Balangaw Student Organization

Balangaw Student Organization Standing on the shoulders of history as UEP Mainโ€™s first recognized LGBTQIA+ student organization. PUSO, PUSO ULIT, AT PUSO PA RIN!

๐”๐„๐ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ฐ ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ ๐’๐ˆ๐Š๐€๐“ 2026: ๐‹๐†๐๐“๐๐ˆ๐€+ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž UEP Balangaw proudly took part in ๐‘ช๐‘จ๐‘ด๐‘ท ๐‘บ๐‘ฐ๐‘ฒ๐‘จ๐‘ป 2026: ...
28/07/2026

๐”๐„๐ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ฐ ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ ๐’๐ˆ๐Š๐€๐“ 2026: ๐‹๐†๐๐“๐๐ˆ๐€+ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž

UEP Balangaw proudly took part in ๐‘ช๐‘จ๐‘ด๐‘ท ๐‘บ๐‘ฐ๐‘ฒ๐‘จ๐‘ป 2026: ๐‘บ๐’‚๐’“๐’Š ๐‘ต๐’†๐’•๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’Œ ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’‡๐’†๐’“๐’†๐’๐’„๐’† ๐’‰๐’†๐’๐’… ๐’๐’ ๐‘ฑ๐’–๐’๐’š 17โ€“19, 2026 ๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฉ ๐‘ฏ๐’๐’•๐’†๐’, ๐‘ธ๐’–๐’†๐’›๐’๐’ ๐‘ช๐’Š๐’•๐’š, organized by the Babaylanes.

The conference gathered LGBTQIA+ student organizations and advocates from across the Philippines in a shared commitment to learning, collaboration, and community building.

Throughout the three-day conference, participants engaged in meaningful discussions on SOGIESC, Social and Behavior Change (SBC), Children's Rights, Gender Norms, and the continuous expansion of LGBTQIA+ discourse. These conversations strengthened our understanding of inclusive leadership, advocacy, and the importance of creating safe and empowering spaces for all.

Representing UEP Balangaw were our incoming Vice Chairperson for Internalโ€”Ms. Leawen Jarito, and outgoing Chairperson, Mx. Ivery Morales, who carried our organization's commitment to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As we return to our campus, we want to bring with us the knowledge, stronger connections, and renewed passion to continue advocating for a more inclusive and affirming community.

PUSO, PUSO ULIT, at PUSO PA RIN. โœŠ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

Photos from Babaylanes, Inc.

Layout: Aldreix Gaspan
Caption: Ivery Morales




๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ž. ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž. ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ . ๐ŸŒˆ There is something beautiful about finding people who remind you that you never have to hid...
09/07/2026

๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ž. ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž. ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ . ๐ŸŒˆ

There is something beautiful about finding people who remind you that you never have to hide who you are.

Today, we welcome the newest members of UEP Balangaw. New colors, new stories, and new voices that will help shape the community we continue to build together.

Let every color be seen, every voice be heard, and every heart belong.

๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐จ. ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ. ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ฉ๐š ๐ซ๐ข๐ง.

๐—จ๐—˜๐—ฃ ๐—•๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—”๐—ช ๐—š๐—ข๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—œ! ๐ŸŒˆUEP BALANGAW is bringing the conversation on diversity, inclusion, and respect to Polangi...
03/07/2026

๐—จ๐—˜๐—ฃ ๐—•๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—”๐—ช ๐—š๐—ข๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—œ! ๐ŸŒˆ

UEP BALANGAW is bringing the conversation on diversity, inclusion, and respect to Polangi National High School!

Join us this July 4 for an empowering and meaningful discussion on SOGIESC and Safe Spaces as we foster awareness, promote understanding, and champion an environment where everyone is valued, respected, and free to be their authentic selves.

