By promoting an inclusive culture of empathy and equal opportunity for solo parents and persons with disabilities (PWDs), Pampanga State University, through its Office of Student Welfare and Formation (OSWF) – Affirmative Unit, conducted a seminar on the University Hostel on November 11, 2026.
Plato B. Mercado, Director of OSWF, emphasized the importance of the event in promoting awareness, empathy, respect, and understanding of the unique circumstances and needs of solo parents and PWDs.
“It serves as a safe and welcoming space where participants can reflect on their personal experiences, express their thoughts and feelings, recognize their strengths, build self-confidence, and connect with individuals who may share similar challenges,” Mercado said.
The activity entitled, “You Matter: A Day of Reflection, Hope, and Belonging” aims to provide the participants an opportunity to feel valued, recognized, supported, and included in the Pampanga State U community with John Angelo Gaddy, a registered psychometrician and a faculty member of the under the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy as the resource speaker.
The program inspired the students to pursue their academic and personal aspirations with confidence, ensuring they leave with a strong sense of belonging and the conviction that their current circumstances do not limit their potential.
