Annual Report 2020
1 2 Table of Contents
Proposed Agenda 5
Chairperson’s Report 6
Tr easurer’s Report 18
Accomplishment Reports Regular Members 37 Associate Members 91
2020 Board of Trustees Resolutions 193
2020 Executive Committee Resolutions 197
Directory of PSSC Members 198
PSSC Board of Trustees 2020 202
PSSC Secretariat 203
3 4 Proposed Agenda PSSC Annual General Membership Meeting 23 February (Tuesday), 2:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. via Zoom meeting
Part 1. PSSC Annual General Membership Business Meeting
I. Call to order II. Proof of quorum III. Business Meeting a. Chairperson’s Report b. Treasurer’s Report c. Report of the Membership Committee d. Open Forum e. Announcements and Other Matters IV. Adjournment
PART 2. Conferment of the 9th VAM Excellence in Research Award and Lecture
I. Opening Remarks II. Awarding of the VAM trophy and Introduction of the VAM Awardee III. Lecture of the Dr. George Emmanuel R. Borrinaga “José Rizal in the Emotional Landscape of Samar and Leyte at the Turn of the 20th Century” IV. Open Forum V. Closing Remarks
5 Chairperson’s Report
CARMELITA N. ERICTA
I would like to begin this report by thanking the members of the Board of Trustees for the time, effort, and resources they put for the year 2020. My appreciation also goes to the men and women of the PSSC Secretariat, led by our Executive Director Dr. Lourdes M. Portus, for their industry and dedication to support the Board, the Execom, and the working committees and at the same time, carry out PSSC’s various programs and activities. The year 2020 has not been easy for PSSC. Across the world, many institutions, businesses, academe, and civil society organizations, including PSSC, have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our events, projects, and meetings have been canceled or postponed as part of our shared social responsibility to mitigate the spread of the virus. COVID-19 has affected PSSC’s institutional and financial positions, and we lament the reduced opportunities to connect and facilitate the exchange of ideas between and among our Filipino social scientists. Together with the Filipino social science community, however, PSSC strives to come to terms and adapt to the disruptions. PSSC has adopted a flexible and remote work arrangement for all its staff. Regular bi-monthly online meetings ensure continuing engagements with social scientists and discourses on the role of social sciences amidst the pandemic. We have also invested in better technology to further strengthen our online structures to support our operations while building a more relevant social science knowledge resource platform. Behind these scenes, we are also doing everything we can to help support our staff and outsourced personnel (security, janitorial, and maintenance) through financial and in-kind assistance. While PSSC’s capacity to gather and support Filipino social scientists seems to have been disrupted, if not diminished, new and better ways to operate and communicate have emerged. In this report, I will highlight what we have learned and accomplished against the backdrop of a global pandemic and show in higher resolution how innovative ways in connecting with the social science community have thrived despite the pandemic restrictions.
ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, Chairperson Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas, Vice Chairperson Dr. Lizan P. Calina, and Treasurer Dr. Ma. Elissa Lao, together with the rest of the BOT members extended their term from March until the 7th of May 2020.
6 On 7 May 2020, a new PSSC-BOT was constituted with Ms. Carmelita N. Ericta (Statistics), Dr. Shirley N. Dita (Linguistics), and Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu (Associate Member representative – WSAP) elected as Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer, respectively. Other members of the PSSC Board of Trustees, most of whom were tapped for committee work are as follows: Dr. Suzanna R. Roldan (Anthropology); Ms. Kriztine R. Viray (Communication); Dr. Elma P. Laguna (Demography); Dr. Jovi C. Dacanay (Economics) Mr. Emmanuel B. Garcia/Dr. Joseph E. Palis (Geography) Dr. Marcelino M. Macapinlac Jr. (History); Dr. Dennis C. Coronacion (Political Science); Dr. Lizan P. Calina (Public Administration); Dr. Marc Eric S. Reyes (Psychology) Dr. Mario J. Aguja (Sociology); Ms. Eva Ponce de Leon/Mr. Rosauro R. Luntayao (Social Work); Dr. Enrique Nino P. Leviste (Institute of Philippine Culture-Associate Member) Dr. Cynthia Neri Zayas (ex-officio)
The PSSC also asked for the assistance of non-BOT members to help with committee works. They are: Dr. Enrique Oracion (Associate Member - Silliman University) – Membership Committee Dr. Louie Benedict Ignacio (Sociology) – Membership Committee Dr. Ron R. Resurreccion (Psychology) – Membership Committee Ms. Maria Simeona Martinez - Building, Property, and Grounds Committee Ms. Rissa Silvestre (Communication) – Building, Property, and Grounds Committee, and Advocacy and Communications Committee Dr. Jonalou Labor (Associate Member – UP College of Mass Communication) - Advocacy and Communications Committee
Two ad-hoc committees were constituted this year, the By-Laws Committee and the Advocacy and Communications Committee. Dr. Mario J. Aguja was tasked to chair the By- Laws Committee that will revisit, review, and update the 2019 Amended PSSC By-Laws to align it with regulatory requirements and best practices on corporate governance. On the other hand, Ms. Rissa Silvestre chairs the Advocacy and Communications Committee, which is tasked to identify and implement activities that will promote and disseminate social scientists and their works; generate resources that will assist social scientists in their work, and upgrade their capacities to produce more knowledge; and support PSSCs programs and services through various communication tools, advocacy campaigns, and public relations.
Membership Secretariat Support The PSSC staff extended full-time secretariat support and conference management services to the Philippine Economic Society, bookkeeping assistance to the Philippine Political Science Association, and desktop assistance to the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc.
7 NAST Awards In its effort to heighten the visibility and engagements of social scientists outside of the social science community, PSSC encouraged its member-organizations to nominate qualified individuals to award-giving bodies, such as the awards given by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). In 2019, PSSC had facilitated the nomination of individuals as Academicians and as Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS). In July 2020, Dr. Aries Arugay of the Philippine Political Science Association successfully won and was recognized as one of the Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS) for political science.
PSSC Job Audit PSSC contracted the services of Dr. Edna A. Co in conducting the job audit for the organization from June to August 2020. The results of the job audit were presented to the PSSC BOT on 21 January 2021. Among the two general findings of the audit is that PSSC will continue to serve as a research arm of social scientists and social development players. PSSC’s online public face, such as website, Facebook, Twitter, and videos among others, should be made more public and regularly updated. Another major finding is that PSSC, as a training arm of social scientists and social development actors, should continue to initiate and/or respond to the training needs of members and affiliate associations. PSSC is also expected to provide key support to members’ skills development needs. Dr. Co further recommended the hiring of a researcher, rethink the use of Social Science Ethics Research “Board” and consider “Social Science Ethics Research Committee” or “Social Science Ethics Review Section.” The Membership Officer, currently under the Program Development and Management Section (PDMS), should be placed directly under the ED and separated from the PDMS. PDMS should focus on generating and developing new programs/projects in partnership with the ED and leave monitoring and evaluation of the staff to a Human Resource and Organization (HR & O) officer who can also design “staff development” and team building programs for the staff and enhance the management capacity of the PSSCenter. She also recommended that the ED needs to be freed from the nitty-gritty of administrative and building matters to pay greater attention to network and linkage efforts to proactively expand opportunities for resource generation.
REGULAR PROGRAMS Research Award Program Drs. Marc Eric Reyes, Elma Laguna, Marcelino Macapinlac Jr. Enrique Nino Leviste, Mario Aguja, and Jovi Dacanay, members of the Research Committee, reviewed 12 research proposal applications for the 2020 Research Award Program (RAP). The Committee was also assisted by Drs. Isabel Martin, Alejandro Bernardo, Lourdes M. Portus, Mr. Wilson Villones, and Prof George Borrinaga in reviewing the proposals. Of the 12 applications, eight were granted partial financial assistance. The successful applicants are as follows:
8 Name/Affiliation School/Discipline Research Title PhD Sio, Christie University of the Philippines Locating Frequency, Intensity, Dept. of Psychology Diliman and Duration of Anger UP Diliman Psychology Experience in Five-Factor Space Rahnema, Leila C. University of the Philippines Bilateral Trade Flows and University of the Philippines Business Administration Cultural Factors: The Case of the Philippines and the Islamic Republic of Iran and their Partner Countries using the Gravity Model of Trade Ferolino, Austin Jay P. Silliman University Low Socio-economic Status University of San Carlos Psychology Filipinos’ Perceptions of the Socio-Structural Context and their Help-seeking styles Munoz, Analyn University of the Philippines Espasyo, Kalakaran, at UP Baguio Diliman Pagsasakasaysayan: Isang History Pangkasaysayang Pagsipat ng Ilog Cagayan tungo sa Pagbubuo ng Bayan Casalan, Marvin C. De La Salle University A Reference Grammar of University of Antique Applied Linguistics Kinaray-A Nueva, Mary Grace De La Salle University Development of a Digital De La Salle Santiago Zobel Sociology Learning Model in Basic Education Ponce, Ariel Robert C. De La Salle University Exploring the Langauge Notre Dame University Applied Linguistics Attitudes of Stakeholders of MTB-MlE in Linguistically Diverse Contexts (LDC) in Central Mindanao MA Domingo, Carmina Charmaine University of San Carlos An Interpretative G. Clinical Psychology Phenomenological Analysis Eleison Foundation Philippines of the Oldest Old’s Process of Representative Office Death Penetration
Travel Assistance Program The PSSC-BOT suspended the granting of financial travel assistance for 2020 given the travel prohibitions imposed by the government due to the pandemic.
Conference Award Program The COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown had prevented most of the PSSC member-organizations from holding their physical annual conferences. Some regular members were able to shift from the usual face-to-face to a virtual gathering via different online platforms. Only the Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) was granted the annual conference award grant because it held its 2020 International Conference and General Membership Meeting a week before the announcement of lockdown on 15 March 2020. The conference
9 was held in Dakak Park and Beach Resort in Zamboanga, with the theme Strengthening Language and Linguistic Studies in the Philippines.
Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award Dr. Nicole Curato was named the eighth Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Awardee (for 2020) for her book, Democracy in a Time of Misery: From Spectacular Tragedy to Deliberative Action, published by Oxford University Press. Dr. Curato, who was nominated by the Philippine Sociological Society (PSS), is the first female in the roster of VAM Awardees. The recognition and awards were held during the 2020 virtual national conference of PSS, where she presented the book’s contents through an interview discussion mode.
9th National Social Science Congress The 9th National Social Science Congress was held on 20-22 February 2020 at the Sun City Suites, General Santos City, in partnership with the Holy Trinity College of General Santos City. The congress, with the theme, “Resilience in Our Times,” was attended by around 250 participants, the majority of whom came from Mindanao. There were a total of 124 presentations across 36 panels. Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio gave the Keynote Address, while the plenary speakers included Dr. Mahar Lagmay of the University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute and Mr. Ronaldo Pinto of the Richli Corporation. Of all the NSSCs, the NSSC 9 is the first to give the Best Paper Award, which emerged from 40 full paper-submissions and 11 shortlisted papers. The latter are being considered for possible publication in a book on resilience. Ms. Samantha Javier of UP Diliman received the Best Paper Award, followed by Mr. Reymund Flores of the West Visayas State University (2nd), and Dr. Eulalio Guieb III of UP Diliman (3rd). The PSSC is grateful to the following individuals and institutions that cosponsored the NSSC 9: Senator Pacquiao, the Richli Corporation, the Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation, the Oscar M. Lopez Center, the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc., the Psychological Association of the Philippines, and Gardenia Philippines. Silliman University accepted PSSC’s invitation to host the 10th NSSC in 2023.
NSSC 9 Pre-Congress Training Prior to the NSSC 9 proper on 20 February, a pre-congress training-workshop on Publishing Social Science Research was held on 19 February at the Mindanao State University (MSU) Graduate School, MSU-CETD Campus, General Santos City. This is in partnership with the Department of Sociology of MSU-General Santos City. Some 41 participants, mostly from Mindanao, gained knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to journal writing and publishing from Dr. Fernando dlC. Paragas, Associate Professor from the Graduate Studies Department of the UP College of Mass Communication. The training provided a framework where participants learned the value and impact of publishing social science research not just for academics, but on the lives of Filipinos and the welfare of communities.
10 PUBLICATIONS
PSSC SSI 2020 Special Issue on COVID 19 In response to the unprecedented health crisis, the PSSC released a special issue of the PSSC Social Science Information on COVID-19 in August 2020. With the theme “Life in Lockdown: Learnings and Stories from Filipino Social Scientists,” it focused mainly on the works of social scientists related to the pandemic. It featured efforts by the Council, its member-organizations, and their scholars to understand COVID-19 and its impact, as well as ways to effectively adapt to the changes it has brought about. A one-shot survey questionnaire was administered online to find out various responses and coping strategies of the social science community. The issue also included COVID-19 narratives from Philippine Press Institute (PPI) Executive Director and former Philippines Communication Society (PCS) President Ariel C. Sebellino, PSSC Research Ethics Officer Pathricia Ann V. Roxas, blogger Maria Cecilia Lopez-Abitang, and communications specialist Georgina D. Lumauig.
Crime and Punishment in the Philippines: Beyond Politics and Spectacle On 17 November 2020, the PSSC virtually launched the book Crime and Punishment in the Philippines: Beyond Politics and Spectacle, edited by former PSSC Vice Chairperson Dr. Filomin C. Gutierrez. The book compiles studies initially presented during a PSSC-organized conference with the same title in March 2017. With 13 chapters authored by social scientists, criminal justice practitioners, and a media practitioner, the book provides a multidisciplinary perspective to the issue of criminality and justice in the country.
One Social Science Journal Recognizing the various ethical and privacy issues that plague today’s society, the theme for the first issue of the PSSC’s One Social Science Journal is “Ethics and Data Privacy in the 21st Century.” Dr. Maria Cecilia Gastardo-Conaco, professor emeritus of the University of the Philippines Diliman, Department of Psychology, serves as issue editor. In total, the Secretariat received 40 submissions, which underwent preliminary evaluation by the Publications and Media Officer, the Executive Director, and the Issue Editor. Manuscripts then underwent a double-blind review by experts from relevant disciplines. Following peer review, five active manuscripts were selected, of which two are currently being revised by the authors and three are being reviewed by the issue editor (as of 31 January 2021). At present, the Secretariat is still trying to solicit more paper submissions from the social science departments of universities. Aside from research papers, a review of a book on ethics and an interview with Prof. Peter A. Sy on data privacy (to be conducted by the Research Ethics Officer) will be published in the issue.
PSSC WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
Website To make its website not only more aesthetically appealing and easier to navigate but also able to accommodate online payments for memberships, publications, and other services, the PSSC availed the services of marketing agency Panoptik Digital in May 2020 to revamp
11 and restructure its website. On 8 August 2020, the refurbished website was launched via the PSSC Facebook page. From its launch up to 31 December 2020, the website was visited 15,227 times—a 692.66% increase in the number of sessions (1,921) for the same number of days before the launch. In pursuit of its mandate to promote the social sciences, as well as to attract more website visitors, repositories of social science lectures and webinars were added to the website. Member-organizations are free to send their lectures and webinars for inclusion in these repositories. A section on membership-related announcements, titled “PSSC Members’ Corner,” was also created for the benefit of member-organizations.
Facebook and Other Social Media Accounts As part of its attempt to improve the Council’s online presence, the PSSC created accounts on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google MyBusiness in August 2020. Along with its Facebook page, these accounts are regularly updated with the latest news and events of PSSC and its member-organizations. From having 7,258 followers on 31 December 2019 to 10,865 on 31 December 2020, the PSSC Facebook page also saw a 49.70% increase in its following this year.
MailChimp Apart from its website and social media accounts, the PSSC also began to utilize MailChimp, an email marketing platform, in May 2020 to send regular updates on Council news, product news, and upcoming events to its mailing list subscribers. This list includes PSSC affiliates, those who manually register via online signup forms, and attendees of PSSC events who opt to join via event registration forms. As of 31 December 2020, the PSSC has 1,937 subscribers.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Frank X. Lynch Library To better facilitate the dissemination of information in the social sciences, PSSC hired a licensed librarian and knowledge management officer to revive the Frank X. Lynch Library. Access to the library’s integrated system has been recovered. A better-integrated library system has been installed. Some books/journals belonging to the member organizations have been donated to PSSC for either library use, to be sold to the public, or to be donated to other institutions. The library space has been cleared out to create a more conducive space for work.
PSSC Knowledge Archive PSSC has revived the Knowledge Archives, a repository of academic journals published by PSSC’s member organizations. With much effort from the Program Development and Management Section and help from Panoptik Digital, the public may now access PSSC’s Knowledge Archive for free. This was done to spread information researched in the fields of the social sciences and aid future researchers by making available invaluable resources. With the help of its member organizations, PSSC seeks to update the Knowledge Archives with more up-to-date journals and expand by adding journal titles from other member organizations not yet included in the Knowledge Archives.
12 PSSC Online Bookshop PSSC has utilized modern day technology in the form of e-commerce to reopen its bookshop online on 27 November 2020. This allows PSSC to make social science resources available for purchase to the public more conveniently. As of 15 February 2021, the online bookshop has sold 22,992.00 pesos worth of social science materials.
SOCIAL SCIENCE ETHICS REVIEW BOARD Three years since its inception in 2017, the Social Science Ethics Review Board (SSERB) continues to emerge as an authority in ethics training and ethical review of social science research in the country. In 2020, SSERB strengthened its Ethics Review Committee (ERC) by appointing expert reviewers from the field of psychology, communication, anthropology, sociology, political science, linguistics, and public health for a two-year term. It also hired its first regular research ethics officer to lead the daily operations of the Board. SSERB also stayed true to its commitment to improve its processes and serve the social science community by updating the training of some of its members and revising its Manual of Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (MPSOP). The Board of Trustees approved this on 7 August 2020. Throughout 2020, SSERB has also improved its filing system and communications plan to ensure quality services for applicants and visibility among researchers. From the usual one to four months of the review process, SSERB now streamlined its average turnaround time to 14 working days for expedited review and 21 working days for the full review. SSERB’s schedule of review fees was also lowered to become more competitive and reasonable especially for undergraduate and graduate students. These efforts slowly but surely translated into a significant increase in the ethics review applications received by SSERB. By the end of 2020, SSERB’s ERC has reviewed nine local and international research, a number that is more than double the four protocols it processed in 2019. SSERB also provided online ethics training on social science research for the faculty members of Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) College of Arts and Social Sciences. Following the success of this project, a memorandum of understanding was forged between MSU-IIT and PSSC. The development of SSERB’s application portal began and is expected to be completed by February 2021. SSERB also worked on its Level 1 accreditation with the Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) and submitted its application in February 2021. SSERB recorded its first positive income in 2020 and ethics review applications have been coming in in the first two months of 2021, consistent with SSERB’s goal to be a self-sustaining program of PSSC.
TRAINING-WORKSHOPS In 2020, PSSC launched an initiative to digitize its training programs, to continue learning and engagement among social scientists despite the limitations brought about by the pandemic. PSSC also sought to adapt to changes, taking advantage of new technologies and emerging structures and systems for the delivery of knowledge and learning. From November to December 2020, PSSC conducted its inaugural e-Learning Courses, focusing on Digital Approaches to Social Science Research. The courses were led by Dr. Clement C. Camposano of the University of the Philippines (UP)-Visayas (on Doing
13 Ethnographic Research Online), Dr. Julienne Thesa Y. Baldo-Cubelo of the UP College of Mass Communication (on Doing Interviews and FGDs Online), and Mr. Martin Augustine B. Borlongan of the UP School of Statistics (on Doing Surveys Online). The courses took a blended format, with a mix of synchronous sessions through videoconferencing in Zoom, and asynchronous activities through PSSC’s new online learning platform, the e-Learning Academy (academy.pssc.org.ph). The online courses also benefited a wider range of social science researchers, educators, and students, as the new platform and format allowed more stakeholders to participate with less cost and resources being consumed. The courses were participated in by 110 researchers from the academe, government, and private sector, with good representation from the different regions of the Philippines.
PSSC SPONSORED AND CO-SPONSORED WEBINARS The PSSC, together with its partners, continued its knowledge-sharing activities and engagement through webinars, enabling PSSC to reach a wider audience through online platforms. On 4 September 2020, PSSC and the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. were commissioned by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to conduct a mental health webinar for its employees. Attended by around 80 PSA employees nationwide, the online forum on Enhancing Mental Health Resilience in Time of Pandemic delved on understanding concepts in mental health and well-being. Resource speakers included Ms. Agnes Hajek, a US-based behavioral health therapist; Dr. Diane Marie U. Consolacion, in-house licensed psychologist at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; and Dr. Anselmo T. Tronco, chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Philippine General Hospital. The reactors were Dr. Divine Love A. Salvador, Associate Professor at the UP Department of Psychology, and Dr. Marc Eric S. Reyes, president of the Psychological Association of the Philippines. Meanwhile, PSSC was a partner of the UP College of Mass Communication Foundation, Inc., the Philippine Press Institute, and the Nickel Asia Corp. in organizing two webinars on the state of media and journalism in times of crisis: Media Freedom in the Time of Pandemic, was held on 3 September 2020 and focused on the public’s need for an independent media in times of crisis as a watchdog for checks and balances. The resource speakers were Prof. Danilo A. Arao, associate professor from the Department of Journalism at the UP College of Mass Communication; Ms. Carolyn O. Arguillas, editor-in-chief of MindaNews; and Ms. Tess Bacalla, former executive director of the Southeast Asian Press Alliance. On 4 November 2020, Safety of Journalists and Media Workers in Time of Crisis delved into the challenges posed by the pandemic and other unfortunate events. Resource speakers were Mr. Nonoy Espina, chairman of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines; and Mr. Red Batario, executive director of the Center for Community Journalism and Development. Additionally, PSSC co-organized a series of webinars with the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR), titled Narratives of COVID-19 from the Social Science Communities in India and the Philippines. The series sought to initiate cross-country learning exchanges between ICSSR and PSSC, as well as encourage collegial collaborations among social scientists in the two countries. The first webinar, titled Examining the COVID-19
14 Responses of India and the Philippines, was held on 15 October 2020. It looked into the general measures being taken by the governments of India and the Philippines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ICSSR was represented by Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, director general of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, as resource speaker; and Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan, vice chairman of the University Grants Commission, as a reactor. Meanwhile, PSSC was represented by Dr. Michael L. Tan, professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of the Philippines, as resource speaker; and Dr. Gregorio E.H. del Pilar, president of the National Research Council of the Philippines, as the reactor. The second webinar in the series, titled Examining Social Protection Among Vulnerable Groups during COVID-19, was held on 18 November 2020. This webinar looked into the experiences of vulnerable populations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and examined the areas of social protection that policymakers should be focusing on. ICSSR was represented by Dr. Ramesh Chand, member of the National Institution for Transforming India Aayog of the Government of India, as resource speaker; and Dr. Arvind Virmani, chairperson of the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare, as the reactor. PSSC, meanwhile, was represented by Dr. Judy Taguiwalo, professorial lecturer at the UP College of Social Work and Community Development (UP CSWCD), as resource speaker; and Dr. Rosalinda Ofreneo, professor emeritus at the UP CSWCD, as the reactor. The third and final webinar in the series is scheduled to be held in January 2021 and will delve into economic stimulus packages at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. To cap off its offerings in 2020, PSSC conducted a webinar, titled How We Can Learn Fast and Teach Smart? Remote Teaching Tips from an eLearning Specialist, on 11 December 2020. Dr. Almond Pilar N. Aguila, an eLearning specialist and founder of Our eLearning Strategy PH, provided expert advice on remote learning through the principles of 21st-century learning, answered pressing questions on how to adjust to the new normal of education, and offered possible solutions to some of the pressing issues surrounding remote learning. She was joined by Asst. Prof. Juvy Lizette M. Gervacio of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies at the UP Open University and Asst. Prof. Jon Paul F. Maligalig of the UP College of Education as reactors.
