The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has honored all five State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region I for their remarkable achievements in Gender and Development (GAD) Budget utilization.
This recognition underscores their exceptional commitment to gender equality and womenโs empowerment, as each SUC earned a spot in the national ranking.
The awards were formally conferred on September 25, 2025, in Metro Manila.
๐ Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU)
โช๏ธ Rank 1 โ Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
โช๏ธ Rank 2 โ Highest Attributed GAD Expenditure
โช๏ธ Rank 3 โ Highest Total GAD Budget Expenditure
โช๏ธ Rank 4 โ Highest Org-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
โช๏ธ Rank 8 โ Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Allocation
๐ University of Northern Philippines (UNP)
โช๏ธ Rank 4 โ Highest Total GAD Budget Expenditure
โช๏ธ Rank 4 โ Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
๐ Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
โช๏ธ Rank 10 โ Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
๐ Pangasinan State University (PSU)
โช๏ธ Rank 5 โ Highest Org-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
โช๏ธ Rank 9 โ Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
๐ Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC)
โช๏ธ Rank 2 โ Highest Client-Focused GAD Budget Expenditure
These achievements are a shining testament to the unwavering dedication of Region I SUCs in advancing gender-responsive programs and services that uplift lives, empower women, and promote inclusivity in higher education.
Kudos to DMMMSU, UNP, MMSU, PSU, and ISPSC for making Region I truly proud!
