The Bicol Regional Gender and Development Resource Center (BRGADRC), together with the Dawani Student Core Group (Dawani SCG) and AngSalinsinag, conducted a series of preparatory activities on December 8–9, 2025 in anticipation of the upcoming launch of the Inclusivity Park—an initiative that symbolizes fairness, acceptance, and awareness within the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture–Pili Campus.

This effort reflects the university’s continued commitment not only to academic training and resource provision but also to nurturing an environment grounded in inclusivity, equality, and justice.

The fully revamped Inclusivity Park will soon be unveiled following its renovation at the right side of the Student Center Building, in front of the CAS Department. Students and campus partners are encouraged to watch for further updates.

This initiative forms part of BRGADRC’s PROJECT SAFE (Spaces, Advocacy, Facilities for Empowerment) contest.

✍🏻 | Rounin Tanaotanao

📷 | Ashley Bares, Daisymen Dela Cruz, Julius Annestien Mantes

The Dawani Student Core Group (Dawani SCG) and the Unwavering Faith Youth Organization (UFYO) have formally sealed their partnership to strengthen initiatives and programs for children and youth development through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on December 5, 2025.

The MOA signing and collaborative meeting were attended by Dawani SCG Acting Convener Julius Annestien Mantes, Deputy Legislative Officer John Rey Estiva, and External Linkage Officer Crysyl Ann Joble. Representing UFYO were Founder Mark Kevin Arabe, President Charmie Beatriz, and Treasurer Rica Mae Redulla.The partnership aims to enhance both organizations’ capacity to implement community-centered programs, outreach activities, and youth empowerment initiatives.

Dawani SCG is also set to collaborate with UFYO in the upcoming Pamaskong Handog on December 13, 2025, further solidifying their shared commitment to service and development.

𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒚 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒊 𝑫𝒆 𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒔

The Dawani Student Core Group (Dawani SCG) of the CBSUA Bicol Regional Gender and Development Resource Center (BRGADRC) successfully conducted its VAW First Responders Orientation and GAD Core Group Turnover, Oathtaking, and General Assembly on November 28, 2025.

The activity formally marked the oath-taking of the newly elected officers and the conclusion of the apprenticeship program, officially recognizing the apprentices as full members of the organization.

The first part of the program highlighted the Turnover, Oathtaking, and General Assembly. Outgoing Convener John Rey Estiva facilitated the turnover of pertinent documents to the new set of officers: Acting Convener Julius Annestien Mantes, Legislative Officer Jerrymie Lagat, Finance Officer Sheila Argente with Deputy Robert Ramos, and Operational Officer Marilyn Amaro with Deputy John Brent Colambo.

Dr. Glenn E. Redecilla, BRGADRC Director and Dawani Adviser, administered the oath of office to the newly elected student-leaders.

During the General Assembly, Estiva and Lagat also led the ratification of the revised Constitution and By-Laws (CBL), marking a significant step in strengthening the organization’s governance.

The second part of the activity featured the VAW First Responders Orientation, facilitated by Dr. Redecilla, as part of the group’s preparation for the upcoming 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women.

Dawani SCG is set to conduct its anti-VAW Caravan next week as part of the national 18-Day Campaign. The unwavering dedication of Dawani SCG members to advocacy, service, and community empowerment remains at the heart of its mission.

𝑣𝑖𝑎 𝐽𝑜ℎ𝑛 𝑅𝑒𝑦 𝐸𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎 (𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑆𝐴𝐿𝐼𝑁𝑆𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐺)
𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝐾𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑎, 𝐹𝑎𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑙𝑖 𝐷𝑒 𝐴𝑠𝑖𝑠 (𝐴𝑛𝑔𝑆𝐴𝐿𝐼𝑁𝑆𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐺), 𝐷𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑦𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝐷𝑒𝑙𝑎 𝐶𝑟𝑢𝑧 (𝐷𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑖 𝑆𝐶𝐺)

The Dawani Student Core Group (SCG) and the Unwavering Faith Youth Organization (UFYO) held a collaborative meeting on December 1, 2025 to explore potential partnerships anchored on shared goals, advocacy work, and youth empowerment.

Representing Dawani SCG were Deputy Legislative Officer John Rey Estiva, External Linkages Officer Crysyl Ann Joble, and Deputy Secretary Joanna Marie Ocmer. The YFYO delegation was led by Founder Mark Kevin Arabe, accompanied by member Charmie Beatriz.

Both organizations expressed enthusiasm in developing joint initiatives and strengthening networks to support community-oriented programs in the coming months.