The Gender and Development Office’s main goal is to integrate gender sensitivity, inclusivity
and equality principles into instruction, student services, research, and extension. To achieve this, the Gender and Development Office develops and implements plans, programs, and activities (PPAs) that promote gender responsive perspective. It is also committed to create opportunities for scholarships, leadership, engagement especially for indigenous men and women, youth, and disadvantaged sectors within and beyond Manolo Fortich. It also fosters a gender-responsive society through sustainable partnerships and cooperation with both internal stakeholders and external networks and advocates.