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BRGADRC Officially Launches the Inclusivity Park

The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Pili Campus, through the Bicol Regional Gender and Development Resource Center (BRGADRC), Dawani Student Core Group (Dawani SCG), Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), and the Supreme Student Council (CBSUA-Pili SSC), officially launched the Inclusivity Park and marked the culmination of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women on December 12, 2025.

Key university officials attended the event, including President Alberto N. Naperi, Vice President for Academic Affairs Melinda P. Pan, Campus Administrator Allan B. Del Rosario, Office of Student Affairs and Services Director Jessel Ann P. Rodriguez, BRGADRC Director Dr. Glenn E. Redecilla, University Project Head for Training, Outreach, and Linkages Engr. Dulce Maria Abigail A. Jastio, GAD Staff Gochoel E. Bermas, SSC President Edward Joshua Mendoza, Dawani SCG members, partners, students, and other university stakeholders.

The program began with a welcome address from Dr. Allan B. Del Rosario, followed by BRGADRC Director Dr. Glenn E. Redecilla, who outlined the purpose and significance of the activity. This was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the Inclusivity Park to the university community.

Messages of support were also delivered by university officials, highlighting the institution’s commitment to fostering safe and inclusive environments for all.

In her closing remarks, Engr. Dulce Maria Abigail A. Jastio led a prayer in honor of victims of violence against women, including the Divinagracia sisters, Clodette Jean and Kiela Mae, whose lives were tragically cut short in a brutal killing in Naga City earlier this month.

The ceremony concluded with a unified call for a VAW-free community—one where respect, equality, and accountability prevail. University officials urged students and stakeholders to stay engaged, stand against abuse, and actively contribute to creating safe spaces within and beyond the campus. Through continued awareness, volunteerism, and solidarity, CBSUA aims to foster a culture where every individual feels protected, valued, and empowered. | via John Rey Estiva

Photos by Rounin Tanaotanao, Daisymen Dela Cruz, Huard James Paredes

A feature article will be released in connection to this event. Stay tuned.

Queen of Agri-diversity visits Dawani SCG, GAD Office

PILI, Camarines Sur — Nine of ten official candidates of the Queen of Agri-diversity paid a courtesy visit to the Bicol Regional Gender and Development Resource Center (GAD Office) as part of their advocacy activities aligned with agriculture and social development.

The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration on gender-responsive agricultural initiatives and to deepen the candidates’ understanding of policies promoting inclusivity, particularly in support of the SOGIE-SC Equality Bill.

The engagement also served as a benchmarking activity for the official crown design, symbolizing empowerment, equality, and sustainable development.

Organizers emphasized that the activity forms part of the long-duration pre-pageant events scheduled from February to April, highlighting the candidates’ commitment not only to beauty and poise but also to policy awareness, gender sensitivity, and agricultural advancement.

The Queen of Agri-diversity program of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources – Student Council (CANR-SC) integrates agricultural advocacy with gender and development principles, reinforcing the role of youth leadership in promoting inclusive and sustainable communities.

via Kerwin Merrick Guiriba

CBSUA Student Regent Visits Dawani Student Core Group

On January 14, 2025, Hon. Caren Latonero, Student Regent of Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, visited the Dawani Student Core Group (Dawani SCG) GAD advocates to discuss organizational matters, consultations, and possible partnerships.

The meeting was attended by Acting Convener Julius Annestien Mantes, Deputy Legislative Officer John Rey Estiva, Secretary General Arben Sola, Legislative Officer Jerrymie Lagat, along with other officers of the Dawani SCG and AngSalinsinag.

Among the key highlights of the meeting were the digitalization initiatives, including communication and transparency systems, as well as enhanced coordination between the Dawani SCG, the CBSUA Federation of Supreme Student Council, and the Office of the Student Regent.

Meanwhile, Hon. Latonero recognizes the Dawani Student Core Group’s contributions to the Stateans through its initiatives and strategic approaches in addressing budgetary constraints while still implementing meaningful programs. Additionally, the student regent looks forward to receiving student-centered and inclusive policy recommendations from the organization.

The Dawani SCG extends its appreciation to Hon. Caren Latonero for the time and the affirmed partnership efforts. The organization also looks forward to future activities that will benefit the Stateans and the wider community.

Photos from: Hon. Caren Latonero and Arben Sola

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GADvocates Extend Support to UFYO Christmas Outreach Program

In the spirit of the holiday season, the Dawani Student Core Group (Dawani SCG), together with other collaborating organizations, extended its support to the Christmas Outreach Program of the Unwavering Faith Youth Organization (UFYO) on December 13, 2025, at Barangay La Purisima, Pili, Camarines Sur.

During the activity, the Dawani SCG contributed essential items and learning materials, including mini pads, ballpoint pens, and reading resources. Members of the organization also facilitated fun and engaging games for the children, fostering an atmosphere of joy, learning, and community solidarity.

