Gender and Development
Building a safe, fair and inclusive Romblon State University for every student, faculty member and employee across all campuses.
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What's Happening in GAD
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Empowering the Modern Filipina: RSU-SMC Culminates Womens Month Celebration 2026
The campus transformed into a hub of empowerment today, March 25, 2026, as we culminated our Women’s Month Celebration at the Campus Gymnasium
Latest GAD Headlines
Strengthening Inclusive Governance: University Deepens GAD Strategic Planning on Day 2 of Workshop
Mar 10, 2026
RSU Kicks Off National Women's Month
Mar 02, 2026
Romblon State University joins the RGADC First Quarter Meeting
Feb 18, 2026
RSU GAD conducts its 1st Quarter Meeting & EOMS Workshop
Feb 05, 2026
About the Office
Gender and Development Office
The Gender and Development (GAD) Office of Romblon State University coordinates the university's efforts to create gender-sensitive and gender-inclusive spaces and opportunities in all of its campuses across the province.
In line with Republic Act No. 9710 (Magna Carta of Women), CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, Series of 2015 (Establishing the Policies and Guidelines on Gender and Development in CHED and Higher Education Institutions), and Republic Act No. 11313 (Safe Spaces Act), the office works through the university's GAD Focal Point System to promote a culture of respect and equality, knowing that a deeper understanding of gender issues helps prevent gender-based discrimination and violence.
The GAD Office aims to:
- 1 Educate the university's students, faculty and personnel on gender issues and on the university's GAD programs, projects and activities;
- 2 Integrate gender perspectives in instruction, research, extension and administration;
- 3 Coordinate with colleges, offices and campuses in designing responses to gender-related issues and concerns;
- 4 Work with student organizations in promoting gender sensitivity and inclusivity on campus;
- 5 Prepare the annual GAD Plan and Budget and GAD Accomplishment Report; and
- 6 Support the Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) in handling gender-related cases.
Our Commitment
Gender Equality in Every Area of the University
RSU promotes gender equality through its policies, learning environment, research, extension services and the safety of its community.
Instruction
Making the classroom experience fair and inclusive.
- Integrating gender perspectives in course syllabi and learning materials
- Training faculty on gender-fair language and inclusive teaching
- Gender sensitivity orientation for incoming students
Research
Producing knowledge that helps address gender issues.
- Encouraging gender-responsive research among faculty and students
- Collecting and using sex-disaggregated data in university planning
- Sharing findings through university research fora and congresses
Extension
Bringing GAD advocacy to island communities.
- Advocacy on Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (RA 9262)
- Livelihood and capability-building programs for women
- Partnerships with local government units and agencies
Administration
Keeping the workplace safe, fair and gender-responsive.
- Gender-responsive planning and budgeting
- Enforcement of the Safe Spaces Act and anti-sexual harassment policies
- Celebrating Women's Month and the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW
Activities
GAD in Photos
Empowering the Modern Filipina: RSU-SMC Culminates Womens Month Celebration 2026
Strengthening Inclusive Governance: University Deepens GAD Strategic Planning on Day 2 of Workshop
RSU Kicks Off National Women's Month
Romblon State University joins the RGADC First Quarter Meeting
RSU GAD conducts its 1st Quarter Meeting & EOMS Workshop
