In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Faculty of Management and Development Studies (FMDS) of the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) proudly highlights the research publication and projects implemented, for the academic year 2025 to 2026. This showcases diverse gender-focused studies lighting the way for meaningful change in gender and development, and women empowerment, underscoring UPOU’s unwavering commitment as a leading advocate in this vital field.

📚Gender-Focused Research Publications

Bello, M. C., & Viejo, M. (2025). Practices That Build Young Moro Women’s Economic And Health Resilience. HCCCI International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(1), 1–1. https://ejournals.ph/article.php?id=30731

Jarabe, M. L., Simporios, L. L., Taylan, F., & Serrano, J. (2025). Breaking The Glass Ceiling?: A Narrative Analysis of the Challenges and Successes of Women in Leadership Positions in the Philippine Startup Ecosystem (PTSE). Journal of Management and Development Studies, 12(1), 1–27. Retrieved from https://jmds.upou.edu.ph/index.php/journal/article/view/101

Ridulme, Q. R., & Garma, P. F. U. (2025). Development of a Counseling Framework for Mothers of Children with Perinatally Acquired HIV Disease. Review of Women’s Studies, 34(2). https://cwgs.up.edu.ph/review-of-womens-studies-volume-xxxiv-number-2/

Rosario, L. M. D., Gamit, S. P. R., Navigar, N. R., Simporios, L. L. P., Taylan, F. F., & Jarabe, M. L. T. (2025). Intersectional Barriers to Research Productivity of Women Academics in a Philippine Teaching-Focused Institution. Asian Women, 41(3), 63. https://doi.org/10.64446/aw.2025.9.41.3.63

Yongque,  E.B,  Sobremisana,  L.,  Rosario,  L.M.D.,  and  Jarabe,  M.L.T.  (2025). Gender Perspectives  on  Air  Passenger  Satisfaction with  Domestic Airport  Services Using  the SERVQUAL Model. Journal of Aeronautics and Aviation Studies, 1(1), 16-28. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391458708_Gender_Perspectives_on_Air_Passenger_Satisfaction_with_Domestic_Airport_Services_Using_the_SERVQUAL_Model

💡Gender-Focused Project Collaborations

Taylan, F.F., Flores, J.M., Jarabe, M.T., Pashol, R. A., Serrano, J.V., Ms. Catbagan, T.C., Alforja, R.M., Casin, J.B. (2025-2027). Funded project of the Department of the Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) titled “Participatory Approach in Assessing and Promoting Women-led Permaculture among Selected Permaculture Sites in the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Sectors in the Philippines.”

Let us sustain this momentum for gender mainstreaming in action. By studying, teaching, and doing, research must reach the communities it should serve most, not just chase citations, but drive tangible change in Filipinos’ lives.

Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 17

Written by: Raizza Anna Alforja • Edited by: Finaflor F. Taylan

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