ASU Gender and Development Office

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

𝗚𝗔𝗗𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗶𝘆𝗼 𝗯𝗮? Hindi required na palitan ng isang babae ang kanyang apelyido pagkatapos siyang ikasal.

Walang batas na nagsasabing kailangang gamitin ng isang married woman ang apelyido ng kanyang asawa. Maaari pa rin niyang gamitin ang kanyang maiden name kahit married na ang kanyang civil status. Sa madaling salita, ang isang babae ay may option, hindi obligasyon, na gamitin ang apelyido ng kanyang asawa.

Kung gusto naman niyang gamitin ang apelyido ng kanyang asawa, may mga opsyon siya sa ilalim ng Article 370 ng Civil Code of the Philippines. Maaari niyang gamitin ang:

• kanyang maiden first name at surname, at idagdag ang surname ng kanyang asawa;
• kanyang maiden first name at surname ng kanyang asawa; o
• buong pangalan ng kanyang asawa, na may “Mrs.” o ibang salitang nagpapahiwatig na siya ay asawa nito.

Para sa iba pang impormasyon tungkol sa paggamit ng maiden name, bisitahin ang link sa ibaba para !

https://pcw.gov.ph/faq-use-of-maiden-name/

10/09/2026

𝐀𝐒𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 “𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐰𝐚” 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫
Aklan State University (ASU) conducted “Kahalagahan at Kapwa: Strengthening Core Work Values, Gender Responsive and Intergenerational Synergy for Inclusive Workplace” on September 8, 2026, at the ASU Review Center, Banga, Aklan, bringing faculty and staff together to deepen their understanding of values, inclusivity, and harmonious workplace relationships.
The seminar featured Capt. Venus G. Guadalquever, Former AFP GAD Focal Person, as the resource speaker, who shared insights on strengthening core work values, promoting gender-responsive practices, and fostering meaningful collaboration across generations in the workplace.
The morning session was dedicated to non-teaching personnel, while the afternoon session was conducted for teaching personnel, allowing both groups to engage in discussions relevant to building a more respectful, inclusive, and collaborative university environment.
Through initiatives such as this, ASU continues to foster a workplace where professional values, mutual respect, gender responsiveness, and intergenerational understanding contribute to a stronger and more inclusive community.

09/09/2026

𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 | 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝘀. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

What’s the difference between 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 and 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮? Although these terms are closely related, they are not exactly the same.

𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 is the process of being fair to women, men, girls, boys, and gender minorities. It involves providing strategies and measures that address historical and social disadvantages and prevent discrimination, so that everyone can have fair and equal opportunities. 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮.

On the other hand, 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 means that women, men, girls, boys, and gender minorities have 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨, 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨, regardless of their gender. It means having the same status in society, enjoying the same entitlements, and having equal opportunities to make choices about their lives.

Simply put, 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨.

For example, giving everyone the same opportunity may appear equal, but if some people face additional barriers, the same treatment may not result in a fair outcome. Equity recognizes these differences and provides responsive measures to help ensure meaningful and substantive equality.

As highlighted under 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟵𝟳𝟭𝟬, or the 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, substantive equality means addressing unequal structures and practices that perpetuate discrimination and ensuring 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨.

As a university community, let’s continue to promote a gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory environment where everyone is respected, supported, and given meaningful opportunities to thrive.

𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡. 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.

07/09/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗨 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗔𝗦𝗨) unveiled its 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 as part of the ceremonial opening of the 𝟭𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆, highlighting the University’s continuing commitment to gender equality, inclusivity, and gender-responsive public service.

The unveiling marked a significant milestone in ASU’s efforts to provide a dedicated space where students, faculty, and staff can access information and resources on gender and development, promote awareness of gender-related concerns, and strengthen a culture of respect and inclusion within the University community.

The 𝙂𝘼𝘿 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧serves as a platform for advancing gender awareness and encouraging gender-responsive practices across the University. It also reflects ASU’s commitment to creating an environment where diversity is respected, equality is promoted, and every member of the community is treated with dignity.

The ceremonial unveiling was held alongside the signing of the Lingkod Bayani Commitment Wall, which symbolizes the ASU community’s dedication to integrity, excellence, accountability, and responsive public service.

Through the establishment of the GAD Corner, ASU reinforces the principle that public service must be not only effective but also inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of all.

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.💚
𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.💜

07/09/2026

𝗔𝗦𝗨 𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The 𝗔𝗦𝗨 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲brought gender awareness and safe-space advocacy closer to students through a series of discussions on the 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙘t during the 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩-𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

The sessions introduced students to their rights and responsibilities under existing laws and university policies, while emphasizing the importance of fostering a safe, respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free campus environment.

As part of its information and advocacy efforts, the GAD Office also distributed copies of the 𝘼𝙎𝙐 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 (𝙄𝙍𝙍) 𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨, along with 𝙂𝘼𝘿 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙡𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨. The materials were provided to help students better understand the university’s policies, reporting mechanisms, and support services available to those who may experience or witness harassment.

Through these initiatives, the GAD Office continues to strengthen students’ awareness of gender-related concerns and promote a culture where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and equality.

𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚’𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮.

01/09/2026

𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆| 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝗺?
𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙢 is the supposition, belief, or assertion that one s*x is superior to the other. It is often expressed through traditional stereotypes and social roles based on s*x, which can result in discrimination against members of the supposedly inferior s*x.

Minsan, lumalabas ang s*xism sa mga simpleng assumptions tulad ng:
“Mas bagay maging leader ang lalaki.”
“Mas okay maging leader ang babae kasi mas organized sila.”
“Nursing is a course for women.”

These may seem like ordinary statements, pero kapag ang isang tao ay hinuhusgahan, nililimitahan, or binibigyan ng expectations based solely on their s*x, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙢.

The 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟕 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙄, 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝟏𝟒, recognizes the role of women in nation-building and provides that the State shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.

It is also supported by 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙉𝙤. 𝟔𝟕𝟐𝟓, or the 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙩, which prohibits discrimination against women in employment, including paying women less than men or favoring male employees for promotions and training solely based on s*x.

Meanwhile, 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙉𝙤. 𝟗𝟕𝟏𝟎, or the 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙖 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣, promotes eliminating discrimination against women and guarantees equal treatment and opportunities in education, employment, and public affairs.

Sexism can reinforce stereotypes and limit opportunities. Let’s challenge assumptions, break gender stereotypes, and promote a community where everyone is given equal opportunities—regardless of s*x or gender.

*xism

19/08/2026

𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆| 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝙎𝙃) refers to unwelcome s*xual advances, requests for s*xual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a s*xual nature that is committed by a person in authority, influence, or moral ascendancy over another.

Under 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙉𝙤. 𝟕𝟖𝟕𝟕, or the 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟓, s*xual harassment is recognized in employment, education, and training environments, particularly when committed by someone with authority, influence, or moral ascendancy.

Pursuant to Section 6 of 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙉𝙤. 𝟗𝟎𝟓𝟓¹, Section 17(d) of Republic Act No. 11313², Section 4(a) of Republic Act No. 7877³, and Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 2100064⁴, and CSC Memorandum Circular No. 11, s. 2021, Aklan State University(ASU) hereby adopts these Implementing 𝙍𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙩, prescribing institutional guidelines, procedures for investigation and adjudication of s*xual harassment, gender based s*xual harassment, and gender-based online s*xual harassment cases, and the corresponding administrative sanctions.

Creating a safe and respectful university community is everyone’s responsibility. Let us help prevent s*xual harassment and promote an environment where everyone feels 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚, 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙.