UPOU OGC will Release its Third GADTalk Podcast Episode this June

The third episode of GADTalk of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Office of Gender Concerns (OGC) centered on protection against online sexual harassment. This was broadcasted on 30 June 2021. 

Titled “#SpeakYourself: Protecting Oneself Against Online Sexual Harassment,” the podcast featured Ms. Melanie M. Reyes, Gender and Development Head of Women and Gender Institute and a lecturer at Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) UPOU. She gave tips on how to protect oneself against online sexual harassment given different kinds of scenarios. One example she mentioned was to be wary of requests for intimate photos and videos even from relationship partners. According to her, “Love is not ill-mannered or selfish. Physical or emotional abuse is not part of love. Love is about caring for someone.”  She advised not to give in to requests of such nature. This podcast aimed to address UPOU’s target of mainstreaming gender and prevent sexual harassment in the virtual classrooms and landscape.

GADTalk is a podcast series released monthly in collaboration with the Diploma in/Master of Social Work and Diploma in Women and Development programs of the UPOU FMDS. It is hosted by Dr. Joane V. Serrano, Director of the UPOU OGC, and tackles various concerns pertaining to sexual harassment in the cyberspace. The podcasts are released via the UPOU Network’s website, Anchor.fm, and Spotify.

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Written by Anna Cañas-Llamas

Edited by Joane V. Serrano

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Honoring the Past, Reaching for the FutureIn her investiture message, Chancellor Joane V. Serrano highlighted the importance of open and distance education as a form of social justice. She explained, “ I believe that UP must do more than uphold academic excellence, it must ensure that excellence is accessible.” She believes that education is lifelong and life-wide. “At UPOU, anyone, anywhere, at any point in their life—can be a learner.”She compared UPOU as to the Tree of Life -- “a university that draws from deep roots while reaching boldly toward the future.” Looking ahead, she said, “I offer my vision of UPOU as a Transformative University of the Future. Rooted in integrity and humility. Driven by creativity and imagination. Guided by a clear purpose.”#UPOpenUniversity#Investiture20205#UPOUChancellor#UPOUCommunity ... See MoreSee Less
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