JC graduates present study at Singapore conference 

Two graduates of the Junior College (JC) program presented their study at the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Conference 2025 held in July in Singapore. 

David Neil Joseph Lumba, a 36YP student of Master of Arts in Political Economy with Specialization in International Relations and Development, and Warren Victor Bea, a 36YP student of Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing, form part of the 1,700 participants from 72 countries who participated in IAMCR's annual conference.   

Warren Victor Bea and David Neil Joseph Lumba.

Their study, “Religion, Youth, and Digital Advocacy: Grassroots Mobilization for Environmental Justice in Tampakan, Mindanao,” explored how faith-based groups and young activists harness digital platforms to rally communities against environmental threats. Highlighting the role of moral responsibility, cultural narratives, and grassroots leadership, their work demonstrated how collective digital advocacy can promote environmental justice and sustainable futures.

The 27th UA&P Freshman Incorporation Rites

This school year's Freshman Incorporation Rites will be held on September 19, 2025 (Friday), at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium (2/F ACB), according to the following schedule:

1:30-3:00 p.m. - 1st Year Junior College Students
4:30-6:00 p.m. - College Freshmen

The Incorporation Rites are an academic ceremony during which the freshmen are formally incorporated or inducted into the University, as signified by the imposition of a white beca bearing the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) seal.

For more information about the significance of this UA&P tradition, as well as the proper attire for the event, please refer to the Incorporation Rites FAQs: https://bit.ly/27thIncorpFAQs

For any other concerns or inquiries regarding the Incorporation Rites, please email Mrs. Arianne Vito Cruz at [email protected], or visit the Center  for Student Affairs - Office of Student Services at the ACB 4th Landing (ACB 4.5/F).

SSE Forum on Enhancing Business Capabilities through Technology

The Information Technology Community (ITeC), under the School of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (SSET), invites UA&P students to "Tech It Up," a forum designed to explore how technology can transform and elevate business practices, on September 17 (Wednesday) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the PLDT Hall.

This forum will feature Mr. Chester Coronel, UA&P IT alumnus and current Business Development Director for the Microsoft Services Portfolio at SoftwareOne Philippines, and Ms. Leigh De Joya-De Guzman, CEO of Frost Design & Consulting Group, a Filipino-led design agency creating human-centered digital experiences for enterprise clients and millions of users.

Political analyst Kiko Aquino Dee visits UA&P

Political scientist and lecturer Mr. Francis Joseph "Kiko" Aquino Dee visited UA&P on September 5 for a talk on "Understanding Philippine Democracy through the Lens of Contemporary History" to the Political Thought class of College of Arts and Sciences faculty member Ms. Maria Celine Socrates.

Mr. Francis Joseph "Kiko" Aquino Dee.

Mr. Aquino Dee (3rd from left) at the office of the School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance (SLG) with (L-R) Ms. Celine Socrates, SLG faculty member Mr. Jose Paolo Lim, and SLG dean Dr. Nick Alviar.

SED Thanksgiving Mass

Everyone is invited to the Thanksgiving Mass in celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the School of Education and Human Development (SED) at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory on September 15 (Monday) at 12:05 pm.