𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Brokenshire College, Inc. proudly participated in the GAD Summit 2024 spearheaded by the Commission on Higher Education Region XI (CHED XI) in collaboration with the Regional Gender and Development Advocates Network (RGAN) XI, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) XI, and other higher education institutions across Davao Region. The event was held at Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) in Panabo City.

With the theme “Re-thinking SDG 5: Gender Equality in Instruction, Research, and Extension,” the summit provided a meaningful platform to discuss and promote Sustainable Development Goal 5—advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in higher education.

Distinguished plenary speakers included Sr. Ma. Marissa Viri, President of the University of the Immaculate Conception, who tackled “SDG 5 in Higher Education: Are Women Doing Better Now?” and Prof. Maria Easterluna S. Canoy, Executive Director of Kitanglad Integrated NGOs, who emphasized “Empowerment of Women and Indigenous People in the Subnational Setting.”

Representatives from Brokenshire College joined fellow participants from SUCs, LUCs, and private HEIs in reaffirming their support for the 18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women (VAW), echoing the powerful call: “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na ang Oras.”

Through this engagement, Brokenshire College continues to strengthen its commitment to gender equality, inclusivity, and empowerment—upholding its vision of developing transformative leaders for a just and humane society.