Organizational Structure and Functions
Under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), a director and two deputy directors administer the day-to-day operations of the Center.
As a system office, its tasks are the coordination of efforts of the University of the Philippines (UP) constituent universities to mainstream gender in the University as a strategy for implementing the Magna Carta of Women (MCW); the implementation of the UP Gender Guidelines and the anti-sexual harassment policy, and; the development of the University’s gender and development (GAD) plans and programs, especially as these relate to the utilization of the GAD budget.
As a university research center, the UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) leads in the conduct and promotion of cutting-edge research on gender and women’s studies in the Philippines. It supports the University’s teaching and non-teaching personnel in training programs and activities that enhance skills and consciousness-raising toward a more humane, just, and gender-fair Filipino community.
Current Officials
Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran, PhD
Director
Cynthia Grace C. Gregorio, PhD
Deputy Director for Training, Outreach, and Extension (OIC)
Rowena A. Laguilles-Timog, DSD
Deputy Director for Research, Publication, and Resource Collection
Staff
Angeli Marie G. Narvaez
Administrative Officer II
Neilda S. Jimenez
Administrative Assistant II
Rey M. Madriaga
Administrative Aide IV
Manuel Luis A. De Jesus
Administrative Aide III
Training, Outreach, and Extension Program
Gina Rose L. Chan
Publication Production Chief I
Laniza R. Lacsamana
University Extension Specialist I
Marianne Joy C. Gervacio
Administrative Officer IV
Research, Publication, and Resource Collection Program
Adrienne Sheryl Rose L. Maguddayao
University Researcher I
Jasmine T. Cruz
University Research Associate I
Past Directors
Nathalie Lourdes A. Verceles, DSD (2018-2023)
Odine Maria M. de Guzman, PhD (2015-2018)
Judy M. Taguiwalo, PhD (2014-2015)
Sylvia E. Claudio, MD, PhD (2008-2014)
Carolyn I. Sobritchea, PhD (2000-2007)
Sylvia H. Guerrero, PhD (1989-1999)
Past Deputy Directors
Deputy Director for Training and Outreach
Excelsa C. Tongson, DSD (2018-2023)
Bernadette V. Neri (2016-2017)
Yolanda G. Ealdama (2014-2015)
Maria Theresa U. Batangan, PhD (2008-2014)
Sylvia E. Claudio, MD, PhD (2007)
Maria Theresa U. Batangan, PhD (2004-2006)
Rosario S. del Rosario, PhD (2001-2004)
Emmeline L. Verzosa (2000-2001)
Carolyn I. Sobritchea, PhD (1991-1999)
Proserpina D. Tapales, PhD (1989-1991)
Deputy Director for Research and Publication
Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran, PhD (2018-2023)
Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran, PhD (2017)
Eric Julian D. Manalastas (2011-2014)
Odine Maria M. de Guzman, PhD (2005-2011)
Proserpina D. Tapales, PhD (2002-2005)
Albina P. Fernandez, PhD (1997-2002)
Thelma B. Kintanar, PhD (1989-1997)
[Updated: 12 February 2025]