The West Visayas State University (WVSU) College of Dentistry, in partnership with the Gender and Development (GAD) Office, held a special flag-raising ceremony on the first Monday of the month to mark the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) with the theme, “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”.
Dr. Jeanette Simpas, director of WVSU GAD, invited all students, faculty, and staff of the university to take part in the month-long celebration and attend to the activities prepared by the GAD office and its partner colleges and units.
As part of the NWM celebration, the College of PESCAR (COP) students led a fitness dance at the Unity Park which was participated by the attendees of the flag raising ceremony.
Grupo Del Oeste from WVSU COP also gave the university a special performance of their piece, “Mangroves and the Moon,” which recently won 1st runner-up at the Sinamba sa Regatta during the 52nd Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta Festival on March 1.
Led by the Philippine Commission on Women, the NWMC carries the sub-theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” and highlights the ongoing pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Philippines and around the world.
Story by JA Temelo/PAMCO
Photos by Wina de la Cruz/PAMCO
Check out the WVSU’s NWMC schedule here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15qLnJdTnH/
