NBSC WRAPS UP 3-DAY GADTALKS ON SAFE AND INCLUSIVE CAMPUS
Northern Bukidnon State College concluded its three-day GADTalks: Empowering Students for a Safe and Inclusive Campus on September 23, 2026, highlighting gender-fair language and the integration of gender perspectives in student research.
The activity was spearheaded by the Student Affairs, Services and Development Division (SASDD) in cooperation with the Gender and Development Office (GADO) and was conducted through Zoom and Facebook livestream.
The final day featured two sessions designed to strengthen students’ understanding of gender responsiveness and inclusivity in communication, research, and academic work.
The first session, Gender-Fair and Inclusive Language, was delivered by Christine S. Tabaco, Instructor I and DGEC GAD Coordinator. She discussed gender stereotypes in language and the importance of practicing gender-fair language in personal and institutional settings, including schools and workplaces.
Tabaco emphasized that gender-fair language is not simply about replacing words, but also about examining the assumptions behind the language people use. She explained that gender-fair communication avoids unnecessarily excluding, stereotyping, diminishing, or privileging people because of their gender.
The discussion also encouraged students to use language that focuses on a person’s role, ability, or situation rather than relying on assumptions about gender.
The final session, Integrating Gender Perspectives in Research: Advancing Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Research, was facilitated by Zandra Shellee Y. Ordinan, MA, DGEC Instructor I.
Ordinan oriented third- and fourth-year NBSC students on incorporating gender perspectives into research, business proposals, and capstone studies. Among the topics discussed were the legal bases for gender-responsive research, including CHED Memorandum Order No. 1, s. 2015, and Republic Act No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women.
She also discussed gender-responsive curriculum programs, gender-responsive perspectives, and the integration of gender considerations throughout the research process. The session aimed to help students recognize the importance of considering gender perspectives when developing and conducting academic research.
Closing the three-day activity, Jovelyn G. Delosa, Vice President for Academic Affairs, thanked the resource speakers and commended the SASDD and GADO for their continued efforts to promote student safety, inclusion, and belonging.
She expressed hope that the activity strengthened students’ understanding of inclusivity, student rights, and campus safety, while emphasizing the importance of equity, access, fairness, and respect in building a supportive academic community.
“A concrete manifestation of a gender-fair or gender-responsive community is through our words, actions, feelings, and thoughts,” Dr. Delosa said.
The three-day GADTalks provided students with discussions on gender-fair communication, gender-responsive research, and student rights, reinforcing NBSC’s continuing efforts to promote a safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive campus community.
The activity was hosted by Kristine Nicole G. Cajilla, Student and Editor-in-Chief of Ballpoint Publication.
Written by: Ralph A. Bagotsay
Public Affairs and Information Office
