UPV Elektrons

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐏𝐕 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐊𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

As March comes to an end, we, the UPV Elektrons, honor National Women’s Month—a celebration that, for decades, has recognized women’s achievements, labor rights, gender equality, and empowerment, while also reminding us of the injustices and challenges women continue to face. Though the month concludes today, the fight for equality and justice is far from over.

Women globally face inequalities in workspaces, education, reproductive rights, healthcare, and political representation, perpetuated by a discriminatory system historically reared to perceive women as less capable, and a patriarchal society that normalizes prejudice against women.

These realities are intensified in the Philippines with the current state of the government and society. There have been multiple occurrences where influential people in power have made crude and disrespectful comments. These sexist and misogynistic remarks, coming from public servants whose words carry deep weight, normalize and condone sexualization, objectification, and harassment against women. Taking into account that these people are in public office, these comments are not only words but steps backwards from a safe, empowering, and inclusive system that women are continuously advocating for.

Great efforts have been exerted towards legal reforms, women's empowerment, anti-violence against women, grassroots activism, and gender equality. It is important to note that what women fight for and have achieved in this endeavor is not only monumental for themselves, but is also vital in honing a place where women of future generations are given equal opportunities and are not seen as objects who exist for the pleasure of men.

As Elektrons, we stand against any form of gender-based violence and discrimination. UPV Elektrons is an organization composed of science and technology—fields in which women are a significant part of. Acknowledging their contributions, achievements, and efforts towards an innovative and data-powered society is an advancement towards women's empowerment. In a world where women were once not able to pursue education and academic endeavors, it is essential to recognize the importance of championing an equitable, inclusive, and empowering society, where women do not have to suffer from misogyny and prejudice in their efforts towards leading and shaping society.

As we close this month of celebrating women, we call on the Filipino people to cease any form of gender-based violence, advocate for women’s rights, and demand accountability from people in power who contribute to structural barriers limiting women from living freely in a society that they don’t have to prove their place in.
Let us be reminded that honoring and respecting the struggles and achievements of Filipino women is not limited to National Women’s Month—it is a commitment we must uphold every day.

Tomorrow is not just a day… it's 🔥𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐔𝐒🔥! The ultimate showdown of 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝖕𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖛𝖔𝖑𝖙𝖆𝖌𝖊.

This is our moment! Weeks of 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 🌃 , 𝖊𝖝𝖙𝖗𝖆 𝖗𝖊𝖍𝖊𝖆𝖗𝖘𝖆𝖑𝖘 💃 … all leading up to this. Every note, every move, every word you’ve practiced — it all counts ⏰.

Wag magpa-kaba, anakshie! Confidence lang 'yan. Kung may talent ka, ipakita mo! Kung wala... ipakita mo pa rin! 🤭😭

Win or lose, proud kami sa inyo! Because true Elektrons don’t just participate... we 𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓻𝓲𝓯𝔂.

𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: Maxed out 🔋
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Unlimited ♾️
𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: Overflowing 💦

Taas noo. 𝑫𝒊𝒃𝒅𝒊𝒃 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒌𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒔. Smile kahit kabahan. 𝓑𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓱𝓮. Enjoy. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

And when the crowd starts screaming, when the lights hit the stage, when the music fills the air… know this: Every cheer, every clap, every heartbeat is a celebration of 🆈🅾🆄. 🧡

💣💥 ELEKTRONS BOMBAAAAAA 💥💣
💣💥 ELEKTRONS BOMBAAAAAA 💥💣
💣💥 ELEKTRONS BOMBAAAAAA 💥💣

We are more than a team. We are a family. And together, we shine brighter than any spotlight.





Publication Material: James Castor and Phoebe Viviane Llanera
Caption: Marianne Bless Lozada Abuana