PHILIPPINE MIGRATION RESEARCH NETWORK In 2020, the Migration Dialogues of the Philippine Migration Research Network (PMRN) turned digital. The Migration Dialogues is an annual forum that brings together scholars and stakeholders from the academe, government, civil society, the migrant sector, and other relevant sectors to produce lively discussions that can lead to a better understanding of and informed decision-making on migration-related issues and challenges. By shifting to a digital platform, the dialogues reached even more stakeholders worldwide through a series of webinars. The 2020 Migration Dialogues delved on the following topics: –– Overseas Filipinos and the Pandemic (20 April 2020) –– Filipinos in the U.K. and COVID-19 (13 May 2020) –– The State of Filipino Seafarers and COVID-19 (25 May 2020) –– Babalik Ka Rin? Challenges of Return and Reintegration Amidst COVID-19 (16 June 2020)
15 –– Quo Vadis, ASEAN? The Future of International Migration in ASEAN Amidst COVID-19 (23 July 2020) –– Migrants in the Frontlines: The State of Filipino Health Care Workers in the United States (20 August 2020) Resource persons for this series of webinars included migration scholars, representatives from the Philippine government, multilateral agencies, and civil society organizations, and Filipino migrants themselves – Filipinos working, studying, and residing abroad. The online engagement of these webinars led to an increase in the number of followers of PMRN’s social media channel. Seeking to expand its network of migration scholars and researchers, PMRN relaunched its membership campaign in July 2020, reactivating former members and accepting new ones. In connection to this, PMRN will hold a General Assembly in March 2021, which will also see the expansion of its Executive Committee to a new Steering Committee, and the launching of its new publication, Looking Back, Moving Forward: Philippine Migration Issues, Policies, and Narratives, edited by Dr. Jean Encinas-Franco of the UP Department of Political Science.
EXTERNALLY FUNDED PROJECTS PSSC was able to secure two externally funded projects, both from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
PSSC and DOST–Science and Education Institute PSSC has undertaken a qualitative evaluation project to document significant change stories of participants of the various programs of DOST-SEI, namely, scholarships, teacher training, and promotions projects for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The project has a total of PhP 1,500,000 funding from DOST and is expected to finish by May 2021.
PSSC and DOST–Philippine Council for Health Research and Development PSSC has also secured a PhP 1.2 M project from DOST Philippine Council for Health Research and Development to conduct the research project titled “Mainstreaming Ethics in Human Participant Research: Perspectives and Practices of Social Science Research Organizations and Researchers in the Philippines.” The project seeks to examine how research organizations and researchers in the country view and apply research ethics, including data privacy principles, among others. The findings from this study will allow us to generate insights into how we can improve ethics codes and guidelines and their enforcement, with the end view of producing good and ethical relevant research that will inform policymaking for national development. PSSC has already secured the ethics clearance from the National Ethics Committee. The 18-month project is expected to commence in March 2021.
INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES AND COLLABORATION PSSC remains a committed member of the following: International Science Council (ISC), Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils (AASSREC), and Science Council of Asia (SCA).
16 PSSC has also partnered with four more organizations: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the Hallym University in South Korea, Oscar M. Lopez Center (OMLC), and MSU-IIT. PSSC has also been involved in the Philippine Forum for Quality Basic Education (Educ Forum), a platform for consultation, collaborative research and analysis, and high-level advice to strategic basic education policy, planning, and programming. Together with other civil society organizations, education sector organizations, organizations and foundations coming from the private sector, and bilateral agencies and multilateral organizations, PSSC brings in its unique and substantive experience, expertise, and perspectives to further understand and address issues in education. PSSC also serves as an ex-officio member of the Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute and the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc
CHALLENGES AND PLANS The year in review posed unmatched challenges to PSSC owing to the havoc wreaked by COVID-19. Financially, PSSC suffered losses as tenants understandably failed to pay rents while others ceased operations and vacated their units. Currently, the Center has six vacant rooms equivalent to more than a million loss in revenue. Consequently, some expenses and programs have to be scaled down and suspended and cost-saving measures were implemented. Notwithstanding difficulties, the PSSC secretariat did not cease operations and modified its activities by using online technologies. It utilized Zoom and Google Meet, conducted webinars, research, and training, albeit in a work-from-home mode while following strict health and work protocols when in the office. The need to identify and develop more income-generating activities is now a priority. We are working on a tight budget deficit. The uncertainties of the times bode a bleak future but we will face the trials as we proceed to pursue accreditation for our SSERB and our training programs, write more project proposals, develop and conduct more training and research projects, publish and disseminate knowledge, identify more linkages and enliven the social science community.
17 Treasurer’s Report
CZARINA SALOMA- AKPEDONU
2020 APPROVED BUDGET The Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) is funded from revenues derived from program activities conducted, services rendered, and fees from members (Council programs), and from office and function room rentals (PSSCenter building). On 02 February 2020, the previous PSSC Board of Trustees (BOT) approved PSSC’s budget for 2020 with projected revenues of PhP25,802,354 and projected expenses of PhP24,733,445. The projected net income was PhP1,068,909. However, due to the unexpected events brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and imposed restrictions, PSSC was expected to miss approximately 15-30 percent of the total projected revenues for the year. The newly-selected Finance Committee revisited the 2020 approved budget to restructure and reduce expenses. On 07 August 2020, the current PSSC BOT approved the revised budget of PhP18,254,854 from PhP25,802,354 and the expected expenditure to PhP20,938,445 from PhP24,733,445, including a projected deficit of PhP2,683,591.00.
Particulars Approved 2020 Budget Revised 2020 Budget (February 2, 2020) (August 7, 2020) Revenue PhP 25,802,354 PhP 18,254,854 Expenditures PhP 24,733,445 PhP 20,938,445 Net Fund Balance PhP 1,068,909 PhP (2,683,591)
Financial Statements Statement of Financial Performance The Statement of Financial Performance measures the net surplus or deficit (the difference between total revenue and total expenses) for the year. This statement provides information on PSSC’s sources of revenue, and the cost of its activities. The annual surplus or deficit is presented on a full accrual basis of accounting, recognizing revenue in the period it is earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of when the associated cash is received or paid.
18 PSSC generated a total revenue of PhP16,592,761 for the calendar year 2020, while total expenses were at PhP16,728,422. Overall, the PSSC has incurred losses for that year in the amount of Php135,661 (from a projected deficit of PhP2,683,591.00).
Particulars 2020 2019 Revenue 16,592,761 21,247,744 Expenditures 16,728,422 17,126,524 Excess of revenue over expenses before income tax (135,661) 4,121,220 Income tax expense (benefit) - 345,129 Net Income / (Loss) (135,661) 3,446,091
Income from council programs and activities, particularly from training, Social Science Ethics Review Board’s (SSERB) ethics review, book sales, membership dues and support, project management, and other revenues totaled PhP4,363,730. It should be noted that income from Investment has exceeded the projections by 92% from Php 430,000 to PhP 824,877.
Particulars Projected Revenue for Total Actual Revenue 2020 for 2020 PROGRAM REVENUE, ALLOCATION AND FUND TRANSFER I. Program Revenue and Other Sources Membership Fee 433,800 437,500 PSSC Book Center 170,000 227,052 Investment Income 430,000 824,877 Management Fee 250,000 150,000 Other Revenue (Special Projects) 1,980,000 750,000 Training Revenue - 687,265 Social Science Ethics Review Board (SSERB) 298,000 403,000 National Social Science Congress 9 1,129,200 624,037 Membership Support/Secretariat Services 323,000 260,000 VAM Award Fund Raising 100,000 - Total Program Revenue 5,114,000 4,363,730 II. Transfer from PSSCenter/Building Budget 855,933 832,279 TOTAL FUNDS REQUIRED 5,969,933 5,196,009
PSSCenter building raised PhP12,229,032 mostly from the rental of office spaces. Income from the PSSCenter building was hampered by the utilization of rent deposits by some building tenants and the request for an extension of payment of rental arrears until June 2021 by other tenants. It should also be noted that many events that booked PSSC’s function rooms were canceled in 2020.
19 Projected Revenue for Total Actual Revenue Particulars 2020 for 2020 I. BUILDING REVENUE Center Rental Revenue 12,828,354 12,229,032 Other Revenue 312,500 67,886 Total Operating Revenue 13,140,854 12,328,088
On the expenditure side, total expenses reached PhP16,728,422. from both Council programs and PSSCenter building. Two of PSSC’s regular programs – the Travel Assistance Program and the Conference Award Program – were suspended. Also, no international travel for PSSC representatives happened during the year. Likewise, expenses on Council meetings were also reduced as meetings were held online rather than face-to-face, saving the budget for meal allowances. Expenses on the PSSCenter building were also reduced specifically for Utilities (i.e., electricity, water, and telephone) since most of the PSSC tenants and the PSSC Secretariat were on Work-from-Home set-up. Statement of Financial Condition - Assets The Statement of Financial Condition details the net assets (the difference between total assets and total liabilities) of PSSC. This statement provides information about the financial strength of the organization and the resources which are available to support its future objectives. PSSC’s total assets increased from PhP42.7 million on December 31, 2019, to PhP44.6M as of December 31, 2020. Cash and cash equivalents totaled PhP14.3 million at the end of 2020 or 32% of total assets. This represents an increase of P1.9 million compared to the prior year, which was due to unutilized funds of the on-going projects, increased in rental deposits, and unpaid contracted services and utilities expenses at the end of 2020.
2020 2019 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash equivalent 14,325,943 15,346,504 Receivables 3,516,054 1,431,041 Payments and other current assets 844,43 449,362 Total current assets 18,686,427 17,226,907 Noncurrent Assets Long term investments 22,724,900 22,853,622 Property and equipment 3,193,409 2,593,312 Total noncurrent assets 25,918,309 25,446,934 TOTAL ASSETS 44,604,736 42,673,841
Statement of Financial Condition – Liabilities and Equity As of December 31, 2020. the principal liabilities of the organization are trade and accounts payable, rental and other deposits, and clients accounting for PhP9.5 million or 89% of total liabilities, and retirement and workers’ separation fund amounting to PhP1.2 million or 11% of total liabilities.
20 2020 2019 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liability Trade and other payables 3,173,888 1,727,957 Rental and other deposits 6,354,717 6,042,327 Total current liabilities 9,528,604 7,770,284 Noncurrent Liability Retirement fund - net 536,567 536,567 Long term benefit fund 696,702 388,467 Total noncurrent liabilities 1,233,269 925,034 TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,761,873 8,695,318 Equity Donated Capital 15,000 15,000 Fund Balance 33,963,523 30,187,432 Net Income (135,661) 3,776,091 33,827,862 33,963,523 Total Equity 33,842,862 33,963,523 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 44,604,736 42,673,841
Statement of Changes in Equity or Fund Balance The Statement of Changes in Equity or Fund Balance identifies the change in the net asset position during the year. This statement highlights the sources of changes in PSSC’s overall financial position, including changes due to the surplus or deficit for the period. The PSSC’s net assets or net fund balance, consisting of its Donated Capital, General Fund, Appropriated Fund and Endowment Fund totaled PhP 33.8 million at the end of 2020. There was a decrease of PhP 135,000 in net assets. Donated General Appropiated Endowment Total Capital Fund Fund Fund Balance as of January 1, 2019 15,000 17,225,341 237,798 12,724,293 30,202,432 Excess of revenues over expenses and - 3,776,091 - 3,776,091 income tax for the year Balance as of December 31, 2019 15,000 21,001,432 237,798 12,724,293 33,978,523 Excess of revenues over expenses and - (135,661) - (135,661) income tax for the year Balance as of December 31, 2020 15,000 20,865,771 237,798 12,724,293 33,842,862
Statement of Cash Flows The Cash Flow Statement presents the movements of cash during the year resulting from operating, investing, and financing activities. This statement provides information on how cash has been raised and used during the year, including borrowing and repayment of borrowing, and the acquisition and disposal of fixed assets. In contrast to the Statement of Financial Performance, the PSSC’s net cash flow measures the difference between cash coming into the PSSC and cash going out.
21 Statement of Cash Flows – Operating Activities The PSSC cash flows are summarized as such: 1.) Operating activities which used cash amounting to PhP1 million for the year; 2.) Investing activities which generated cash amounting to PhP41,000; and 3.) Financing activities that did not account for any related transaction
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2020 2019 Net Income 1335,661 4,121,220 Adjustment for: Depreciation 312,463 300,463 Investment income 824,877 (436,353) Realized forex loss (gain) - (110,482) Unrealized loss (gain) on investment - (1,669,386) Gain on sale of assets - (180,000) Bad debts expense - 147,219 Interest income - (117,368) Operating income before working capital (729,305) 2,055,313 Decrease (increase) in: Prepayment and other current assets 395,068 (717,908) Accounts receivables 2,085,013 1,691,573 Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable and accrued 1,445,931 (127,227) Retirement fund - (114,885) Rental and other deposits 312,390 (451,288) Long term benefit fund 308,235 (401,717) Cash Generated from Operations (1,142,831) 1,933,861 Interest received 81,230 117,368 NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,061,600) 2,051,229
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 2020 2019 Interest received - - Investment incomve received 824,877 436,353 Long term investment 128,722 (525) Proceeds from the sale od assets 180,000 Additions to Property and Equipment (912,560) (2,336,610) Net Cash used in Inveting Activities 41,039 (1,720,782) CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES - - Advances from related parties - - Net cash used in financing activities - - EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE - 110,482 Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (1,020,561) 440,929 Cash and cash equivalent, beginning 15,346,504 14,905,575 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT AT THE END OF THE 14,325,943 15,346,504 YEAR
22 APPROVED BUDGET FOR 2021 The PSSC operates on the basis of an annual program and budget which provides the assumptions that constitute the budgetary expenditure authorizations approved by the BOT on February 17, 2021 for the financial period. The approval of the budget gives the Executive Management the authority to commit and authorize expenses and to make payments for the purposes assigned within the limits of the assumptions.
Summary of 2021 Approved Budget PSSC’s total projected revenue for the year 2021 is PhP17,677,589 while the total projected expenses are at PhP20,154,471.
Particulars Program Building Total Percentage Projected Revenues 4,384,500 13,293,089 17,667,589 88% Projected Expenses 8,939,072 11,215,399 20,154,471 100% TOTAL Projected Deficit (4,554,572) 2,077,690 (2,476,882) -12%
Council programs are expected to generate an income of PhP4,384,500 and spend PhP8,939,072 for its programs and activities. Two regular programs—the Travel Assistance Program and the Research Award Program—will be suspended, while the conference grant will be offered again to eligible member-associations but now at a reduced allocation of PhP10,000 (from PhP30,000). Council meetings will continue to be online. PSSC has also allocated some amount for the set-up of a media room for the Council’s advocacy and communication activities. The media room is expected to be rented out; thus, will also generate some income. The PSSCenter building operation is expecting a revenue amounting to PhP13,293,089, while its expenses are estimated to reach PhP11,215,399 for maintenance and operations which include major building improvements, staff salaries and benefits, fees for contracted services, and other related administrative expenses. With the current situation brought by the pandemic, PSSC's financial performance for the year 2021 is expected to incur a deficit in the amount of PhP 2,476,882 or 12% of the total projected budget. The PSSC Secretariat, with the assistance of the Finance Committee and the PSSC BOT, has and will continue to prudently consider the projected revenues and expenses of the organization to close some of the financial gaps while ensuring that PSSC’s regular program activities and building operations will still be implemented.
23 PSSC’s 2021 Approved Budget
BUDGET FOR COUNCIL PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS Particulars 2021 Projected 2020 Total Revenue Revenue (Tentative) PROGRAM REVENUE, ALLOCATION AND FUND TRANSFER I. Operating Revenue and Other Sources Membership Fee 437,500 437,500 PSSC Book Center 250,000 227,052 Management Fee 296,250 150,000 Other Revenue (Special Projects) 1,678,750 750,000 Training Revenue 725,000 687,265 Social Science Ethics Review Board (SSERB) 674,000 403,000 NSSC - 624,037 Membership Support/Secretariat Services 323,000 260,000 Total Operating Revenue 4,384,500 3,538,853 II. Transfer from PSSCenter/Building Budget 4,554,572 1,657,155 TOTAL FUNDS REQUIRED 8,939,072 5,196,009
Particulars 2021 Projected 2020 Total Expenses Expenses (Tentative) PROGRAM EXPENDITURES I. Council Programs Lectures, Fora, Training Activities - 19,000 Conference Award Program 120,000 30,000 Research Award Program - 300,000 PSSC Publications 470,000 343,922 Book Center 104,500 29,623 International Linkages_Travel Grants - - International Linkages_AASSREC/ISC 65,000 40,249 Membership Fee International Linkages_Travel Costs - PSSC - - Representative Training Expenses 511,000 123,000 Media Room Set Up 100,000 Other Expenses - Special Projects 1,510,875 747,253 Social Science Ethics Review Board (SSERB) 547,000 137,855
24 VAM Award 70,000 - Total Council Programs 3,498,375 2,598,675 II. Council Meeting Expenses Executive Committee meeting 104,600 128,773 BOT Meeting 83,200 47,000 General Assembly Meeting - - PSSC Working Committees - 68,200 Strategic Planning 25,000 - Total Council Meeting Expenses 212,800 613,722
III. Technical Support Services Salaries & wages 3,638,356 1,244,892 Employees Benefits 599,594 387,752 Communications 50,000 102,915 Transportation 50,000 16,097 Total Technical Support Services Expenses 4,337,950 1,751,656
IV. Finance/Administrative Support Salaries & Wages 141,044 183,035 Employees Benefits 19,990 43,084 Total Finance/Administrative Support 161,034 226,118
IV. Other Overhead Expenses Contracted Services 447,913 - Utilities 125,000 - Supplies and Materials 10,000 - Staff Development 50,000 5,837 Administrative (Staff Meeting) 10,000 - Total Overhead Expenses 642,913 5,837 TOTAL BUDGET/EXPENDITURES BEFORE 8,853,072 5,196,009 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Add: Capital Expenditures 86,000 - TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES 8,939,072 5,196,009
25 BUDGET FOR PSSCENTER BUILDING Particulars 2021 Projected 2020 Total Revenue Revenue (Tentative) I. Operating Revenue Center Rental Revenue 12,320,684 12,260,202 Other Revenue 442,405 67,886 Investment Income 530,000 824,877 Total Operating Revenue 13,293,089 13,152,964
II. Operating Expenses Salaries & Wages 3,199,219 3,884,081 Employees Benefits - 1,005,283 Contracted Services 4,031,214 4,214,364 Utilities (Electricity, Water & Telephone) 1,125,000 1,172,815 Repairs & Maintenance 1,310,000 1,068,276 Communications 158,000 11,435 Insurance 115,000 101,207 Administrative Expenses 440,000 46,815 (Staff Meetings, Business Permit & staff overtime) Supplies & Materials 90,000 68,884 Transportation 50,000 37,559 Miscellaneous Expenses 25,000 20,751 Total Operating Expenses 10,543,433 11,631,469
III. Repair and Maintenance ( Capital Outlay) 500,000 - BUILDING INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR 2,249,655 1,521,495 INCOME TAX Less: Provision for Income Tax 171,966 - Total Expenses 11,215,399 11,631,469 Net Income/ Net Loss 2,077,690 1,521,495 Program Net Income/(Deficit) (4,554,572) (1,657,155) Total Net Income /(Loss) (2,476,882) (135,661)
26 PSSC’s 2019 Audited Financial Report
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Accomplishment Reports of PSSC Member-Organizations
• Linguistic Society of the Philippines 38 • Philippine Association of Social Workers Inc. 41 • Philippines Communication Society 44 • Philippine Economic Society 46 • Philippine Geographical Society 49 • Philippine Historical Association 51 • Philippine National Historical Society 55 • Philippine Political Science Association 61 • Philippine Population Association 70 • Philippine Society for Public Administration 71 • Philippine Sociological Society 74 • Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. 77 • Psychological Association of the Philippines 82 • Ugnayang Pang-AghamTao 87
37 LINGUISTIC SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Board Meetings Held (via Zoom) April 21, 2020; 2:00 pm August 11, 2020; 10:00 am May 15, 2020; 10:00 am August 21, 2020; 2:00 pm July 24, 2020; 3:00 pm December 18, 2020; 2:00
Lectures • The Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC Distinguished Professorial Chair in Linguistics and Language Education Speaker: Shirley N. Dita, PhD De La Salle University-Manila Topic: Philippine Linguistics: Looking Back, Moving Forward Date: February 29, 2020 (10:00am to 12:00nn) Venue: De La Salle University, Manila
• The Bonifacio P. Sibayan Distinguished Professorial Chair in Applied Linguistics Speaker: Analiza Liezl Perez-Amurao, Ph.D. Mahidol University International College Topic: ‘They are Asians Just Like Us’: Filipino Teachers, Colonial Aesthetics, and English Language Education in Thailand Date: August 21, 2020 (2:00pm - 4:00pm) Venue: Philippine Normal University, via Zoom
• Special Online Lectures Date Speaker Topic July 25, 2020 Borlongan, Ariane M. et al. “Introducing Migration Linguistics: Aims, Concepts and Methods” July 18, 2020 D’Angelo, James “World Englishes and Related Paradigms. Concrete Ideas for the Classroom” . July 13, 2020 Salazar, Danica “English in the Oxford English Dictionary. Recent Advancements and Implications for ELT in the Philippines” July 3, 2020 Tenedero, Patricia P. “Lessons about working from home: A sociolinguistic analysis of the globalized accountant experience” June 30, 2020 Dita, Shirley and Borlongan, “The Legitimacy of Philippine English” Ariane. June 20, 2020 Vizconde, Camilla DJ., “ELT(echnology): Teaching English in the Now Renandya, Willy, Pulido, Normal Dennis H. June 11, 2020 Gustilo, Leah E. “The Whys and the Hows of Ethical Research and Publishing”
38 June 6, 2020 Fang, Fan Gabriel Global Englishes: Development, Issues, and Pedagogical Implications” May 23, 2020 Dita, Shirley N “Using Corpus in ELT: That Whats and the Hows” May 8, 2020 Bernardo, Alejandro S. “ELT, COVID-19 and ECQ: Teaching English in the New (ab)Normal”
International Conference • The 2020 LSP - International Conference & General Meeting Co-host: Jose Rizal Memorial State University Date: March 5-7, 2020 Venue: Dakak Park and Beach Resort Theme: Strengthening Language and Linguistic Studies in the Philippines Conference Director: Dr. Aldrin P. Lee (LSP Board Member) Invited Speakers: Dr. Kyou-Dong Ahn Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Prof. Jesus Federico C. Hernandez University of the Philippines Dr. Daylinda Luz R. Laput Jose Rizal Memorial State University
Publications The Philippine Journal of Linguistics Volume 51 (December 2020 issue) Abstracting and Indexing: Ulrich’s Periodical Directory (ProQuest), MLA Bibliography, Google Analytics, Linguist List
Awards Given • LSP Outstanding Graduate Paper Award (OGPA) 2020 Second Recipient: Gefilloyd L. de Castro, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology Title of Paper: Investigating Cross-Linguistic Influence in Selected Pair Nouns in Philippine English
Future Activities (in partnership with the University of Santo Tomas and the Department of English and Applied Linguistics (DEAL) of De La Salle University. • The Linguistic Society of the Philippines International Conference (LSPIC2021) Theme: Linguistics, Languages and Languaging: Braving the Challenges of the New Normal Venue: University of Santo Tomas Date: March 11-13, 2021 Invited Speakers: Prof. Laurence Anthony, Ph.D. (Waseda University, Japan) Prof. Rod Ellis, Ph.D. (Curtin University, Australia) Dr. Karen A. Shriver (KSA Communication Design and Research, USA) Dr. Fan Gabriel Fang (Shantou University, China)
39 Dr. Alejandro S. Bernardo (University of Santo Tomas, The Philippines) Dr. Ethel Ong (De La Salle University, The Philippines) Dr. Sandra Chung and Dr. Matt Wagers (University of California, Santa Cruz, USA)
The Br Andrew Gonzalez FSC Distinguished Professorial Chair in Linguistics and Language Education Speaker: Dr. Naonori Nagaya (University of Tokyo) Date: Saturday, February 27, 2021 (10:00 am to 12:00 nn) Venue: De La Salle University, Manila, via Zoom
The Danilo T. Dayag Memorial Lecture Speaker: Dr. Mildred Rojo Laurilla (Program Coordinator, Annecto) Date: Saturday, March 21, 2021 (10:00 am to 12:00 nn) Venue: De La Salle University, Manila
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Organizational Structure Officers President Alejandro S. Bernardo, University of Santo Tomas (Board of Directors, 2018-2021) Vice President Aldrin P. Lee, University of the Philippines, Diliman (Board of Directors, 2020-2023) Secretary Priscilla Angela T. Cruz, Ateneo de Manila University (Board of Directors, 2018-2021) Treasurer Rachelle Ballesteros-Lintao, University of Santo Tomas (Board of Directors, 2018-2021) Immediate Past President Shirley N. Dita, De La Salle University, Manila Online Platform Manager Wilkinson Daniel Wong Gonzales, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Board of Directors Leah E. Gustilo, De La Salle University, Manila (Director for Conferences – 2020-2023) Michael C.L. Tanangkingsing, National Taipei University of Technology (Director for Publications – 2018-2021) Dennis H. Pulido, Far Eastern University (Director for Membership –2020- 2023) Rochelle Irene G. Lucas, De La Salle University, Manila (Director for Professional Meetings – 2018-2021) Arceli M. Amarles, Philippine Normal University (Director for Public Relations and Linkages – 2018-2021) Jesus Federico C. Hernandez, University of the Philippines, Diliman (Director for Training – 2018-2021)
40 Jill Choa, SIL Philippines (Director for Research and Special Projects – 2018-2021) Board of Advisors (2018-2021) Emma C. Castillo (Philippine Normal University) Resty M. Cena (University of Alberta) Marilu R. Madrunio (University of Santo Tomas) Isabel P. Martin (Ateneo de Manila University) Anna Maria Gloria S. Ward (University of Santo Tomas) Memberships As of January 20, 2021, LSP has the following memberships: Lifetime Members: 252 Honorary Lifetime Members: 26 Institutional Members: 6 Regular Members: 8 Student Members: 3 Total: 295
Advocacies The Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) and its stand against House Bill no. 6125, “an act suspending the implementation of the use of mother tongue as the medium of instruction for kindergarten to grade 3”
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS INC.
