Join LBSC’s Spoken Word Poetry Contest
The contest is open to government and private agencies, and universities/colleges in CALABARZON. Each participating agency or institution shall be allowed 1 entry only. The entry must be endorsed by the head of the agency/institution.The spoken word poetry piece must be an original composition, written in Filipino or English, but not in Taglish. The piece must be related to this year’s National Science and Technology Week’s theme – “Siyensya at Teknolohiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon.” It must not contain any malicious and offensive content. The author of the piece may opt to choose someone from same agency or institution, to deliver his/her composition. The spoken poetry may be delivered from memory or with a copy at hand. Each contestant must submit a PDF copy of the piece and a 2- to 3-minute recorded video of the delivery of the piece on or before November 5, 2021, 12nn. Sounds, instruments, or musical background are allowed to complement the delivery, but no deduction shall be made if the contestant opts not to have a musical background. Non-copyrighted music must be used if ever. Members of the LBSCFI Information Committee are not allowed to join the contest.PRIZES
1st Prize: 10,000 + Certificate
2nd Prize: 5,000 + Certificate
3rd Prize: 3,000 + Certificate
For more details: https://tinyurl.com/nduuw2vw
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The 7th AAWS Congress concluded with a closing ceremony. ![]()
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Dr. Sylvia Estrada Claudio, AAWS Council Member, wrapped up the event with a thoughtfully articulated synthesis highlighting the key insights and important points, reflections and challenges from the sessions.![]()
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An awarding ceremony was also held to recognize outstanding contributions presented during the congress, and named the Best Exhibit, Best Poster, and Best Paper. ![]()
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The Best Community Fair Showcase was awarded to LATCH Los Baños.![]()
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The Best Poster was given to Loise Anne C. Aquino, Destiny SM. Lutero, Vannessa E. San Juan, Francesca Isabel N. De Vera, Rea Divina C. Mero, and Ellaine Rose A. Beronio for the study entitled "Assessing Gender Mainstreaming at UPLB: The Case of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics (IMSP);” ![]()
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The Best Paper (First Place) was given to Irish Joy G. Deocampo and Maritess D. Cruz with the study entitled “You Should Always Be Safe Here: Applying Feminist Care in Reimagining 2 Communication Against Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education;”![]()
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The Best Paper (2nd Place) to Alice C. Prieto-Carolino with the study entitled “Filipino Women Polychaete Fishers’ Lives from the Lens of Feminist Political Ecology;”![]()
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The Best Paper (3rd Place) was given to Renalyn C. Figueroa for the study entitled “From Womb To Tomb: The Intersectionality of Women in Jessica Hagedorn’s ‘Dogeaters;”![]()
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And Best Paper Finalist to Princess Sheryn A. Mamucao for her study “Bangsamoro Women’s Roles in Conflict Resolution in the Bangsamoro Region (BARMM).”![]()
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Asst. Prof. Maria Lourdes Jarabe, Director of the UPOU Office of Gender Concerns, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing the conference as a testament to the community’s commitment to advancing gender studies. She highlighted how the event fostered collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solidarity among participants, serving as a meaningful conclusion to the 7th AAWS Congress.![]()
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