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26 06, 2025

UP Open University Concludes Pride Month 2025

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The UP Open University (UPOU), through the Office of Gender Concerns (OGC), led the culminating activity of the Pride Month Celebration with the “Wear Your Pride! Pride Walk Event” held on 25 June 2025 at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna. Garbed in vibrant colors, faculty, staff, students, and partners came together in a powerful show of solidarity and inclusivity. Chancellor Joane V. Serrano welcoming the participants of Wear Your Pride In her opening message, Chancellor Joane V. Serrano warmly welcomed the participants, emphasizing that the Pride Walk was more than just a symbolic march—it was a moment to reflect [...]

UP Open University Concludes Pride Month 2025superadmin2025-06-26T16:06:49+08:00
4 06, 2025

Annual GFPS Meeting Highlights UPOU’s Commitment to Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadership

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  The Gender Focal Point System (GFPS), chaired by UP Open University (UPOU) Chancellor Joane V. Serrano convened for its annual meeting on 23 May 2025. Held at the UPOU Audio-Visual Room (AVR) at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, the event gathered more than 45 participants, including university officials, staff, and gender advocates. Chancellor Serrano warmly welcomed the attendees and delivered a speech highlighting her vision for a transformative university. She emphasized that for UPOU to become a truly Gender Transformative and Inclusive University, it must embrace a gender-responsive education framework grounded in equality, inclusivity, and accessibility. She further [...]

Annual GFPS Meeting Highlights UPOU’s Commitment to Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadershipsuperadmin2025-06-05T15:40:51+08:00
19 12, 2024

UPOU-OGC Conducts a Benchmarking Activity by Marcelo Green Elementary School, Highlighting SDG 4, 5 & 17

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On December 5 2024, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) facilitated a benchmarking activity by Marcelo Green Elementary School aimed at fostering gender sensitivity and inclusivity in basic education and in the workplace. This initiative underscores UPOU's good reputation on gender mainstreaming and its dedication to advancing gender-responsive education in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 4 (Quality Education), No. 5 (Gender Equality), and No. 7 (Partnerships for the Goals). The program began with a warm welcome from Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, OGC Director, followed by an inspiring opening message delivered by [...]

UPOU-OGC Conducts a Benchmarking Activity by Marcelo Green Elementary School, Highlighting SDG 4, 5 & 17superadmin2024-12-19T10:28:13+08:00
20 11, 2024

UPOU-OGC Director Conducts GEDSI Orientation for ASEAN Member States by the Philippines’ Civil Service Commission, Emphasizing SDG 5 and 17

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The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through its training arm, the Civil Service Institute (CSI), held an orientation on Gender and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) for the representatives of ASEAN Member States on 14 November 2024 via Zoom.  Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the Office of Gender Concerns and Program Chair of the Diploma in/ Master of Social Work of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), served as one of the resource speakers for the event. Dr. Taylan emphasized key GEDSI concepts such as social inclusion, workplace inclusion, and the impact of unconscious bias during her [...]

UPOU-OGC Director Conducts GEDSI Orientation for ASEAN Member States by the Philippines’ Civil Service Commission, Emphasizing SDG 5 and 17superadmin2024-11-20T13:05:26+08:00
18 10, 2024

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Celebrates 10 Years of Advocacy and Progress, Aligns with SDG 5, SDG 4, and SDG 17

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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) launched its 10th anniversary celebration last 16 October 2024.  The UPOU faculty, staff, and visitors gathered at the lobby of the UPOU Main Building from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm for a fun-filled launching of the Anniversary Celebration. This was done through a vibrant booth set up in the UPOU headquarters which facilitated giving out information flyers with important information about the history, mandate and accomplishments of OGC. Advocacy souvenirs and various snacks were also given out as a symbol of solidarity.  In the afternoon, before the UPOU [...]

