The University Auditorium resonated with a powerful call to action for women empowerment and gender equality as Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) culminated its observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (EVAW) on December 9, 2024.
“When we give women equal opportunities in the workplace, this allows them to earn for themselves and eventually become financially independent,” Guest Speaker Ms. Teresita C. Guevarra, Supervising Auditor of the Commission on Audit Region III, said in her speech.
She shared her story of how she managed to choose the less-taken path of being a working mom and pursuing her career instead of being a stay-at-home mother.
“It was a difficult balancing act—navigating motherhood and climbing the corporate ladder. But it can be done,” Guevarra said.
Guevarra also commended DHVSU for the steps the institution has taken to strengthen its resolve to advocate for gender and development across the organization by enumerating some of the programs and campaigns, including gender sensitivity and responsiveness.
Anchored to the theme “VAW Bigyan Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras,” various DHVSU campuses, colleges, and offices organized activities and initiatives.
Led by the DHVSU Gender and Development Focal Point System, headed by Dr. Dolores T. Quiambao, University GFPS Focal Person and Vice President for Student Affairs and Services, the series of events is part of DHVSU’s cooperation with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) campaign.
In his welcome remarks, Dr. Enrique G. Baking, University President, recalled how DHVSU stood united in amplifying the call to EVAW through meaningful activities and collaborative efforts.
He also highlighted the significant GAD milestone that DHVSU attained as an institution, including six consecutive years of being endorsed by PCW and CHED, which means that the University is fully compliant with the indicators prescribed by the government.
“When we stand together, we build a world where harmony and understanding replace conflict and division,” said Dr. Baking as he concluded his message.
Also present as guests of the culminating activity include Mr. Matthew Ryan Roque, resident auditor of DHVSU, and Dr. Teodoron Gatchalian, Undersecretary for Special Concerns of the of Department of Science and Technology.
Meanwhile, the annual GADtimpala Awards was also held, recognizing the initiatives accomplished by the GADvocates during the 2024 18-day EVAW campaign.
Here is the list of awards given by the DHVSU-GFPS:
Special Citations
| NAME OF OFFICE | NOTABLE PROGRAMS |
| SOL - Show of Love | Outreach Program for Abused and Victims of Violence |
| Training Services Office | Degenderized Skills Training and Assessment |
| Quality Management System Office | That’s What They Said Bulletin |
| Office of the University Registrar | Kindness Unleash: Bawal Bastos for Better Society |
| College of Arts and Sciences | CASaup: Outreach Program |
| Management Information System Office | Genderized Orientation on MIS Office Services for Students |
| College of Computing Studies | Captured Feelings: Writing to Unveil the Heart |
| College of Education | GADwang Sining Museum |
| College of Business Studies | LUALU: Ipasyag ing Suporta, Manalakaran kontra Bayolensya |
| DHVSU Porac Campus | MX. DPC 2024: Speak-up, Stand-out, and Stop VAW |
| College of Social Sciences and Philosophy | Webinar Series: Fighting Online Harassment: Building Safe Digital Spaces for Students and “Making Campus Safe: How Spaces Act Protects Students |
| DHVSU Apalit Campus | Understanding Sexual Harassment: Awareness, Prevention, and Support |
| Property Supply And Management Office | Tribute to Women: Juana Wear Your Head |
| Laboratory High School | Project Love: An Outreach Program |
| Financial Management Services Office | Empower “JUANA's" Safety: Prioritize Protection, Celebrate Women’s Strength (FMSO Distribution of Self-Defense Weapons for Women) |
| College of Industrial Technology | HIV Awareness and Prevention Webinar |
| Office of Student Affairs | The Degendarized outreach Program / Donation Drive |
| Civil Security Unit | EVAW PATROL: Security Assistance during the 18-day Campaign |
| Occupational Safety and Health Office | Genderized Action on Disaster (GAD) Preparedness |
| DHVSU Mexico Campus | DMC Childcare Center |
| College of Hospitality and Tourism Management | Tindahan ni Juana |
| DHVSU Lubao Campus | Babae, Basta sa Lubao, Ligtas: Pledge and Signature of Commitment |
| DHVSU San Fernando- Annex Campus | Degenderized Peace and Indigenous People’s Education thru Situational Awareness and Knowledge Management Cluster in partnership with NICA III |
| College of Engineering and Architecture | Remembering and Honoring all Transgender Women Victimized by Hate Crime and Gender-Based Violence |
| Research Management Office | Degenderized Mentoring Session and In-House Review |
| Administrative Services Office | Bright Color, Bright Future: Empowerment and Equality For All |
| Office of Student Welfare and Formation | Genderized Free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination |
| DHVSU Sto. Tomas Campus | Empowerment Through Skills: A Training Program for Female Inmates at Pampanga Provincial Jail |
| Graduate School | Sustainable Genderized Advance Academic Understakings |
| Library Services Office | Libro para sa Lahat: Degenderized Book Fair Exibit |
| Admissions, Counselling and Testing Office | Know the Signs, End the Silence Advocacy |
| University Student Council | DHVSU VAWC Bigyang Wakas Opening Parade |
| The Industrialist | Punto de Honorio: Kaisa sa Adbokasiya |
| The Vectors | 2024 DHVSU 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children Highlights |
GADtimpala Awardees
- GADtimpala 2024 Best Non-Academic Unit - Occupational Safety and Health Office
- GADtimpala 2024 Best Academic Unit – DHVSU Lubao Campus
- GADtimpala 2024 Hall of Fame – DHVSU Mexico Campus
Finalists (Non-academic)
- Library Services Office
- Administrative Services Office
- Office of Student Affairs
- Office of Student Welfare and Formation
Finalists (Academic)
- Laboratory High School
- DHVSU Sto. Tomas Campus
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Law
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