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT Officers President Rosauro R. Luntayao Vice-President Lydia M. del Rosario (Acting President) Secretary Isabelita P. Ganub Treasurer Evangeline M. Guinto Auditor Silver Joy B. Tejano Members Pacita D. Fortin Lina V. Cañedo Wilma S. Coquia Executive Director: Eva P. Ponce de Leon PASWI Secretariat: Josephine B. Cruz, Linne Tampos, Amy Rose Yamoyam
41 ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Global Social Work Online Conference, The 2020 to 2030 Social Work Global Agenda: Co-Building Social Transformation, July 15-19-2020 PASWI, together with the 141 national members and partner-organizations, participated at the Global Social Work Online Conference. The conference discussed and examined the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development that was set in 2010. The conference likewise discussed how to incorporate the learnings from the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development in responding to COVID-19 and how to improve the social work profession’s focus of co-building social transformation. The Global Social Work conferences themes were Promoting Social and Economic Equality, Promoting the Dignity and Worth of all Peoples, Promoting Communities and Environmental Sustainability, and Promoting the Importance of Human Relationship, among others.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES
Outstanding Professional of the Year (PRC-OPY) Award for Social Work: The 2020 PRC-OPY was awarded to Ms. Maria T. Bermudo from Davao City. Ms. Bermudo is the City Government Department Head II of the Davao City Social Services and Development Office for 27 years. She led over 800 employees deployed to 182 Barangays within Davao City. Under her leadership, the department became one of the top performing departments of the city government
General Assembly The chapter online assembly was held on October 11, 2020 via zoom meeting.
Free Webinar series Date Speaker/s Topic May 9, 2020 Mr. Rob Rances How to Develop Resilience (First Batch) May 16, 2020 Mr. Rob Rances How to Develop Resilience (Second Batch May 23, 2020 Ms. Agnes Buzon-Hajek Taking Care of Our Well-being in Current Adversity: COVID-19 Pandemic. May 30, 2020 Mr. Victor Viray Understanding and Managing Stress, Fears, and Loss. June 6, 2020 Prof. Elena Tesoro Collaborative Social Work & Best Practices in Times of Crises June 12, 2020 PASWI Manila Chapter Locating the Millennial: Social Workers in the (host) COVID-19 Pandemic hosted by June 13, 2020 Dr. Guia Calicdan- Surviving while Serving the Covid19 Pandemic: Apostle, DSW Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Social Workers and Mental Health Practitioners in the Philippines. June 20, 2020 Ms. Elvessa B. Pineda Ensuring Young People’s Safety & Protecting during Uncertain Times: Challenges to Social Workers. July 11, 2020 Mr. Ken Exaltacion Financial Wellness for Social Workers
42 December 12, Hosted: Hon. Norman Talakayang Maginoo: Wakasan ang Karahasan sa 2020 Baloro, Guests: Mr. John Kababaihan Karlo Ballentes, Mr. Daryl Valdez and Mr. Rodrigo Roble Jr.
Response to COVID-19 Pandemic and Typhoon • Insular Life Chain of Protection: PASWI assisted Insular Foundation in delivering various assistance to PASWI members that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. • PASWI wrote to the DILG and requested allocation of funds for the hazard pay of public social workers serving as frontliners in the fight against COVID19 pandemic. • PASWI has been chosen by the PRC-Philippine Association of the Professional Regulatory Board (PAPRB) (through Dr. Lorna Gabad and PAPRB Vice President/Member Board for Professional Teachers Dr. Parah Giron) to be the implementing body of the gift giving initiative “Handog Noche Buena” to 60 families affected by typhoon Ulysses last December 2020 in Cagayan Valley. The PRC-PAPRB’s PhP 60,000 donation was coursed through PASWI Executive Director Eva Ponce de Leon and immediately transferred to Cagayan Valley Chapter President Dr. Editha Pagulayan for disbursement.
Annual Convention via zoom webinar PASWI held its first ever virtual National Convention on November 26-28, 2020 with the theme “Social Work under the New Normal: Struggles, Resilience and Hope amidst the Pandemic and Complex Emergencies.” The convention was repeated on December 14-16, 2020 to accommodate the members who were not able to participate in the November convention due to typhoon Ulysses. Around 3,457 members from all over the country and abroad attended the convention. The keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Silvana Martinez, president of the International Association of Social Workers (IFSW). During the opening ceremonies, solidarity messages were given by representatives from IFSW Asia Pacific Region, Russian Federation of Social Workers and Pedagogues, Korean Association of Social Workers, Professional Regulatory Board for Social Work and from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). PASWI president Mr. Rosauro Luntayao, said that, “the pandemic has brought out the best in the social workers as it fostered unity and solidarity despite differences in time and location. Just like other professionals, social workers in the frontline of social service delivery have chartered ways of work that have never been done before. Great leaders have great opportunity to rise.”
43 PHILIPPINES COMMUNICATION SOCIETY
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES PCS Review Journal The 2019 issue of the PCS Review journal, with the theme “Communication, Media and Culture” and edited by Dr. Joyce Arriola, was released online on May 28, 2020. The issue has four research articles and two essays. Dr. Rolando Tolentino wrote the Foreword of the volume. A physical launch of the journal was not possible due to the pandemic. An e-copy of the journal was also submitted to the PSSC. The 2020 issue will have the theme “Digital Communication Culture” and Dr. Grace Alfonso as the issue editor. The call for articles was posted on June 25, 2020. To date, all submitted papers have been forwarded for a double-blind review.
Conferences and Fora • PCS partnered with the international organization Asia Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators in conducting a series of free webinars. The first webinar on “Risk Communication during COVID 19- Managing Life” was held last May 4, 2020. Dr. Gyanmudra, head of the National Institute of Rural Development in Hyderabad, India, was the invited speaker. The second webinar was held on June 10, 2020 with the theme “Social Distancing and Non- Verbal Communication Amidst COVID -19 Pandemic.” The speaker for this webinar was Rev Fr. George Plathottam, executive secretary of the Office of the Social Communication Federation of Asian Bishops Conference. This was also in partnership with Radio Veritas Asia. • PCS organized its first virtual national Webinar last June 22, 2020 with “Taking the Plunge: Communication and Technology in the Cyber Classroom” as theme. Speakers were Dr. Jose Reuben Alagaran II and Dr. Grace Javier Alfonso. The conference was streamed live via PCS’ official FB page. • PCS and the Philippine Press Institute, together with Nickel Asia Corporation, organized a two-part webinar entitled “Digital News Report Findings on the Philippines” held last July 3 and 10, 2020. The webinars were attended by communication practitioners and educators and were streamed live via PPI and PCS’ FB pages. Topics discussed were: Will Filipinos miss local news?, and The Role of Journalism and Misinformation. The speaker was Ms. Yvonne T. Chua of UP College of Mass Communication. • PCS conducted part 2 of the virtual national conference Taking the Plunge on September 29, 2020. Part 2 adapted the theme “Communicating Content in the Cyber Classroom.” With Prof. Ramon Tuazon and Dr. Grace Alfonso as speakers. Topics discussed were: 1. Deconstructing the Structure of traditional classrooms, and 2. Curriculum modifications for communication courses amid Covid-19 Pandemic. • A webinar on family communication was held last December 5, 2020 with the theme “How’s work? How’s Family: Practical Insights from Family Communication Research”
44 that can help us grow as members of families and organizations. The speakers were Dr. Julienne Cubelo and Dr. Randy Jay Solis.
INSTITUTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES • Regular and special meetings of the Board were held regularly to discuss the PCS journal, PCS posts and the various conferences that it organized and co-organized with partners. • PCS used its Facebook (FB) page as its main platform in communicating with its members and other stakeholders. Posters of “dos” and “don’ts” during quarantine were posted on the PCS FB wall. Likewise, PCS launched the Share your COVID-19 stories campaign where members can submit their stories and experiences during the pandemic. • Cognizant of the fact that most people during this time are economically challenged, PCS via a board decision, opened its free membership for 2020 until June 30, 2020 and the date of coverage of is from June 2020 to February 2021. PCS now has 2,400 active members from all over the country. • PCS adapts to the “new normal.” The use of technology is at its peak because of the worldwide pandemic. Virtual communication has replaced the warmth of physical contact but the desire to continue and improve each and everyone’s communication relations will never falter. Proof to this is the PCS FB page’s increased performance: People Reached : up by 1087% Post Engagements : up by 1001% Page Likes : up by 2605%
MEMBERS ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES • PCS Board of Director Julienne Baldo-Cubelo served as resource person/trainor for PSSC’s online courses on Digital Approaches to Social Science Research from November 25 to December 16, 2020. • PCS Board of Director Joyce Arriola was elected secretary of the NCCA National Committee on Literary Arts Executive Council from 2020-2022. She was also elected as director of research of the Philippine Association for Communication and Media Research Inc., and she is also a member of the International Advisory Board of the Southeast Asian Media Studies Journal. One of her written works, “The 1950’s Komiks to Film Filpino Adaptation During the Studio Era” was published as part of the book Southeast Asia on Screen edited by Gaik Khoo, Mary Ainsle and Thomas Barker and was published by Amsterdam University Press. Also, Dr. Arriola’s book Pelikulang Komiks: Toward a Theory of Filipino Film Adaptation was submitted for the Outstanding Book Category of the National Academy of Science and Technology. • PCS President Kriztine Viray directed the cultural tribute to Dr. Jose Rizal organized by National Historical Commission of the Philippine and the Las Damas De Rizal Federation last December 30, 2020. She was also part of the organizing committee and served as host of the 3-day International Conference of the Asia Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators held on December 2-4, 2020. Titled APCORE 2020 Virtual International Conference: Embracing Change, Forging Ahead had Dr. Francesca Ferrando of the New
45 York University as keynote speaker. The conference was in partnership with CHED, Burapha University Thailand and Rizal Technological University. • PCS Vice President Jose Reuben Alagaran served as keynote speaker at the 3rd National Forum on Media and Information Literacy organized by PAMIL. • PCS Secretary Krupskaya Valila was appointed as the director of Communication Management Office of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC SOCIETY
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Annual Meeting and Conference The Philippine Economic Society (PES) successfully conducted its 58th Annual Meeting and Conference on 09-11 and 19-20 November 2020, with the theme, “Economics of Pandemics: From Response to Recovery to Resilience.” In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other risks and shocks, the theme highlighted the country’s need to rethink its short- and long- term response strategies to economic risks and shocks, both the predictable and unpredictable. It also emphasized the importance of paving the recovery path in consideration of the impact on society, poverty, inequality, labor, and human development; as well as the importance of recognizing that adverse shocks like the pandemic brings an opportunity for the Philippines to rethink and recalibrate its reform programs. Finally, the conference theme raised the question: how can resilience be built in the Philippine economic system in a way that is sustainable and equitable? The COVID-19 pandemic also compelled PES to change the format of its annual conference, which was held online via a series of webinars. In lieu of a one-day conference program, the program was spread over five days. There were no simultaneous sessions; hence, attendees had the opportunity to attend all conference sessions. It also opened an opportunity for attendees from outside Metro Manila, and even outside the country, to join the conference without having to spend for travel and accommodations. The conference opened with two keynote addresses by Acting Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua of the National Economic and Development Authority, and Dr. Ndiame Diop, World Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. Sec. Chua’s presentation delved on the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and on the people, and the need to shift policy from total risk avoidance to risk management—protecting the most vulnerable population and ensuring that healthcare facilities are equipped, so that the economy can be opened gradually in increments. Meanwhile, Dr. Diop’s presentation focused on policies to support a resilient economic recovery for the Philippines—controlling the spread of the virus, maintaining consistent and well-coordinated macroeconomic policies, advancing structural reforms, and implementing an infrastructure development program guided by considerations of reducing poverty and narrowing inequality.
46 The keynote addresses were followed by a panel discussion, titled, “A Crisis Like No Other: COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Implication to the Philippine Economy,” which included columnist and former Deputy Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Mr. Diwa C. Guinigundo; Ateneo Graduate School of Business Professor, Dr. Maria Cristina G. Bautista; University of the Philippines Resilience Institute Executive Director, Dr. Alfredo Mahar A. Lagmay; and Nomura Executive Director and Chief Economist for Southeast Asia, Mr. Euben Paracuelles. The discussion focused on how to respond to and deal with a health crisis with significant socioeconomic consequences, i.e., important factors to consider, crisis measures, and policy responses. The panel also delved on the outlook for the Philippine economy, given national government initiatives to combat the pandemic, proposed legislative measures, and global and domestic developments. The five-day conference program involved a series of 16 webinar sessions where various topics were covered, such as digitalization, competition, economics of education and labor, local governance, government funding, finance, central banking, poverty, microeconomics, agriculture, tourism, and MSMEs—all in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. These sessions were each organized by various academic institutions, private and nongovernment organizations, and government institutions. One of these sessions, titled, “Towards a Digital Philippines,” was co-organized by PES and the Bank of the Philippine Islands to highlight the importance of digitalization in the sectors of banking and education. The panel session included Usec. Diosdado San Antonio of the Department of Education; Mr. Vicente de Villa III of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Mr. Henry Aguda of the Union Bank of the Philippines; and Mr. Ramon Jocson of the Bank of the Philippine Islands. This session was held on 10 November 2020, in celebration of the Economic and Financial Literacy Week, which falls on the second week of November every year. To cap off the five-day conference on 20 November 2020, the final session and closing ceremonies involved a panel session on “Philippine Economic Sectors in the New Normal,” which tackled how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the sectors and industries of the Philippine economy, as well as the policies and measures that were put in place to support these sectors and industries. Panel members included Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Usec. Benito C. Bengzon, Jr. of the Department of Tourism; columnist and sustainable mobility advocate, Mr. Robert Siy; and Makati Business Club Executive Director, Mr. Coco Alcuaz. The sessions of the 58th PES Annual Meeting and Conference were attended by participants ranging from 90 to more than 380 in each session, both in Zoom Webinar and on Facebook Live. The attendees were economists and allied professionals in the academe, the government, and the private sector.
Webinar on Legislative Measures on Economic Relief and Recovery for COVID-19 On 4 May 2020, PES, the University of the Philippines School of Economics (UPSE), and the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Department of Economics jointly organized a webinar in which lawmakers discussed their proposed economic stimulus package to address the expected economic decline brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal was presented by AAMBIS-OWA Rep. Sharon Garin, Marikina City Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo, and Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, who co-chair the Subcommittee on Economic Stimulus Project of the Defeat COVID-19 Committee of the House of Representatives. The panel of reactors
47 included UPSE Professor Emeritus, Dr. Dante Canlas; First Pacific Company Ltd. Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan; UPSE Professor, Dr. Renato Reside; and ADMU Professor, Dr. Alvin Ang. The webinar was held in Zoom and was attended by over 500 participants.
Publications PES co-publishes the Philippine Review of Economics (PRE) with the UP School of Economics (UPSE). In 2020, PES and UPSE released Vol. 56, No. 1-2 (2019).
INSTITUTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES The PES continued to accept and inducted individual and institutional memberships in 2020. In light of the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PES Board of Trustees had instituted discounted rates for applying and renewing members for the year 2021. During the annual conference, the PES also inducted a new batch of the Young Economists Honor Society (YEHS), an annual recognition given to top economics graduates from higher education institutions. This batch of honorees included graduates from the Ateneo de Manila University, the De La Salle University, the University of Asia and the Pacific, and the University of the Philippines. The honorees received a complimentary one-year PES membership. Since its establishment in 2017, the PES has recognized more than 120 young economists under the YEHS program. The PES ensured that its members are kept updated on its projects and activities and other relevant economic events through its Facebook page and website. The website primarily served as the platform for online membership application and conference-related processes such as registration and session proposal submission. In support of Filipino frontliners who are leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, PES donated PhP100,000.00 to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Medical Foundation, Inc. in July 2020. The PGH Medical Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization which was conceived to assist PGH in achieving its noble mission of providing excellent health care for its indigent patients.
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT President Emilio S. Neri, Jr. (Bank of the Philippine Islands) Vice President Faith Christian Q. Cacnio (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) Secretary Charlotte Justine Diokno-Sicat (Philippine Institute for Development Studies) Treasurer Sarah Lynne S. Daway-Ducanes (University of the Philippines) Members Rafaelita M. Aldaba (Department of Trade and Industry) Cristina M. Bautista (Ateneo de Manila University) Kevin C. Chua (World Bank) Jovi C. Dacanay (University of Asia and the Pacific) Rosemarie G. Edillon (National Economic and Development Authority) Majah-Leah V. Ravago (Ateneo de Manila University) Philip Arnold P. Tuaño (Ateneo de Manila University)
48 Ex-officio (Immediate Past President) Lawrence B. Dacuycuy (De La Salle University) Ex-officio (Editor, Philippine Review of Economics) Joseph J. Capuno (University of the Philippines)
FINANCIAL STANDING PES remains in good financial standing.
PHILIPPINE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
INSTITUTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS 2020 Board of Trustees* President Emmanuel B. Garcia Vice-President for Internal Affairs Mylene Hazel T. De Guzman Vice-President for External Affairs Kathy Angela Ilustre Secretary Maria Celeste Hermida Treasurer Dominique Sasha Amorsolo Auditor Lou Angeli Ocampo P.R.O. Joseph Palis NCGS Coordinator Bernardo M. Arellano III Fernand Francis M. Hermoso PGJ 2017 Editor-In-Chief** To be appointed JPGS Representative** Rannie Loise Rubillos * - on hold-over capacity **- Appointed Position
PGS works in partnership with the following institutions: –– Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) –– UP Department of Geography –– Junior Philippine Geographical Society-UP Diliman (JPGS-UP Diliman) –– Asian Association of Urban and Regional Studies (AAURS) –– Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation –– Asian Geographical Association (AGA)
PGS maintains its website, www.phgeographicalsociety.org, as its main publicity medium and for promoting its activities.
49 ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
NCGS 2020 Lecture Series PGS held the first installment of the National Conference on Geographical Studies (NCGS) 2020 Lecture Series in December 2020 with the theme, “Geography in the Midst of Disasters.” Succeeding lectures are planned to be held monthly during the first half of 2021.
Counter-mapping for Urban Social Justice: Dispossession, Resistance, and Spaces of Hope The project collaboration of PGS with the UP Department of Geography, University of Glasgow, and Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) concluded this year. This countermapping project on the communities affected by the development of New Clark City was spearheaded by Professors Arnisson Andre Ortega, Yany Lopez and Ma. Simeona Martinez.
Spatial Analysis and Assessment of the Proposed Division of Palawan Similarly, the exploratory research of PGS with UP Department of Geography and Forest Foundation on the proposed division of Palawan into three provinces was also completed this year. The project aimed to understand the implications of the proposed division of Palawan and identify possible opportunities, challenges, and issues that will result from it.
Innovation for Earthquake Resilience and Response in the Philippines The project partnership of PGS with Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) and ProdjX Artist Community was successfully completed in 2020. The project incorporates innovative techniques in the form of gamification of the Participatory 3-Dimensional Map (P3DM) to promote community-based awareness on contingency planning, specifically for earthquake- related hazards. As such, this collaboration aimed to develop a platform to be used in facilitating inclusive participation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) planning process.
Strengthening Partnerships through Harmonized Plans for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management The Society’s partnership with PDRF has been extended with the implementation of the project ‘Strengthening Partnerships through Harmonized Plans for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management’. The project covers the barangays of Commonwealth, Bagumbayan, Talayan, and Dona Imelda and involves the construction of Participatory 3-Dimensional Maps (P3DM) for Disaster Risk Reduction, the assessment of exposure to hazards of business establishments in the partner barangays, as well as Contingency Planning for the project areas. These activities are done under the Project Konek: Komunidad at Negosyo Tungo sa Katatagan with support from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Additionally, PGS is helping develop a web-based module for contingency planning to be part of PDRF’s Innovations Academy for Disaster Awareness, Preparedness, and Training (iADAPT) e-learning management system. The module is set to be launched in February 2021 (visit http://iadat. pdrf.org for more information)
50 Project Collaboration with MAPBEKS AND MENTAL HEALTH A-WHERENESS PGS has also assisted MAPBEKS and MENTAL HEALTH A-WHERENESS in their respective advocacies and activities through assistance in securing funding support from the Humanitarian OpenStreetmap Community Microgrants.
FINANCIAL STANDING In 2020, PGS remains in good financial standing. However, additional funds are needed to support its activities and journal publications for backlogged issues as well as the new refereed journal to be launched in 2021.
PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Officers and Member of the Board of Trustees President Ma. Luisa T. Camagay, Ph.D. (University of the Philippines Diliman) Vice President and Exe Dir Fernando A. Santiago, Jr., Ph.D. (De La Salle University Manila) Secretary Jonathan C. Balsamo (Museo Valenzuela) Treasurer Arlene D. Calara, Ph.D. (University of Santo Tomas) PRO Michael Charleston B. Chua, M.A. (De La Salle University Manila Board Members Wensley M. Reyes, PhD (Philippine Normal University) Evelyn A. Miranda, Ph.D. (University of the Philippines Diliman (Retired) Gloria E. Melencio, M.A. (University of the Philippines Los Banos) Atty. Teodoro Kalaw IV (Ateneo Law School) Ian Christopher B. Alfonso (National Historical Commission of the Philippines) Rohane M. Derogongan, Ph.D. (MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology Immediate Past President Emmanuel F. Calairo, PhD (De La Salle University Dasmarinas)
Designations 1. Dr. Evelyn Miranda as representative to the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) 2. Dr. Emmanuel Calairo as representative to the National Committee on Historical Research of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) 3. Dr. Ma. Luisa T. Camagay as Editor-In-Chief of Historical Bulletin 4. Jonathan Baldoza as assistant public relations officer 5. Mr John Ray Ramos as assistant secretary 6. Ms. Kaye Bundang as assistant treasurer
51 PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES The year 2020 opened with the Taal Volcano eruption in January, then followed soon after by the appearance of the COVID 19 in Wuhan, China. The Philippines responded by declaring a lock-down on March 16 closing schools, commercial establishments, recreational facilities and government offices. The planned international conference of the Philippine Historical Association (PHA) supposed to be held from April 27 to 29 to be held in Cebu City was cancelled. In May, Xiao Chua, PRO of the PHA took the initiative to check how each member of the board was faring via Zoom. Zoom became the lifeline and mainstay of PHA. Meetings were held via Zoom and most importantly the planned international conference earlier cancelled took place via Zoom. In June 2020, PHA in collaboration with the Commission on Human Rights, held its annual Independence Colloquium focused on human rights violation during Martial Law. The colloquium coincided with the debates on the Anti-Terror Bill which eventually became a law. Mr. Xiao Chua was the point person for this activity. The year 2020 marked the 65th Anniversary of the Philippine Historical Association. To celebrate the event, an evening program was held via Zoom. Two past presidents namely Dr. Emmanuel Calairo and Dr. Evelyn Songco reminisced how PHA figured in their professional life. Joining from overseas was Dr. Reynaldo Ileto who recalled the post-war context of the establishment of the PHA. So enlightening was his brief history of the PHA, that the organzation decided to confer on him honorary membership. Another highlight of PHA’s 65th anniversary was the PHA Hymn composed by National Artist for Music Cipriano “Ryan” Cayabyab. In one meeting of the board, it was decided to push through with the international conference earlier scheduled April 27-29, 2020. Convenor of this international conference was Dr. Fernando A. Santiago, PHA Vice President and Director of the Southeast Asia Research and Hub, De La Salle University. This conference was held on October 29 to 31, 2020. It also served as the 7th Conference of the International Council for Historical and Cultural Cooperation- Southeast Asia (ICHCC-SEA which is a consortium of the Philippine Historical Association (PHA), the Persatuan Sejerah Malaysia (PSM) and the Masyarakat Sejarawan Indonesia (MSI). The conference was a success in terms of the bountiful harvest of papers read by international and local scholars as well as the wide reach of the conference. December is the time when the PHA hold its annual seminar-workshop on the teaching of the Rizal course. A webinar took place last December 11, 2020 which was co-hosted by MSU-IIT and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). The theme of the webinar was “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Rizal, Mindanao and COVID-19. Messages were read by Ma. Luisa T. Camagay, PHA President, Dr. Emmanuel Calairo, Board Member of the NHCP and Dr. Rene Escalante, Chair, NHCP. Two members of the Department of History of MSU-IIT, Prof. Rey Luis Montesclaros and Professor Artchild C. Daug were speakers. Prof. Montesclaros discussed why Dapitan became the place of exile of Jose Rizal while Prof. Daug explained the concept of end time and how it applied to Rizal’s time and the present COVID- 19 pandemic.
52 Publications – Historical Bulletin (Report of the Editor-In-Chief) PHA launched the Volume 53 (2019 issue) of Historical Bulletin during the PHA General Assembly held via Zoom on December 30, 2020. This issue features papers presented at the PHA 2018 national conference held at the the GSIS Museo ng Sining on the theme “Bridging the Gap: The Role of Academic and Public History in Shaping the Nation.” One of the keynote speakers in the 2018 conference was Michael Charleston “Xiao” Chua who has had a long and rich experience as a public historian. It is most appropriate to include his paper in this issue of the Historical Bulletin dedicated to public history. Xiao Chua interestingly gives a documentation of the Philippine experience in public history demonstrating that long before what has been considered and labelled by the western world as public history, Filipinos were already doing public history. Xiao Chua mentions how no-historian Filipinos like the ilustrados were writing history with the general public in mind. Chua cites Rizal’s annotation to Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas and Mariano Ponce and Jaime C. de Veyra’s Efemerides Filipinas. The works written by Carmen Guerrero Nakpil and Nick Joaquin both nonhistorians were considered by Chua as examples of public history demonstrating one of the features of Public History which is writing for the general public in mind. On the other hand, public history can also be a field which professional historians have recently embarked on in particular during the 1970’s. Ambeth Ocampo and Xiao Chua with their works and involvement in bringing history outside the academe would belong to this category. Xiao Chua’s article is a personal documentation of his involvement in public history. Another example of this kind of genre is the article of Ian Cristopher Alfonso entitled “Visualizing Philippine History: The Case of Project Saysay.” Alfonso shares the genesis of Project Saysay which aimed to distribute posters of historical figures to public and private schools to serve as instructional materials. From its first 10 historical figures which included Apolinario Mabini, Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Gregoria de Jesus, Mariano Ponce, Glic- eria Marella de Villavicencio, Clemencia Lopez, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Hadji Butu and Antonio Luna, it now has increased to 31. According to Alfonso many government agencies have lent their support for this project like the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Education and the National Historical Com- mission of the Philippines. Alfonso adds that Project Saysay has many projects in the pipeline and looks forward to collaborating with other cultural agencies. This article is a first-hand account of the Father of Project Saysay. Museums definitely lie within the purview of Public History. The article of Eufemio O. Agbayani III traces the history of the history museums of the present National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). It is to be noted that the early museums opened took the form of shrines to commemorate historical events and personages. Examples of this were the Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Ft. Santiago and Dapitan. Added to this is the Mabini Shrine in Tanauan, Batangas. Homes of personalities who figured in Philippine history have been donated by their respective families to the NHCP. Taking the cue from the family of Emilio Aguinaldo who donated his house and surrounding grounds to the NHCP, descendants of Leon Apacible, Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, Baldomero Aguinaldo, President Ramon Magsaysay, President Diosdado Macapagal and Mariano Ponce - all by virtue of a donation had become museums of the NHCP.
53 The modernization of the museums of the NHCP was undertaken during the watch of former Chair, Dr. Maria Serena Diokno. Museum artefacts were enriched and made more interactive stressing the educational value of museums. To date according to Agbayani, the NHCP oversees 27 museums and will be counting more as the country celebrates the Quincentennial of the circumnavigation of the world with the arrival of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition in the Philippines. Public institutions became legitimate topics in public history. Education is one. The article of Kevin Paul “Ose “ D. Martija dwells on how Philippine history is taught in the country’s educational system. Martija argues that the current place of history in the elementary and college curriculum does not cultivate or encourage a student’s understanding of Philippine history. He cites as one of its reasons is its place in the curriculum. Philippine his- tory is taken by the Filipino students in Grades V and VI wherein he argues that the child is not pedagogical ready to handle the material. The next encounter of the student to Philippine history is when he is in college as he/ she takes the course, Readings in Philippine History. In short there is no reinforcement of an earlier knowledge of Philippine history in the high school level. According to Martija, a review of the K-12 curriculum is in order. Martija likewise critiques the outcome-based learning being espoused by the educational system of the Philippines as driven by “the economy and the market” to the sacrifice of love of country. Academic topics such as animal contagion during the time of Dean Worcester, images of women in the 1904 St. Louis Exposition and the role of masonry in the Philippines as amplified by their respective authors in a public conference fulfil the requisites of public history. These articles assumed the rigors of the historical method and aimed to deepen public connection and knowledge of the past. Dean Worcester was Secretary of Interior from 1900-1913. Having the Bureau of Agriculture under his responsibility document how Worcester tackled the containment of the contagious bovine diseases or epizootics. Arleigh Ross dela Cruz’s article demonstrated how ignorance by Americans of animal tropical diseases and the attendant serum needed to cure infected carabaos as well as American insensitivity to Filipino culture in particular of how Filipinos regarded the carabao posed problems in solving rinderpest. De la Cruz adds that the Americans blamed the Filipinos for their ignorance and lack of Western knowledge of animal husbandry. Women have long been considered a legitimate historical construct. The article of Dorothy Jose on the images of women in the 1904 St. Louis Exposition was written with the support of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, University of Michigan, USA through the University Library Fellowship. This article likewise won the First Virginia Benitez Licuanan Award for History Writing by the Ateneo Library of Women’s Writings. There is an adage which states that a picture is worth a million words. Pictures of Filipinos who were “displayed” in the 1904 St. Louis Exposition, Jose asserts were the means by which Americans underscored racial and gender prejudice. The images showed the inferiority of the Filipinos as a race to justify the American civilizing mission. Images of women underscored American desire to subordinate them to the men. The gender dimension of the exhibit depicting women’s inferiority can- not be ignored according to Jose. The article of Teodoro Kalaw IV on Freemasonry and its role in nation-building in the Philippines discusses how freemasonry had to struggle with public prejudice in the world and
54 in the Philippines. Kalaw elaborates how freemasonry influenced the Propaganda Movement and the Philippine Revolution. Kalaw mentions that the friendship which existed among Filipino and American masons facilitated the Filipinization of the civil service. He further presents the obstacles which prevent freemasonry from explaining its role in Filipino nation building. Among these are 1) in- complete and dubious sourcing, 2) blatant misrepresentation and 3) ignorance and pseudo-masonry. The article ends with recommendations such as reaching out to freemasons, being critical of supposed sources and discerning of what is regular Freemasonry and pseudo-masonry. Through these articles, it is hoped that public history has made its point and has demonstrated the value and role it plays in our history.
FINANCIAL STANDING The PHA is financially stable and is able to support operational expenses of its board meetings which are held quarterly and as the need arises. The revenues of the PHA come principally from registration fees in the annual conference, membership dues and the sale of the Historical Bulletin.
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES The PNHS Board is presently undergoing some reorganization and respective positions/ designations will be confirmed before the end of January 2021 at the next Board Meeting. The tentative line-up is as follows: President Bernardita R. Churchill, Ph.D. (Retired Professor, UP Diliman) Co-President Maria Nela B. Florendo, Ph.D. (Chair, Professor, Department of History and Philosophy, College of Social Sciences, UP Baguio) Vice President for Luzon Regalado Trota Jose (Archivist, University of Santo Tomas Archives) Vice President for the Visayas Roland O. Borrinaga, Ph.D. (Professor, UP Manila at Palo, Leyte) Vice President for Mindanao and the Sulu Domingo N. Non, Ph.D. (Retired Professor, MSU – General Santos); Secretary Grace Liza Y. Concepcion, Ph.D. (Faculty, Department of History and Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs, , University of Asia and the Pacific); Treasurers Pacita S. Carluen (Xavier School, San Juan, Metro Manila) Manuel R. Zamora, Jr. (Assistant Professor, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros) PRO Allan Sembrano
55 PNHS Board Executive Council Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope, Ph.D. (Professor/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Silliman University, and Commissioner, National Historical Commissioner of the Philippines); Mary Jane Louise A. Bolunia, Ph.D, (Museum Curator II and Head, Archaeology Division, National Museum of the Philippines);
Board of Trustees Members Digna B. Apilado (Retired Associate Professor of History, UP Diliman) Ma. Eloisa P. de Castro, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, University of Santo Tomas) Lorelei D.C. de Viana, Ph.D. (Architect and Art Studies, Lecturer, UST and UP); Prof. Gil G. Gotiangco, Jr., II. (Retired Professor, UP Diliman); Kinna Kwan (Independent Scholar, Cultural Heritage Studies, Guiuan, Samar),
PNHS Advisory Council PNHS President emeritus Leslie E. Bauzon, Ph.D. (Professor of History (Retired) University of the Philippines) Fr. Rolando S. DelaGoza, CM, Ph.D. (President emeritus, Adamson University, St. Vincent’s School of Theology)
The PNHS Representatives to the PSSC Board of Trustees are Associate Prof. Dr. Marcelino M. Macapinlac, Jr. (Regular) and Prof. Gil G. Gotiangco, Jr., II (Alternate).
41ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL HISTORY (2020) The Philippine National Historical Society (PNHS) is the oldest professional organization of professional historians and practitioners of history in the Philippine, founded on February 2, 1941, with the mission to “encourage and undertake the study of Philippine history.” PNHS conferences and publications have presented research on mainstream national history and local/regional histories that enrich the understanding of the cultural diversity of the Philippine society. The PNHS is probably the foremost proponent of local history in the Philippines which became the thrust of PNHS Conferences from 1978 under the leaderships of Marcelino A. Foronda, Ph.D. (De La Salle University) and Leslie E. Bauzon, Ph.D. (University of the Philippines Diliman) during their presidencies. Selected papers presented at PNHS Conferences are reviewed for publication in the Journal of History which was first published in July 1941. The Philippine National Historical Society (PNHS), with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts - Committee on Historical Research (NCCA-CHR), the National Museum of the Philippines, and the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC), convened its 41st National Conference on National and Local History in an Alternative Activity Webinar Lecture Series on October 24, November 14, and November 28, in consideration of the prevailing coronavirus pandemic. The regular annual conference was scheduled to have been hosted by Silliman University, Dumaguete City, on November 19-21. 2020. The webinar co-conveners were PNHS President Bernardita R. Churchill and Co-President Maria Nela B. Florendo. “History, Culture, and Heritage in the Context of the Quincentennial of the Arrival of Spain – Christianity and Spanish Colonial Rule” was the conference theme,
56 with the aim to look into neglected areas of historical research and to provide vibrant exchanges from interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives in local history in the context of national history, which has always been the guiding theme in PNHS Conferences since PNHS started this series on local/national history in 1978. At the formal opening of the conference, messages were delivered (in virtual format) by NCCA (National Commission for Culture and the Arts) Chair Arsenio J. Lizaso who welcomed the participants, taking note of the resilience displayed by conveners and participants in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Lourdes M. Portus, executive director of the Philippine Social Science Council, delivered warm welcome remarks recalling the long relations between PNHS and PSSC and recognizing PNHS contributions to historical research and cultural heritage. The 41st National Conference/PNHS Webinar Lecture Series 2020 attracted a significant number of paper presenters and participants. Considering the various social media platforms that could be accessed for the webinar lectures – Zoom link and Live-streaming via Facebook, among others, there was a respectable number of “virtual participants.” This time, they were not constrained by such attendance/participation requisites as travel to conference site and accompanying board and lodging arrangements, as well as payment of the registration fee for attendance in a traditional conference venue. Conference participants did not always get institutional funding to attend and have had to use their own personal resources if they wished to attend a PNHS Conference. We are grateful and appreciate the continuing commitment and dedication of participants who regularly make it a point to attend PNHS Conferences (Panata daw nila, some regular participants say). On the part of PNHS, we dispensed with the traditional handouts of the conference bag with a printed program, a complimentary publication of the Journal of History, and the usual conference freebies. It was one of the most-attended conferences in the history of the National Conference on Local and National History, given the circumstances of a “virtual conference.” [[Registration – 1,600 registrants; Attendance PNHS Facebook Livestream Page as of January 9, 2021: October 24 – 6,200 views; November 14 – 4,100 views; November 28 – 2,600 views.] The Webinar Lectures I drew a mix of academics, educators, cultural workers, researchers, representatives of local government and non-government units, and students of history. There were also overseas participants, like from the US. Scholars presented studies and methodologies on History, Culture, and Heritage reflecting the complex history of the Philippines, using indigenous knowledge/practices and documentary heritage reflective of the Philippine setting and experience. The following speakers presented cutting-edge research at the PNHS 2020 Webinar Lecture Series: October 24 – Bernardita R. Churchill (Keynote – PNHS President) – Re-visioning Philippine History, Knowing the Philippines;” Mary Jane Louise A. Bolunia (National Museum of the Philippines) – “Research in the Tine of the Pandemic: The Tale of Philippine Archaeology.” November 24 – Mercedes G. Planta (UP Diliman Department of History) – “The Philippines and Pandemics in World History;” Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope (Silliman University) – “The Jungle University, 1942-1945: Silliman University During the Japanese Occupation in Negos Island;”
57 Regalado Trota Jose (Archives, University of Santo Tomas) with Edgar Allan Sembrano (USTGS – Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics) – “Juana Manahin, Bulacan Heiress, and her 1694 Will;” Maria Nela B. Florendo (UP Baguio) “Tuloy po kayo SA Virtual Classroom ko: Teaching Philippine History Online;” November 28 – Rolando O. Borrinaga (School of Health Sciences, UP Manila, at Palo, Leyte) – “San Pedro Calungsod: The Bisayan Saint from Leyte,”; George Emmanuel R. Borrinaga (University of San Carlos, Cebu City) – “Cholera and the Ruse of the Dios-Dios Movement in Leyte, 1882-1890;” Marcelino M. Macapinlac, Jr. (History Department, De La Salle University) – “Liberation and Retaliation: How the Japanese Occupation Ended in Laguna,” The three-day webinar series concluded with the launching of The Journal of History 2020 Issue, with Rolando O. Borrinaga as Issue Editor and Bernardita Reyes Churchill as Executive Editor; and the PNHS Newsletter 2019 edited by Bernardita Reyes Churchill. With the hope that the Philippines and the rest of humanity already finally delivered from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 42th PNHS national conference is scheduled on November 19- 21, 2021 at the University of San Carlos, Cebu City to be co-convened by Asst. Prof. Delilah Labajo, Chair of the Department of Anthropology, History, and Sociology. The PNHS 2020 webinar papers are presently being finalized for review and publication in The Journal of History 2021, to be launched at the forthcoming PNHS 2021 Conference.
INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES The PNHS, through its president and board of trustees, is linked with the following institutions/agencies: • National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Committee on Historical Research (NCCA-CHR) The following Lifetime Members of the PNHS are currently sitting in the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Committee on Historical Research (NCCA-CHR), for the term January 2020- January 2022: Marcelino M. Macapinlac, Jr., Ph.D. (Associate Professor, Department of History, De La Salle University, Manila) - Official PNHS Representative; George Emmanuel R. Borrinaga, Ph.D., (Assistant Professor, Department of History of Anthropology, Sociology and History, University of San Carlos, Cebu City) – Elected Representative from the Visayas; Calbi A. Asain, Ph. D. (Professor Retired, University of Mindanao, Jolo, Sulu), Elected Representative for Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. • National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Division 8 – Social Science Division Dr. Bernardita Chuhrchill attended “Unang Pambansang Pulong ng Dibiayon ng Agham Panlipunan ng NRCP (3rd Quarter 2020), 5 Oktubre 2020 sa pamamagitan ng Zoom. • National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) The PNHS has partnered with the NHCP (formerly the National Historical Institute/NHI) in several programs and projects since 1994. PNHS is presently accredited as a member of the Local Historical Committees Network (LHCN) created by NHCP in 2013, with
58 responsibilities for Publications and Productions Sub-Committee. The PNHS is also a member of the National Quincentennial Committee 2020-2021. PNHS lifetime member Dr. Earl Jude Paul L. Cleope, VP for Academic Affairs, Silliman University, is currently an NHCP Commissioner. • Manila Studies Association (MSA) Dr. Bernardita Chuhrchill serves as president emeritus of the Manila Studies Association (formally established in 1989) and remains a Board of Trustees member as MSA president emeritus. The PNHS works very closely with the Manila Studies Association and some PNHS Board Members also serve in the MSA Board. The MSA held its 29thAnnual Manila Studies Conference through a Webinar Lecture Series – Part 1 on September 12, 19, and 26, 2020 and Part 2 on December 18 and 19, 2020, co-sponsored with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts-Committee on Historical Research and the Philippine National Historical Society. MSA President emeritus and PNHS President B.R. Churchill presented a paper on “Spiritual Foods of the Philippines” on December 19, 2020. • Commission on Higher Education (CHED) – Technical Committee for History (TCH) Dr. Bernardita Chuhrchill served as Chair of the CHED Technical Committee on History until December 2018, and currently continues in holdover capacity (CHED Special Order No. 6, Series 2018, January 31, 2018 – “Holdover Designation of Chairpersons and Members of the Technical Panels and Technical Committees for the different clusters of disciplines.”). Members include Augusto de Viana, Ph.D. (Chair, Department of History, University of Santo Tomas) and Josefina D. Hofileña, Ph.D., Ateneo de Manila University. As a Member of the CHED Technical Panel for Social Sciences and Communication, the TCH Chair has been involved in working on the educational reforms as envisioned in the K to 12 Program of the Department of Education, as well as in the revisions of undergraduate and graduate programs in history into Outcomes Based Education Programs (OBE). CMO No. 38, Series 2017 (Revised BA History Curriculum 2017) is now officially approved for implementation in all HEIs offering the History Program. In this connection, the project to organize workshops that would enhance the teaching of Philippine History to implement Republic Act 10908 was introduced by the PNHS President at the PNHS Aparri 2017 and PNHS Catbalogan 2018 and MSA 2017 and MSA 2018 Conferences. A syllabus with pertinent readings is planned for these workshops which will include the teaching of the Martial Law Regime under Ferdinand Marcos, as well as the history of the Muslim Filipinos and the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) of the Philippines. The PNHS participated in two Workshops which deal specifically in introducing strategies in the teaching of an all-inclusive history of the Philippines to make up for some of the neglected aspects of Philippine history that should be included in Philippine history courses in the K-to-12 and GE Curricula of Dep-Ed and CHED, respectively. »» RTD: History of the Muslims in the Philippines, UP Institute of Islamic Studies, November 13, 2019, UP Diliman, CIDS, convened by Darwin H. Absari. A follow-up of this RTD was held on via ZOOM on October 25, 2020, where the PNHS President delivered the Opening Remarks/RTD Message.
59 »» Workshop on Pre-Spanish and Spanish Times – Philippines-China Relations, November 22-23, 2019 Review of Project Proposals –– Dr. Ellen Palanca – Director, Confucius Institute, Ateneo de Manila University –– Dr. Cynthia Liang, Chinese Culture Experience Center, Makati City –– With Partnership with Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PROC –– Paper Presented by PNHS President: “Enhancing the Teaching of Philippine History to include the History of China Relations with the Philippines” –– BRC served as Reviewer of Project Proposals, September 10, 2020. The PNHS is the only professional history CSO represented in the Quezon Culture and Arts Council (QCCAC), chaired by Mayor Herbert M. Bautista. Dr. Lorelei DC de Viana attended for the PNHS President on February 8, 2020 when the PNHS President was out of the country. • Ninth National Social Science Congress (NSCC 9), Holy Trinity College, General Santos City, February 20-22, 2020. Conference Theme: “Resilience in Our Times” The PNHS sent two representatives to this Congress both of whom read papers at the Congress: Calbi A. Asain, Ph.D. (Professor and Dean (Retired), MSU Jolo, Sulu) – “Islamic Contribution to Environmental Resilience and Sustainability; and George Emmanuel R. Borrinaga, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor of History, University of San Carlos, Cebu City) – “Resilience and Localized Identities in Samar and Leyte, 1565-Present” • Philippine Studies Association (PSA, 1984) The Philippine Studies Association, Inc., was founded in 1984 by a group of senior academics “to promote study, criticism, and research in Philippine languages, literature, fields.” The PNHS President (also previously PSA President, presently PSA President emeritus), since 2012 has chaired the International Council for Philippine Studies Conferences (ICOPHIL – set up by Belinda Aquino), the international body which has convened both ICOPHIL and EUROPHIL Conferences since the founding of the Philippines Studies of the Philippines in 1984. The XIth ICOPHIL Conference will be convened by the ICOPHIL Council Chair (BRC) at the University of Alicante, Spain, on September 21-23, 2020, with Isaac Donoso as co- convener. In view of the novel coronavirus pandemic, ICOPHIL XI was cancelled and will be rescheduled when the pandemic allows safe international conference and in person conference, still to be convened in Alicante, Spain. • Philippine Studies Group (PSG), Association for Asian Studies (AAS), USA The PNHS President serves as a Member of the Board of PSG Advisory Council and chairs the PSG Travel Grants Committee. The PNHS President has been an AAS member for 53 years (since 1966) and in 2018 received a certificate of appreciation for her support of AAS all these years. The regular traditional Annual AAS Conference scheduled in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in April 2020 was cancelled in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
60 FINANCIAL STANDING The overall financial standing of the Philippine National Historical Society is quite good – we have been able to carry out various activities in 2020 – the 41st National Conference on Local and National Conference/Webinar Lecture Series, publication of the Journal of History 2020 and PNHS Newsletter 2019 (PNHS Newsletter 2020 presently being completed), and regular Board of Trustees Meetings held at the private residence/office of the PNHS President in UP Village (until the lockdown due to the pandemic; we have convened a ZOOM Meeting) – drawing from savings accumulated through the years, as well as other funding sources. The major and regular sponsor for PNHS Conferences has been the the National Commission for Culture and the Arts- Committee on Historical Research (NCCA-CHR) which considers the PNHS National Conference as a flagship conference. Funding is also provided by the PSSC with a conference grant, given to those member- associations that have consistently maintained membership in good standing. Occasional donations have also come from generous and committed PNHS Board Members. Membership fees as well as the sale of publications have also been good sources of income for PNHS. PNHS is also fortunate in that it has been able to tap the support of academic institutions and government agencies which have served as hosts for the PNHS Annual National Conferences. As a token of gratitude and appreciation, the PNHS has donated issues of the Journal of History to various institutions and research centers in the regions outside Metro Manila.
