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.

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].

UCM Professors visit UA&P

The University of Asia and the Pacific welcomed professors from the University of St. Cyril and Methodius (UCM) - Faculty of Mass Media Communication in Trnava, Slovakia, through the Erasmus Faculty Exchange Programme. The delegation included Dr. Jan Visnovsky, Dr. Peter Murar, and Dr. Andrej Brnik.

This marks UA&P’s first partnership in Slovakia and the first activity under this collaboration.

UCM Faculty of Mass Media Communication meets UA&P School of Media and Marketing (SCM). (L-R) Dr. Jan Visnovsky, SCM Operations Committee Secretary Dr. Veronica Isla, SCM Vice Dean Dr. Francine Racho, Dr. Peter Murar, Dr. Andrej Brnik, SCM Dean Dr. Jerry Kliatchko, and SCM faculty member Mr. Roshan Uttamchandani.

For inquiries on UA&P’s international programs, contact the Public and International Affairs Office at [email protected]. 

FMR Payment Advisory

The Financial Management and Reporting Group (FMR) would like to request that students with unsettled balances settle their payments not later than May 30, 2025.

Given the shift to online work from May 26 to 31, 2025 (Monday - Saturday), payments will be done through the EmpowerED portal. Please refer to the procedure below.

For incoming freshmen, please pay your reservation fee through the payment options above or via the payment channels below.

The payment channels below require students to upload their proof of payment in the EmpowerED student portal.

Option 1: BPI
A. BPI Bills Payment (via mobile app/online banking)
Account Number: 0201-0511-85
Biller Name: UAPFOUNDINC
Biller Code: UAPFI
Reference Number: 6-digit student number
Note: Gcash payments and bank transfers or deposits from other banks to the account number above will not be accepted.

Option 2: UBP BILLS PAYMENT
Account Number: 0008-8002-1287
Biller Name: UNIVERSITY OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC FOUNDATION INC
Reference Number: 6-digit student number

PAYMENT via mobile app/online banking:
https://www.unionbankph.com/unionbankonline/pay-bills

Option 3: BANK TRANSFER
Account Name: University of Asia and the Pacific Foundation, Inc.
BPI Peso Current Account: Account Number: 0201-0414-73
Unionbank Peso Current Account: Account Number: 0008-8002-1287
The maximum daily transaction is up to P50,000 only. Multiple bank transfers may be required.

UA&P employees will resume on-campus work on June 2, 2025 (Monday).

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.