CLSU APOLLO in partnership with UGADO conducts radio drama competition

for the Women’s Month

The CLSU Association of

Progressive and Orthodox Litterateurs
and Literature Originators (APOLLO)
successfully conducted its activity for
women empowerment and gender
development for the month of March.

As the organization continue its

empowerment and passion for the literary
arts and works, it presents the radio drama
competition, BAHAGHARI: (Kulay, Boses,
Drama: Tagisan ng Pagkwento sa Radyo)
for the month of women. It promotes fair
gender language, also, to showcase the
colorful voices and minds of the
students/participants.
 The activity is promoted on March Specifically, BAHAGHARI:
12, 2022 on APOLLO Facebook page. The Kulay, Boses, Drama (Tagisan ng
mechanics on how to join including the Pagkwento sa Radyo) aims to addressed
prizes are indicated. The orientation proper the little amount of possible medium for
for the guidelines and mechanics of the those who experienced discrimination
competition is held on March 24, 2022 via and violence or any hindrances for the
Zoom. development and growth of the gender.
The orientation for the mechanics is Also, it emphasizes the importance of
headed by the activity coordinator, Ms. pursuing to create space for fair gender
portrayal both in society and in the
Keana Mana. During the orientation, the
literary field.
date for submission is discussed and
adjusted to give room for more preparations
of the entries. Moreover, there are six (6)
Furthermore, the winners for the
total participants of the activity from
competition will be announced on
different colleges and year level.
APOLLO Facebook page on April 8,
2022.
Further, this radio drama competition
activity is conducted to encourage and foster
the creativity and appreciation of the
students for the art of radio drama while still
embodying the theme of taking pride in
one’s story to share. Radio drama is an
effective way not just to entertain but also to
educate, inform and expand the knowledge
of the audience about the things around
them. Likewise, the participants will be
challenged and take pride of their own
talent.
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Media, like literature, plays an
important role in promoting gender equality
in the community. It highlights the
significance of gender mainstreaming to
raise social awareness, enlightenment and
equality. The theme of the radio drama
competition is “Focusing on gender equality
and women empowerment for inclusive and
sustainable development” and at the same
time to raise awareness for gendered
language.