CSU-Gender and Development Office

23/09/2026

𝗖𝗦𝗨 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

Caraga State University (CSU), through its Gender and Development (GAD) Program and Training Development Unit (GPTDU), conducted a Gender Sensitivity Training for the student leaders from September 21–22, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Administration Building.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://www.carsu.edu.ph/csu-holds-two-day-gender.../

22/09/2026

𝐂𝐒𝐔 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐗𝐈𝐈𝐈

Ms. Marjorie L. Escartin, Unit Head of the GAD Program and Training Development Unit (GPTDU) of Caraga State University, served as a Resource Speaker during the session “Transforming Policy into Practice: Gender and Development (GAD) Analysis, Planning, and Mainstreaming” for the NAPOLCOM Regional Office XIII on September 17, 2026.

The session was part of the two-day 3rd Quarter 2026 Regional Management Conference (RMC), which provided an avenue for strengthening institutional capacity and promoting the integration of gender-responsive approaches into policies, programs, and practices.

Through knowledge-sharing and meaningful discussion, the activity highlighted the importance of translating GAD policies and principles into concrete and responsive actions across institutions.

04/09/2026

Being a man doesn’t mean you always have to be strong, silent, or keep your emotions to yourself.

It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel. It’s okay to ask for help.

Emotions are not a weakness—they are part of being human. True strength is having the courage to be honest about what you feel and to seek support when you need it.

Let’s break the stereotypes that tell men they have to hide their emotions. Let’s create a space where every man can feel, express, heal, and be himself.

Crying doesn’t make you less of a man. It makes you human. 💙

𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒐𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚

For generations, society has shaped the idea that men should stay silent, hide their feelings, and believe that showing emotions is a form of weakness.

"𝘿𝙞 𝙢𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙞"
"𝘿𝙞 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙪𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙞"
"𝙆𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙤 𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙞 𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙬 𝙠𝙖"

𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨, 𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙤, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙧𝙮.

𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣, but about having the courage to be real, to show vulnerability, and to seek support when needed. Redefining masculinity means breaking free from the stigma that limits men from embracing their full humanity.

Being a man is not about hiding emotions, it’s about living authentically, finding balance, and showing that courage also means honesty. Let’s break the stereotype and create a society where men are free to feel, to express, and to be themselves.

02/09/2026

Turning ideas into opportunities!

As part of Linggo ng Kabataan, the City Government of Butuan, together with the City Education and Development Department, Butuan City Youth Development Council, and Caraga State University, conducted an Agri-Aqua Entrepreneurship Seminar to help students develop their skills in building business ideas related to agriculture and aquaculture.

From a GAD perspective, empowering young people with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for entrepreneurship helps promote equal participation and access to economic opportunities regardless of gender. 🌾👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Let’s continue creating spaces where every young person can learn, participate, and turn their ideas into opportunities.

01/09/2026

This September, the GAD Program and Training Development Unit (GPTDU) joins the call to change the narrative on su***de by promoting awareness, understanding, and compassion.

Let us create spaces where people feel safe to speak, be heard, and seek support without judgment. Sometimes, a simple conversation, a listening ear, or a reminder that someone cares can make a difference.

Let’s start the conversation. Let’s listen. Let’s support one another. 🫂

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, a time to pause, listen, and shine a light on a conversation that can be difficult but is deeply important: su***de.

This month, let us come together to raise awareness, break the stigma, deepen our connections, and create safe spaces where people feel heard and supported.

Let us start the conversation. Let us listen without judgement. And let us remind one another that no one has to face their struggles alone. 🫂

If you or someone you know needs support, here are su***de prevention hotlines in the Philippines:
NCMH Crisis Hotline (24/7):
• Toll-free: 1553
• Globe/TM: 0917-899-8727 / 0966-351-4518
• Smart/Sun/TNT: 0908-639-2672



***dePreventionAwarenessMonth

01/09/2026

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION | CARAGA STUDENT LEADERS HUMAN RIGHTS INNOVATION LAB 2026]

🎓 Who may participate?
All public and private HEIs in the Caraga Region are invited to submit an entry.

Each participating institution or eligible external campus may nominate:
👥 Two (2) student representatives
👩‍🏫 One (1) faculty adviser/designated chaperone

HEIs with an established Center for Human Rights Education (CHRE) are highly encouraged to nominate their CHRE student volunteers, while HEIs without a CHRE may nominate officers or members of recognized student governments or campus-based student organizations.

📌 Only fourteen (14) HEIs will be selected based on the completeness, relevance, and quality of the submitted requirements, including the Participation Pre-Work Form.

🗓️ Deadline for submission: 31 August 2026
🔗 Register and submit requirements at: bit.ly/HRILab2026

The Innovation Lab will also serve as a preparatory platform for the Tertiary Student Leaders Confab on Human Rights Year 4, helping build a stronger and sustainable network of young human rights advocates across Caraga.

Bring your ideas. Challenge the issues. Design solutions. Innovate for rights.

