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Gender Equality

"Equal Opportunities, Unlimited Potential"

UDM promotes gender equality by fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting policies that ensure equal opportunities for all. Through gender-sensitive programs, we advocate for women’s empowerment and the active participation of all genders in leadership and decision-making.

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SHE++ Masterclass in UDM: Empowering Women in Technology through Cross-Sectoral Partnerships for Sustainable Development

In line with the commitment to empower women and promote inclusive innovation, Universidad de Manila (UDM) hosted the SHE++ Masterclass, a capability-building initiative under the...
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UDM Conducts Faculty Reorientation on Learning Management System to Strengthen Digital Mentoring and Inclusive Teaching

In support of SDG 5 – Gender Equality, particularly SDG 5.3 on Mentoring, Universidad De Manila held a Faculty Reorientation Training on the UDM Learning...
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Reorientation Training on UDM Learning Management System Highlights Women’s Participation and Mentorship

On August 19–20, 2025, the Universidad De Manila (UDM) conducted a Reorientation Training on the UDM Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance faculty and student...
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𝐔𝐃𝐌 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

A mighty roar from Universidad de Manila Merlions! A strong contingent of 2,561 UDM NSTP students filled the SM Mall of Asia Arena on August...
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UDM Scholar Represents the Philippines at Jubilee of Youth 2025 in Rome — Advancing SDG 5 Through Education and Empowerment

From July 23 to August 7, 2025, Mark Bryan Medalla, a 1st year Bachelor of Public Administration student from Universidad De Manila, proudly represented both...
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the esteemed Higher Education Institutions (HEls) in the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐍𝐂𝐑) for getting ranked in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐓𝐇𝐄) 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬!

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𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬We are proud to announce that Universidad de Manila has successfully made it to the...
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UDM Women Lead Community Collaboration Through the “Tara, Basa!” Tutoring Program

In support of SDG 4 – Quality Education and SDG 5 – Gender Equality, the Universidad De Manila (UDM) continues to champion women’s active participation...
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UDM and Partners Raise Awareness on STD and HIV Through Educational Seminar: Promoting Inclusive Health and Responsible Awareness

In a united effort to promote sexual health awareness and empower the academic community, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) Health Services, in partnership with the...
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UDM Empowers Women in Underrepresented Fields Through Education and Collaboration

In support of SDG 4 – Quality Education and SDG 5 – Gender Equality, the Universidad De Manila (UDM) continues to advance women’s participation in...
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UDM Strengthens Digital Teaching Competency Through AI Tools Training for CCJ and CHS Faculty

Aligned with SDG 5 – Gender Equality, specifically SDG 5.3 on Mentoring, Universidad De Manila conducted an In-House Training on AI Tools in Education for...
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UDM Unites for Women’s Rights: We Dance, We Rise, and We Take Action!

By: Dr. Leila R. Gano Date: March 6, 2025 Event Date: March 3, 2025 In celebration of International Women’s Month 2025, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) held a...
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UDM Faculty Strengthened Through Research Mentoring Workshop on High-Impact Journal Publication

In alignment with SDG 5 – Gender Equality, particularly SDG 5.3 on Mentoring, Universidad De Manila held a Research Workshop on Publication in High-Impact Journals...
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CED Conducts In-House Training on Table of Specification Development to Strengthen Faculty Mentorship and Academic Excellence

In support of SDG 5 – Gender Equality, specifically SDG 5.3 on Mentoring, the College of Education (CED) of Universidad De Manila conducted an In-House...
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UDM Promotes Respect and Protection Through Safe Spaces and Anti-Bullying Advocacy Seminars

In alignment with SDG 5 – Gender Equality and SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, the Universidad De Manila (UDM) held two significant...
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Empowering Excellence: UDM Elevates Employee Skills with Technical Writing Training

Related Articles: SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 9 SDG 17 Universidad de Manila (UDM) recently held a Technical Writing Training for its employees,...
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Universidad De Manila Implements Policy to Protect Whistleblowers from Discrimination, Supporting SDG 5

Related Articles: SDG 5 Manila, Philippines – In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) – “Gender Equality,” Universidad De Manila (UDM) has strengthened...
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Universidad De Manila Celebrates Gender Equality in Graduation: A Significant Proportion of Female Graduates in 2022

Related Articles: SDG 5 Manila, Philippines – In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), “Gender Equality,” Universidad De Manila (UDM) has reported a...
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Universidad De Manila Celebrates Significant Proportion of Senior Female Academics, Advancing Gender Equality

Related Articles: SDG 5 Manila, Philippines – In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), “Gender Equality,” Universidad De Manila (UDM) has reported a...
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UDM Reports Majority of 2022 Graduates are Female, Highlighting Progress in Gender Equality

Related Articles: SDG 5 In 2022, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) proudly announced that out of its 2,587 graduates, 1,605 were female, reflecting significant strides...
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Universidad de Manila Implements Equal Pay Scale to Champion Gender Equity

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 16 SDG 17 In a bold and transformative move, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) has implemented a newpolicy...
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UDM and Barangay 659-A Day Care Center Partner to Support Students and Faculty with Childcare Services

Related Articles : SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 17 August 12, 2024— Universidad De Manila, PhilippinesOn August 12, 2024, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) took...
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UDM Advances Pay Equity with Implementation of New Salary Schedule

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 16 SDG 17 June 5, 2024 Universidad de Manila Champions Gender Equality through Local Budget Circular No. 149....
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Manila Breaks Barriers with New Equal Employment Opportunity Policy”

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 10 SDG 17 June 5, 2024 Manila City Government Takes Bold Step Towards Inclusivity and Fairness. In a...
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Manila Recognizes UdM President Felma Carlos-Tria’s Historic Achievement at Global Forum

