UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies

Administration

Organization Structure and Functions

Under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA), a director and two deputy directors administer the day-to-day operations of the Center.

A s a system office, its tasks are the coordination of efforts of the University of the Philippines (UP) constituent universities to mainstream gender in the
University as a strategy for implementing the Magna Carta of Women (MCW); the implementation of the UP Gender Guidelines and the anti-sexual
harassment policy, and; the development of the University’s gender and development (GAD) plans and programs, especially as these relate to the utilization
of the GAD budget .

A s a university research center, the UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS) leads in the conduct and promotion of cutting-edge research on
gender and women’s studies in the Philippines. It supports the University’s teaching and non-teaching personnel in training programs and activities that
enhance skills and consciousness-raising toward a more humane, just, and gender-fair Filipino community.

Current Officials

Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran, PhD

Director

Cynthia Grace C. Gregorio, PhD

Deputy Director for Training, Outreach, and Extension (OIC)

Rowena A. Laguilles-Timog, DSD

Deputy Director for Research, Publication, and Resource Collection

Staff

Angeli Marie G. Narvaez

Administrative Officer II

Neilda S. Jimenez

Administrative Assistant II

Rey M. Madriaga

Administrative Aide IV

Manuel Luis A. De Jesus

Administrative Aide III

Training, Outreach, and Extension Program

Gina Rose L. Chan

Publication Production Chief I

Laniza R. Lacsamana

University Extension Specialist I

Marianne Joy C. Gervacio

Administrative Officer IV

Research, Publication, and Resource Collection Program

Adrienne Sheryl Rose L. Maguddayao

University Researcher I

Jasmine T . Cruz

University Research A ssociate I

Past Directors

Nathalie Lourdes A. Verceles, DSD
(2018-2023)

Odine Maria M. de Guzman, PhD
(2015-2018)

Judy M. Taguiwalo, PhD
(2014-2015)

Sylvia E. Claudio, MD, PhD
(2008-2014)

Carolyn I. Sobritchea, PhD
(2000-2007)

Sylvia H. Guerrero, PhD
(1989-1999)

Past Deputy Directors

Training, Outreach, and Extension

Excelsa C. Tongson, DSD
(2018-2023)

Bernadette V. Neri
(2016-2017)

Yolanda G. Ealdama
(2014-2015)

Maria Theresa U. Batangan, PhD
(2008-2014)

Sylvia E. Claudio, MD, PhD
(2007)

Maria Theresa U. Batangan, PhD
(2004-2006)

Rosario S. del Rosario, PhD
(2001-2004)

Emmeline L. Verzosa
(2000-2001)

Carolyn I. Sobritchea, PhD
(1991-1999)

Proserpina D. Tapales, PhD
(1989-1991)

Past Deputy Directors

Research, Publication, and Resource Collection

Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran, PhD
(2018-2023)

Marie Aubrey J. Villaceran, PhD
(2017)

Eric Julian D. Manalastas
(2011-2014)

Odine Maria M. de Guzman, PhD
(2005-2011)

Proserpina D. Tapales, PhD
(2002-2005)

Albina P. Fernandez, PhD
(1997-2002)

Thelma B. Kintanar, PhD
(1989-1997)

[Updated: 12 February 2025]