛𝘖 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘴
Lay-out: 𝘒𝘢𝘺𝘻𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯

16/12/2024

𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻!
𝘣𝘺: 𝘈𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Unisan Campus successfully hosted a Culminating Activity, themed "Hataw Pinoy, Sayaw PUPians Philippine Folk Dance," today, December 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Held at the PUP Unisan Gymnasium, the event showcased the school community's vibrant cultural heritage.

The ceremony commenced with a solemn prayer and the Philippine National Anthem, presented through an audio-visual presentation. Mr. Jonathan Marquez, Head of Academic Services and Assistant Professor, warmly welcomed participants, acknowledging their colorful costumes and enthusiasm. He emphasized the significance of preserving the country's rich cultural traditions through dance.

The program, hosted by SSC President Mr. Jeorge A. Dones, featured four competitive categories: Cordillera, Maria Clara, Rural, and Muslim. Each performance demonstrated exemplary staging, cultural presence, dance ex*****on, entertainment value, originality and synchronization. A distinguished panel of judges, including Mr. Leonil Osmillo, Mr. Jan Lyndyll Manalo, and Mr. Jonathan Marquez, evaluated the performances.

The competition results were as follows:

# Category Winners
1. *Best in Cordillera Costume*: BSIT
2. *Best in Rural Costume*: DOMT
3. *Best in Maria Clara Costume*: DOMT
4. *Best in Muslim Costume*: BEED

1. Cordillera Dance Winner: BEED
2. Rural Dance Winner: BSIT
3. Maria Clara Dance Winner: BEED
4. Muslim Dance Winner: BSIT

# Major Awards
1. BSIT (Champion)
2. BEED (2nd)
3. DIT (3rd)
4. BSENT (4th)
5. DOMT (5th)

The culminating activity concluded with closing remarks by Ms. Laira Joy Pedegloria, PATHFIT 3 Instructor, followed by the singing of the PUP Hymn. This celebration showcased PUP Unisan's commitment to preserving Philippine cultural heritage and fostering artistic excellence.

📷: 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘥𝘰

13/12/2024

𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 8 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 2024 𝗟𝗘𝗧!
𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢

Today, December 13, 2024, The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the results of the September 29, 2024 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), a nationwide test for aspiring educators in the Philippines.

Among the topnotchers is Ms. Jechelle Gayas, a 23-year-old graduate of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Unisan Campus and a former Copy Editor of PUP Kalilayan Newsette, Batch 2022-2023. Ms. Gayas secured the 8th spot with a rating of 92.60%. A CBRC Lucena scholar, her achievement places her among the top examinees who took the test this year.

The PUP Unisan community celebrates Ms. Gayas’ remarkable success, highlighting the quality of education and dedication of its students and faculty. Her accomplishment not only brings pride to her alma mater but also inspires aspiring teachers.

The LET results, including the complete list of passers and top-performing schools, are now available on the PRC’s official website and other channels.

04/12/2024

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳-𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟: 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫
𝒃𝒚: 𝑨𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈

Today, December 4, 2024, at 8 o'clock in the morning, the Future Teachers Organization from Polytechnic University of the Philippines Unisan Campus organized and pulled off an insightful and meaningful discussion about Licensure Examination for Teachers with the theme "Building Confidence and Competence: Preparing Future Educators for LET Success", held at PUP Unisan Gymnasium.

Facilitated by Ms. Mary Yvonne Misiera and Mr. Ramil S. Amit, the program commenced with the honorable entrance of Mr. Jayson V. Sta. Rosa, resource speaker, alongside Asst. Prof. Michelle R. Tarasina and Ms. Abegail E. Saguno, FTO Adviser and President, respectively.

A heartfelt prayer set the tone, which seamlessly transitioned into the patriotic singing of the Philippine National Anthem, both played through audio-visual presentations.

