𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐏⎮ 𝐈𝐒𝐔–𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 | ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Isabela State University–Cauayan Campus celebrated the 2026 National Women’s Month under the theme “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!,” spotlighting the courage and wisdom of the Babaylans while urging modern Filipinas to guide their communities, advocate for change, and inspire action, March 16.

The program featured inspiring remarks from Assoc. Prof. Arnold T. Pascua, PhD, Director for Planning and Development and GAD Focal Person, who urged attendees to take an active role in promoting inclusive communities. Ms. Gwen D. Apiado, a BSE 3rd-year Filipino student, delivered a poignant spoken poetry piece celebrating the resilience and spirit of Filipino women, while a video presentation showcased ISU Cauayan’s accomplishments across various sectors. Prof. Marisol S. Foronda, PhD, Executive Officer, concluded the program by encouraging participants to embrace leadership, advocate for equality, and live out the values of the Babaylans in their everyday lives.

Aligned with the 2023–2028 National Women’s Month Campaign, “WE for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society,” the celebration emphasized the ongoing work to close gaps in economic participation and political representation and highlighted that achieving gender equality requires the collective effort of Women and Everyone, including individuals, communities, and institutions, to build an inclusive society.

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