Re:

Narrative Report vis--vis attendance to a Seminar-Workshop on

Addressing LGBT Issues in the School Setting at UP Diliman, Quezon City

Date Attended:
August 31, 2014

Name of Attendees:
Babilyn Calimag-Bautista
Jona Addatu-Cambri
Michael T. Zinampan

Organizing Agency:
The LetureRoom Co. in coordination with the Psychological Association of
the Philippines

Specifics:
The seminar-workshop aimed to develop an increased awareness and
understanding of the most critical issues and concerns affecting LGBTs,
particularly those in the schools. Moreover, it is designed to enhance skills in
promoting an LGBT-friendly school environment. Hence, it calls for concrete
initiatives on how to make the Campus LGBT-inclusive particularly in terms of
policies and programs.
The seminar centered on the discussions of the following topics:
a. The concepts of LGBT and sexual orientation
b. Sexual identity development
c. Issues on homosexuality
d. Whether or not Philippines is really LGBT-friendly
The workshop proper highlighted program proposals re: making the
Campus LGBT-Inclusive

Recommendations:
With the organization of LGBT in the Campus, efforts such as review of
policies and conceptualization of programs that are gender sensitive and LGBT
inclusive are warranted. The Guidance and Counseling Center in coordination
with the GAD Office of the Campus may consider the integration of the
following gender-related activities in their respective action plans:

a. Establish a base line data through research on the following:
Level of awareness of the campus as to the existence of LGBT
community
Level of tolerance and acceptance of the campus to LGBTs
Need assessment of LGBTs
b. Design programs based on the research data specifically on:
Conduct of Growth Sessions re: issues and concerns of LGBTs
Integrate topics on LGBT in the GAD program



c. Develop gender-related modules that highlight topics on respect, self-
awareness and acceptance or establishing support groups such as
heterosexual alliance. Below are the sample topics that can be
integrated in the module:
My Feelings Matter understanding and managing feelings
I Am Special: Building Healthy Self-esteem building healthy levels
of self-esteem
Friendship Begins with Respect fostering uniqueness and
acceptance amidst diversity
Be a Buddy respecting individuality in groups
SMART Goals developing constructive decision making skills
d. Come up with informative brochures/pamphlets with themes on gender
sensitivity.
e. Reconcile actual visit school policy on proper