Abstract

Amidst all the positive developments to promote gender equality in the Philippine educational system, this research hoped to examine how gender equality is promoted in a higher educational institution (HEI). It aimed to examine gender equality in the leadership and operations of a selected HEI in the Philippines. It utilized female-male ratios to analyze gender equality on areas of leadership, decision-making, gender composition, academic rank, promotions, and professional development opportunities. Although the data showed male-dominance in the area of top management, there are more females in terms of composition and membership. Management is not of the authoritarian method since the university religiously practices participatory approach in decision-making. Such arrangement allows female members to voice out their concerns and gain support of other members. Furthermore, the relatively big number of female teachers allows women to impart knowledge to students, which are not only academic topics but gender-related issues as well. This exchange of ideas allows gender issues to be discussed in a more open manner. Keywords: Gender composition, gender equality, sex-disaggregated data.