GAD Updates
JRMSU Launches 2025 National Women’s Month with Empowering Kickoff Ceremony
March 3, 2025– In harmony with the Philippine Commission on Women, Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) held a spirited commencement for the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC), highlighting inspiring speeches and featured a Zumba session participated in by university key officials, faculty, and administrative personnel during the flag-raising ceremony at the JRMSU Dapitan campus grounds.
Anchored on the theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” this month-long celebration, featuring activities designed for and dedicated to the women constituents of the university, is organized by Prof. Roquee Hospicio H. Paragoso, Dapitan Campus Unit Head for Gender and Development, in collaboration with Dr. Patrick G. Galleto, Dapitan Campus Director.
During this kick-off ceremony, Dr. Maria Rio Abdon Naguit delivered a compelling speech reaffirming the commitment to end Violence Against Women and Children. She expressed, “Justice, mercy, and humility must define our actions, especially in our fight for the dignity of women and children.”
As we celebrate the 2025 National Women’s Month, may the halls of this academic institution continue to foster a safe environment and inclusive society where women are respected and valued.
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JRMSU Holds Gender and Development Evaluation and Monitoring Meeting
The Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) conducted a Gender and Development (GAD) Evaluation and Monitoring Meeting on February 25, 2024, at the Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE) Conference Room.
The meeting gathered key officials from all JRMSU campuses to assess the progress of GAD-related initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance the impact of the university’s GAD programs. This initiative reinforces JRMSU’s commitment to promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive academic environment.
JRMSU GAD Unit Heads Strengthen HIV/AIDS Advocacy Through PaHIValo Project Training
The Gender and Development (GAD) Unit Heads of Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) actively participated
in the PaHIValo Project Training on Provider-Initiated HIV Counseling and Facility-based Testing held from
January 27 to 31, 2025, at the JRMSU Library, Dapitan Campus. This five-day training, spearheaded by
Prof. Bobmil C. Flores, Extension Director, aimed to strengthen institutional efforts in HIV/AIDS prevention,
education, and advocacy by equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct
provider-initiated HIV counseling and testing (PICT) within their respective campuses and communities.
The initiative was conducted in compliance with Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order No. 37,
series of 2021, which mandates the integration of HIV/AIDS education into the higher education curriculum,
ensuring that students, faculty, and staff have access to accurate information and services related to
HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. Additionally, the training aligned with the provisions of
Republic Act No. 11166, also known as the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Act, which seeks to improve
HIV-related education, stigma reduction, and access to health services through multi-sectoral collaborations,
including those involving academic institutions.
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