Community Development Circle

“𝗦𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀—𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲.”

The 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗗) 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕, in collaboration with the 𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧-𝗨 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗) 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 and 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 successfully conducted the activity 𝗦𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘-𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 with the theme “𝗦𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘 𝗽𝗮, 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗱: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.” The seminar was held on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at the 𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧 𝗨 𝗡-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼-𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 as part of the celebration of National Women’s Month and in partial fulfillment of the course 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 under 𝗠𝘀. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗗. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗼 and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘆 𝗧. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁.

The seminar gathered first to third year BS Community Development students in a meaningful discussion about 𝙎𝙊𝙂𝙄𝙀𝙎𝘾; 𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙭 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨. The activity aimed to deepen students’ understanding of gender diversity while encouraging them to confront biases, challenge harmful stereotypes, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity and respect within the academic community and beyond.

Through the insightful discussion of our resource speaker, 𝗠𝘅. 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘅 𝗠. 𝗨𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗮𝘆, participants explored the lived experiences, realities, and challenges faced by individuals of diverse SOGIE in the Philippines. The seminar emphasized that the SOGIE Bill primarily seeks equity and protection from discrimination, ensuring that everyone, regardless of s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or s*x characteristics, can live with dignity, safety, and equal opportunities. Discussions covered the 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙊𝙂𝙄𝙀, 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙂𝘽𝙏 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, and identifying 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙊𝙂𝙄𝙀 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮, knowledge and tools to foster respect and advocacy in their communities..

To make the seminar more engaging, an interactive game prepared by Mx. Gab, was conducted to introduce different countries and their approaches to gender equality and SOGIE-related policies. Through this activity, students compared global perspectives and reflected on how inclusivity, protection, and human rights are addressed in different nations. The discussion also created a safe and open space where participants shared insights, perspectives, and questions, enriching the conversation on gender diversity, social inclusion, and the importance of advocacy in building equitable communities.

More than an academic requirement, SOGIE-Lanon stands as a reminder that the pursuit of equality requires continuous awareness, empathy, and collective action. As future community development practitioners, students are called to become advocates who promote respect for diversity, challenge discrimination, and empower marginalized sectors within their communities.

This initiative reflects the commitment of the BSCD community to uphold the values of equity, inclusivity, and social justice. By fostering awareness and encouraging meaningful dialogue, the activity contributes to building a society where diversity is embraced and where every individual is valued and respected.

Let us continue to learn, advocate, and stand in solidarity, because achieving equality begins with awareness and grows through collective action.

Words by BSCD 3-B

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟎𝟐 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏

𝘕𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴. 𝘕𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘭𝘦, 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵.💗

Team-Building Activity was more than just games and challenges—it was a celebration of unity, trust, leadership, and collaboration.
Through every cheer, strategy, and shared laughter, we proved that when Community Development students move as one, we create an impact that goes beyond today. 💪🌱

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬.
𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

There was a time when hope filled the streets of EDSA. 🇵🇭

Today, we remember the EDSA People Power Revolution, a defining moment in Philippine history when millions of Filipinos gathered along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue to reclaim democracy. For four historic days, from February 22 to 25, 1986, courage replaced fear, and unity became our nation’s greatest weapon.

It was not violence that changed the course of history, but collective conviction. Students, workers, families, religious leaders, and soldiers stood side by side, proving that the true power of a nation lies in its people.

As we commemorate this anniversary, may we continue to protect the freedoms fought for during those four days. The spirit of EDSA lives on in every Filipino who chooses truth, justice, and active citizenship.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

Mga Ka-CD, get ready as we unveil the official program flow for 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 2026: Strengthening Bonds Through Seminar and Team-Building Activity.

With the theme “Rhythm of Echoes: Amplifying the Impact of Today to Define the Narrative of Tomorrow,” this year’s celebration highlights unity, leadership, collaboration, and the power of collective action. 🌿✨