SLG faculty, alumni present at PPSA International Conference
School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance (SLG) Dean Dr. Nick Alviar and Political Economy alumni Paolo Cansino and Francis Gabriel Santos presented their research at the 2025 Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) International Conference held at Newtown Plaza Convention Center, Baguio City, on May 23–24.
Anchored on the theme “Changes and (Dis)Continuities,” the conference brought together scholars, practitioners, and graduate students from the Philippines and abroad for two days of engaging discussions on pressing issues in political science.
Dr. Alviar presented his paper on “Pope Francis as Foreign Policy Architect: Disrupting Global Politics through Unorthodox Approaches." Cansino, meanwhile, examined the “Political Economy of Digital Banking & Finance in the Philippines.” Santos explored constitutional stability in his presentation titled “Standing the Test of Time: Constitutional Endurance of the 1987 Constitution Despite Constitutional Change Attempts of the Ramos, Arroyo, and Duterte Administrations.”
The conference’s keynote address was delivered by Dr. Yuko Kasuya, President-elect of the International Political Science Association (IPSA) and Professor at Keio University, Tokyo. Her lecture focused on the production of knowledge about Philippine politics.
Also in attendance were several Political Economy alumni now contributing to academic and policy institutions across the country.
Dr. Yuko Kasuya (right), IPSA President-elect and Professor at Keio University, specializes in regime transitions, political institutions, and the politics of East and Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on the Philippines.
SLG alumnus Paolo Cansino.
Political Economy alumnus Francis Gabriel Santos (right) with Dr. Jean Paul Zialcita, former Executive Director of the UA&P Institute of Political Economy.
Dr. Nick Alviar (right) with Political Economy alumnus Joshua Uel Abad, Program Manager for Inclusive Economic Development of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines.
University Canteen closed on May 26-31
The University Canteen will be closed starting May 26 and will resume operations on June 2.
SMSO open on May 26-31
The Sancta Maria Stella Orientis (SMSO) Oratory remains open during the University break from May 26 to 31, 2025.
Morning and noon Masses and confessions will follow the usual schedule.
The confession schedules may be viewed here.
Call for Volunteers: BIGGKAS Tutorials
The BIGGKAS - School Readiness program invites all UA&P students, employees, and alumni to volunteer for its Basic English Reading Tutorials for Grade One Sagip Batampalengke beneficiaries.
The volunteer orientation and training will be on June 3 to 5, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, on campus (TBA).
Meanwhile, the tutorial sessions will be on June 14, 21, 28, and July 5 and 12 (Saturdays), from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Barangay Bambang, Pasig City.
Sign up through this link until May 30 (Friday).
Donations of school supplies and meal sponsorships (per session) are also very much welcome.
For additional details or inquiries, please email [email protected].
LIB business schedule (May 22-June 4)
On May 22 to June 4, the University Library on the third level will be partially open to accept receive hard copies of theses and capstone project submissions from graduating students. While, on the fourth level, the Faculty Study Lounge will remain open for professors, and law students will continue to have access to the Law Library.
Library operating hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm