Sintang Paaralan upholds gender equality as a core institutional advocacy鈥攃ommitted to breaking down barriers that limit opportunities, challenging all forms of discrimination and violence, and ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect. Guided by its gender and inclusion policies, PUP promotes equal access to education, leadership, employment, and participation, while fostering a campus culture that honors diversity and protects bodily autonomy and human rights. Through education, empowerment programs, and community engagement, the 蜜桃传媒 champions shared responsibility, inclusiveness, and the active pursuit of a just and equitable society for all.
Year 2025-7, 363
Year 2025- 2,458
PUP’s Socio-Economic Profile Survey shows that out of 5,350 first-generation college students, 3,731 are women—demonstrating strong female representation among pioneering learners from S.Y. 2023-2024.
Year 2025- 10, 801
In S.Y. 2023-2024, the PUP Socio-Economic Survey reveals that 38.59% of first-year students in the Main Campus are eldest children, while the majority—six out of ten—are not, reflecting diverse family roles and responsibilities among incoming learners
Year 2025- 3,512
PUP’s Socio-Economic Survey shows that 31.70% of first-year students are first-generation learners—the first in their families to pursue higher education—indicating strong progress in widening access to underrepresented groups from S.Y. 2-23-2024.
Year 2025- 39,560 (Total Number of Students)
The 蜜桃传媒 continues to strengthen its commitment to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) through its extensive Socio-Economic Survey, which gathered data from 26,598 first-year students—representing a 99.39% response rate. The survey highlighted a significant 34% increase in first-year enrollees for SY 2024 compared to the previous year, demonstrating the university’s expanding access initiatives. In the Main Campus, female students accounted for 68.41% of the 16,877 respondents, while male students comprised 30.47%, with around 1% identifying as intersex or choosing not to disclose their sex at birth—a reflection of PUP’s inclusive data practices and gender-sensitive reporting.
Data from the Institutional Planning Office shows that women consistently make up 62%–68% of PUP’s admission applicants, with acceptance rates closely matching application trends across three academic years from 2022-2025.
PUP solidifies its commitment to SDG 5 through the implementation of the PUP Gender Policy and the PUP Diversity and Inclusion Policy, both of which mandate equal access and the elimination of gender-based discrimination. Section 4 of the Gender Policy ensures affirmative action to increase women's participation and mandates conscious efforts toward gender balance in student enrollment and employee representation (page 2). Complementing this, Section 4 of the Diversity and Inclusion Policy promotes a broad and diverse pool of candidates and guarantees recruitment processes that are transparent and free from discrimination (page 3). These policies, supported by the Gender and Development (GAD) Program, reinforce PUP’s institutional dedication to fair, inclusive, and equitable academic and employment opportunities.
PUP continues to champion gender equality by expanding women-centered access schemes through its scholarship, training, and outreach initiatives. Data from the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance shows that female students remain the primary beneficiaries across government-funded, private-funded, and PUP-funded scholarships, including exclusive partnerships such as the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs Foundation and the MpowHER: Meralco Scholarship Program for Women Engineers. These programs, along with the university’s extensive lineup of support grants for women scholars during AY 2022–2023, demonstrate sustained institutional investment in female academic advancement. Complementing these scholarships, PUP regularly conducts capacity-building activities such as gender-sensitivity training and women-focused development seminars, implemented through the Gender and Development (GAD) Program. The university also strengthens outreach for women through community-based empowerment initiatives highlighted in its partnership activities with Meralco and various private organizations. Together, these efforts build a comprehensive support ecosystem that uplifts and equips women across academic, professional, and community spheres.
Sintang Paaralan reinforces its commitment to SDG 5 through a robust suite of gender-responsive and anti-discriminatory policies that protect, empower, and uplift all learners. The 2019 PUP Student Handbook guarantees every student’s right to admission and non-discrimination, explicitly safeguarding individuals regardless of physical ability, socioeconomic status, beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity, including pregnant students and reformed drug dependents . This foundation is further strengthened by the PUP Diversity and Inclusion Policy (approved August 24, 2023), which aligns with Executive Order No. 100 and national laws such as RA 7277, RA 8371, and RA 9710 to institutionalize inclusive practices and protect marginalized groups. Section 9 of the policy advances respect for SOGIE by mandating correct pronoun usage, gender-neutral dress codes, and campus-wide capacity-building on inclusive behaviors (page 2). Complementing these, the PUP Gender Policy promotes programs in non-mainstream fields and requires education and information campaigns on Gender and Development (GAD), peace, and human rights for administrators, faculty, staff, and students, encouraging women’s participation in underrepresented disciplines.