📣 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION | CARAGA STUDENT LEADERS HUMAN RIGHTS INNOVATION LAB 2026

We innovate for rights. ✊💡

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga Regional Office, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Philippines, invites higher education institutions across the Caraga Region to join the Caraga Student Leaders Human Rights Innovation Lab on 07–09 September 2026 in Butuan City.

The Innovation Lab will bring together tertiary student leaders for an interactive learning experience focused on human rights, youth leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and innovation. Participants will explore emerging issues affecting young people—including bullying, cyber violence, discrimination, misinformation, gender-based violence, and other human rights concerns—and transform these challenges into practical, inclusive, and youth-led human rights initiatives for their schools and communities.

🎓 Who may participate?
All public and private HEIs in the Caraga Region are invited to submit an entry.

Each participating institution or eligible external campus may nominate:
👥 Two (2) student representatives
👩‍🏫 One (1) faculty adviser/designated chaperone

HEIs with an established Center for Human Rights Education (CHRE) are highly encouraged to nominate their CHRE student volunteers, while HEIs without a CHRE may nominate officers or members of recognized student governments or campus-based student organizations.

📌 Only fourteen (14) HEIs will be selected based on the completeness, relevance, and quality of the submitted requirements, including the Participation Pre-Work Form.

🗓️ Deadline for submission: 31 August 2026

🔗 Register and submit requirements at: bit.ly/HRILab2026

The Innovation Lab will also serve as a preparatory platform for the Tertiary Student Leaders Confab on Human Rights Year 4, helping build a stronger and sustainable network of young human rights advocates across Caraga.

Bring your ideas. Challenge the issues. Design solutions. Innovate for rights.

01/09/2026

Caraga State University participated in the 8th Executive Development Summit (EDS2026) themed “Safe Spaces in Emergence,” held on August 26–28, 2026 at the Savoy Hotel Manila and online.

CSU representatives gained valuable insights on CODI procedures, due process, trauma-informed documentation, and policy development, which will support the ongoing review and enhancement of the University’s CODI Manual and processes.

Together, CSU continues to build safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive spaces for all. 💜

𝗖𝗦𝗨 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗗𝗦𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀

Caraga State University (CSU) strengthened its commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive learning and working environments as its representatives participated in the 8th Executive Development Summit (EDS2026) themed “Safe Spaces in Emergence,” conducted on August 26–28, 2026, with the first two days held onsite at the Savoy Hotel Manila and the final day conducted online.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://www.carsu.edu.ph/csu-officials-join-eds2026-to-strengthen-safe-spaces-codi-mechanisms/

26/08/2026

Gender-responsive climate action starts with inclusive planning.

Sharing this important resource from the Climate Change Commission and its partners—the HGDG-CCAM Checklist, now available online.

The checklist provides guidance in ensuring that climate change policies, programs, and projects are gender-responsive from design to implementation and monitoring, helping promote gender equality and social inclusion while building more resilient communities.

📌 A useful reference for government offices, agencies, institutions, and other stakeholders working toward inclusive, gender-responsive, and climate-resilient development.

To download the guidelines, access here: https://library.pcw.gov.ph/harmonized-gender-and.../

Ensuring that climate policies, programs, and projects are genuinely gender-responsive from initial design through implementation and monitoring is key to building resilient communities.

Here's some good news! As part of the continuing efforts of the Climate Change Commission, together with key partners, the HGDG-CCAM Checklist is now available online.

This checklist will guide government offices, agencies, and instrumentalities, including government-owned and -controlled corporations, as well as stakeholders, in designing and implementing climate programs and interventions that promote gender equality and social inclusion.

To download the guidelines, access here: https://library.pcw.gov.ph/harmonized-gender-and-development-guidelines-for-project-development-implementation-monitoring-and-evaluation-3rd-edition/

Philippine Commission on Women

25/08/2026

Promoting gender awareness beyond the campus! 💜

On August 14, 2026, the GAD Program and Training Development Unit Head of Caraga State University (CSU) was invited as a Resource Person for the GAD Basic Awareness Session conducted as part of the extension program of the MSU-IIT National Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MSU-IIT NMPC) at Barangay Bading, Butuan City.

The session provided participants with a deeper understanding of Gender and Development (GAD), gender concepts, equality, and the importance of creating inclusive and gender-responsive communities.

CSU GAD continues to support initiatives that promote awareness, understanding, and action toward gender equality—not only within the university, but also in the communities we serve. 💜

24/08/2026

Gender equality starts with awareness—but meaningful change happens when we kilos.

The CSU GAD Office continues to strengthen student leadership and advocacy through GADkilos: Mobilizing Volunteers for Gender Advocacy and Action, equipping GAD student volunteers with knowledge, awareness, and the confidence to become champions of gender equality and safe spaces.

Through discussions on Basic GAD Concepts, RA 7877, RA 11313, gender-based violence, reporting and protection mechanisms, and the CSU Safe Space Code, the activity empowered students to take an active role in creating a safer, more inclusive, and gender-responsive University community.