The Gender and Development (GAD) Office of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) welcomed 50 participants from the local government unit (LGU) of Lucban for a benchmarking activity held on July 30, at the 3rd Floor of the SLSU Library.
The activity showcased the SLSU Child-Minding Facility as a model initiative in child welfare and gender-responsive programming. The delegation from LGU Lucban included Barangay GAD Coordinators, Secretariats, Municipal Councilors, and DRRM Coordinators, who came to observe best practices and learn from the university’s documentation processes.
The program opened with remarks from Prof. Rene P. Zubieto, MA, Director of the SLSU GAD Office, followed by special messages from Dr. Arvin N. Natividad, Vice President for Institutional Development and External Affairs, and Ms. Josephine J. Robelo, RSW, MGADFPS Focal Person. Participants then viewed an audio-visual presentation on the Child-Minding Facility before proceeding to a guided site tour.
An open forum allowed for the exchange of ideas and discussions on potential collaborations between LGU Lucban and SLSU.
The activity concluded with both parties expressing commitment to advancing child welfare and gender and development initiatives in the province of Quezon.
The program opened with remarks from Prof. Rene P. Zubieto, MA, Director of the SLSU GAD Office, followed by special messages from Dr. Arvin N. Natividad, Vice President for Institutional Development and External Affairs, and Ms. Josephine J. Robelo, RSW, MGADFPS Focal Person. Participants then viewed an audio-visual presentation on the Child-Minding Facility before proceeding to a guided site tour.
An open forum allowed for the exchange of ideas and discussions on potential collaborations between LGU Lucban and SLSU.
The activity concluded with both parties expressing commitment to advancing child welfare and gender and development initiatives in the province of Quezon.
Article: Joyce S. Andrade
Photos: Mica O. Fegalquin
Layout: Jayson M. Caperiña
Photos: Mica O. Fegalquin
Layout: Jayson M. Caperiña