Year 2025- 19
Year 2025- 98
The data from the Institutional Planning Office shows a remarkable increase in the number of Senior Female Academic Staff, rising to 98 this year from just 11 in the previous year. This significant growth highlights the university’s active and effective efforts to close the gender gap in senior academic positions. The sharp increase reflects intentional policies and programs aimed at promoting the professional advancement of women within the institution. By successfully increasing the representation of senior female academics, the university is fostering greater gender equity in leadership roles, setting a strong example of inclusivity and equal opportunity for all faculty members.
Year 2025-570
Year 2025-3,620
Data from the Human Resources Management Department shows that PUP employed 3,620 personnel in 2024, marking an increase of 196 employees from the previous year—an indicator of the university’s continued institutional growth. The near-balanced distribution between male and female employees reflects fair and gender-inclusive hiring practices supported by the PUP Gender and Development (GAD) Program. Moreover, the presence of senior employees and staff with disabilities highlights PUP’s commitment to an inclusive workforce culture. These efforts reinforce the university’s role as a socially responsible institution that values diversity across age, gender, and ability.
Year 2025- 9,034
Year 2025- 2,607
In 2024, a total of 2,255 students graduated across all levels in STEM subjects.
Year 2025- 167
In 2024, a total of 128 students graduated from the field of Medicine.
Year 2025- 6,260
In 2024, a total of 6, 230 students graduated in the field of Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences
In 2024, a total of 8,613 students graduated across all subject areas.
Year 2025- 1,075
In 2024, a total of 1,001 female students graduated across all levels in STEM subjects.
Year 2025- 83
In 2024, a total of 87 female students graduated from the field of Medicine.
Year 2025- 3,998
In 2024, a total of 4, 486 female students graduated in the field of Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences
Year 2025- 6, 572
In 2024, a total of 5, 572 female students graduated across all subject areas.
Sintang Paaralan strengthens its commitment to Gender Equality through clear institutional policies that promote equal representation and opportunity among its workforce. Based on HRMD-generated data, PUP upholds gender-balanced leadership by consistently supporting both male and female senior academic staff across faculty and administrative units. The university further reinforces inclusivity through its Gender and Development (GAD) Policy, ensuring that women, older employees, and persons with disabilities receive equitable access to professional growth and support systems. These efforts are complemented by collaborative programs under the Institutional Planning Office and Human Resources Management Department, which work together to monitor and strengthen gender-responsive practices across all campuses.
PUP demonstrates its strong commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Policy through targeted programs that elevate women and underrepresented groups in leadership roles. Data from the Institutional Planning Office shows a dramatic rise in senior female academic staff—from 11 to 98 in just one year—reflecting the impact of initiatives outlined in the PUP Gender Policy (Section 4) and the collaborative efforts of the Gender and Development (GAD) Office and the Office of the President.
The 蜜桃传媒 strengthens its Diversity and Inclusion Policy through a unified system of family-centered programs and gender-responsive benefits supported by national legislation and strong institutional partnerships. Anchored in RA 11210 (105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law), RA 8187 (Paternity Leave Act), and the Revised 蜜桃传媒 Code of 2017, the Gender and Development (GAD) Office, together with the Human Resource Management Department, ensures the fair implementation of maternity and paternity leave policies, resulting in 18 maternity and 9 paternity leave availments in FY 2023–2024 . Complementing these benefits, the Extension Management Office (EMO) and the PUP Day Care Center provided essential childcare services to 65 students and 65 staff members in 2023, demonstrating the 蜜桃传媒’s commitment to supporting parents in both academic and work environments. Further reinforcing this effort, the GEDSI Office and the Physical Planning and Development Office are collaborating to establish a dedicated childminding facility and lactation room in the new campus building. Together, these integrated policies, programs, and partnerships reflect PUP’s holistic commitment to fostering equity, well-being, and an inclusive campus culture for all.
Sintang Paaralan reinforces its commitment to Gender Equality by ensuring accessible and supportive childcare services for its community. Through the PUP Day Care Program under the Extension Management Office (EMO), the university provided childcare assistance to 65 students and 65 staff members in 2023, as documented in the EMO report addressed to the Center for Inclusivity and Diversity.
PUP demonstrates strong progress toward Gender Equality by fostering an academic environment where women are supported from admission to graduation. Data from the Institutional Planning Office shows that 63% of female enrollees from 2019 and 67% from 2020 successfully completed their degrees—amounting to 4,614 and 5,583 female graduates, respectively—highlighting the university’s effective gender-inclusive measures.
The 蜜桃传媒 advances policies that safeguard its community from discrimination and gender-based violence. Through the leadership of the Gender and Development (GAD) Office, the 蜜桃传媒 updated its Code of Decorum and Investigation (CODI) Manual—first published in 2021 and revised in 2023—to address evolving forms of gender-based violence and ensure confidentiality and protection for complainants. The CODI, composed of representatives from the faculty, administrative staff, student body, and the Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Office, ensures impartial handling of cases and may issue temporary restraining orders to protect victims during investigations.
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