The Review of Women’s Studies seeks submissions for cover art.

The Review of Women’s Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, University of the Philippines. It publishes creative works and empirical research on issues and concerns affecting the lives of Filipino women and gender relations as seen from the analytical perspectives of different disciplines. The journal encourages and seeks to publish research that employ feminist methodologies and that adhere to the principles of feminist research, bearing in mind the intersectionality of gender, class, religion, age, and education. You may view our previous publications here.

Requirements:

1. All images must be submitted in .tiff, .png, or .jpeg format.
2. A separate text document file containing a list of the images’ file names and the following details:
   a. Title
   b. Medium
   c. Size
   d. Year
3. A cover sheet containing the artist’s full name, two to three lines of biographical data that include the artist’s present position and area of work, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
4. Artist’s statement.

Email submissions to [email protected] with “RWS Artwork Submission” in the email subject heading.

The artist selected to display their work on the cover of the Review of Women’s Studies will receive a nominal honorarium of P5,000.00.

Deadline for submissions is 16 August 2024.

The Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) is looking for interns!

You can apply if you’re a student, a fresh graduate, or an individual looking for professional experience!

Interested applicants may check the full duties and responsibilities on bit.ly/KalingaIntership and submit their resume and letter of application to [email protected].

Email Subject: Internship – Position – Name of Applicant 
(Example: Internship – Admin Aide – Juan Dela Cruz)

Deadline for submission is on 26 June 2024.

For further inquiries, you may call/text 09087552730. 

UPCWGS Research Grant 2023: Research Dissemination Forum

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) invites everyone to the UPCWGS Research Dissemination Forum on 13 August 2024 (Tuesday), 1:00-3:30 PM at the UPCWGS Conference Room. Featuring the research projects of our 2023 Research Grantees, this event is the 10th session of the “Site of Convergence: Weaving Tapestries of Knowledge” lecture series.

Register via https://tinyurl.com/RDF2024.

The featured research projects are:

The Face of Menopause: Portraits of the Menopausal Filipino Women by Liza A. Cabrera and Brenda G. Caballero

Women Empowerment and Deprivation in the Philippines: Trends and Comparisons Using DHS Data by John Carlo P. Daquis and Alliah Yvonne B. Bobier

Removing Invisibility Cloak: Accounting Roles and Impacts of Women in Philippine Fisheries and Its Sustainability by Abigail A. Garcia and Jonathan A. Anticamara

Development of a Counseling Framework for Mothers of Children with Perinatally Acquired HIV Disease by Queenie R. Ridulme and Paul Froilan U. Garma

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) would like to invite you to a book talk on “Little Drops: Cherished Children of Singapore’s Past” by Dr. Theresa Devasahayam. 

Dr. Devasahayam, a family and gender anthropologist, is the author of several books of which the latest deals with child adoption in Malaya from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Titled “Little Drops: Cherished Children of Singapore’s Past,” the book contains the stories of 15 adoptees in Singapore. It is a compilation of biographies based on historical facts about the pain of separation and the lure of love, and how these themes constantly collide. 

The UPCWGS is honored to host this book talk on the Historical Biographies of Cross-Cultural Adoptees by Dr. Devasahayam, together with other renowned special guests. This will take place on 23 May 2024 (Thursday), 3:00-4:30 PM at the UPCWGS Conference Room. 

To join the book talk, please sign up through the link: https://forms.gle/YHMQqHNnfzjJBxfu5.

The survey on Online and Work Experiences of Women Business Owners and Business Leaders in the Philippines has been concluded. Thank you for participating in our research.

The winners have been drawn! Winners will be contacted through email, call, or SMS for the steps on how to claim the prize.

Again, thank you so much for taking part in our study!

The Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) accepts applications for children 2.5 to 4.11 years old (by August 2024). To learn more about the KDCC Learning Program, please check this link: bit.ly/KalingaLearningProgram. 

