PalaBANG Kween 2026: Makabagong Kababaihan Laban sa Abuso at Pananamantala was successfully held on March 31, 2026, at the PUP College of Communication Audio-Visual Room, led by the PUP College of Communication Student Council.
Gathering students, youth leaders, and advocates, the event served as a platform to deepen conversations on women’s empowerment, gender-based violence, and the urgent call to address systemic abuse and exploitation. More than just a gathering, PalaBANG Kween 2026 became a space for education, creative expression, and collective action.
Centered on the theme “Makabagong Kababaihan,” the program highlighted the evolving identity of women in today’s socio-political landscape—not only as individuals who endure struggles, but as active forces confronting injustice. The event also promoted inclusivity by welcoming people of all gender identities who stand in solidarity against abuse and exploitation.
The program featured discussions from speakers Ka. Mimi Doringo, Mx. Faith Delos Santos, Mx. Precious Joy Colambo, Mx. Tracy Ramos, and Ms. Wellysa Torne, who shared their experiences, insights, and calls for collective action.
In addition to the discussions, the event was energized by performances from Movers and Motions, Sining Lila, Baby Alive, Zephre Winx, Sycra Winx, and Jinxxi, blending art and advocacy into a dynamic platform for resistance and empowerment.
Key calls were also amplified during the event, including the removal of the 12% VAT, government accountability, and the defense of press freedom—issues that remain central in the broader fight for rights and justice.
As the program concluded, PUPCOCSC reaffirmed its commitment to initiatives that amplify youth voices. Amid the continuing challenges of abuse and exploitation, PalaBANG Kween 2026 stood as a testament to the power of unity, awareness, and action in advancing a more just, equal, and accountable society.
