𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏⎮ 𝐈𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐕𝐀𝐖 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡; 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Isabela State University Cauayan Campus steered the official launch of the 2025 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) as it joined forces with the City Government of Cauayan, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Office, alongside several other public and private agencies that strengthened the event’s advocacy and reach, at the BGD Sports Complex, November 25.

The campaign opened with the national theme, “UNITE for a VAW-Free Philippines: Empower Voices, Engage Allies, End Violence,” and cemented the collective mandate of agencies and institutions to confront gender-based violence and safeguard the welfare of women and children.

Prof. Dr. Marisol S. Foronda, Executive Officer of ISU Cauayan Campus, ignited the program with an opening message that highlighted the campus’ firm role in advancing gender equality. She underlined ISU’s initiative to mobilize students and personnel as active stakeholders in building a safe, inclusive, and empowered community. Her remarks challenged participants to transform awareness into sustained advocacy and decisive action.

Cauayan City Administrator Ms. Czarah Jane S. Dy fortified the event with a strong message on behalf of the City Government. The program also featured a video message from Mayor Hon. Caesar “Jaycee” S. Dy Jr., who emphasized the city’s resolute stance against all forms of violence and called on partner institutions to continue driving community-based initiatives that protect women, uplift children, and strengthen local mechanisms for prevention and support.

ISU Cauayan commanded a strong presence during the Kick-Off Activity and the Orange Run: “Takbo Para sa Kababaihan at Kabataan Laban sa Karahasan.” With its overwhelming turnout of faculty, staff, and students, the campus clinched recognition as the Biggest Delegation, emphasizing its consistent advocacy and sustained community mobilization.

The campus’ Gender and Development Office, led by Dr. Arnold T. Pascua, orchestrated key initiatives that ensured the smooth execution of the campaign. Through organizing activities, rallying participants, and building partnerships both within and beyond the campus, the office showcased ISU Cauayan’s active leadership in promoting gender-sensitive programs and creating a tangible impact in the community.

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