𝐃𝐖𝐂𝐋 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡-𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝑏𝑦 𝐽𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝐴𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝐶. 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑖
The Divine Word College of Laoag-College Guidance Office (DWCL-CGO) held a month-long celebration for the National Women’s Month 2026 with the theme: “Lead like Babaylans, Filipinas!”.
The event, which culminated today, March 19, 2026, emphasized the empowerment of gender equality and an inclusive society.”
In her opening remarks, Guidance Counselor Griselda I. Pascua, MAPsy, MAGC, RGC, underscored the importance of embodying the spirit of the Babaylan in their leadership, wisdom, and compassion.
“May we carry within us the enduring spirit of [the] Babaylan, the courage to lead with conviction, the wisdom to inspire transformation, and the compassion to uplift and empower others,” she said.
The celebration brought together the DWCL community through several contests that showcased creativity, advocacy, and cultural appreciation.
The Babaylan Look-Alike Contest was topped by Hannah Khate Ventura of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education (SASE), who also claimed all three minor awards, namely, the Best in Costume, Best in Portrayal, and the Fan Favorite Award.
Meanwhile, Haley Reigne Caluya of the same school secured second place and Raine Hyacinth Rivo of the School of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology claimed third.
The winners of the other events are as follows:
𝑴𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒚
1st Place: Kingley Gumayagay (SEAIT)
2nd Place: Dareen May Cu (SBA)
3rd Place: Nicole Olive Clemente (SASE)
𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕
1st Place: Shekinah Visitacion (SHTM)
2nd Place: Frances Diane Rabon (SBA)
3rd Place: Janafaye Narciso (SBA)
𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕
1st Place: Hailey Reign Caluya (SASE)
2nd Place: Von Ervin Rosete (SHTM)
3rd Place: Cyril Rosete (SBA)
𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕
1st Place: Rain Hyacinth Rivo (SEAIT)
2nd Place: Ivy Gail Visaya (SBA)
3rd Place: Crisha Dei C. Calventas (SHTM)
The event also included a Zumba Wellness session for both students and employees yesterday, March 18.
Beyond competitions, the celebration featured the #GADtoKNOW Campaign, giving awareness to gender-responsive laws, programs, and services that feature women leadership, and the Purple Wednesdays, which encouraged students and staff to wear purple and show solidarity for gender equality.