PHILIPPINE POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
IPSA Membership As a collective member beginning 2019, PPSA has one seat in the IPSA Council and all PPSA members can collaborate or work with one of 50 IPSA Research Committees.
Panel Presentation at the 9th National Social Science Congress PPSA panel in the 9th National Social Science Congress (General Santos City, 20-22 February 2020) featuring three paper presentations by Dr. Rosalie Arcala Hall, Dr. Anderson Villa and Dr. Jovanie Espesor
PPSA Luzon Regional Conference PPSA successfully held a forum on “Power and Information: A Forum on Propaganda and Politics” at Ateneo de Naga, last March 6, 2020.
61 National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) 2020 Award Dr. Aries Arugay was awarded the NAST (OSY) for 2020. He was nominated by the Philippine Political Science Association.
Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award Nomination PPSA Board endorsed the nomination of Dr. Redento Recio for the Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award 2021.
PPSA Webinars (held via Zoom and streamed through PPSA Facebook Page Live) • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung held Webinar Session 1 entitled Call Out: Politics and Governance in the Age of COVID-19 Pandemic on 25 June 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung held Webinar Session 2 entitled Call Out: Politics and Governance in the Age of COVID-19 Pandemic on 13 July 2020. • PPSA in partnership with The Asia Foundation conducted a Plenary Session on Development Entrepreneurship on 5 August 2020. • PPSA in partnership with The Asia Foundation conducted a Plenary Session on Local Development Initiatives on 5 August 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung held the online keynote speech of Dr. Leonora Angeles entitled “Taking Scale, Space, Voice, and Multi-Scalar Action Seriously: What Political science can learn from Feminists, Geographers, and Planners about Politics, Dignity, and Justice in a Divided World” on 12 August 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung held the online keynote speech of Dr. Alfred McCoy entitled “The Geopolitics of the Philippine Politics” on 24 August 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the PPSA Visayas Conference entitled “Security and Democracy: Nexus, Convergence and Intersections” on 26 August 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Presidential Power from a Public Lens” webinar on 9 September 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Public policy and the politics of social service delivery” webinar on 16 September 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Stories Of Peace, Nationalism And Participation from the South” webinar on 23 September 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Where Water Flows: Characterizing Domestic Water and the Institutional Arrangements for Provisioning and Access in Two Visayas Island-Settings” webinar on 30 September 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Life at the margins: rebels, displaced, women and peacebuilders” webinar on 7 October 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Unpacking the Peace and Order Council in Select Areas in Mindanao: An In-depth Analysis” webinar on 14 October 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Violence, Human Rights, and Democracy in the Philippines” webinar on 14 October 2020.
62 • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Interrogating state power and economic dominance” webinar on 21 October 2020. • PPSA in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung conducted the “Beyond the state: social service delivery in local settings” webinar on 28 October 2020.
Philippine Political Science Journal The Philippine Political Science Journal is now under the publication of Koninklijke Brill N V. 2018 and 2019 PPSJ printing and distribution of copies –– Because the previous PPSJ publication contract with Routledge/Taylor and Francis ended in 2018, PPSA had to shoulder the printing of the 2018 PPSJ copies. Printed copies were ready by November 2019. –– 2018 PPSJ copies were already distributed to 2018 members in January 2020. –– 2019 PPSJ hard copies, which were printed by Koninklijke Brill NV, arrived in the Philippines in July 2020. Its distribution to 2019 members is currently being arranged by PSSC staff.
PPSA Annual International Conference 2021 PPSA already released in its social media handles the Call for Papers for its 2021 International Conference entitled “Towards Better Normal: COVID-19 Pandemic Politics”, which will be held on 15-16 April 2021 in Iloilo City, Philippines (if physical event) or 14-18 June 2021 via Zoom (if web conference).
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Awarded grants from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and The Asia Foundation (TAF) to conduct webinars and publish Working Paper series:
Funding Partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Original grant was for the international conference on April 25-26, 2020 but due to the pandemic, the conference panels and keynote addresses (Dr. Alfred McCoy and Dr. Leonora Angeles) were migrated online as weekly Zoom webinars from June to October 2020. Because the grant covered the cost of holding the webinars, the conference fee of 3,000 pesos was waived for all presenters. Publication of the PPSA Working Paper Series Volumes 1 and 2 containing full texts of papers presented during the Zoom webinars (reviewed and copy-edited). The Working Paper Series were published in the official PPSA website on December 2020 and will be printed (with KAS funding) and distributed in 2021.
Funding partnership with The Asia Foundation Partnership (TAF) The original grant for a plenary session during the International conference on April 25- 26, 2020 was also migrated online as two webinar sessions on Development Entrepreneurship and Local Development Initiatives. Presented papers in these webinars were included in the PPSA Working Paper Series on Development Entrepreneurship (reviewed and copy-edited) and was published in the official PPSA website in December 2020.
63 KAS partnership Meeting PPSA President had an online partnership meeting with KAS representatives via Zoom on November 16, 2020.
Increase in PPSA Membership Fee and 2020 Conference Fee During the 2019 General Assembly, members approved the proposal to increase the membership fee effective 2020. The Board agreed to an increase from Php1, 000.00 to Php3, 000.00 for membership fee. This is to cover the publication cost of PPSJ, which has increased on account of the new contract with Koninklijke Brill NV. The Board also approved the increase in the international conference fee to 3,000 pesos to cover cost of meals, venue rental and kit.
A General Assembly was held on September 9, 2020 and September 25, 2020 via Zoom. Past/planned activities and the financial report were presented during the GA. Proposed amendments to the PPSA By-Laws were introduced and discussed during the GA. Ten (10) amendments to the PPSA by-laws were approved through an online referendum conducted on November 10-15, 2020. One hundred four (104) PPSA members from 2019 and 2020 voted. Among the approved amendments were: abolition of associate membership and its replacement of a two-tier regular membership (graduate students and professional) and also institutional membership; creation of new officer categories; establishment of the Metro Manila Caucus; and a Grievance Committee.
Brill Contract for publishing the Philippine Political Science Journal (PPSJ) A new contract was entered with Koninklijke Brill NV amounting to 4500 Euros (18 Euros for 250 copies) for the publication of the Philippine Political Science Journal (PPSJ). The Koninklijke Brill NV service with PPSJ starts January 2019.
Hiring of Research Assistants PPSA Board decided to hire a research assistant based in Iloilo City to help in the daily operations of PPSA and handle all KAS-related work. PPSA Board also decided to hire additional research assistant to handle all the transactions with The Asia Foundation. The additional RA’s contract was from August 2020 to December 2020.
Grant Application Proposal to Konrad Adenuer Stiftung (KAS) Submitted a grant application proposal to Konrad Adenuer Stiftung (KAS) for the 2021 PPSA International conference in Iloilo City (physical conference on 15-16 April 2021; Zoom webinar, book and special journal issue workshop on 14-18 June 2020 and book publication).
Board Meetings and Highlights • February 12, 2020 –– Decision to nominate Dr. Aries Arugay and Dr. Ador Torneo to the VAM Nomination 2020
64 –– Dr. Rosalie Hall, Dr. Anderson Villa, and Dr. Jovanie Espesor will be presenting their panel paper to the 9th NSSC in General Santos City. –– Decision to move the PPSA Regional Forum date from February 17, 2020 to June 15, 2020 in view od the lockdown. –– Decision to conduct the PPSA 2020 pre-conference on April 22, 2020 in UP Visayas which will be attended by Dr. Leonora Angeles as resource speaker; and April 27, 2020 in DLSU with Dr. Alfred McCoy as resource speaker. –– Updating on approved funding’s from MICE, Iloilo City Mayor’s Office and UP Visayas. –– Updating on the status of PPSJ 2018 Mailing –– Formation of PPSA 2020 Abstract Screening Committee composed of Rallonza, Moner, Villa and Teehankee. –– Discussion on the renewal of Jan Robert Go as PPSJ managing editor. –– Discussion on whether to invite book exhibitors/presses for the international conference. –– Discussion to waive conference fee to IAG Panel. –– Discussion on the following conference matters i.e bag, tarpaulin, booklet design, and printing. • April 16, 2020 –– Discussion in regards to the PSSC Memo to formulate activities in response to COVID-19. The decision is to conduct a COVID-19 webinars. –– Discussion on the draft contract of PPSJ Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief –– Update on the IPSA postponement to July 2021 –– Discussion on the contract extension of the Research Assistant • May 5-10, 2020 –– Decision on proposed dates of COVID-19 webinar session 2 July 13, 2020 or July 20, 2020. It was decided to push the webinar on July 13, 2020. The email exchanges also tackled the expression to present from PPSA Board of Trustees for the session 2. Dr. Anderson Villa, Tetchie Aquino, Yasmira Moner and Dr. Maryjane Najarila expressed their interest to present their papers. • May 23-24, 2020 –– Finalization of Dr. Hall’s reimbursements in relation to PPSA Business: Zoom Subscription, transportation reimbursements, and courier fees for document exchanges from Iloilo-Manila and vice versa for BOT signature. • May 25, 2020 –– Decision to move the physical international conference from April to August in view of the lockdowns. –– Decision to cancel the physical seminar should lockdowns continue and to conduct a series of webinars instead. –– Discussion on the Working Paper Series or publication proposal to KAS. –– Update on the new date of the PPSA Visayas Conference. –– Decision whether to push for the printing of booklet, t-shirts, and bags for the international conference.
65 –– Discussion on the flow of issuing PPSA checks arrangements. –– Discussion on the PSSC billing amounting to Php13,200. –– Updating on draft contracts for the managing editor and editor-in-chief. –– Update on the COVID-19 webinar. • August 17-20, 2020 –– Consolidation of list of working paper series reviewers recommended by the Board of Trustees • September 8, 2020 –– Meeting to finalize “script” and tasking for the General Assembly –– Update on PPSA webinars and publication process • September 15-18, 2020 –– Decision on the concept note, title, and sub themes of the 2021 international conference. –– It was also decided to include more women scholars in the line up of paper presenters and keynote speakers. The suggested Keynote speaker are Dr. Mina Roces of the University of South Wales and Dr. Emil Bolongaita of Carnegie Melon University (Australia). –– A decision was reached on the final dates of the PPSA 2021 International Conference. It was decided that for the proposed physical conference the date will be on 15-16 April 2020, and proposed web conference will be on 14-18 June, 2021. This consists of keynote speakers, sponsored panels, simultaneous panels, GA election, book workshop by invitation, and special issue PPSJ workshop. • September 25-30, 2020 –– Finalization of KAS 2021 proposals c/o PPSA regional representatives, research assistants and Dr. Hall • October 23- November 3, 2020 –– A decision was reached on the proposed dates of the PPSA 2021 international conference abstract submission, release of screening results, and registration deadlines (deadline of abstract: 31 January 2021, release of results: 15 February 2021, deadline of payment: 15 March 2021). • November 6, 2020 – November 9, 2020 –– Decision on the final schedule of referendum voting via Google forms.
Proposed Amendments to the PPSA by-laws Proposal no. 1: Revise the regular membership Article III: Membership b. Regular members. Those members are professionals who are subsequently invited to join and finally elected to membership in this Association after 1962 and who are current in paying the annual membership fees.”
66 Proposed amendment: b. Regular members. Those members shall consist of (a) professionals and (b) graduate students. Both shall enjoy the rights and privileges granted by the Association. The graduate students shall be given discounts in the conferences and events of the Association.
Proposal no. 2: Abolish associate membership Article III: Membership c. Associate Members. These members are non-professionals especially students or others who are keenly interested in political science or any of its related fields who have applied for and are elected to membership for a specified period and upon payment of the required fees.”
Proposal no. 3: Create new membership category Institutional/organizational members Article III: Membership c. Institutional/organizational members. These are academic institutions (school, college, university, departments, research centers/institutes), professional organizations, NGOs, libraries, public agencies, think tanks, and foundations that offer and promote Political Science or any of its related fields which have applied and paid the annual membership fee. Institutional/organizational members have one vote. They shall be given discounts in the conferences and events of the Association.
Proposal no. 4. Abolish officer positions: Legal Officer & Business Manager Article VI. Officers 1. The Officers of the Association shall be composed of the following members: a. President b. Vice President c. Secretary d. Treasurer e. Legal Officer f. Business Manager
Proposal no. 5: Create new officer positions: External Affairs and Special Projects Officer and Membership Affairs Officer Article VI. Officers 1. The Officers of the Association shall be composed of the following members: e. External Affairs and Special Projects Officer f. Membership Affairs Officer Proposal no. 6: Remove Power and Functions (Legal officer and Business Manager) Articles VI: Officers 7 - The Legal Officer shall take care of all legal matters and problems of the Association and shall perform such duties as the Board may assign. 8- The Business Manager shall manage the circulation and finances of the PPSJ and perform such as other functions as the Board may assign.
67 Proposal no. 7: Create new powers and functions for External Affairs and Special Projects Officer and Membership Affairs Officer: Article VI: Officers 7. The External Affairs and Special Projects Officer shall take care of external linkages of the Association including IPSA, funding bodies, and project collaborators, and shall perform other duties that the Board may assign. 8. The Membership Affairs Officer shall take charge of membership recruitment drive, manage the membership roster, subscription to PPSJ, and other membership concerns, and shall perform other duties that the Board may assign.
Proposal no. 8: Recognize and create the Metro Manila Caucus Article VII. Regional Representatives 1. Regional Representatives are mandated to support the Association in other regions of the Philippines 2. There shall be three regional representatives, one each from Luzon (outside Metro Manila), the Visayas, and Mindanao. 3. Regional representatives are expected to…. Proposed amendment: 2. There shall be four regional representatives, one each from Luzon (outside Metro Manila), the Visayas, Mindanao, and Metro Manila.
Proposal 9: Establish mechanism for grievances Article IX. Grievance Committee. There shall be a grievance committee that consists of three (3) Association members appointed by the Board of Trustees. One of them shall be appointed as its chairperson. This committee shall address all complaints and grievances concerning the officers and members of the Association.
Proposal 10: Amend to include the role of grievance committee in the mechanism for suspension of members Article III Section 8 6. The Board of Trustees may suspend or expel a member in any of the following cases a. Failure to pay annual membership dues for three (3) consecutive years b. Commission of any act that undermines academic integrity such as plagiarism, falsification of academic records, corruption if any public database or the Associations own official records and sexual harassment of academic subordinates, in particular of students and other intellectual wards, wherever the harassment took place c. Commission of any act that publicly grossly discredits the Association and makes it difficult for the Association to pursue its declared organizational objectives. 7. The suspension or expulsion of a member within the Association must reflect due process, with the member at risk being fully apprised of the charge(s) in writing at least one (1) but not more than two (2) months shall be made available for the member to respond to these charges also in writing. Failure to respond within the time specified exposes the member to a default decision automatically either suspending or expelling him/her from the Association.
68 8. The Board of Trustees will make a ruling on the case at the latest within six (6) months from the time the member is informed of the charges against him/her. 9. The Board of Trustees decision will be communicated in writing to the affected party. The decision to suspend or expel a member can be appealed before the General Assembly. Final decision must lie upon the General Assembly. Proposed Amendment: Article III Section 8 8. The grievance committee shall conduct investigation and make recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The grievance committee also has an acquittal power. 9. The Board of Trustees will make a ruling on the case at the latest within six (6) months from the time the member is informed of the charges against him/her. 10. The Board of Trustees decision will be communicated in writing to the affected party. The decision to suspend or expel a member can be appealed to the General Assembly. Final decision must lie upon the General Assembly.
Strategic Plans for 2019-2021 • To conduct conferences and meetings • To publish association journal and other scholarly materials • To link with professional associations and disciplines • To target an increase in membership • To devise a new membership category and to build in conference registration discounts especially for graduate students • To reach out to the presidents of colleges and universities for membership drive • To foster collaborations and partnerships with colleges and universities with Political Science offerings • To open up a professional membership to cater those in the practice and not just in the academe • To have an undergraduate mentoring in which student organizations could be invited and be involved in PPSA Secretariat or participate in internships for Junior PPSA • PPSA to be inclusive expanding its reach towards other regions, gender and schools • PPSA to find collaborations on research and co-authorship • PPSA to act on the proposed amendment to the Constitution
PHILIPPINE POPULATION ASSOCIATION
This report summarizes the activities of the Philippine Population Association (PPA) for 2020. It is divided into three parts: academic/scholarly activities, institutional or organizational development initiatives, and the organization’s financial standing.
69 ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
PPA Annual Scientific Conference The 2020 PPA Annual Scientific Conference was scheduled to be held in Iloilo City on March 5-6. It was supposed to be the first international conference of PPA. While there had been participation from international scholars before, the 2020 Conference was designed to accommodate a wider range of topics that will attract scholars from abroad. However, due to the rising cases of COVID-19 positives in the country, the BOT decided to cancel the 2020 Annual International Scientific Conference. This decision was arrived at via online voting last 21 February 2020.
Lecture on COHORTS by Dr. Aryeh Stein The PPA in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) sponsored a lecture on longitudinal research entitled, “The Consortium of Health Orientated Research in Transitioning Societies (COHORTS): Findings from Longitudinal Research in Low- and Middle-income Countries.” The lecture was held on 5 March 2020, 10:00 AM at the UPPI Seminar Room and it was given by Dr. Aryeh Stein, a professor in Hubert Department of Global Health and Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health in Emory University, Atlanta. Dr. Stein’s lecture focused on the history of the COHORTS, a collaboration project of birth cohort studies in five countries namely, Brazil, Guatemala, India, the Philippines and South Africa. He highlighted key methodological concerns in cohort data harmonization, as well as research analysis on child growth and adult human capital outcomes, inter-generational aspects of growth, cognition or size in childhood, schooling attainment, and adult cognition, and recent findings on household wealth in childhood and cognition and schooling. The lecture was attended by 30 participants from various institutions such as the Commission on Population, Access Health International, University of the Philippines Los Baños- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, Demographic Research and Development Foundation, and the faculty, students, and staff of the UPPI. During the open forum, the discussion centered on methodological issues regarding longitudinal and cohort studies, policy implications of analyses from longitudinal studies, especially nutrition and schooling program, as well as limitation of cohort studies. Dr. Stein was originally invited to be one of the plenary speakers for the 2020 Annual International Scientific Conference.
Philippine Population Review (PPR) PPA has not released any issue of the PPR since 2015. However, issues that cover the years 2015 – 2019 are in various stages of completion. An issue dedicated to the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) Key Findings was also approved by the board, and Dr. Violeda A. Umali of the UP College of Mass Communication was assigned as the editor for this issue.
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES The BOT held its meeting via Zoom last 26 June 2020 at 3:00 PM. A total of 6 BOT members – the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and 2 trustees – and the secretariat attended the meeting. 70 Because of the cancellation of the 2020 Annual International Scientific Conference, the general membership assembly and election of officers were also not conducted. The BOT proposed that the current Board will stay on until a new set of officers has been elected by the general membership. As there is no provision in the PPA By-Laws that allow for the extension of term of the BOT, the Board proposed that a Resolution will be issued on the BOT’s extension of term of office. Attendees: 1. Lolito R. Tacardon (PopCom) 2. Elma P. Laguna (UPPI-DRDF) 3. Chona Echavez (RIMCU) 4. Jonathan David A. Flavier (CMENSV) 5. Jennifer C. Josef (University of the Philippines Baguio) 6. Klarriness P. Tanalgo (DRDF) 7. Micaella Lou-Andrea M. Garduce (DRDF)
FINANCIAL STANDING The organization remains financially stable but while it can support its financial requirement regarding its day-to-day expenses, it needs to generate funds to support its activities through registration fees, membership fees and grants.
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
This Report presents the accomplishments and activities of the Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA) for the year 2020. In spite of the challenging times of this year, the PSPA was still able to maintain its founding goal and role as the professional organization dedicated in providing platforms for discussions on public administration and advancing the study and practice in this field. It is with pride and honor of the organization to share with you the continued promotion of the organization in strengthening its linkages both on the national and international organizations sharing the same values and mission in the society. This report provides, along these lines, the activities of the PSPA for the year 2020.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE The PSPA successfully launched its first international conference on October 23-24, 2020 via Zoom Video Communications Inc. with the conference theme of “Public Administration Towards a Better Normal: Paradigms, Policies and Perspectives.” Over 300 practitioners and academicians in the field of public administration attended this virtual conference which highlighted the role of PA in transitioning into a “better normal” society. The PSPA likewise invited esteemed resource speakers and experts to discuss on the state of public administration;
71 futures thinking for better governance; resilient cities; public sector and civil service reform; and futures literacy among others. Due to the growing network of the organization, the PSPA were able to engage and partner with some prominent international organizations and national agencies in convening this year’s conference. Some of these include the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA); United Nations Committee of Experts for Public Administration (UN CEPA); United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS); National School of Public Administration; Asian Association for Public Administration (AAPA); Asian Group of Public Administration (AGPA); German Federal Chancellery; Civil Service Commission of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan; Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and Senate of the Philippines among others. This year’s virtual conference was able to delve into the spiritual and emotional aspect of a public servant that is very essentially, especially at this time where individuals are anxious and stress with the public health situation, in achieving productivity. A plenary session on Wellness and Productivity of Civil Servants was conducted by the famous actor and yoga teacher, Mr. Raymond Bagatsing, which created a more holistic and dynamic sessions focusing both on academic and personal minds of participants. This virtual conference likewise provided a platform for more than 100 scholars and practitioners who presented their research studies in 20 simultaneous panel sessions. The research studies mostly focused on public administration, local governance, gender and development, risk management, policy foresight and phronetic leadership among others. A Best Paper Award was also given to two presenters which undergone an extensive deliberation and blind review with renowned figures in the field of PA. These two awardees are: Dr. Karl Joseph D. Sanmocte of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for his paper titled “Organizational Culture, Leadership Competency and Performance of Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in CALABARZON”; and Mr. Prince Aian G. Villanueva of Cornivus University of Budapest for his paper titled “Civil Society and Corruption in Democracies in the ‘third wave’ of Autrocratization (1994-2017): A Fuzzy-set Qualitative Cooperative Analysis.”
WEBINARS AND ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE Webinars and online education have become the ‘new normal’ of 2020 considering the high demand of information dissemination regarding the pandemic and other pressing issues in the society. PSPA has been one of the institutional arms of government agencies in convening the public in order to disseminate information and foster collaboration in building responsive and sound solutions to the demands of the new normal. PSPA was able to conduct webinars in collaboration with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG); Department of Health (DOH); Coalitions for Change; Philippine Futures Thinking Society (PhilFutures); Asian Association for Public Administration (AAPA); Indonesian Association of Public Administration (IAPA); and Asian Group of Public Administration (AGPA) among others. These webinars delve into the discussion of the Covid-19 pandemic; emulating best practices from local governments on a national, and international lenses; development entrepreneurship; roles and rights of the youth sector and futures thinking. Moreover, these webinars invited experts and practitioners from the Philippines, Japan, Kenya, Germany, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia cascading information for an average of 250 individuals every webinar.
