Kuwentong Peyups

  “We are as strong as men!” A strong statement by   Gabby Calope of the Women’s Football   Team of the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons during the Fourth   Sunflower Run-Walk-Parade that was held last March 21,2026. “Pagpugay sa Kababaihan, Pag-asa Para sa Kabataan” is the event’s theme as part of the Women’s Month celebration of the UP Community that started in 2023. The sunflower is fast becoming UP’s second symbol, after the Oblation. Sunflowers have historically served as a potent symbol of women's rights   by representing enlightenment, empowerment,   growth, and the pursuit of equality. The powerful drumbeats of the UP Varsity Pep Drummers   reverberated around the academic oval as participants carried the giant   sunflower lanterns as tribute to female UP athletes. The parade was attended by UP female athletes    from   badminton,   basketball, beach volleyball,   chess, football, a...

  The powerful drumbeats of the University of the Philippines (UP) Varsity Pep Drummers along with strong   anti-misogyny messages    reverberated around the academic oval during the Fourth   Sunflower Run-Walk-Parade    last March 21,2026. Sunflowers have historically served as a potent symbol of women's rights, particularly in the fight against misogyny, by representing enlightenment, growth, and the pursuit of equality. “When   wrong is defended, a culture of disrespect begins. Giving respect to women is not optional. It is an obligation, “ said Atty. Dot Gancayco in her welcome speech.   With the theme   "Pagpugay sa Kababaihan, Pag-asa Para sa Kabataan", this annual event     started in 2023    as part of the Women's Month celebration within the UP community. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, International Women's Day is celebrated every March 8 as a day when women are recognized for ...