The Dawani SCG delegation was led by Acting Convener Julius Annestien Mantes, along with Deputy Legislative Officer John Rey Estiva, Deputy Finance Officer Robert Ramos, External Linkage Officer Crysyl Ann Joble, Deputy Multimedia Officer Daisymen Dela Cruz, Special Projects Committee Member Huard James Paredes, Internal Linkage Officer Jasmine Sumpay, and AngSALINSINAG Feature Writer Rounin Tanaotanao.

Through initiatives such as this, the Dawani Student Core Group continues to strengthen partnerships and promote community engagement, especially in advancing inclusive and meaningful outreach programs.

via John Rey Estiva

photos by Rounin Tanaotanao and Daisymen Dela Cruz

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#feature | Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC)

Violence against women and children is not a private matter—it is a social issue that affects families, schools, and communities. This advocacy campaign video calls for awareness, shared responsibility, and collective action toward a safer and more caring society.

Through this campaign, we promote respect, safety, equality, and human dignity, and emphasize the ethical responsibility of every individual to protect the vulnerable, speak out against injustice, and uphold the rights of women and children. Ending violence begins with understanding, empathy, and the courage to act.

❌ Violence has no place in our community.

💙 Every woman and every child deserves safety, dignity, and hope.

This advocacy goes beyond the 18 days—it is a commitment we must uphold every day.✨

Together, let us build a community where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.

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Meet the people who helped bring this advocacy to life

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BRGADRC—Building Bridges: Inclusivity Park Opens as a Living Promise of Safe Spaces and Shared Humanity

On December 12, 2025, the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture–Pili Campus marked more than the unveiling of a physical space. It marked a collective affirmation of dignity, belonging, and courage as the Bicol Regional Gender and Development Resource Center (BRGADRC), together with the Dawani Student Core Group and AngSalinsinag, officially launched the CBSUA Inclusivity Park—a space envisioned for every voice, every story, and every identity.

Nestled on the right side of the Student Center Building, the ribbon-cutting ceremony gathered university leaders, advocates, and students united by a shared purpose. Leading the ceremony were SUC President Alberto N. Naperi, DPA; Campus Administrator Allan B. Del Rosario, PhD; GAD Director Glenn E. Redicilla, PhD; and other key officials, whose presence reflected institutional support for a more inclusive and compassionate campus culture.

Designed as a haven of equity and belonging, the Inclusivity Park stands as a tangible commitment to promote inclusion, value diversity, and advocate for safe spaces. It seeks to support women and men, solo parents and children, LGBTQ members, indigenous peoples (IPs), youth, persons with disabilities, farmers, fisherfolks, and indigent sectors—communities whose voices deserve recognition, protection, and respect within and beyond the university.

In his message, GAD Director Glenn E. Redicilla, PhD, reflected on the long journey behind the project and its deeper meaning for the CBSUA community.

Today at CBSUA, we celebrate more than the opening of a new space. We celebrate a shared vision—a vision of a campus where every person feels safe, respected, and included,” he said. “The CBSUA Inclusivity Park stands as a reflection of our belief that true education flourishes only where dignity and compassion are present.”

The inauguration coincided with the culmination of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), giving the event a profound and timely resonance. For Director Redicilla, the park and the campaign are inseparable in purpose—both calling for a community where fear has no place and where every individual is empowered to thrive.

This park was thoughtfully created to be a safe and inclusive place—a place where students can study, rest, reflect, and reconnect,” he shared. “It quietly says: You belong here. You are safe here. It is not just a physical structure, but a promise.

He highlighted symbolic elements within the park: the flag representing diversity and welcome for all, and the rainbow lane embodying acceptance of the LGBTQ community and the university’s call for respect, equality, and genuine belonging. The Inclusivity Park, he emphasized, carries messages of hope, healing, and unity in every pathway and corner.

With pride, Director Redicilla also shared other BRGADRC initiatives, including the establishment of a mini GAD Library featuring scanned books and GAD-related research sourced from institutions such as UP Diliman, as well as advocacy materials and merchandise available during GAD activities—extending the Center’s mission beyond the park itself.

Adding a solemn and heartfelt moment to the program, Engr. Dulce Maria Abigail A. Jastio, GAD Project Head for Training, Outreach, and Linkages, led a prayer for the Divinagracia sisters, victims of a recent crime. Her prayer echoed the core of the GAD advocacy—justice, healing, and an unwavering stand against violence.Her words called for courage for survivors, comfort for grieving families, integrity among leaders, and a collective resolve to end all forms of violence against women and children.The inauguration of the CBSUA Inclusivity Park marks a significant step forward in cultivating a culture of equity, respect, and inclusion within the university. More than a space, it is a symbol of hope and unity—an assurance that diversity is honored, voices are valued, and safety is a shared responsibility.

As students and advocates affirm, CBSUA is united for a VAW-free community—standing together to build a campus and a future where everyone is empowered, included, and free from fear. | by Rounin Tanaotanao

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BRGADRC and Dawani in Action for Inclusivity Park

IN PHOTOS | BRGADRC key officials, staff, and Dawani SCG members during the ongoing preparations for the Inclusivity Park on December 11, 2025.

The soon-to-be launched Inclusivity Park now features newly installed lighting fixtures, tables, signages, and banners—marking another step toward creating a welcoming and inclusive space for the CBSUA community.