CCDC Joins CHED-CAR’s Culminating Activity for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

The Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC), through its College of Law Community Legal Aid Center, took part in the Commission on Higher Education–CAR’s culminating activity for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women held on December 15, 2025.

Representing the institution was Mr. Roderick Nierva, a law student practitioner from the CCDC College of Law, who delivered an informative discussion on three laws that safeguard women and children: Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act), Republic Act No. 7877 (Anti-Sexual Harassment Act), and Republic Act No. 11313 (Safe Spaces Act). His presentation aimed to deepen public understanding of legal protections and empower CHED-CAR employees to recognize and respond to gender-based violence.

Joining him was Atty. Abigail Bersamin, Vice President for Academic Affairs, who served as the supervising lawyer for the engagement. Their participation highlighted the institution’s dedication to community legal education and its active role in supporting national efforts to eliminate violence