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UPCWGS organizes discussion on Misinformation and Social Media

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), in partnership with the Pew Research Center, organized Misinformation and Social Media: Views from Emerging Economies on 3 June 2019 at the UPCWGS Conference Room. Dr. Laura Silver, Senior Researcher at the Pew Research Center, shared her insights from a survey she and her team conducted across 11 developing countries in 2018.

Dr. Laura Silver (second from right) of the Pew Research Center with (from left to right) Dr. Excelsa C. Tongson, Dr. Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran, and Dr. Nathalie Lourdes Africa-Verceles of the UPCWGS at the Misinformation and Social Media: Views from Emerging Economies on June 3

Misinformation and Social Media: Views from Emerging Economies

How do people access information, and how can this affect political phenomena? People across 11 emerging economies say that their phones help them get news, despite their fears of misinformation.

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), together with the Pew Research Center, is proud to host Dr. Laura Silver, Senior Researcher at the Pew Research Center, as she shares her insights from a survey she and her team conducted across 11 developing countries in 2018.

Date: 3 June 2019 (Monday), 2:00-4:00 PM
Venue: UPCWGS Conference Room

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UPCWGS conducts Seminar for Staff of UP System Administration Offices

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) conducted a Seminar for the Staff of UP System Administration Offices: Gender Sensitivity and UP Anti-Sexual Harassment Code of 2017 on 7 May 2019 at the College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD), UP Diliman. Resource persons were Dr. Nathalie Lourdes Africa-Verceles of the UPCWGS and the Department of Women and Development Studies, CSWCD; Prof. Excelsa C. Tongson of the UPCWGS and the Department of Family Life and Child Development, College of Home Economics (CHE); and Gina Rose L. Chan of the UPCWGS. The seminar aims to promote and strengthen gender sensitivity among the staff of the different UP System offices.

Dr. Nathalie Lourdes Africa-Verceles of the UPCWGS at the Seminar for the Staff of UP System Administration Offices: Gender Sensitivity and UP Anti-Sexual Harassment Code of 2017 on May 7 at CSWCD, UP Diliman

[Rescheduled] UPCWGS Extramural Program: Call for Participants

[NOTE: The seminar-workshop, “Are We Gender Responsive Enough? Making GAD Agenda Work (Seminar-Workshop on Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting),” is rescheduled from 6-10 May 2019 to 17-21 June 2019.]

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) is organizing a seminar-workshop, “Are We Gender Responsive Enough? Making GAD Agenda Work (Seminar-Workshop on Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting),” on 17-21 June 2019 at the Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI), UP Diliman for members of the GAD Focal Point System of SUCs, government agencies, LGUs, and GOCCs.

The training fee of P12,500.00 will cover food, materials, kit, and certificate.

To participate, kindly accomplish and submit the reply slip on or before June 3.

For further inquiries, you may email [email protected] or call 
(+632) 9206950.

UPCWGS Extramural Program: Call for Participants

[NOTE: The seminar-workshop, “Are We Gender Responsive Enough? Making GAD Agenda Work (Seminar-Workshop on Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting),” is rescheduled from 6-10 May 2019 to 17-21 June 2019.]

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) is organizing a seminar-workshop, “Are We Gender Responsive Enough? Making GAD Agenda Work (Seminar-Workshop on Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting),” on 6-10 May 2019 at the Institute for Small-Scale Industries (ISSI), UP Diliman for members of the GAD Focal Point System of SUCs, government agencies, LGUs, and GOCCs.

The training fee of P12,500.00 will cover food, materials, kit, and certificate.

To participate, kindly accomplish and submit the reply slip on or before April 22.

For further inquiries, you may email [email protected] or call
(+632) 9206950.

Kalinga Day Care Center: Open for Application

The Kalinga Day Care Center (KDCC) is now accepting children 1-5 years old.

Children’s groupings at KDCC:

  • Toddlers’ group (1-2 years old)
  • Younger children’s group (2.1-3.0 years old)
  • Older children’s group 1 (3.1-4.0 years old)
  • Older children’s group 2 (4.1-4.11 years old)

Application requirements:

  • Duly accomplished application form
  • Birth certificate of the child (photocopy)
  • Medical certificate of the child
  • 2 copies 1″x1″ latest ID picture of the child

For UP dependents (additional requirements):

  • Employees: Certificate of employment of parent/guardian
  • Students: Certification of registration and/or copy of Form 5

Application period is until 23 April 2019.

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 0916-9278245.

UPCWGS organizes forum and art exhibit on women empowerment

As part of its celebration of Women’s Month, the University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), in partnership with Empowerment Through Art (ETA), organized a forum and art exhibit entitled, “Narratives of Women Artists: When is Empowering Women Truly Empowering,” on 29 March 2019 at the UPCWGS Grounds. Guest speakers were Remy Rikken of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), Sandra Torrijos of Kababaihan sa Sining at Bagong Sibol na Kamalayan (KASIBULAN), Lea Lim of KASIBULAN, Faye Cura of Gantala Press, and Virgie Garcia of Start 101 Art Gallery. Participating artists were Cecil Tan, Eden Ocampo, Laura Fermo, Riza Zuniga, and Yllang Montenegro.

“Adora” by Yllang Montenegro, 2018

UPCWGS organizes lecture on women’s health

As part of its celebration of Women’s Month, the University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), in cooperation with the UP College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) Doctor of Social Development Program and the University Health Service (UHS) of UP Diliman, organized Kilos 3K: Kababaihan, Kalusugan, Kaunlaran! Women’s Health as a Priority Development Agenda on 28 March 2019 at the UPCWGS Conference Room. Resource persons were Ruth Agnes L. Manalo, Resident Nutritionist and Dietitian of the UHS, UP Diliman; Dr. Ferdiliza Dandah S. Garcia of the UP College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP), UP Manila; and Dr. Meredith del Pilar-Labarda of the School of Health Sciences, UP Manila.

Prof. Excelsa C. Tongson (first from right) of the UPCWGS with (from left to right) Dr. Ma. Theresa V. Tungpalan of the CSWCD, Dr. Maria Daniela R. Bantilles and Ruth Agnes L. Manalo of the UHS, Dr. Ferdiliza Dandah S. Garcia of CAMP, and Dr. Meredith del Pilar-Labarda of the School of Health Sciences at the Kilos 3K: Kababaihan, Kalusugan, Kaunlaran! Women’s Health as a Priority Development Agenda on March 28

UPCWGS launches #SafeCampusTo campaign

The University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), in cooperation with the UP College of Human Kinetics (CHK), the UP Men’s Basketball Team, and the UP Pep Squad, launched the #SafeCampusTo: UP Fight Against VAW on 23 March 2019 at the Quezon Hall Steps, UP Diliman. The campaign aims to make UP campuses safe from all forms of gender-based violence.

Dean Francis Carlos B. Diaz of the CHK with the members of the UP Men’s Basketball Team and the UP Pep Squad at the launch of #SafeCampusTo: UP Fight Against VAW on March 23 at the Quezon Hall Steps, UP Diliman