72 Along with the webinars, PSPA also launched its first track on the Executive Education Online: A Continuing Public Administration Education for the 21st Century. The Certificate Course on Design Thinking in Governance (CCDTG) was launched on July 2020 accommodating 12 students from different sectors of the government. The certificate course is in partnership with Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue – The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) Awardee and renowned expert in the field of information and communication technology (ICT). This certificate course equipped the participants with the design thinking tools, process, and practical applications.
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PSPA was the conference co-convener of the 2020 IAPA Annual (Virtual) International Conference with the theme of, “Strengthening Governance Capacity and Public Administration Reforms Amidst Pandemic and New Normal Era” This virtual conference was held on 11 November 2020 via Zoom Video Communications Inc. PSPA is one of the collaborators for the 2020 Asia Pacific Futures Network (APFN) Conference with the theme of “Regenerating Asia 2050: Using Futures Literacy to Transform Governance, Culture and Economy,” held on 19-21 November 2020 via Zoom Video Communications Inc.
MEMBERSHIP To date there are more than six hundred PSPA members from all over the country. Notably, there is also a growing collaboration with the higher education institutions. The association’s financial standing is stable to support its various activities (i.e. research and publication).
PHILIPPINE SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Amid the CoViD-19 pandemic that happened in 2020, the Philippine Sociological Society (PSS) continued to fulfill its primary mission to represent, promote, and advance its members’ intellectual and sociological interests and the general public through various projects and activities.
PROFESSIONALIZING PSS As a professional organization, the PSS is duly registered as a non-profit organization with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Reg. No. CN 201417446). Its finances are duly audited and fulfills obligations with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The PSS is also compliant with the regulatory requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
73 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES PSS is an inclusive social science organization. It implemented various academic activities including Socio Caravans ranging from lectures, forum, and symposium; maintained online presence thru PSS E-news, website, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube; sustained network as regular members of the Philippine Social Science Center (PSSC) and the International Sociological Association (ISA), and as partners to other social science organizations, universities and agencies; continued publication of two issues of our official journal, the Philippine Sociological Review (PSR); convened general membership across social science disciplines through the online 2020 PSS National Conference, with its theme: Transitions, Transgressions. Transformations; and elected the new set of PSS Officers for 2021.
ORGANIZATION MATTERS As stipulated in our PSS By-Laws (Amended October 2017), a new set of board members is elected annually. For 2020, the elected PSS Board of Officers are composed of the following: President Mario J. Aguja, MSU-GenSan Vice-President Septrin John A. Calamba, MSU-IIT Secretary Helina Jean P. Dupa, DOSCST Mati Treasurer Louie Benedict R. Ignacio, UST Board Members John Andrew G. Evangelista, UP-Diliman Phoebe Zoe Maria Sanchez, UP Cebu Marlon Era, De La Salle-Manila
Apart from constant online communications (e.g., email, messenger, SMS), the Board conducted regular online meetings where most of the Board of Directors’ resolutions were approved. For the year 2020, the Board held 13 online Board Meetings during the year, plus two transition meetings where the old and the new Board meet for orientation and planning. As of December 2020, the total number of members who duly paid membership dues are 122. The Board passed twenty (20) resolutions in 2020. These were the following: –– Appointment of Ferdinand Sanchez II as Student Intern –– Creation of the Position of Managing Editor for the Philippine Sociological Review –– Appointment of Dr. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio as the PSS Regular Alternate to the PSS Board –– Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Three Associate Editors to the Philippine Sociological ReviewEditorial Board –– Approval of PSS Membership Applications from February to June 2020 –– Adopting the Audit Report as Prepared and Presented –– Approval of PSS Membership Applications for July 2020 –– Approval of PSS Membership Applications for August 2020 –– Approving the Conduct of Online General Assembly on October 2, 2020 –– Appointment of the Committee on Elections (COMELEC) for the 2020 Philippine
74 Sociological Society Annual Conference –– Approving the Bulk Withdrawal from PSS Account during Pandemic –– Resolution Approving the Creation of PSR Editorial Assistant –– Approval of PSS Membership Applications for September 2020 –– Approval of PSS Membership Applications during the 2020 PSS Conference –– Approval of PSS Membership Applications from October 24 to November 10 –– Approval of the Allocation of Funds for Hiring the Services of Panoptik Digital Marketing for the Development of PSS Website, Web Hosting, and Maintenance amounting to Php 57,000 –– Approval of PSS Membership Applications from November 21 to December 22 –– Results of Election of New Officers –– Change of Signatories for Bank Accounts –– Resolution Granting Bonus to the PSS Intern
Accordingly, the obligatory submission of General Information Sheet (GIS) to SEC and filing of annual tax return to the Bureau of Internal Revenue were secured. Financially, the accounts of PSS were duly audited, and the organization remains in good financial condition.
2020 Activities During the first quarter of 2020, PSS held two PSS Caravans in General Santos City. It was in time for the 9th National Social Science Congress (NSSC) held in General Santos City. PSS was also able to organize a get together of PSS members attending the Congress. When the CoVID-19 pandemic hits the country, it did not deter PSS from organizing activities. The pandemic created an opportunity for the organization to explore the videoconferencing technology for its Online Caravan series and the holding its annual conference. The pandemic made the PSS feel its presence in the online community for its timely and relevant social discourses and attracted a more significant number of audiences. Its online audience share was far greater than any of its organized face-to-face events in the past. The online mode attracted a greater audience for PSS and enabled it also to bring together important personalities in the social sciences, in the country and abroad. No less than the International Sociological Association President gave the keynote address during our national annual conference.
Date Venue Title of Activity 2/21/20 MSU-GenSan Socio Caravan I: The Filipino Youth and the Challenges of Active Citizenship 2/21/20 MSU-GenSan Socio Caravan II: Millennials: Towards a Better Understanding of Today’s Youth and the Challenges They Face 6/10/20 Zoom and Facebook Live Socio-Caravan Online: Sociologists in Times of Crisis (Part I) 6/24/20 Zoom and Facebook Live Socio-Caravan Online: Sociologists in Times of Crisis (Part II)
75 6/30/20 Zoom and Facebook Live Socio-Caravan Online: Baklaan sa Lakdown: Pride, Prejudice, and Perils
7/15/20 Zoom and Facebook Live Socio-Caravan Online: Religion in Times of Crisis 7/22/20 Zoom and Facebook Live Socio-Caravan Online: Anti-Terror Law 7/27/20 Zoom and Facebook Live Socio-Caravan Online: State of the Nation Address (with FYT) 10/2- Zoom and WebinarJam PSS 2020 National Conference 9/20 (With ADMU, PUP) 10/2/20 WebinarJam Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speech by Prof. Sari Hanafi 10/2/20 Zoom PSS General Assembly 10/5/20 Zoom and WebinarJam Plenary Session of Prof. Walden Bello, Parallel Sessions 10/7/20 Zoom Undergraduate Session and Parallel Sessions 10/8/20 WebinarJam Plenary and PSSC VAM Awarding Ceremony for Dr. Nicole Curato 10/9/20 Zoom Parallel Sessions, Session with Department Chairs, Closing Ceremony, Announcement of New PSS Board of Directors
Innovations This year, PSS continues its E-news using the email-based MailChimp platform. Aside from maintaining an official website, www.philippinesociology.com, the PSS utilizes various social media platforms such as Gmail ([email protected]); Facebook (@ PhilippineSociology), Twitter (@PSS_SociologyPH), and YouTube (Philippine Sociology) to sustain online presence and communication among members and network.
Networks As a regular member-organization, the PSS actively engaged with the PSSC through its designated representatives, PSS President Dr. Mario Aguja (regular), and Vice President Dr. Louie Benedict Ignacio (alternate). PSS past president Filomin C. Gutierrez (2012-2016) represents the organization to the International Sociological Association (ISA), where she was elected as Vice President for National Associations for 2018-2022. The PSS recognized this achievement as historic and momentous to the organization’s life in the international representation of Filipinos with fellow Global South scholars.
Philippine Sociological Review During the PSS 2020 National Conference, the Philippine Sociological Review editorial team officially launched the PSR Vol. 67 Main Issue. The volume consists of three empirical articles, one research report, and two book reviews. The PSS distributed free copies to libraries of all universities and colleges with PSS members to ensure access of sociological knowledge to other faculty, researchers, and students, and to all PSS members. PSR Vol. 66 was also issued in 2020.
76 New 2021 PSS Board of Directors For 2021, the elected PSS Board of Officers are composed of the following –– President -Louie Benedict Ignacio, UST –– Vice-President -Prince Kennex Aldama, UPLB –– Secretary – Raquelyn Jumawan-Dadang, CMU –– Treasurer – Hanna Glimpse Nario-Lopez, UP-Diliman –– Board Member -Helena Jean Dupa, DOSCST-Mati City; Josephine Dionisio, UP-Diliman; Marlon Era, De La Salle University-Manila
PHILIPPINE STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Amid the global pandemic that has affected the country, the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. (PSAI), through its various working committees and their respective chairs/ co-chairpersons and members, pursued online activities in support of the statistics profession.
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Publications and Information. The PSAI scientific journal, The Philippine Statistician (TPS), remains indexed in the Scopus, the research database arm of Elsevier, Inc. and the TPS is also accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The CHED accreditation and endorsement of the PSAI scientific journal make the publication more accessible to students and professionals, and encourage and support higher education institutions to place subscriptions to TPS. The publication of TPS for 2020 is made possible through a publication grant of PhP223,160.00 from the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM). The scientific journal that would have been released in December 2020 will instead be released in early 2021. Experts from various educational institutions participated in the review process of manuscript articles submitted for possible publication. The PSSC Central Subscription Service of the PSSC handles more than 50 TPS subscriptions from academic institutions. The Publications Committee is chaired by Jose Ramon G. Albert, Ph.D., with Ms. Genelyn Ma. Sarte who assists with the PSAI Newsletter.
Conference With the COVID-19 pandemic, the PSAI was constrained to forego the holding of the 3-day Annual Conference, held during the month of September to commemorate the Founding Anniversary of the Association, and the holding of the annual Best Student Paper Competition, now on its 5th year.
77 In conformity with the required protocols on social distancing, the PSAI conducted the following: • In cooperation with the PSSC – conduct of online Joint Forum on Enhancing the Mental Health Resilience in Time of Pandemic for the benefit of various compromised groups in the statistics community. This was undertaken on September 4, 2020 with 77 participants in attendance. The professional services of the following resource persons were engaged: Ms. Dianne Marie U. Consolacion, Ph.D. – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Ms. Agnes Hajek – practitioner based in San Diego, California, USA Mr. Anselmo T. Tronco, M.D. – University of the Philippines (College of Medicine) Reactors: Ms. Divine Love A. Salvador, Ph.D. – University of the Philippines Mr. Marc Eric S. Reyes, Ph.D. – Psychology Association of the Philippines • In cooperation with the PSRTI - the conduct of the Webinar on Money Management Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic on October 20, 2020, earlier scheduled as a short course under the Training Committee was undertaken as a Webinar in observance of the National Statistics Month with more than 150 participants in attendance. Mr. Rafael Angangco, Financial Consultant of multi-national corporations, was the resource person for the webinar. • In cooperation with the Philippine Statistics Authority - the Webinar on The National ID System on December 2, 2020 aims to enhance awareness on the essentiality of the National ID as provided for under Republic Act No. 11055, better known as the Philippine Identification System Act (PhilSys Act). More than 400 were in attendance, with livestreaming on PSAI Facebook page. The livestream had 9,000 live viewers and garnered more than 15,000 views. The resource persons of the webinar were as follows: Resource Persons: Assistant Secretary Rosalinda P. Bautista – Deputy National Statistician of the PhilSys Registry Office (PRO) Assistant National Statistician Edgardo M. Fajutagana – Registration and System Management Service (RSMS-PRO) Ms. Ma. Lourdes Ann D.J. Ocampo – Monitoring Evaluation Division (MED-PRO) The number of participants from different government and private sectors from various regions of the country were noted as follows: Region Participants Percent Share Region Participants Percent Share Philippines 572 100.00% Philippines 572 100.00% NCR 374 65.38% VII 24 4.20% CAR 36 6.29% VIII 5 0.87% I 14 2.45% IX 11 1.92% II 9 1.57% X 4 0.70% III 2 0.35% XI 10 1.75% IV A 5 0.87% XII 41 7.17% IV B 23 4.02% XIII 0 0.00% V 9 1.57% BARMM 1 0.17% VI 4 0.70%
78 Ms. Carmelita N. Ericta once again chaired the Annual Conference Committee, with Ms. Francisca N. Dayrit as co-chair.
Training The PSAI Training Committee, chaired by Josefina V. Almeda, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI) conducted three (3) online training courses, and one (1) webinar for the benefit of institutional and individual members: • Video Conferencing Basics and Essentials Using Zoom (Batch 1) on June 22, 2020 with Ms. Junelle Barcena of PSRTI (54 participants); • Video Conferencing Basics and Essentials Using Zoom (Batch 2) on September 2, 2020 with Ms. Junelle Barcena of PSRTI (38 participants); and • Online Training on Organizing and Chairing Virtual Meetings: Using Zoom on October 14, 2020 with Ms. Junelle Barcena of PSRTI and Ms. Donna Lumbo (76 participants); • WEBINAR on Money Management Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic on October 20, 2020 which was earlier scheduled as a short course under the Training Committee and was undertaken at no cost on the part of the participants as a webinar in observance of the National Statistics Month (as reported earlier) with 179 participants.
Advocacies • The uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic constrained the PSAI to cancel the following activities: »» The 5th Best Student Paper Competition »» The 2020 26th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) Although the conduct of the 2020 26th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) has been cancelled, collection of cash prizes that were made available by donors were undertaken during the year. • The PSAI participated in the 2020 National Convention on Statistics as sponsor. • The PSAI also participated in the PSA Board represented by the PSAI Vice President, Ms Carmelita N. Ericta. • PSAI Vice President Ericta was elected as the Chairperson of the PSSC Board of Trustees, for a term of two (2) years, from March 2020 to February 2022.
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES • The PSAI obtained accreditation as a Civil Society Organization from the POPCOM. • The PSAI is now registered with the Department of Budget and Management Philippine Electronic Procurement System (PhilGeps) and can participate in the bidding process for possible funding assistance from government institutions. • The PSAI obtain Publication Grant of PhP223,160.00 from the POPCOM for the printing and subsequent dissemination of the scientific journal,The Philippine Statistician (2020) Vol. 69, Nos. 1 and 2. • To remain compliant with the health protocols, the adoption of strictly online voting for elections to the Board of Directors was undertaken by the Nomination and Election Committee, in cooperation with the Membership Committee.
79 Membership As of December 2020, newly approved individual regular members, life members, institutional members and Chapter members are as follows:
Membership Type No. of new members Institutional Members No. of members Total 15 Total 65 Life Members 4 Government institutions 21 Regular members 11 Private sector/institutions 28 Institutional Members 0 Academe 16
Student Affiliate Organizations No. of new members Total 4 School of Statistics, University of the Philippines (UPD) 2 Rizal Technological University (RTU) 1 De La Salle University (DLSU) 1 Note: Most of the student affiliates/members have graduated and have become regular individual members of PSAI.
PSAI Regional Chapter PSAI Regional Chapter CAR Region 7 Region 1 Region 8 Region 2 Region 10 Region 4-A Calabarzon Region 11 Region 6 SOCCSKSARGEN Mr. Ferdinand S. Co of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Chairperson of the Membership Committee, together with Ms. Cynthia C. Vallesteros of the Human Resources Division of the PSA and Co-Chairperson of the PSAI Membership Committee, continue to incentivize members and non-members to visit the PSAI Website as a means of promoting membership. Mr. Co has been introducing improvements in the PSAI Website, the PSAI online voting for elections to the Board of Directors, and enhance greater PSAI visibility through the social media. With the resignation of the ABS-CBN from the PSAI Board of Directors, the PSAI welcomed the Ateneo Social Science Research Center (ASSRC), Naga City, to serve the remaining term of the ABS-CBN in the Board of Directors, pursuant to the provisions of the PSAI Constitution and By-Laws.
Annual Meeting and General Assembly Since its inception in 1952, the PSAI has remained compliant with the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws which mandate the holding of the Annual Meeting and General Assembly on the First Friday of December. During the year, the virtual Assembly was undertaken on Friday, December 7, 2020. Reports on what have been accomplished and results of elections were rendered, conferment of award recognizing the Outstanding Service Award and oathtaking of new members were undertaken. As in the past, the event served as the year-
80 end get together of the general membership, capped with the holding of virtual games and competitions. Corresponding token prizes were given away with the help of donations from individual and institutional members and all activities were mounted under the chairmanship of Mr. Luisito T. Asuncion of the BSP.
Awards The Search and Awards Committee chaired by Mr. Luisito T. Asuncion of the BSP, recognizes and confers prestigious awards to members with exceptional contributions to the discipline and to the PSAI. The Outstanding Service Award for 2020 was conferred to Ms. Josie B. Perez in recognition of her unquestionable dedication and service to the association in various capacities, and her generous support and unselfish commitment to the association. Her generosity to the PSAI was again manifested when she returned the cash prize of PhP10,000.00 in favor of the PSAI.
Nomination and Election Committee As earlier noted, to remain compliant with health protocols, the Nomination and Election Committee chaired by Ms. Ludivinia D. Gador, in cooperation with Mr. Ferdinand S. Co, Chair of the Membership Committee, conducted strictly online voting that resulted to wider participation of the general membership in the election process.
FINANCIAL STANDING Despite challenges in the operations brought by the pandemic, the PSAI managed its finances with the unfailing help of individual and institutional members, the friends of PSAI, and the many other special contributions that enabled PSAI to meet various needs and obligations. Mr. Jade Eric T. Redoblado of the BSP chaired the Finance Committee.
PLANS AND PROGRAMS In addition to its usual regular activities, the PSAI leadership shall pursue the development of the discipline through cooperative engagements with various PSAI Regional Chapters, academic institutions especially those located in the regions, and disciplinal organizations in the social sciences. The planned internationalization of the PSAI through partnership with PSAI members based abroad and with other international organization shall be revisited once the situation permits.
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Psychological Association of the Philippines flourished its way through 2020 with resilience and major adjustments. With the unforeseen circumstance of the Covid-19 pandemic,
81 the Board of Directors and Leadership Council optimized the use of technology to reach out to PAP members through various online platforms. Complying with physical distancing, virtual contact was the medium of convergence and many learning avenues were organized and implemented. A witness to this is the following achievements/ accomplishments:
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Year 2020 is the most challenging year for PAP with the cancellation of its most awaited annual convention. Anticipation on the possibility of moving dates and reservations turned out futile, but it opened new doors for leaders to turn on virtual meetings and organize a series of webinars. Year 2020 turned out to be most productive, as it unfolded the greatest number of learning avenues for the PAP members across the country. Resource sharing was at its peak and collaboration was at its best as seen in the following activities:
Professional Development • PAP Junior Affiliates (PAPJA) Convention Inclusive Psychology: Valuing Diversity and Accommodation among Filipinos January 17-18, 2020, SMX Manila & NU
• PAP National Free Webinars Webinar Speaker Date Telepsychology During Covid-19 Crisis: Dr. Caridad Tarroja and Ms. Ethical and Practical Tips Araceli Balajadia-Alcala Online Counseling: Opportunities and Dr. Arsenio Alianan April 2, 2020, 3:30 pm Risks to 5:30 pm Kumusta Po Kayo? May 01, 2020, 10:00 Online PAP Kumustahan am Bato, Bato, Pick: Playing During the Ms. Rosalea Cornelia Araneta- May 21, 2020, 9:00 to Pandemic De Leon 11 am The Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges Dr. Maria Caridad H. Tarroja May 08, 2020, 10:00 and Implications in the Practice of and Arsenio Sze Allanan, Jr., am to 12:00 Nn Psychological Assessment in the PhD Philippines Today’s Challenges and the Psychology Dr. Miriam P. Cue (Professional May 27, 2020, 10:00 Profession Responsibilities) am Dr. Imelda Virginia Villar (Psychological Intervention and Programs) Research Mentoring Amid the Covid-19 Dr. Allan B.I. Bernardo June 04, 2020, 2:00 Pandemic: A Webinar for Thesis Advisers pm How to Virtually Teach: Fields Methods Dr. Mira Alexis P. Ofreneo June 19, 2020, 2:00 pm Virtual One in Psychology: Assembly and Dr. Ma. Caridad H. Tarroha September 11, 2020, Learning Session for RPms and Dr. Allan B.I. Bernardo 1:00 PM to 5:00 pm
82 • PAP Focus Units’ Free Webinars Positive Psychology Special Interest Group Positive Parenting in the Time of Ms. Sha-En Yo April 27, 2020, 2:00 Covid-19 pm Social Connection from a Safe Distance Ms. Maria Lourdes Velecina May 12, 2020, 2:00 pm Don’t Worry, Be Happy? Gabriel Sebastian N. Lizada June 06, 2020
Developmental Psychology Division Family Coping and Working Parents Dr. Michelle Alignay and Ms. May 13, 2020, 2:00 Amidst Covid Joanne Trina Javier to 3:30 pm Children and Teens Behavioral Dr. Angie Sievert-Fernandez May 14, 2020, 2:00 Manifestations and Support in the Covid to 3:30 pm Situation: Moving Forward Clinical Psychology Division Psychoeducation in Medication Dr. Dinah Palmera P. Nadera May 20, 2020, 2:00 Disruption pm From Grief to Relief Dr. J. Enrique G. Saplala May 25, 2020, 8:00 pm Sport and Exercise Psychology Special Interest Group Practice and Research Trends in the New Mr. Marcus Jarwin A. Manalo May 30, 2020, 1:30 Normal to 3:30 pm Persons with Disabilities Psychology Special Interest Group Disability Awareness On: Diversity and Mr. Ryan Gersava June 03, 2020, 10:00 Inclusion am to 12:00 noon LGBT Psychology Special Interest Group Parenting LGBTQI Youth June 13, 2020, 7:00 Dr. Rachel Ann Rosales Par, Ms. pm Walang Gano’n Mars: Debunking Dolly Ann Carvajal, Ms. Gigi Common Myths and Misconceptions Esguerra, and Ms. Cha Roque about LGBT + Lives and Identities How to Virtually Teach LGBT Psychology June 15, 2020, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Ms. Beatriz Torre
• PAP CALABARZON-MIMAROPA Chapter Self- Love and Self- Care During Covid 19 Ms. Yeng Gatchalian April 13, 2020, 4:30 Pandemic to 6:00 pm Usaping Pagamutang Sikolohiya: Issues Dr. Erickson A. Amion April 07, 2020, 3:30 and Challenges in the Practice of to 5:30 pm Contemporary Psychology A Telehealth Experience Dr. Lara A. Maguad April 08, 2020, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Amplifying Resilience Amidst Covid-19 Mr. Michael Girard L. Alba April 09, 2020, 5:00 to 6:00 pm Practical Guide in Administering and Ms. Ann Maribel M. Hapin April 09, 2020, 3:00 Scoring Beta IV Non-Verbal IQ Test PM to 4:00 pm
83 Remote Psychological First Aid During Mr. Dan Paolo R. Yema April 13, 2020, 2:30 Covid-19 Pandemic to 4:00 pm Mindfulness Interventions During Ms. Patricia Marie Laporno April 11, 2020, 3:30 Covid-19 Pandemic to 5:00 pm Psychology of Shadow and Making of Mr. Ronn Mikhael A. Avila April 09, 2020, 8:00 Heroes to 9:00 pm Cyberbullying Dr. Christoper F. Sasot April 10, 2020, 3:00 to 4:30 pm Detecting and Managing Fear and Axiety Ms. Pamela R. Perello April 10, 2020, 5:00 in Chldren PM to 6:00 pm Managing Fear and Anxiety During Dr. Philip Ramir L. Punzalan, April 12, 2020, 10:00 Covid-19 Pandemic OP Am to 12:00 Noon Letting Go and Moving On Dr. Mary May Malabanan – April 14, 2020, 3:00 Fernando PM to 4:00 pm Creating Safe Spaces or LGBT + Youth Riyan Portuguez April 20, 2020, 3:00 to 5:00 pm The Use of Human Figure Drawings in Mr. Nino Galacgac April 23, 2020, 10:00 Clinical Practice to 11:30 am Developing Resilience in Times of Covid Dr. Shiela Marie G. Hocson April 25, 2020, 10:00 to 11:00 am Statistics Refresher: Descriptive Statistics Mr. Renz Louis T. Montano April 25, 2020, 2:00 and Correlation Using JASP to 4:00 pm Establishing a Mental Health Program in Mr. Gerald Blasa Penaranda April 23, 2020, 4:00 Your Company to 5:00 pm
• Cetral Luzon Chapter Echo-Seminar of Dr. Thomas Mr. Von Guinto July 25, 2020 at 9:30 to Workman’s: Trauma-Related 11:30 AM Disorders and the Covid-19 Pandemic
• Research in Psychology Special Interest Group »» Regional Research E-Conference: Mula sa Bayan, Para sa Bayan: Promoting Local Psychological Knowledge for Nation Building, September 16-19, 2020 »» Establishment of research Laboratories per Region as initiated by the Research Psychology SpecialInterest Group
INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Amidst the challenges of the pandemic, 2020 was a witness to the increasing engagement of the PAP officers and leaders on various community undertakings that focused on the welfare of persons and groups that needed special attention. The PAP had to cross national borders to get affirmation and support from its foreign counterparts in further enhancing its programs services and to strengthen the involvement of its local council leaders in addressing the pressing needs of the times. The following activities manifest the aforementioned.