SEE YOU THERE MGA BEKS! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

๐‘ป๐‘จ๐‘บ๐‘บ๐‘ฌ๐‘ณ๐‘บ ๐‘ถ๐‘ต ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฌ ๐‘น๐‘ฐ๐‘ฎ๐‘ฏ๐‘ป, ๐‘ฎ๐‘ถ๐‘พ๐‘ต๐‘บ ๐‘ถ๐‘ต, ๐‘จ๐‘ต๐‘ซ ๐‘น๐‘ฌ๐‘จ๐‘ซ๐’€ ๐‘ป๐‘ถ ๐‘บ๐‘ณ๐‘จ๐’€ ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฌ ๐‘พ๐‘ถ๐‘น๐‘ณ๐‘ซ! ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒˆUEP BALANGAW warmly greets its graduating members who, th...
01/07/2026

๐‘ป๐‘จ๐‘บ๐‘บ๐‘ฌ๐‘ณ๐‘บ ๐‘ถ๐‘ต ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฌ ๐‘น๐‘ฐ๐‘ฎ๐‘ฏ๐‘ป, ๐‘ฎ๐‘ถ๐‘พ๐‘ต๐‘บ ๐‘ถ๐‘ต, ๐‘จ๐‘ต๐‘ซ ๐‘น๐‘ฌ๐‘จ๐‘ซ๐’€ ๐‘ป๐‘ถ ๐‘บ๐‘ณ๐‘จ๐’€ ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฌ ๐‘พ๐‘ถ๐‘น๐‘ณ๐‘ซ! ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒˆ

UEP BALANGAW warmly greets its graduating members who, through the years, have shown unwavering commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all. Today, that dedication, resilience, and passion have culminated in a remarkable milestone worthy of celebration.

As you step beyond the halls of the university and into new horizons, may you carry with you the values of courage, authenticity, and service that have defined your journey. Your voices have amplified advocacy, your actions have inspired change, and your presence has strengthened the rainbow community in countless ways.

Congratulations, graduates! UEP BALANGAW celebrates your success and stands proud of the legacy you leave behind. The world awaits your brillianceโ€”go forth, shine brightly, and continue painting every space with pride, excellence, and hope. ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

๐‹๐€๐’๐“ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐๐€ ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž ๐๐„๐’! ๐Ÿซธ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜ง๐Ÿซท๐ŸปThe dawn of applications is fading, and the deadline is fast approaching. What are you lingeri...
16/06/2026

๐‹๐€๐’๐“ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ ๐๐€ ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž ๐๐„๐’! ๐Ÿซธ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜ง๐Ÿซท๐Ÿป

The dawn of applications is fading, and the deadline is fast approaching. What are you lingering for? join UEP Balangaw now!

Want to become an advocate for inclusivity and equality? UEP Balangaw is the right choice for your journey.

UEP Balangaw stands as the first-ever recognized LGBTQIA+ organization at the University of Eastern Philippines Main Campus. Is it amazing, or is it empowering?
the answer is: it is both and AUDACIOUS.

Application is simple, just fill out our Google Form, have your curriculum vitae ready, and submit it to this link:
https://forms.gle/EKPTxu7CU1tfmBs77

You can send your application until TODAY, June 16, 2026.

๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ข๐›๐ž๐ค๐ข ๐ง๐š ๐ฌ๐š ๐”๐„๐ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ฐ. ๐Œ๐š๐ฌ๐š๐ฒ๐š ๐ฉ๐š๐  ๐ฆ๐š๐ฒ ๐›๐š๐ค๐ฅ๐š, ๐š๐ง๐จ ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐š? โœŠ๐Ÿป๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

15/06/2026

๐๐„๐˜๐Ž๐๐ƒ ๐’๐Ž๐‚๐ˆ๐„๐“๐˜โ€™๐’ ๐„๐—๐๐„๐‚๐“๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

What happens when you begin to realize that you are different from what society expects you to be?

In the third episode of the Balangaw Coming Out Series, we feature Kaycee Capales, the newly crowned Miss Gay University Tourism 2026, as she shares her journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and authenticity. Growing up, Kaycee recalled being called โ€œbaklaโ€ by the people around her. While those words made her realize that she was different, they also became part of her journey toward understanding and embracing who she truly is.

Kaycee also opens up about her experience as a trans woman, the acceptance she received from her family, and her reflections on love and identity. Most importantly, she reminds us that coming out is a deeply personal journey, one that should never be rushed, pressured, or forced.

Join us as we listen to another powerful story of courage, self-acceptance, and pride in this third episode of the Balangaw Coming Out Series.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ! ๐ŸŒˆUEP BALANGAW is officially opening its doors to new members who are ready to stand proud, cel...
12/06/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ! ๐ŸŒˆ

UEP BALANGAW is officially opening its doors to new members who are ready to stand proud, celebrate diversity, and wave the rainbow flag higher than ever before! If you are passionate about equality, inclusion, advocacy, and creating a safe and empowering space for everyone, then this is your chance to be part of a vibrant and growing community.

