21/03/2025
๐ธ SOUTH UPI CELEBRATES WOMENโS MONTH 2025 WITH MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES ๐ธ
The Municipality of South Upi successfully celebrated Womenโs Month 2025 with a two-day event filled with learning, empowerment, and celebration, highlighting the invaluable role of women in our community.
โจ DAY 1: Engaging Activities & Showcasing Talent
The event kicked off with the arrival of participants, followed by an orientation on Gender and Cultural Sensitivity led by Yakob S. Taib, RSW, SWO II of LGU South Upi. The day was filled with fun and camaraderie as participants enjoyed parlor games before heading into the eveningโs main eventsโthe much-awaited Rampa Juana 2025 and Modern Dance Competition.
๐ Rampa Juana 2025 Winners:
๐ Champion โ Brgy. Romongaob
๐ฅ 1st Runner-up โ Brgy. Pandan
๐ฅ 2nd Runner-up โ Brgy. Bongo
๐ Modern Dance Competition Winners:
๐ Champion โ Brgy. Romongaob
๐ฅ 2nd Place โ Brgy. Bongo
๐ฅ 3rd Place โ Brgy. Looy
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DAY 2: Fitness, Advocacy & Empowerment
The second day began with an energetic Zumba session, where the crowd cheered as Brgy. Biarong was crowned Zumba Queen 2025!
A motorcade followed, leading into the Culmination Program, which featured informative discussions and advocacy talks:
๐ฃ Orientation on RA 11596 (Prohibition of Child Marriage) by PCPL Evangeline G. Ponce
๐ฃ IEC on the Effects of Early Pregnancy by Hope Torsiende, Rural Health Unit
๐ฃ IEC on Mental Health by Alinor M. Pendinatar, RSW, MPA, MSWO of South Upi
๐ฃ Orientation on Women, Peace, and Security by Aileen Kesa Marie Hualde, LPT, Executive Director of Women's Organization of Rajah Mamalu Descendants
The program also featured messages of support from Engr. Tohami Abas, EnP, LLB, MLGOO of South Upi and Hon. Reynalbert Insular, Municipal Mayor, reaffirming the LGUโs commitment to womenโs empowerment and gender equality.
๐ The event concluded with a Raffle Draw and the Booth Display Contest, where Brgy. Looy emerged as the winner!
๐ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this meaningful celebration! Letโs continue to uplift and empower every Juana in South Upi! ๐