84 International Participation Getting used to virtual communication platforms resulting from the restrictions of the pandemic, the PAP Board of Directors were able to further expand its network overseas. Collaboration and partnerships with foreign counterparts were forged and deepened as seen in PAP’s active membership of the following organizations: »» Global Psychology Alliance (GPA) »» International Union of Psychological Societies (IUPsyS) »» ASEAN Region Union of Psychological Societies (ARUPS) »» Asia Pacific Psychology Alliance (APPA)
PAP Covid-19 Response and Initiatives The PAP extended its services to the community by being generous with its time and talent to different government agencies and non-government sectors. The PAP officers and members ensured that mental health cautioning was given priority through free services and webinars for interested groups and individuals. The PAP members were also given prime assistance through the Amnesty Program imitated by the Board of Directors. Penalties for late renewal and non-registration to the Association were reduced with due consideration on the ongoing pandemic upheavals. Cash donations were also endowed to sustain the physical needs of the least and the last. The following are manifestations of these efforts: »» Provision of a list of Centers offering Free Services »» Free webinars »» PRC CSR Cash Donation »» Participation in the initiatives of the following agencies to address mental health concerns »» World Health Organization »» Department of Health »» Department of Education »» Phil Sports Commission »» Department of Social Welfare and Development »» Philippine National Police »» Amnesty Program for Members
New Special Interest Groups Created With the increasing demand for greater involvement by the PAP members in meeting the needs of the larger society, varied communities and individuals, new Special Interest Groups were organized and recognized as follows: »» Environmental Psychology »» Positive Psychology »» Persons with Disability (PWD) Psychology »» Research in Psychology
85 New PAP Regional Chapters Organized Recognizing the necessity to involve more leaders in handling the needs of the PAP members and the communities where they belong, local chapters were given official recognition as follows: »» Southern Luzon (Bicol Chapter) »» Central Luzon »» Northern Luzon »» Davao-North, Sarangani Province & Cotabato »» Calabarzon-Mimaropa »» United Arab Emirates
Partnerships and Extension Paying it forward to the society that acknowledges the giftedness of the PAP, community extension activities were initiated. The talents of PAP officers and members were tapped by various groups to provide ideas and services that gave focus on the learning and psychological needs of communities as follows: »» Partnership with the Department of Education on the 2020 Online and Self-Guided Modules »» Katatagan Online in partnership with Ateneo De Manila University. This is a resilience program that helps build one’s ability to positively adopt amidst adversity. »» PAP & Ateneo CORD’s MATATAG Kapamilya program for ABS-CBN employees »» YouTube Channel: TeachingPsychologySIGTV »» Partnership with the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association and Philippine Psychiatric Association for mental-health related initiatives
Introduction of PAP’s Thesis/Dissertation Grant for Graduate Students On top of its regular and sustained services to its members, the PAP Board of Directors fostered the introduction of financial aide in support of qualified members who are on the road to the completion of their graduate studies.
Quality Assurance Initiatives With the continuing changes in the social milieu and the rising demand for more qualified licensed practitioners in the different fields of Psychology, a team was created to review the most needed reforms in RA 10029 otherwise known as the Psychology Law. The Task Force is composed of reputable psychology practitioners across the country.
86 UGNAYANG PANG-AGHAMTAO
Because of pandemic restrictions, UGAT held its 42nd annual conference online with the overall theme “Anthropology of Encounters.” The organization activated its regional networks to hold three regional conferences in the latter half of November. UGAT also set up a website – www.ugat-aghamtao.org and other online platforms (YouTub e, Facebook Page, Twitter, Instagram) which feature information about the organization and its activities. Several UGAT members were active in initiating and participating in various events and projects related to understanding the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on Filipinos and humanity as a whole. UGAT continues to be in good financial standing.
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Annual Conference From November 16 to 28, 2020, UGAT held its 42nd Annual Conference with the overall theme “Anthropology of Encounters”. The organization activated its regional networks by holding three online regional conferences. For Luzon, three papers and a roundtable discussion were organized by UGAT in collaboration with De La Salle University’s Social Development Research Center (DLSU- SDRC) and the Anthropological and Sociological Initiatives of Ateneo (ASIA) from November 16 to 20. The Mindanao conference was held on November 21 and was organized by UGAT in collaboration with Ateneo de Davao University with the theme “Encountering the COVID-19 Virus in Mindanao: People’s Responses to the Pandemic.” The theme for Visayas was “Encountering Colonization and the Pandemic in the Visayas: Local Experiences and Responses.” It was organized by UGAT in collaboration with University of San Carlos and held on November 27 to 28. Overall, the three regional conferences provided a virtual platform for reflexive and critical discussions on anthropology of encounters – with issues ranging from sectoral responses to the COVID-19 pandemic to historical-cultural dimensions of different colonial periods in the Philippines. A total of 43 papers were presented in the regional conferences: 7 in Luzon, 17 in Mindanao, and 19 in Visayas. UGAT waived registration fees for all three online conferences and only asked for a modest fee from those who requested certificates of attendance. Participants were mostly scholars and practicing anthropologists, and aspiring anthropologists mostly from various educational institutions across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao as well as scholars based at various universities in Australia, Singapore, and the USA.
COVID-19 Initiatives Webinar: Mahirap maging mahirap: How are the poor coping with COVID-19? On April 21, in collaboration with the Ateneo de Manila University’s Institute of Philippine Culture, UGAT’s Special Project Committee initiated and organized a webinar entitled “Mahirap maging mahirap: How are the poor coping with COVID-19?”. The webinar shared
87 anthropologists’ observations and insights about COVID-19 and the urban poor experiences during the nationwide quarantine, public health and medical interventions, and local and global responses. It featured three UGAT members who are anthropologists coming from various institutions: Dr. Maria Carinnes Alejandria of University of Santo Tomas, and Dr. Gideon Lasco of both University of the Philippines Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University, and Dr. Mary Racelis, a member of UGAT’s Council of Elders, who facilitated the webinar.
Autoethnography: TALAARAWAN: A Collection of Autoethnographic Diaries in the Time of COVID-19 UGAT’s Special Project Committee also initiated a public diary project called “UGAT’s Special Project Committee”. The public was invited to share to UGAT their autoethnographic diaries where their “experiences, reactions, feelings, and observations during the COVID-19 lockdown” would be shared, featured, collated, and edited for possible publication. Entries can be read on the UGAT website page: www.ugat-aghamtao.org/talaarawan-covid19.
Member Activities Apart from UGAT-initiated COVID-19 activities, UGAT members have contributed to understanding various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these contributions from UGAT members include: Skilty Labastilla’s Reimagining Education in Light of COVID-19 (bit. ly/2KjfVXW) and webinar “Applied Anthropology Research in Covid Times” organized by UP Mindanao’s Department of Social Sciences; Mary Racelis’ series of opinion articles published on Rappler about urban poor vis-à-vis COVID-19 (bit.ly/2ynS6vg and bit.ly/34L8diE), and Gideon Lasco’s essays on Sapiens (e.g., bit.ly/2xGF5gk). Dr. Racelis was also one of the speakers in the World Council of Anthropological Association’s (WCAA) webinar held on June 25 entitled “Inequalities in an Era of Pandemia”. Three questions discussed were on 1) how COVID affects certain groups, 2) how relevant and not relevant it is to certain groups, and 3) what anthropologists can do. Dr. Racelis spoke on how local women-led initiatives in urban settlements are instrumental in coping with the pandemic. UGAT also recognizes members who may have initiated, organized, and rallied COVID-19 activities in their own communities which were not publicly and virtually announced.
Aghamtao Journal A non-themed journal is being prepared by editor-in-chief Maria Mangahas. Two issues from papers presented in the UGAT 2018 and 2019 Conferences are also forthcoming.
Website UGAT set up a new website (www.ugat-aghamtao.org), which features information about UGAT, recent activities, membership details, and resources on publications and teaching materials on anthropology. The website also links to the PSSC Knowledge Archive, which includes e-copies of previous Aghamtao monographs from 1978 to 2017.
Other Engagements and Activities UGAT’s officers and members have participated in discussions on national programs, policy activities, and workshops in various capacities. On January 7, 2020. UGAT was invited
88 to attend a UNDP/DENR Consultation entitled “Implementing the National Framework on Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge in the Philippines”. Former President Suzanna Roldan and Executive Director Jessie Varquez attended the workshop. UGAT participated in the Association for Asian Studies -in-Asia (AAS) Online conference with the theme “Asia at the Crossroads” on August 31 to September 4. Cherubim Quizon, UGAT lifetime member, and Aghamtao Editor-in-Chief Maria Mangahas co-chaired a roundtable discussion entitled “The Philippine Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) Two Decades Later: What Worked, What Failed, What Now?” Four scholars presented their papers for the panel. On October 23, UGAT co-organized with UP Diliman Anthropology Department Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) an online roundtable discussion entitled “Doing engaged anthropology with IP Communities in the Philippines: Learnings from/for a reflexive practice”. The roundtable reflected on the experiences of doing engaged work in anthropology for and with IP communities in the Philippines, specifically highlighting issues relating to the ethics and politics of involvement in life-altering research. The speakers, including Board Member Padmapani Perez, managed to fulfil the aims to generate discourses for a more reflexive practice in engaged research that aim to address social problems that IP communities in the Philippines continue to face. The RTD was moderated by UGAT past President, Eizel Hilario.
INSTITUTIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WCAA Membership and Involvement UGAT is a member of the World Council of Anthropological Associations (the WCCA and the IUAES operate independently; together they form the World Anthropological Union or WAU). Dr. Mangahas sits as a Member of the Advisory Board from 2020 to 2022. UGAT contributes to the Deja Lu journal. Its 2020 submission was the article by Cynthia Zayas, Maria Mangahas, et al. on “Continuing alongside the Katutubo: Current challenges to Filipino anthropology”, from the WCAA Global Survey on Anthropological Practice consolidated from contributions of seven Board Members, including the late UGAT Elder Dr. Linda Burton. This article was presented in the 2017 WCAA Conference and can be found in 2018’s Aghamtao Vol. 26.
UGAT General Assembly and Membership On November 28, 40 members convened via Zoom for the General Assembly. As of December 2020, the total number of members is 390, 53 of which are active members.
Officers and Board Members The Officers and Board Members of UGAT for 2020-2021 are as follows: President Skilty C. Labastilla (Ateneo de Manila University) Vice-Presidents for Luzon Gideon Lasco* (University of the Philippines Diliman) for Visayas Romeo J. Toring, Jr. (Visayas State University) for Mindanao Rosalinda C. Tomas* (Ateneo de Davao University)
89 Secretary Marjury E. Dino* (University of San Carlos) Treasurer Zona Hildegarde S. Amper (University of San Carlos) Board Members Ma. Arve B. Bañez* (University of the Philippines Visayas) Eulalio R. Guieb III (University of the Philippines Diliman) Melvin A. Jabar (De La Salle University Manila) Nota F. Magno (Ateneo de Manila University) Padmapani Perez (Far Eastern University) Suzanna R. Roldan (Ateneo de Manila University) Josefina Socorro Flores-Tondo (University of Camarines Norte) Seng Guan Yeoh* (Monash University Malaysia) Cynthia Neri Zayas (University of the Philippines Dilliman) Ex Officio Members Jessie G. Varquez, Jr. (Executive Director 2021) Maria F. Mangahas (Aghamtao Editor-in-Chief 2018-2021)
(Legend: *newly elected Board Members)
FINANCIAL STANDING UGAT’s financial standing remains healthy with enough funds and capability for sourcing funds to support its activities in the light of limited revenue during pandemic conditions.
90 Accomplishment Reports of PSSC Member-Organizations
• Ateneo Social Science Research Center, Ateneo de Naga University 92 • Center for Central Luzon Studies, Central Luzon State University 95 • College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines 98 • College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the Philippines Diliman 112 • Department of Social Sciences,University of the Philippines Los Baños 116 • Dr. Cesar A. Villariba Research and Knowledge Management Institute, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation 118 • Peter Gowing Memorial Research Center, Dansalan College Foundation 123 • Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila University 126 • Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. 129 • National Association for Social Work Education, Inc. 131 • National Tax Research Center 133 • Palawan Studies Center, Palawan State University 136 • Philippine Association for Chinese Studies 138 • Population Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman 144 • Pulse Asia Research Inc. 151 • University Research and Development Office, University of Northern Philippines 151 • Research Center for the Social Sciences and Education, University of Santo Tomas 162 • School of Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman 174 • School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of the Philippines Diliman 177 • Silliman University Research and Development Center 182 • Social Research, Training and Development Office, Ateneo de Davao Univrersity 185 • Social Weather Stations 187 • Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines 191
91 ATENEO SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER Ateneo de Naga University
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Completed Researches • Social Vulnerability of Naga City Households to Flooding is the social science component of the Naga City Case, which is a subproject of Coastal Cities at Risk in the Philippines (CCARPH): Investing in Climate and Disaster Resilience Project commissioned by Ateneo de Manila University in partnership with International Research Development Centre (IDRC) Canada, National Resilience Council, and Manila Observatory. It aimed to characterize and locate the city’s social vulnerable households and determine the degree of their social vulnerability which hopes to contribute to the development and enhancement of methodologies and tools for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction for resilience. The final report was submitted on March 4, 2020. • ABC+ Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines: A Political Economy Analysis of the Bicol Region is a research project commissioned by The Asia Foundation which aimed to provide an analysis of the political economic context of Region V and its education sector, including a stakeholder mapping concerning early grade education’s literacy and numeracy. It utilized qualitative design using document review, semi structured interviews, and focus group discussions. Data were gathered from 105 respondents coming from the 35 local government units and education sector. The final report was submitted on November 17, 2020. • Hinuha 2020: Small Steps to Development is the 13th volume of the Center’s research magazine, Hinuha, one of the component of the scholars’ training program, and one of the primary research outputs of the Ateneo Student Researchers Pool (ASRP). The 2020 issue, published on June 16, 2020, featured success stories of the Great Women Project and female producers and sellers of pili nut delicacies, crab paste, and red-clay ceramic, among other topics. • Community Profile of Barangay Casuray, Magarao, Camarines Sur is another research output of the ASRP. It is part of the student researchers’ training on participatory action research using the participatory rural appraisal (PRA) methodology published on June 25, 2020.
Ongoing Projects • Analysis of Naga City CBMS 2020 Survey under the UN ESCAP-Funded Project, titled, “Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into Local Action in Support of the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the Asia and the Pacific” is a research project subcontracted by the Ateneo de Naga University Institute for Environmental Conservation and Research (INECAR) and funded by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council through the Naga City Planning and Development Office. ASSRC was tasked to process and analyze the survey data.
92 • 2020 First Quarter Naga City Poverty and Governance Public Opinion Poll is the 24th round of the regular public opinion polls being conducted by the ASRP under the guidance of the ASSRC staff. This is ASRP’s training on the conduct of quantitative research. Due to the COVID-19 ban of college students to report in school, this project was temporarily set aside. • Evaluation of College of Nursing Community Extension Program is a research project funded by the University Research Council that aims to evaluate the College of Nursing’s community extension program. One of its objectives is to recommend program improvements and draw a comprehensive and realistic model for a community involvement program fit for the college and the university as a whole. Focus group discussions, group interviews, and key informant interviews were participated by community representatives, faculty and students, and the college administrator. These were conducted from November 28 to December 22, 2020, in Balagbag and San Miguel in Milaor; Casuray, Magarao; and San Nicolas, Canaman. • Community Profile of Carigsa, Magarao, Camarines Sur aims to describe the barangay’s biophysical, social, and economic conditions and identify the current issues, problems, and possible courses of action using PRA is now in its final editing stage. • Institutionalization and Impact Assessment of Service Learning Programs in Jesuit Universities in the Philippines – the Ateneo de Naga University Case is part of the Commission on Higher Education Discovery-Applied Research and Extension for Trans/Inter-disciplinary Opportunities (CHED DARE-TO) Research Grant. It aims to evaluate the impact of service-learning in Science, Technology Engineering, Agriculture, and Math programs of Philippine Jesuit Universities and to institutionalize the same in these universities. The project is running in its second year. • Household and Community Gender Dynamics in Butawanan, Siruma, Camarines Sur aims to identify household and community factors that contribute to women’s dis(engagement) in paid and unpaid productive work. The study is in its final stage of data collection. • Madrigal Foundation Members’ Enterprises in the Light of COVID-19 aims to identify the livelihood enterprises that flourished and were challenged by the limitation of movements during the COVID-19 community quarantine, examine the factors that facilitate and hinder their operations during the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), and presented the needed skills of micro-entrepreneurs and community organizers. The project is in the wrapping-up stage.
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ASSRC continues its commitment to staff development amid the threat of COVID-19 by actively participating and attending in the various training, conference, workshops, and webinars sponsored by the University and its external partners: • General Assemblies and Other Meetings. The Center has attended two general assemblies, cluster meeting, annual business meeting, and joint meeting organized by its networks: The Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA) on August 12, 2020 (Luzon Cluster Meeting) and August 17-19, 2020 (GA), both were held via Zoom; and the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. (PSAI) on November 6, 2020 (joint meeting of the
93 Executive Committee and Board of Directors) and on December 4, 2020 (GA and annual business meeting). • Conferences. The ASSRC attended the CCARPH Conference on Resilience held at Ateneo de Manila University on March 6-7, 2020, titled, “Bridging Science-Policy-Practice Nexus through Transdisciplinary Research and Resilience Innovations.”; and the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies (ACAS) in their 10th International Conference with the theme, “Health, Migration, and Transitions in Asia,” held on November 19-20, 2020, held via Zoom. • Conduct of Organized Training and Seminars. The ASSRC organized and/or conducted the following training: The 2020 CBMS Survey Orientation for Enumerators on February 26, 2020, at the Bicol Science and Technology Centrum, Naga City and a webinar on NVivo Tutorial on September 10, 2020 with Dr. Nicamil K. Sanchez of the Philippine Consortium for Social Welfare and Human Development Research, Inc. as the resource speaker. • Participation to Training, workshops, seminars, and webinars. The ASSRC staff attended the URC-sponsored seminars on “Delivering an Effective Conference Paper Presentation”, “ Improving the Visibility of Your Research”, “Epektibong Pagbasa ng Papel-Pananaliksik”, and “Electoral Dynamics and Money Politics in Southeast Asia’ (co-sponsored with the Social Sciences Department); the Graduate School-sponsored seminar on “How Not to Be a Tormentor”, the HRMO-sponsored seminar-workshop on Work Ethics and Professionalism, the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc.-sponsored webinars on “Money Management Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic” and “the National ID System”, the AdNU Faculty Development Program-sponsored training-workshop on online teaching, titled “ADNU Flex” on June 24 to July 2, 2020, the Asian Institute of Management Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness-sponsored “2020 Social Weather Station (SWS) Survey Review”, and the Philippine Social Science Council-sponsored online course “Doing Surveys Online” on November 27 to December 18, 2020. • Paper Presentations. Papers presented by ASSRC staff includes “Science-Based Method of/for Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment, Data Application, and Information Dissemination towards a Resilient Naga City” during the CCARPH conference, “Bridging Science-Policy-Practice Nexus through Transdisciplinary Research and Resilience Innovations: Challenges and Opportunities” on March 7, 2020; “Naga Integrated Risk Profile: Social Vulnerability” during the CDRA Maps Ceremonial Turnover and Strengthening of Commitments on March 12, 2020; “ABC+ Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines – the Bicol Region: Initial Findings” during the commissioner’s forum on August 8, 2020; “Madrigal Foundation Members’ Enterprises in the Light of COVID-19: Initial findings” during the commissioner’s forum on November 9, 2020. “Upscaling Local Government’s Decision Handles: The Use of PCA to Characterize Constituents’ Needs” during the 10th ACAS International Conference on November 19, 2020, via Zoom; and “Twitter Discourse Mapping and Patterns of Disinformation: The Case of SEA Games 2019” during the conference on Where’s the Lie?: Research Findings on Disinformation organized by the Consortium on Democracy and Disinformation, DLSU-Jesse Robredo Institute for Governance, and the Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University on December 9, 2020, held via Zoom.
94 FINANCIAL STANDING The ASSRC is a unit of Ateneo de Naga University, a SEC-registered educational institution thus, it operates based on allocated budget for the school year aside from the externally-commissioned project funds. The COVID-19 pandemic caused financial stress on the University, and one of the belt-tightening measures is to lower the office budget to PhP74,045.00. It covers expenses on activities and office supplies.
CENTER FOR CENTRAL LUZON STUDIES Central Luzon State University
The Center for Central Luzon Studies then known as Center for Studies of Central Luzon Society, Culture and History was formally institutionalized in 1986 through CLSU Board of Regents (BOR) Resolution No. 48-86. The University then acknowledged its importance since CLSU is the flagship state university in the region. Past heads and directors include: Dr. Teresita R. Maquiso, Dr. Estefania W. Kollin, Dr. Marilou G. Abon, Dr. Marrietta G. Anterola, Prof. Maria Editha N. Lim, Prof. Cesar C. Baroman and Dr. Ponciano D. Cuaresma. Since its institutionalization more than thirty years ago, CCLS was able to fulfill its mandate in terms of academic/scholarly activities, research as well institutional or organizational development initiatives. It is also considered as one of the most vibrant, dynamic and active research and knowledge centers of CLSU. Headed by a Center Director in the person of Prof. Jay B. Villafria, Jr., the Center for Central Luzon Studies is a manifestation of the role that CLSU plays as a regional university that of fostering better understanding of the society in which it operates. Through research and instruction, CCLS contributes to the attainment of national goals, nationhood and development.
