Palawan State University Gender and Development Office (PSU – GADO) headed by their Director,Prof. Mary Jane Taladtad, in collaboration with the PSU Faculty Union through the leadership of Dr. Janet B. Oab, officially launched the Gender and Development Child Minding Facility at the GADO Building on October 5.

The program commenced with opening remarks given by Dr. Amabel Liao, Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA), followed by an inspirational message delivered by Dr. Ramon M. Docto, University President. Dr. Docto emphasized that the facility is one of the milestones of the university and is something that other universities aspire to visit for benchmarking activity since PSU is just one of the few universities that has the Gender and Development building.

Dr. Oab then gave a message and it was followed by the presentation of the history of the Child-Minding Facility by Ms. Glaiza Sebatna, GAD Counselor.

The event was also participated by Dr. Marjorie Española, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (VPRDE), Dr. Chona Rizada, Dean of PSU Graduate School, Prof. Gemma Docto, University CWTS Coordinator, Prof. Antonino Moragriega, NSTP Director, Prof. Hermanito Consad, OIC Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS), Arch. Anthony Anderson, Arch. Jefferson Bulan, and the other officials, faculty, and students of the university.

After the messages and presentation, the program proceeded to the Ribbon Cutting that was led by the University President, VPFA, the Faculty Union President and other officials, and followed by the Blessing of the facility administered by Fr. Francis Mark Guzman.

The Child-minding facility will be open for all PSU personnel and students’ children in purpose of helping and assisting them with their work and study, such as the very first client of the facility, Baby Avriah Vion B. Liao, the daughter of Mrs. Ma. Cristina Liao and Mr. Agustin Liao III, members of the PSU Administrative Staff.

These are all done for quality education, providing equal opportunities for relevant, innovative, and advanced studies for lifelong learning and sustainable development of every PSUan.