Thereafter, Asst. Prof. Michelle R. Tarasina formally initiated the program with her opening remarks, graciously acknowledging the participants and emphasizing the seminar's important role in equipping future teachers from PUP Unisan Campus with essential knowledge and Skills for the LET.

Following a warm introduction by FTO Secretary Ms. Fatima E. Candelaria, Mr. Jayson V. Sta. Rosa, the distinguished resource speaker, took the center stage to start the eagerly awaited discussion.

Mr. Jayson V. Sta. Rosa presented a comprehensive overview of essential concepts for future teachers preparing for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). His engaging discussion was meticulously divided into five main sections: Introduction to LET, Qualifications/Application for LET, Assessment and other Topics, Techniques and Strategies, and lastly, the Valuable Tips. He began it with a personal introduction and an inquiry into participants' motivations for passing the exam and their end goal.

After the discussion proper, the awarding of the certificate for the resource speaker happened. It was then followed with a photo opportunity.

The seminar concluded with a closing remarks given by FTO President Ms. Abegail E. Saguno and officially ended with the singing of the PUP Hymn.

This seminar was enriched and filled with the wealth of knowledge shared and interactive discussions, paving the way to a meaningful learning experience.

📷: 𝑭𝑻𝑶 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒚𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒔

25/11/2024

𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬
𝚋𝚢: 𝙰𝚕𝚖𝚊 𝙵. 𝙼𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚘𝚣𝚊

Today, November 25, 2024, at 9 o'clock in the morning, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Unisan Campus successfully hosted a mind-opening discussion on Gender and Development International Seminar with a theme “Exploring the Connections Between Identity and Development: Emphasizing Race, Class, Sexuality, and Gender”, held at PUP Unisan Gymnasium.

The said event commenced with the dignified entrance of the faculty members, led by Campus Director Dr. Edwin G. Malabuyoc, and the esteemed resource speaker, Mr. Noah Minner, along with his family. It was facilitated by Ms. Jhunicel Dela Cruz and Ms. Fatima E. Candelaria, who are both BEEd 3 students.

A solemn singing of the opening prayer set the tone, which was then followed by the enthusiastic singing of the Philippine National Anthem, played through an audio-visual presentation.

To warmly welcome the participants and visitors, Dr. Edwin G. Malabuyoc expressed a deep sense of gratitude for everyone's presence and participation. He said, "I hope today's seminar will be highly productive for all of us."

Then, select members of the Kalilayan Dance Republic performed a cultural presentation called “Tagayan Ritual Dance”, giving the crowd a storytelling-like performance, executed through graceful movements.

Now we have come to the anticipated discussion proper of the seminar wherein the resource speaker, Mr. Noah Minner, took the stage, after being introduced by Ms. Jerica Cueto, a BEEd 3 student.

Mr. Minner delved into the context of race-politics, as he highlighted different key topics about Gender and Development. Some of these include economic perspectives on equality, national politics, equality-based treatment, as well as the racial impressions in America. As Mr. Minner finished his discussion, Ms. Jhunicel (one of the emcees) shared one of her takeaways wherein she noted that “All individuals possess equal value and deserve to be treated with respect”.

After the discussion proper, Ms. Johcelin Fernandez from BEEd 3 and Mr. Danver Pisig from BEEd 1 performed, mesmerizing the audience with their soulful singing voices. During the open forum, attendees participated actively in a thought-provoking question and answer. The resource speaker as well as the audience shared a very insightful responses. Mr. Minner gave advice in which he stated, “... just continue believing in the principle of equality."

Minutes after, the awarding of certificates to the resource speaker happened. It was then followed by a closing remarks given by Dr. Imelda C. Altovar, the GAD Focal Person.

The seminar concluded with a photo opportunity, allowing everyone to capture and treasure the moment, and it ended with the heartfelt singing of the PUP Hymn.

Today's seminar truly brought the PUPians to another level of meaningful discussion, reflecting to the Campus' commitment of shaping individuals to become empowered and to create an inclusive environment for all.

📷: 𝙰𝚛𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎 𝙻𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