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Celebrates 10 Years of Advocacy and Progress, Aligns with SDG 5, SDG 4, and SDG 17superadmin2024-10-18T14:27:21+08:00
3 10, 2024

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 17

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The Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) Director, Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan and OGC Project Staff, Dani Mercado participated in the International University Social Responsibility Forum and learning visits held in Kaoshiung, Taiwan on 25-27 September 2024. During the forum, Dr. Taylan moderated the panel session titled "Forwarding Gender-Inclusive Development Through IUSR." This session focused on gender mainstreaming initiatives such as research and gender sensitivity training programs, fostering discussions among panel members on effective strategies and best practices. Dani Mercado discussed the proposed conduct of gender sensitivity programs in the trolley community in Los Banos, Laguna and how this can improve the [...]

OGC Director and Staff Join the IUSR in Kaohsiung Taiwan, highlighting SDG 5 and SDG 17superadmin2024-10-04T09:39:51+08:00
6 09, 2024

UPOU OGC JOINS IN THE UP SYSTEM GAD COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING 2024, HIGHLIGHTING SDG 5 AND SDG 17

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On August 29-30, 2024 the Office of Gender Concerns of UPOU participated in the UP System GAD Coordinating Committee Meeting conducted by the University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), with the support of the UP Office of the President.  Held at the UPCWGS Conference Room, the event brought together heads and staff from the Gender and Development (GAD) offices and Offices of Anti-Sexual Harassment (OASH) across the UP constituent universities.   During the 1st day of the GAD Meeting, UPOU Office of Gender Concerns' Project Staff, Dani Mercado and Denise Palisoc presented the accomplishments and plans [...]

UPOU OGC JOINS IN THE UP SYSTEM GAD COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING 2024, HIGHLIGHTING SDG 5 AND SDG 17superadmin2024-09-06T16:12:39+08:00
4 09, 2024

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Joins Regional Gender and Development Committee to Boost ODeL initiatives and research efforts, highlighted in SDG 5 and SDG 17

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The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) received confirmation of its membership to the CALABARZON Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) of the Regional Development Council of the Region IV-A during its Second Semester 2024 RGADC Meeting on August 28 via video conference. This membership is a big step forward for UPOU, opening up fresh opportunities to collaborate and expand its impact. The OGC Director, Dr. Finaflor Taylan emphasized  the significance of this new membership during her presentation in the RGADC meeting, highlighting the use of Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) to expand the reach of [...]

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Joins Regional Gender and Development Committee to Boost ODeL initiatives and research efforts, highlighted in SDG 5 and SDG 17superadmin2024-09-04T16:27:37+08:00
13 08, 2024

UPOU-OGC Director and PDA Present Gender Issues within the Education System at Cavite State University’s Teacher Training Workshop, Highlighting SDG 5 & SDG 4

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On August 6, 2024, the Office of Gender Concerns of UPOU facilitated a training workshop with the administrators and faculty of Cavite State University. Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, Director of the Office of Gender Concerns and Program Chair of the Diploma in Social Work at University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) and Dr. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Program Development Associate of OGC-UPOU and Program Chair of the Diploma in Women and Development served as resource speakers in Cavite State University’s Training-Workshop entitled Gender Matters! Embedding GAD Principles to Inclusive Education held in the International Convention (ICON) Center, Cavite State University, Indang, [...]

UPOU-OGC Director and PDA Present Gender Issues within the Education System at Cavite State University’s Teacher Training Workshop, Highlighting SDG 5 & SDG 4superadmin2024-08-13T13:50:47+08:00
9 08, 2024

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director and D/MSW Program Chair joins SEAOHUN 3rd Gender VCoP 2024 as Resource Speaker

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Dr. Finaflor F. Taylan, the Program Chair of the Diploma in and Master of Social Work of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) and Director of the Office of Gender Concerns of the University of the Philippines-Open University (UPOU) served as a resource speaker during the Third Gender Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP)  Webinar titled “Advancing Gender Equity in One Health: Insights and Success Stories” of the Southeast Asia One Health University Network in collaboration with Malaysia One Health University Network (MyOHUN) and the Philippine One Health University Network (PhilOHUN), held last 6 August 2024 via online platforms.  Source: [...]

UPOU Office of Gender Concerns Director and D/MSW Program Chair joins SEAOHUN 3rd Gender VCoP 2024 as Resource Speakersuperadmin2024-08-09T13:57:10+08:00
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