In celebration of the 2022 National Women’s Month, Isabela State University – Angadanan Campus and Isabela State University Jones Campus hosted Kapehan sa Zoom with the Women Frontliners: An Online Talk show and Webinar on Women’s Mental Health: The Impact on Wellbeing, on March 28, 2022, via zoom.

“The theme “We Make Change Work for Women” aims to highlight women empowerment for being active contributors and claim holders of development. Today’s event will serve as a platform for showcasing women’s achievements as well as discussing gender equality issues, challenges, difficulties and commitments.” Professor Jessica B. Curibang, ISU-Jones’ Gender and Development Focal Person explained.

During the talk show, 4 front liners, namely SFO2 Laarni Dayag Lauro of the Bureau of Fire Protection (Jones Fire Station), Sherley V. Ramos, RN of the National Deployment Project / Human Resource for Health, PMSg. Anne Klein A. Baricaua of the Municipal Police Strategy Management Unit Action PNCO and Dr. Mary Joseph T. Miranda of RHU Angadanan, talked about the challenges and experiences they have encountered as women front liners in the midst of the pandemic.

“This online talk show aims to show appreciation to our dear frontliners and empower women. “ said Dr. Judith E. Daracan, ISU-AC’s GAD Focal Person.

In the afternoon, Professor Remedios C. Moog, RGC, RPm, CSCOP, University Counselor at De La Salle University, discussed the significance of mental health and its impact on wellbeing.

The program was conducted through the collaborative efforts of both campuses with special performances from the faculty and students.