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 17 June 3, 2024 — The local government of Manila has proudly acknowledged the remarkable achievement of Universidad de Manila...
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UDM and Tzu Chi Foundation Forge Partnership to Empower Students Through Scholarships

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UDM Highlights Strong Female Academic Leadership, Wins Gawad Edukampyon Award for Gender and Capacity Development

Related Articles : SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 10 SDG 17 May 4, 2024— Universidad De Manila, Philippines The Universidad de Manila (UDM) proudly celebrates...
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City of Manila Receives Prestigious Gawad Edukampyon Award

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 17 May 4, 2024 In a landmark recognition of its unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality andempowerment, Universidad de Manila’s...
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UDM Empowers First-Generation Female College Students: Paving the Way for Gender Equality

Related Articles : SDG 1 SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 10 SDG 17 February 22, 2024— Universidad De Manila, Philippines On February 22, 2024, the...
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Promoting Pay Equity: UDM Aligns with NBC No. 594 for Salary Standardization

Promoting Pay Equity: UDM Aligns with NBC No. 594 for Salary Standardization The Universidad de Manila (UDM) reaffirms its commitment to decent work and economic...
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Promoting Pay Equity: UDM Aligns with NBC No. 594 for Salary Standardization

The Universidad de Manila (UDM) reaffirms its commitment to decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) by adopting the implementation of National Budget Circular No....
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Universidad De Manila Celebrates Graduation Milestone, Reflecting Commitment to Quality Education and Sustainable Development

Related Articles: SDG 1 SDG 3 SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 16 SDG 17 December 2023 — Universidad De Manila, Manila, Philippines  In...
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UDM Strengthens Fair Employment with New Merit-Based System

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 8 SDG 16 SDG 17 On November 6, 2023, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) launched a new Merit System aimedat...
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Universidad De Manila Implements Paternity Policy to Support Gender Equality and Shared Childcare Responsibilities

Related Articles: SDG 5 Manila, Philippines – In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) – “Gender Equality,” Universidad De Manila (UDM) has introduced...
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Universidad De Manila Encourages Women to Pursue Underrepresented Fields, Supporting Gender Equality

Related Articles: SDG 5 Manila, Philippines – In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), “Gender Equality,” Universidad De Manila (UDM) is taking proactive...
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Universidad De Manila Empowers Young Women Learners Through TARA BASA Tutoring Program

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Universidad De Manila Tracks Women’s Application and Acceptance Rates, Promoting Gender Equality

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UDM Hosts Seminars on Anti-Bullying and Safe Spaces Act, Empowering Students and Employees

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 16 SDG 17 October 25, 2023— Universidad De Manila, PhilippinesOn October 25 and December 5, 2023, the Universidad de Manila...
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UDM 2023 Freshmen Orientation Launches Empowering Women’s Mentoring Programs

Related Articles : SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 10 SDG 17 September 9, 2023— Universidad De Manila, PhilippinesFrom September 6 to 9, 2023, the Universidad...
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UDM Empowers First-Generation Female College Students: Paving the Way for Gender Equality

Related Articles : SDG 1 SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 10 July 15, 2023— Universidad De Manila, Philippines In the academic year 2022–2023, the Universidad...
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Universidad De Manila Implements Policy on Non-Discrimination Against Women, Establishes Committee on Decorum and Investigation

Related Articles: SDG 5 Manila, Philippines – In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5), “Gender Equality,” Universidad De Manila (UDM) has taken a...
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UDM Launches Annual 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 10 SDG 16 SDG 17 November 18, 2022— Universidad De Manila, PhilippinesFrom November 18 to December 12, 2022, and on...
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UDM Reports Higher Proportion of Female Graduates in ABM and HUMSS Programs for2022

Related Articles: SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 10 SDG 17 June 30, 2022— Universidad De Manila, Philippines In 2022, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) continued...
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UDM Reports Higher Completion and Graduation Rates Among Female Students for2022

Related Articles: SDG 5 SDG 4 SDG 10 SDG 17 June 30, 2022— Universidad De Manila, PhilippinesThe Universidad de Manila (UDM) has released its 2022...
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UDM Hosts Symposium on SOGIE Bill and Manila LGBTQIA+ Protection Ordinance, Promoting Inclusivity and Gender Equality

Related Articles: SDG 5 June 16, 2022— Universidad De Manila, Philippines On June 16, 2022, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) held a groundbreaking symposium atLuneta...
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UDM Empowers First-Generation Female College Students: Paving the Way for Gender Equality

Related Articles : SDG 4 SDG 5 SDG 17 July 15, 2022— Universidad De Manila, Philippines For the Academic Year 2021–2022, the Universidad de Manila...
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UDM Champions LGBTQIA+ Rights with Public Consultation and Inclusivity Initiatives

Related Articles : SDG 5 SDG 10 SDG 17 April 1, 2022— Universidad De Manila, PhilippinesOn April 1, 2022, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) made...
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UDM Empowers First-Generation Female College Students: Paving the Way for Gender Equality

Related Articles: SDG 5 April 1, 2022— Universidad De Manila, Philippines On April 1, 2022, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) took significant strides towardsinclusivity by...
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UDM Reports Significant Female Representation Among Senior Academic Staff

Related Articles: SDG 5 In 2022, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) proudly announced a significant representation of women in senior academic positions across the university,...
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UDM Hosts Symposium on SOGIE Bill and Manila LGBTQIA+ Protection Ordinance, Promoting Inclusivity and Gender Equality

Related Articles: SDG 5 May 23, 2019— Universidad De Manila, PhilippinesOn May 22, 2019, the Universidad de Manila (UDM) officially implemented the City ofManila’s memorandum...
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