17-18 June 2026
In celebration of Men’s Health Month, the Gender and Development (GAD) office hosted a hybrid two-day orientation and capacity-building workshop on the Men Opposed to Violence Against Women (VAW) Everywhere (MOVE) advocacy on June 17-18, 2026.
GAD Director Jude L. Tayaben delivered the opening message. He noted that while MOVE focuses on involving men, BSU also includes women as advocates against violence toward women and children. Tayaben emphasized that launching the BSU MOVE aligns with the university’s goals and objectives, specifically, Goal 3 (gender and culture-sensitive solutions to reduce regional vulnerabilities and boost socioeconomic conditions), Goal 4 (develop proactive extension programs for disadvantaged communities and vulnerable sectors), and Goal 7 (strengthen and expand strategic partnerships).
MOVE Department of Social Welfare and Development – CAR President Rogelio M. Colting Jr. oriented the participants regarding MOVE advocacy. He presented the national and local data regarding reports on physical, sexual, and emotional violence and discussed the differences between VAW, Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC), and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
To inform participants of available resources, Colting listed the following emergency contacts: Aleng Pulis Hotline (09209071717) for victims of VAWC; PNP Text Hotline (2920); and the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (16677) for cybercrime complaints. Aside from the hotlines, people may also approach the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) located at their local police stations.
The second session focused on sharing best practices in the Philippine National Police (PNP). PMAJ Willy D. Dumansi, MOVE–PNP PRO CAR president, traced MOVE’s history in the PNP, described regional chapters’ work, and highlighted the importance of men’s role in opposing violence against women.
For the afternoon session, Ylona Veronica A. Bayod, head of the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University and a registered psychologist, discussed children in conflict with the law (CICL), child-abuse risk factors, and the emotional effects of abuse and deprivation. She cited case examples involving children and urged adults to act as protectors and promote positive parenting practices such as consistent communication, non-violent discipline, involvement, and respect.
On the second day, Tayaben shared the BSU MOVE future programs. Afterwards, BSU Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) Chairperson Ruth D. Lalio explained the university’s CODI procedures in handling complaints of misconduct and violence. She cited examples to illustrate how CODI process is applied and to clarify common due process inquiries. The activity ended with a Zumba session.
