SPG Lecture on PH and Path Dependence

The UA&P School of Politics and Governance (SPG), in collaboration with the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR) and the SPG student organization POLIS, invites everyone to a lecture on "Philippines and Path Dependence: Explaining the Present Through the Past" to be held on April 8 (Wednesday) from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the PLDT Hall.

The lecture, part of the Politics, Economics, and Society Series of SPG, will feature Mr. Calixto Chikiamco, president of the public advocacy organization Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF).

Path dependence is an analytical framework used in economics and political economy to explain how past decisions shape present outcomes. Once policies, institutions, and incentives are established, they tend to reinforce themselves, making change gradual and often difficult even as circumstances evolve. 

The Path Dependence Caravan, an education-focused initiative of the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), uses this framework to help students and the public understand why the Philippine economy is the way it is today, and how earlier choices continue to influence current policy options.

Register here.

For inquiries, email [email protected].

USC to undergo cleaning, maintenance from March 27–29

The University Student Commons (USC) will undergo scheduled cleaning and maintenance from March 27 to 29 to improve facilities for the UA&P community.

On March 27, cleaning activities will be carried out, along with the removal of chairs and tables. Repainting of the USC will follow on March 28 and 29.

All chairs and tables will be temporarily relocated to Study Hall A from March 27 to 28 to accommodate the maintenance work.

USC food stalls will remain open on March 27; however, eating areas will be limited during the cleaning period.

Students and personnel are advised to plan accordingly and use designated alternative spaces while maintenance is ongoing.

UA and P Credit Cooperative Annual General Assembly

The UA and P Credit Cooperative invites all members to its Annual General Assembly on March 25, 2026 (Wednesday), from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, at the PLDT Hall. The agenda will follow the order of business strictly for a regular GA.

a. Roll call
b. Proof of due notice
c. Call to order
d. Consideration of minutes of previous meeting
e. Consideration of the consolidated report of the Board of Directors, officers, and committees, including audited financial statements of the cooperative
f. Unfinished business
g. Presentation of the Board of Directors and committee members (Election and Audit)
h. New business
i. Other matters
j. Adjournment

Members are reminded that they have to attend at least one coop activity each year to be considered "active." 

Please email Ms. Idang del Valle at [email protected] if you have any questions. 

2026 Easter Triduum

We invite everyone to this year’s Easter Triduum Liturgical celebration at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory with a live feed at the Celestino Dizon Auditorium.

April 2                                                      
Holy Thursday                                       
The Lord’s Supper                  
6:00 pm                                    

April 3
Good Friday
The Lord’s Passion
3:00 pm

April 4
Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil
8:00 pm

After the Evening of the Lord’s Supper, the Altar of Repose on Holy Thursday is open for Visita Iglesia until midnight. For the Easter Vigil, everyone is to assemble at the DCB Plaza. Please bring your candles with wax plates.

CSA hosts parent talk on communicating with teens

The Center for Student Affairs, through the Office of Guidance and Counseling (OGC), successfully conducted a mental health talk for parents titled “Holding Space: Keeping Conversations Open with Your Teens” on March 7, 2026, at the Dizon Auditorium.

The event brought together parents and guardians of UA&P students in a meaningful learning session and open forum focused on understanding today’s Generation Z adolescents and strengthening parent-teen communication. The talk aimed to equip parents with practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations and foster more open, respectful, and supportive relationships with their children.

The session was led by Dr. Jerry J. Jurisprudencia, a clinical psychologist and guidance counselor from Miriam College, and Ms. Nikki Jean V. Jurisprudencia, a women & children rights advocate and researcher at NoBox Philippines. They shared their expertise in psychology, education, and family dynamics. Through their discussion, they highlighted the evolving digital landscape, the unique communication styles of today’s youth, and the importance of creating safe and supportive spaces for dialogue at home.

Participants engaged actively during the open forum, where parents raised questions and shared experiences related to communication challenges and parenting in the modern context. The exchange of insights further enriched the session, making it both informative and relatable.

The CSA-OGC continues to support the holistic well-being of students by engaging not only learners but also their families and support systems through relevant and timely programs.

(L-R) Ms. Katherine Nazal, OIC of CSA-OGC, Dr. Jerry Jurisprudencia, and Ms. Nikki Jurisprudencia.