Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) took a significant step toward modernizing its administrative frameworks with an orientation for the new Automated GAD Archive. Held at the Audio Visual Room, the event officially commenced at 9:49 AM, bringing together university officials, unit heads, and student leaders to witness the implementation of a centralized database designed to support evidence-based gender mainstreaming and policy-making. 

The program began with a warm and engaging opening by Karina Gutierrez, who set a collaborative tone for the morning’s proceedings. Her remarks highlighted the university’s continued goal of developing robust systems that align with OP Memorandum No. 102, ensuring that gender and development initiatives are backed by reliable, and centralized data. The morning’s first session was led by the GAD Head, Shyn Luege Villaflores where she provided a comprehensive overview and the rationale behind the new GAD Databases, highlighting their necessity for evidence-based policy-making. During her talk, she took a moment to express sincere gratitude to Ma’am Elsa Palco, the GAD Coordinator of the Maasin City Campus, for her vital role in coordinating the local implementation of the initiative in line with OP Memorandum No. 102. 

The second speaker, Ms. Jona Mae C. Espere, Planning Officer III, transitioned the discussion into the technical applications of the system. Espere discussed the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG), ensuring all participants understood the standards for gender-responsive programming. She then conducted a detailed walkthrough of the GAD Database System, guiding the audience through the user interface, navigation tools, and the specific data entry procedures required for various unit heads, including those from BPA, HRMO, and Accounting. 

To round out the technical training, the third speaker, Mr. Joe Elysium Mamolo, UISA Programmer, provided a hands-on perspective, facilitating a guided practice session on system use. This practical demonstration allowed the attendees to engage directly with the platform, ensuring that all users are equipped to maintain the archive effectively.  The event concluded with closing remarks from Ma’am Elsa Palco. She emphasized the importance of the collective effort shown by the participants and reiterated the campus’s commitment to sustaining the SAGA system. 

The orientation on the Automated GAD Archive marks a significant milestone in Southern Leyte State University’s continued commitment to institutional innovation and gender-responsive governance. Ultimately, this initiative enhances organizational efficiency, promotes transparency, and reinforces SLSU’s dedication to advancing inclusive and data-driven institutional development. This move toward an automated archive marks a significant leap for SLSU in streamlining its gender mainstreaming efforts and enhancing institutional transparency.

(via Angelou Cuizon | Pulse)