Year 2024-2025 Grouping 

• Aruga Group: 2.1-3.0 years old 
• Lingap Group: 3.1-4.0 years old 
• Kandili Group: 4.1-4.11 years old 

KDCC Enrollment 

• Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis 
• KDCC accepts applicants throughout the year as long as there are available slots (slots are dependent on the slots vacated by previously enrolled children) 

Enrollment Requirements and Procedure for Year 2024-2025 

Requirements (Hard Copies) 

1. Completed application form 

2. Two (2) recent 1” x 1” photos of child 

3. Scanned copy/photo of the original PSA birth certificate of the child 

4. Medical certificate of child 

For UP Dependents (additional requirement) 

5. Employees: 2024 Certification of Employment of parent/grandparent from HRDO; Students: Current Certification of Registration and/or copy of Form 5  

Procedure 

1. Fill out the application form. 

• Soft copy is available at bit.ly/KalingaApplicationForm and KDCC Facebook Page
• Hard copy is available at KDCC  

2. Submit complete requirements (hard copies) starting 2 May 2024. 

• For those who filled out the online application form, please have it printed 

3. Wait for enrolment confirmation and Statement of Account (SOA) from KDCC. 

4. Pay tuition fee. 

5. Email official receipt (OR) to KDCC email. 

Note: For those who answered the application form for the Year 2023-2024, kindly submit the application form and requirements again. 

The KDCC will not accept incomplete requirements or online submissions of requirements.

For further inquiries, you may visit #50 Aglipay St., Area 1, UP Diliman Campus, Quezon City (near UP Health Service, behind UP Protestant Church) or call 09087552730. 

The Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) now accepts children 2.5 to 4.11 years old (by August 2024) for the Midyear Program. Our program features play- and literature-based activities to improve older children’s early reading and writing readiness and younger children’s creativity and social skills. 

Monday to Friday; June 10 - July 5
Morning: 9:00-11:15 AM; Afternoon: 1:00-3:15 PM
Rate: PhP 3,000.00 

Midyear Grouping 

• Younger Group: 2.5-3.5 years old by August 2024 
• Older Group: 3.6-4.11 years old by August 2024 

Midyear Registration 

• Midyear Registration is on a first come, first served basis 
• Tuition fees are non-refundable 

Requirements and Procedure 

Requirements 

1. Completed application form 

2. Two (2) recent 1” x 1” photos of child 

Procedure 

1. Fill out the application form. 

• Soft copy is available at bit.ly/KalingaApplicationFormMidyear and KDCC Facebook Page
• Hard copy is available at KDCC  

2. Submit complete requirements (hard copies) starting 2 May 2024. 

• For those who filled out the online application form, please have it printed 

3. Wait for the confirmation and Statement of Account (SOA) from KDCC. 

4. Pay the tuition fee. 

5. Send official receipt (OR) to KDCC email. 

The KDCC will not accept incomplete requirements or online submissions of requirements. 

For further inquiries, you may visit #50 Aglipay St., Area 1, UP Diliman Campus, Quezon City (near UP Health Service, behind UP Protestant Church) or call 09087552730. 

Join our survey and win $100!

Our survey is still ongoing! The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), in collaboration with the UP Center for Women’s Studies Foundation, Inc. (UPCWSFI) and the Center for International Private Enterprises (CIPE), is conducting a study focusing on the online and workplace experiences and safety of women in the Philippines. 

We are inviting women business owners, business leaders, and digital entrepreneurs to share their insights by participating in this study. Your contribution will greatly enrich our understanding of the online and workplace experiences of women in the Philippines. 

As a token of our gratitude for your valuable input, we are offering a chance to win $100 to one randomly selected participant, along with $25 each to two additional randomly chosen participants. Your voice matters! Access the survey through the provided link or QR code below before the deadline on 6 April 2024 (Saturday):

bit.ly/womenworkexperiencesPH

Take part in our survey and get a chance to win $100!

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), in partnership with the UP Center for Women’s Studies Foundation, Inc. (UPCWSFI) and the Center for International Private Enterprises (CIPE), is conducting a survey that aims to gather information on the online and workplace experiences and safety of women in the Philippines. We are looking for women business owners, business leaders, and digital entrepreneurs to take part in the study. Rest assured that all responses will be kept confidential. 

As a token of gratitude, we are giving away $100 to one randomly selected participant and $25 each to two additional randomly chosen participants. 

You may access the survey through this link or through the QR code below: 

bit.ly/womenworkexperiencesPH