By Mylene De Guzman
The Department hosted the forum "Malaya (Tagalog:Free)", a forum on women in geography. In the forum, distinguished alumnae of the UP Diliman Department of Geography shared their experiences of being women geographers in various fields of practice. "Malaya" is part of Geography Week 2019 and is also in celebration of the 2019 Women's Month.
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| Geography Week organizers with forum panelists Atty. Avelino (first from right), Asst. Prof. De Guzman (second from right), Ms. Ilustre (second from left) and Dr. Gutierrez (center-front). |
Ms. Kathy Ilustre shared her experiences, challenges and successes as Deputy Director of the Professional Services Department of Geodata Systems, Inc., while being a working mother.
Atty. Claine Avelino talked about how her training in geography contributed to her current profession as a lawyer, and as Sustainable Finance Engagement Manager in World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines.
Dr. Darlene Occena – Gutierrez, College Secretary of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), shared her experiences of being a woman geographer in the field of climatology and in the academe.
The UP Diliman Department of Geography ensures that women are gainfully employed in the academe, local and national government agencies, research-oriented endeavors, grassroots-based organizations and various advocacy works. Of the Department's academic staff, eight full-time faculty members and two lecturers are women.
This forum sought to encourage more women to study, practice, and teach geography that is rooted in grassroots-based social justice.
Read about the Geography Week 2019 events here:
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