SCM faculty joins global research initiative on youth, faith, and values

UA&P School of Media and Marketing (SCM) professor Dr. Robert Z. Cortes has recently co-published with an international team of researchers a scholarly article in Taylor & Francis Online titled “An International Survey About Young People, Faith and Religion: Framework of the Research and Overall Results.”

The study is the first major output of the Footprints Project, a large-scale, multi-year (eight-year) and multi-phase research initiative involving young people from eight countries: Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Grounded in a “continuous listening” approach, the project seeks to understand how young people articulate their values, aspirations, and concerns in key areas such as work, family life, and religion.

Based on survey data collected in November 2023 from 4,889 individuals aged 18–29, the article outlines the conceptual framework guiding the Footprints Project and presents an overview of its initial findings. It examines how faith and religion influence young people’s identities and behaviors across different cultural and national contexts, offering a comparative perspective on youth religiosity today.

Through its participation in this international collaboration, UA&P continues to contribute to scholarly conversations on youth, culture, and faith, while engaging with research initiatives that connect Philippine perspectives to broader global discussions.

The full article may be read here.

Monthly Guided Prayer for Women

The monthly guided prayer for women will be held on January 21 (Wednesday) from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory.

The activity is open to all faculty, staff, and students. This is a timely occasion to pause from our busy schedules and receive the spiritual nourishment essential for our well-being to grow in virtue and character.

We encourage colleagues and students to participate in this invaluable opportunity for spiritual growth.

UA&P School of Law launches BS Legal Management program

The UA&P School of Law is pleased to announce that admissions for Academic Year 2026–2027 for its new program, the Bachelor of Science in Legal Management, are now open.

UA&P’s Bachelor of Science in Legal Management (BSLM) Program integrates law, economics, and management to prepare students for the legal and regulatory realities of today’s corporate and political environment.

Grounded in the humanities and the interplay of Philippine and international law, the program develops strong analytical legal insight alongside managerial competence, equipping students for effective leadership in contemporary business and society.

For application guidelines and requirements, visit uap.asia/admissions.

UA&P faculty publish Taylor & Francis article on Filipino youth and faith

UA&P School of Media and Marketing professor Dr. Robert Z. Cortes and University Research Office Executive Director Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez have recently published a scholarly article titled “Footprints of the Faith among Filipino Youth: Five Hundred Years and Moving Forward” in Taylor & Francis Online.

The article examines the faith experiences of Filipino youth in the context of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines, offering insights into how religious identity, belief, and practice continue to evolve among younger generations.

The publication contributes to ongoing academic discussions on youth, culture, and faith, and highlights the University’s commitment to research that engages both historical reflection and contemporary social realities.

The full article is available here.

LIB clearance guidelines for graduating students

Graduating students with undergraduate research paper, thesis, dissertation, or capstone submissions are advised to read the guidelines on how to secure a library clearance here.