Day 1 — Launching the 16 Days of Activism
The Zonta Club of Central Tuguegarao, Philippines, officially launched the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign on 25 November, marking the Day of Envisioning and the start of advocacy activities running through 10 December. The day began with an Eucharistic celebration at St. Peter Metropolitan Cathedral, followed by a motorcade to SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown. There, the club unveiled its Zonta Says NO Orange Booth, an interactive advocacy hub featuring themed nooks for various campaign observances, including the Day of Orange and the Day of Remembrance. Members wore orange to symbolize solidarity with the global movement. The booth will serve as a public engagement space throughout the campaign.

Day 2 — Leadership and Day of Knowledge
On 26 November, the club conducted the induction of new officers of the Golden Z Club of Cagayan State University–Andrews Campus under the theme “LEAD: Leaders Embracing Active Dedication.” The event combined leadership development with awareness-raising on women’s health and legal issues. President Josefina Sedano emphasized service, advocacy and the role of Z Clubs in empowering women. Following the induction, students attended lectures on HIV awareness delivered by Licensed HIV Counselor Princess Melanie L. Catriz and on the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Act presented by Atty. Cecilla Melad-Lazaro. The program strengthened the club’s efforts to expand advocacy networks by engaging youth and educating them on critical issues.

Day 3 — Day of Orange: Lighting the Tree of Hope
The club marked Day 3 with the Day of Orange and the lighting of the Orange Tree of Hope at SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown. Members, advocates and mall visitors gathered for the ceremonial illumination of the symbolic tree, designed to represent hope and a future free from violence. The installation served as a visual reminder of community commitment and encouraged public participation in the 16-day observance.

Day 4 — Day of Giving: Support for Children with Disabilities
On 28 November, the club dedicated the Day of Giving to supporting 41 children with neurodevelopmental disorders at the Stimulation and Therapeutic Activity Center–Tuguegarao City People’s General Hospital. The club provided TENS machines, therapeutic toys, dental kits, groceries and fluoride applications. Club President Sedano noted the connection between this service and gender-based violence prevention, highlighting that easing the burden on caregivers—often women—helps mitigate factors that increase domestic violence risks. A simple meal uplifted beneficiaries, reinforcing the club’s commitment to serving the most vulnerable.

Day 5 — Mirror and Play: Advocacy Videos on Child Protection Laws
For Day 5, the club shared advocacy videos from the Philippine Commission on Women’s Digital GAD Library on the Anti-OSAEC Law (RA 11930). These films, produced through a partnership between PCW and the DDB Group Philippines, highlighted the severity of child abuse in the country, revealing that one in 100 Filipino children endures abuse. Inspired by true stories, the videos aimed to move viewers toward reflection and action.

Watch here and here.

Day 6 — Day of Remembrance
On Day 6, the club held a solemn ceremony honoring women, advocates and community members who contributed to the fight against gender-based violence. Participants wrote personal tributes on message leaves placed on a Remembrance Board, then hung them on the Orange Tree of Hope. The candlelighting offered a moment of reflection for victims and survivors.

Day 7 — Day of Allyship: Dance With Purpose
The Zonta club marked the Day of Allyship with “Dance with Purpose,” a community Zumba event at SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown. The activity drew 105 participants from fitness groups, youth communities and advocacy organizations. Zumba leaders from Tuguegarao and neighboring cities energized the event, underscoring allyship as a collective responsibility of women and men working together. Snacks, raffle prizes and venue support enhanced the experience.

Day 8 — Advocacy Through Leadership and Scholarship
On Day 8, Club Vice President and Club President-elect Dean Maria Milagros Fernan-Cayosa served as a guest speaker at the Cagayan State University’s Gender and Development Seminar: Women in Politics. Her lecture emphasized intersectionality and the need for inclusive, diverse leadership to advance gender justice. She highlighted the club’s mentoring programs, including support for students at Penablanca East National High School dormitory and training initiatives with the Golden Z Club. She urged students to recognize and address systemic barriers faced by women leaders.