Whether you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or are an ally committed to promoting respect and acceptance, UEP BALANGAW welcomes you with open arms. Join us in organizing meaningful events, raising awareness, building friendships, and making a difference both on campus and beyond.

To get started, simply ๐—™๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ as the first step of the application process. ๐Ÿ“Œ https://forms.gle/EKPTxu7CU1tfmBs77
This will allow us to get to know you better and learn more about your interests and enthusiasm for becoming part of UEP BALANGAW. Make sure to provide accurate and complete information before submitting your response. Once you've completed the form, stay tuned for further instructions regarding the next stages of the application.

Be proud. Be visible. Be part of the movement. โœจ

๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž 12 ๐ญ๐จ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž 16 ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ!

๐”๐„๐ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ฐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐จ๐œ๐š๐œ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌEarlier today at 2:00 PM, UEP Balangaw, re...
11/06/2026

๐”๐„๐ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐š๐ฐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€๐๐ฏ๐จ๐œ๐š๐œ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ

Earlier today at 2:00 PM, UEP Balangaw, represented by its incoming Vice Chair for Internal, Leawen Jarito, held a meeting with the Gender and Development (GAD) Office staff to discuss the complaint formally filed by UEP Balangaw. Present during the meeting was UEP Balangaw Adviser Mr. Wilson Ejercito, while the organizationโ€™s Legal Adviser, Atty. Krista Retuya, joined the discussion virtually via online call.

During the meeting, Maโ€™am Blenah Perez, UEP GAD Focal Person, informed the participants that the complaint letter had already been endorsed by their office to the UEP Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CoDI), headed by Atty. Geraldine Giray. According to the latest update provided, the complaint has already reached the Office of the University President. However, there is still no confirmation regarding the commencement of the formal investigation despite the complaint having already been referred to the appropriate offices.

Beyond discussing updates on the status of the complaint, Atty. Krista Retuya emphasized the importance of initiating proactive measures and institutional reforms in response to the concerns and cases being received by the GAD Office. She also underscored the need for stronger mechanisms that would ensure a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for all students.

Furthermore, Atty. Retuya, together with the officers of UEP Balangaw, expressed their intention to hold a dialogue with both the GAD Office and the University President to further discuss the concerns raised in the complaint. The organization firmly believes that it is high time for the university to strengthen and institutionalize policies that protect students regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC).

Mr. Wilson Ejercito also expressed his support for initiatives that uphold inclusivity, student welfare, and accountability within the university, highlighting the importance of collaboration among university offices and stakeholders in addressing concerns affecting the student community.

A follow-up meeting is expected to be scheduled next week to discuss possible courses of action and future initiatives. UEP Balangaw remains steadfast in its commitment to keeping the student body informed of significant developments and advocating for timely, transparent, and appropriate action on matters affecting the welfare, dignity, and rights of students within the university community.

10/06/2026

In the great words of our primetime kween and everyone's gay awakening, the OG Marimar, "๐‘พ๐’‰๐’š ๐’๐’๐’• ๐’”๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’•๐’‰๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’•๐’“๐’š ๐’”๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’•๐’‰๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’๐’†๐’˜ ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’Ž๐’†?" GANERN!

๐—”๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ง ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—œ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ, ๐—๐—จ๐—ก๐—˜ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฒ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ! ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐— ๐—š๐—” ๐—•๐—˜๐—ž๐—ฆ! ๐ŸŒˆ

09/06/2026

๐ƒ๐ž๐๐ฆ๐š, ๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ž

For Joey Marie Tibor, self-discovery began at an early age. As early as Grade 6, she realized that she was different because of the people she found herself attracted to. Rather than allowing societyโ€™s expectations to define her, she embraced a simple yet powerful mindsetโ€”dedma lang. With confidence and authenticity, Joey chose to live life on her own terms and pursue happiness without apology. Crowned as Catarman That's My Tomboy 2024, she continues to inspire others by proudly embracing who she is and showing that living life to the fullest is the greatest form of self-love.

Catch the second episode of UEP BALANGAW's COMING OUT SERYE!

๐•๐ข๐๐ž๐จ & ๐„๐๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฒ: John Andrew Espiรฑa

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