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES The Center’s flagship project, the CLSU Agricultural Museum (established in 1980 and considered to the pioneer of such kind in the country) continue to be the place of interest among students, faculty members, researchers and other people who are interested in rural life and farming culture of Central Luzon. In 2018, the Museum received more than a thousand visitors across Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, Metro Manila and from other countries like China, Thailand and Indonesia. The Museum in support of the current government effort to promote local history, culture and heritage no longer charges entrance fee. CCLS initiated and participated in various academic and scholarly activities inside and outside CLSU since it is one of the active units of the Academic Affairs Program of CLSU. The Center was the lead office in the conduct of the 75thth Year Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Munoz and Liberation of CLAS, marking the end and
95 liberation of the town of Munoz, Nueva Ecija from the hands of the Japanese Imperial Army. The commemoration which was held last February 7, 2020 at the historic Vivencio Saulong War Memorial inside the campus was one of the last public gatherings held in CLSU before the nationwide lockdown imposed due to CoVid19 pandemic. It was graced by Dr. Ricardo Trota Jose, a known World War II historian from the University of the Philippines together with Ms. Carminda Arevalo, Deputy Executive Director of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP); Atty. Jose Maria San Pedro, representing the Provincial Government of Nueva Ecija; Dr. Raul Divina representing the City Government of the Science City of Munoz; and CLSU President Dr. Edgar Orden. The CCLS Director also served as Overall Planning Chair of the 113th Year Founding Anniversary of the Central Luzon State University where various activities were planned to celebrate and commemorate the establishment of the “mother of all agricultural schools” in the country. The celebration which was supposed to be held in the second week of April 2020 , was however, called off due to the height of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in the entire Luzon due to CoVid19 pandemic. The year 2020, despite of the hardships and challenges brought by the CoViD19 pandemic was able to organize and facilitate several other academic undertakings: • Conducted an ocular and ethnographic site visit to the emerged Old Town of Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija last July 29. CCLS was able to gather first-hand information from old residents and local government officials on the history of the old town which was submerged in deep water in 1974 to pave way for the construction of one of the largest water reservoirs in Southeast Asia. • CCLS Director presented a paper discussing Nueva Ecija culture and heritage entitled “Appreciating Local Cultural Heritage: The Araquio Theater Ritual of Penaranda, Nueva Ecija” via Zoom Conference upon the invitation of the University of the Philippines Organization of Novo Ecijanos (UP-ONE) based in UP Baguio, September 30. Link: https://fb.watch/1z3hCxDcOw/ • Co-sponsored with the Department of Social Sciences and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) a webinar lecture entitled “An Overview of the Cultural Mapping Project in the Philippines” with Ms. Rica Saturay Palis of the NCCA National Committee on Cultural Education as discussant, October 14. Link: https:// fb.watch/1z3yXTYrdU/ • The CCLS was elected to chair the Sub Committee on Research of the Local Historical Committees Network (LHCN) of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) during the 7th LHCN General Assembly Meeting via Zoom Conference, October 22. Comprising the Sub Committee on Research are the following academic and non- academic institutions across the country: Alternatibong Tahanan ng mga Akda at Gawang Nasaliksik, Inc. (ATAGAN); Asosasyon ng mga Dalubhasa may Hilig at Interes sa Kasaysayan, Inc. (ADHIKA); Cavite Studies Center, De La Salle University Dasmariñas; Center for Bulacan Studies, Bulacan State University; Center for Central Luzon Studies, Central Luzon State University; Center for Pangasinan Studies; Center for Tarlaqueño Studies, Tarlac State University; Department of History, Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology; Department of History, Polytechnic University of the Philippines; Department of History, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan; Department
96 of Social Sciences, Central Mindanao University; Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran; Katipunan da ring Talasaliksik at Talaturung Kapampangan, Inc. (KATATAGAN, Inc.); Palawan Studies Center, Palawan State University; Samahang Pangkasaysayan ng Bulacan. • The CCLS Director participated via Zoom Conference to the 7th International Conference of the International Council for Historical and Cultural Cooperation-Southeast Asia with the theme “Arrivals, Conflict and Transformation in Maritime Southeast Asia (c. 1400- 1800)” organized by the Philippine Historical Association (PHA), National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) and the De La Salle University-Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (DLSU-SEARCH), October 29-31.
RESEARCH CCLS is at the forefront of a major research undertaking on history and culture. The P4.8 million-grant from the CHEd-NCCA Salikha Creative Grant is currently based in the Center where intensive documentation, research as well as promotion of the “Arakyo” – a century old theater act with religious fervor similar to the Spanish-era komedya and moro-moro in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija is ongoing. Started last July 2018, the research project aims to: Trace the historical background of Arakyo; to annotate, score, record the music, dance of Arakyo; to document the performance of Arakyo with highlights on Visuals, History, Music and Dance; to publish a book and distribute among schools, museums, tourism offices and libraries; and, to Launch exhibits and lectures in schools and different fora. The research project is extended until June 2021.
INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES The CCLS has standing informal collaborations for research and development to various agencies and organizations inside and outside CLSU. From CLSU, the Center is in active partnership and collaboration with the Office of the University President; Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Training; Office of the Vice President for Administration; College of Education; College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Social Sciences; International Affairs Office; University Gender and Development Office, among others. Outside CLSU, the Center has standing collaboration with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP); National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA); 7th Infantry Kaugnay Division, Philippine Army; Special Operations Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines; Philippine Rice Research Institute through the Rice Science Museum; Central Luzon Association of Museums (CLAM), and the Nueva Ecija Provincial Government through the Provincial Tourism Office and the Nueva Ecija Historical and Cultural Council. Likewise, the Center through its Director or his designated representative attended and actively participated in various regular meetings and seminars like the monthly CLSU Administrative Council Meeting, the annual CLSU Council of Deans with the Directors Meeting, the annual PSSC General Membership Meeting, among others. The P15 million-renovation and restoration cost of the Reimer’s Hall, the oldest building in the CLSU campus has started. The renovation is expected to be finished this May 2021.
97 CCLS Office and the CLSU Agricultural Museum are expected to be relocated in the newly- renovated and restored building with much large spaces and complete amenities.
FINANCIAL STANDING Effective November 2020, the Center for Central Luzon Studies is now an attach department of the newly-created College of Arts and Social Sciences of CLSU. As one of the service units of the College, the CCLS Director is now designated as Center Head, reporting directly to the College Dean. With this current and improve set up, the financial standing of CCLS is much secured and viable.
COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATION University of the Philippines
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes and challenges. Our experience in the College of Mass Communication is not different. Guided by the principles of honor, excellence, inclusivity, and compassion, CMC implemented a remote mode of learning, as instituted by the University, despite the uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the onslaught of typhoons in 2020. Our faculty and lecturers had adjusted their courses in undergraduate and graduate levels from face-to-face to online learning, including the internship program and thesis. The academic units of the college had successfully redesigned their course offerings and prepared their course packs for the First Semester AY 2020-2021 while an adjustment in the class requirement was implemented during the Second Semester AY 2019-2020 as a response to the cancellation of face-to-face classes. CMC also implemented its first online college recognition through a private live streaming where a total of 149 CMC students graduated – 143 obtained their bachelor’s degree and six obtained their graduate degree. The college also shifted to a completely online registration. Despite these challenges and changes, CMC remains steadfast in its commitment to pursue excellence in transformative media studies and cultural works, the generation of knowledge, and its vision of developing a socially responsible, critical, and vigilant media to help create an egalitarian, participative, and progressive society. Dean Arminda V. Santiago, PhD works hand-in-hand with the College Executive Board composed of the dean, associate dean, heads of academic units, and directors of CMC offices. Prof. Rachel E. Khan, DPA is the associate dean while the heads of the departments are: Assoc. Prof. Daphne-Tatiana T. Canlas, PhD (Department of Broadcast Communication), Asst. Prof. Randy Jay C. Solis, PhD (Department of Communication Research), Asst. Prof. Lucia P. Tangi (Department of Journalism), and Assoc. Prof. Maria Rosel S. San Pascual, PhD (Department of Graduate Studies). Asst. Prof. Robert L. Rownd serves as the Acting Director of the UP Film Institute. Asst. Prof. Ma. Ivy A. Claudio is the College Secretary while Asst. Prof. Roehl L. Jamon and Assoc. Prof. Jonalou SJ. Labor, PhD are the directors of the Office of Extension & External Relations (OEER) and Office of Research & Publication (ORP), respectively.
98 Research, creative, and/or extension works of our faculty and staff continued. For 2020, some 37 researches, seven paper presentations, and 21 publications were reported while two books were published under the CMC Book Series project. ThePlaridel: A Philippine Journal of Communication, Media, and Society published two issues on time - Volume 17 Number 1 (Duterte and Disinformation) and 2 (Vernacular and Regional Cinemas in the Philippines, and was able to launch an Early View service on December 28, 2020. The academic units also conducted various webinars, online conferences, and training-workshops to help teachers, students, and other stakeholders in navigating the new normal in the academe, research, and media practice. Several faculty members are recipients of the One UP Professorial Chair Award and Faculty Grants (2019 - 2022) - Prof. Elizabeth Enriquez, PhD, Prof. Eulalio R. Guieb III, PhD, Prof. Arminda V. Santiago, PhD, Prof. Roland B. Tolentino, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Daphne-Tatiana T. Canlas, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Sari Raissa L. Dalena, Assoc. Prof. Jonalou SJ Labor, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Eduardo J. Lejano III, Assoc. Prof. Fernando dlC. Paragas, PhD, Asst. Prof. Patrick F. Campos, Asst. Prof. Teresa S. Congjuico, and Asst. Prof Jane O. Vinculado. The following faculty were awarded the UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chair (2018- 2019): Prof. Roland B. Tolentino, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Jonalou SJ. Labor, PhD, and Assoc. Prof. Fernando dlC. Paragas, PhD. These faculty awards and grants are the University’s way of recognizing the hard work, research, and creative outputs of its finest faculty members.
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Academic Programs The UP CMC continues to foster an environment of scholarship and academic excellence and to keep pace with the developments in Communication and Media Studies within and outside the country. The College currently offers four baccalaureate programs (BA Broadcast Communication/ BA in Broadcast Media Arts and Studies, BA Communication Research, BA Film and BA Journalism), four Master’s programs (MA Media Studies [Broadcast], MA Media Studies [Film], MA Communication and MA Journalism) and two doctoral programs (PhD Communication and PhD Media Studies). It also offers four general education (GE) courses (i.e., J 18, BC 10, Film 10 and Film 12). The table below shows the number of enrolled students by degree program in 2020.
Second First Midyear Degree Program Semester Semester AY Term 2019 AY 2018-19 2019-2020 Non-Degree (CMC) 0 0 1 Non-Major (CMC) 2 0 1 BA Broadcast Communication 157 53 166 BA Communication Research 107 51 107 BA Film 190 78 212 BA Journalism 144 67 159 MA Comm 83 9 77
99 MA (Comm: Communication Research) 1 0 0 MA Comm (Communication Research) 11 2 11 MA J 15 1 14 MA MS (Broadcast Communication) 39 8 40 MA MS (Film) 114 17 115 MA MS (Journalism) 2 0 2 PhD (Comm) 29 8 28 PhD Media Studies 13 4 16 TOTAL 907 298 949
A total of 149 CMC students graduated in 2020, 68 of them with honors. 143 obtained their bachelor’s degree while six (6) obtained their graduate (MA, PhD) degrees.
Research and Publication
Plaridel: A Philippine Journal of Communication, Media and Society Plaridel: A Philippine Journal of Communication, Media, and Society is a refereed biannual journal published by the College with articles that focus on communication and media. Plaridel began its migration to the digital platform as early as 2012. Starting 2015, all articles are published at www.plarideljournal.org and may be downloaded for free. Plaridel is published by the Office of Research and Publication. Plaridel Journal is indexed in Elsevier SCOPUS, the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) of Thomson Reuters, the Philippine Journal Citation Index Database (PJCID), the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI), and by EBSCO Information Services. Despite the Covid19 pandemic Plaridel journal continued to receive article submission, though at a reduced rate. The ORP continued to publish Plaridel journal by publishing two issues on time – Volume 17 Number 1 (Duterte and Disinformation) and 2 (Vernacular and Regional Cinemas in the Philippines. In addition, the ORP launched Plaridel’s Early View service last December 28, 2020. As a result, articles that have completed the publication process ahead of the compiled volume and issue are now accessible to readers and researchers. At the end of 2020, Plaridel published 29 articles. Some of the collaborations and activities that were started in 2019 slowed down or were halted temporarily. Among these is the collaboration with the Communication Research Department on the establishment of “digital repository of curated scholarly research on communication and media in the Philippines” under its Hub for Excellence in Communication and Media Research in the Philippines. Collaborative work on De La Salle University’s Andrew Gonzales Philippine Citation Index was also put-on hold as both UP and DLSU’s operations were disrupted. ORP’s partnership with the Korean Academy of Mobility Humanities for the Asia Mobility Humanities Network was nevertheless launched in 2020. To date, Plaridel journal is regularly featured in its website at AMHN Partnership Publications | AMHN (mobilityhumanities.asia).
100 CMC Book Series ORP is also the lead office in the publication of the CMC Book Series. This initiative, in cooperation with the UP Press, aims to publish books and textbooks focused on relevant and timely communication and media issues. For 2020, two books were added to the 16 books already published since 2012. These are Veronica Isla’s The Face of Urban Poverty In The Cinema Of Brocka and Joel Pablo Salud’s I, Journalis. This brings the total books published under the CMC Book Series to 18.
Researches and Published Works The faculty members of UP CMC continue to produce relevant and timely researches and publications. For 2020, some 37 researches, 7 paper presentations, and 21 publications were reported to the UP Administration for the annual Performance Based Bonus (PBB) reporting.
Publications • Patrick F. Campos –– “Locating Mike de Leon, Southeast Asia on Screen (1945- 1998)” in Southeast Asia on Screen From Independence to Financial Crisis (1945-1998) • Rachel Khan –– Viral News on the Coronavirus: Does it Contribute to Health Communication? –– Social Responsibility Theory of the Press and Its Effect on Framing TV News about Children –– News Reporting in the New Normal. –– In(visibility) in Global Communication: Connections and Inequities. • Alwin C. Aguirre –– Guilt trip: emotion, identity, and power in migrant online discourse, Social Semiotics, DOI: 10.1080/10350330.2020.1810556 • Cherish Aileen A. Brillon –– Performing Darna: The Role of the Entertainment Press in Spectacularizing Darna Actresses. Plaridel Journal –– The search for Bayan ng M: An exploration of urban and rural spaces in Darna texts. Asia Pacific Urban Review (Accepted for publication) –– Fake News Genre, Format, Tools of Detection and Social Media Platforms: A Study of ‘Alt News’ and ‘Factly’ Fake News Buster Websites of India. Media Asia –– Women Advertisement-Makers’ Standpoint of their Negotiated Cooptation of Feminism in the Production of Beauty Product Advertisement. Humanities Diliman • Canlas, Daphne-Tatiana T –– “Chapter Twenty- Two: You Know You’re Filipino When”: nostalgic tropes of Filipinoness in YouTube videos by second-generation Filipino Americans.” The Routledge Handbook of Comparative World Rhetorics Studies in the History, Application, and Teaching of Rhetoric Beyond Traditional Greco-Roman Contexts, Edited by Keith Lloyd, Taylor and Francis, Ltd. July 6, 2020, 458 pages. –– “Laughter in the Rain: The Trope of Resiliency in International Media’s Coverage of Typhoon Haiyan.” Filipinas: A Journal of Philippine Studies. Philippine Studies Association, 2019.
101 • Elizabeth L. Enriquez –– Published in Plaridel’s Early View 2020 (online, Dec. 2020): Iginiit na Himig sa Himpapawid: Musikang Filipino sa Radyo sa Panahon ng Kolonyalismong Amerikano. –– Writer and Editor, CCP Encyclopedia for Broadcast Arts (Digital edition) • Guieb, Eulalio III R. –– The dailiness of cultures of resilience of a community in conservation: Kin groups, social affiliations, and fishing organizations as alliances of interests in an island fishing village in central Philippines. Book title TBA. Publisher: Philippine Social Science Council. –– Seascape shadows: Life in the ruins of the edible birds’ nests harvest in northern Palawan, Philippines. Published by SAGE. Indexed by Clarivate Analytics and Scopus. –– Political ecology of mangroves and fish farming in an island village in central Philippines. In John C. Ryan and Jason Paolo R. Telles (Eds.), Ecologies of Southeast Asian media and popular culture. Published by Springer. Indexed by Scopus. • Jon Benedik A. Bunquin –– The Effects of Social Media Use and Political Communication Networks on the Filipino Youth’s Political Participation. SEARCH Journal of Media and Communication Research: Special Issue. Taylor’s University. –– Framing and sourcing of science in Philippine newspapers from 2017 to 2019. Plaridel. Advance online publication. http://www.plarideljournal.org/article/framing and-sourcing-of-science-in-philippine-newspapers-from 2017-to-2019/ • Julienne Thesa Y. Baldo Cubelo –– Filipino Women’s Standpoint on the Representation of the “New Women” in Beauty Product Advertisements’ Co-optation of Feminism”, PCS Review (2019), pp. 84-111. • Jonalous S.J. Labor –– Mobile Sexuality: Presentations of Young Adults in Dating Apps. Plaridel: A Journal of Communication and Media, 17 (1): 259-290. Retrieved from http://www. plarideljournal.org/article/mobilesexuality-presentations-of-young-filipinos-in- dating-apps/ • Ma. Aurora Lolita Liwag Lomibao –– A Tale of Three Women: Framing as a Patriarchal Practice in the News Coverage of Women in Distress. Plaridel: A Philippine Journal of Communication, Media, and Society. Advance online publication. http://www.plarideljournal.org/article/a-tale-of- three women-framing-as-a-patriarchal-practice-in-the-news coverage-of-women-in- distress. • Randy Jay Solis –– Cruising through spaces: Exploring the mediatization of gay cruising in the Philippines. Plaridel: A Philippine Journal of Communication, Media, and Society, 17(1), 217-246. –– Mediatization and the Migration Imaginary of the Left-Behind Children of Labor Migrants from the Philippines. This paper was presented at the 15th Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies on July 20-24, 2020. –– On or Off? The Influence of Motivations and Risks in Meeting Offline or Staying Online in Mobile Dating Apps Use. This paper was presented at the International
102 Association for Media and Communication Research, IAMCR Online 2020, hosted by Tampere University on July 12-17, 2020. • Maria Rosel S. San Pascual –– The climate of incivility in Philippine Daily Inquirer’s social media environment, Plaridel (17)1, 171-201. • Lucia P. Tangi –– ‘Uniting Against the Tides: Filipino ‘Shefarers’ Organising Against Sexual Harassment’ in (Tadros, M. and Edwards, J., Eds) Collective Action for Accountability on Sexual Harassment: Global Perspectives, IDS Bulletin 51.2: Brighton: IDS pp 97-112. DOI: 10.19088/1968-2020.132 • Yvonne Chua –– “Duterte’s Polemic Against the Catholic Church as Hate Speech.” Plaridel Journal 17(1). June 2020. http://www.plarideljournal.org/article/dutertes-polemic against- the-catholic-church-as-hate-speech/ –– “Electoral Disinformation: Looking Through the Lens of Tsek.ph Fact Checks.” Plaridel Journal 17(1). June 2020. http://www.plarideljournal.org/article/electoral disinformation-looking-through-the-lens-of-tsek-ph-fact checks/ –– “Research Ethics in Investigative Journalism” in R. Ipohen (ed.), Handbook of Research Ethics and Scientific Integrity, pp. 1110-23. Switzerland: Springer) *Book printed and released in 2020. –– “Development Journalism,” in H. Ornebring (ed.), The Oxford Encyclopedia of Journalism Studies. New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press, vol. 1, pp. 388- 405) *Book printed and released in 2020. • Danilo A. Arao –– Obhetibong kritisismo: Mula Arroyo hanggang Aquino. Sentro ng Wikang Filipino, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman. https://swfupdiliman.org/download/obhetibong kritisismo-arao/
Other Researches, Paper Presentations, Published, and Creative Works Many of the faculty’s output in 2020 include researches, paper presentations, publications and creative works.
Paper Presentation • Eulalio III R. Guieb –– The dailiness of cultures of resilience of a community in conservation: Kin groups, social affiliations, and fishing organizations as alliances of interests in an island fishing village in central Philippines. 9th National Social Science Congress • Data Canlas –– Assembling (Filipino) Narratives: The Topos of Clutter in Filipino Balikbayan Boxes. Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) • Elizabeth L. Enriquez –– Guest and Resource person: Hörspiel (radio sound performance) piece for the National German Radio on the history of colonial radio, produced by Dr. Mele Yamomo of the University of Amsterdam - title: Hörstück über frühe Radiosender in Südostasien
103 Interferenzen Koloniales Scheitern im Radio. https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/ hoers tueck-ueber fruehe-radiosender-in suedostasien.3685.de.html?dram:article_ id=486835 Hörstück über frühe Radiosender in Südostasien – Interferenzen deutschlandfunkkultur.de. • Eulalio III R. Guieb –– Beyond the ‘blue frontier’: The precarious lives of edible bird nests harvesters in the shadows of the seascapes of northern Palawan,the Philippines. Presented by the lead author, Paula Satizábal, in the Political Ecology Network (POLLEN) Biennial –– Conference 2020, an international virtual conference with the theme “Contested Natures: Power, Politics, Prefiguration.” Organized by the ESRC/STEPS Centre (Economic and Social Research Council)/Social, Technological and Environmental Pathways to Development, hosted by The Institute of Development Studies, Sussex, UK, and the Science Policy Research Unit of the University of Sussex, UK, 22-25 September. https://event.pollen2020.exordo.com/presentation/961/beyond-the-blue- frontier-the- precarious • Jonalous S.J. Labor –– Othered Sensual Identities: Presented selves of gay men in mobile dating apps in Manila, Philippines. International Conference on Gender, Language, and Education. The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. December 2-4, 2020. –– Sensual social media identities: Mobile dating app presentations and attributions among young adults in Manila, Philippines. 11th Asian Conference on Media, Communication, and Film (MediAsia2020 Virtual Conference). International Academic Forum and the Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University, Kyoto, Japan. November 13-14, 2020. –– Digitally performed sensual selves: Young adults’ sexual scripts in mobile dating apps. Global Fusion 2020 Virtual Conference. Southern Illinois University Carbondale & Edwardsville. October 9-11, 2020. –– Mobile sexual expressions and presentations: The case of queer young adults in Manila, Philippines.” 70th Annual International Communication Association. Online Conference, originally to be held in Gold coast, Australia, May 21-25, 2020. • Ma. Aurora Lolita Liwag Lomibao –– Researching the Researchers for the 21st Century: Needs, Challenges, Productivity. University of Santo Tomas. November 28,2020. –– Localizing Crisis Communication: Strategies in Enhancing the Role of the Public Information Officers of Local Government Units in the Philippines. DILG- Local Government Academy. November 27, 2020. –– Ensuring Literacy through the Remote Learning Mode” Southern Luzon State University, June 26, 2020. • Fernando dlC Paragas –– “The Man in the North, the People in the South: The Two Koreas in Philippine Online News” at the 3rd Philippine Koreanist Congress on 23 October 2020. • Elena E. Pernia –– “Understanding factors that affect the acceptability of New Methods to Reduce Dengue Incidence in the Philippines” presented at the Third International Conference
104 on Public Health Conference (2020) organized by IAR Conference, Sri Lanka last 13- 14 August 2020 • Maria Rosel S. San Pascual –– Paradoxes of Civility and Incivility: How Civil or Uncivil Online Discussions of Support or Dissent Influence Online Opinion Articulation or Concealment, Annual International Communication Association Conference 2020, Virtual Conference, May 2020 • Lucia P. Tangi –– “Guns and Bruises: Hypermasculinity and Police’ Involvement in Gender-based Violence,” presented at the UP Center for Women and Gender Studies on October 2020 • Danilo A. Arao –– What the fact! A journalistic analysis of “fake news”. Paper presentation at a parallel session of the 27th Asian Media Information and Communication Centre Annual Conference held at the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand from 17-19 June 2019. –– Journalism in the shadow/shallow of “fake news”: Millennial challenges amid the culture of impunity. Paper presentation at a parallel session of the 26th Asian Media Information and Communication Centre Annual Conference held at the School for Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, India from 7-9 June 2018.
Creative Works • Cherish Aileen A. Brillon –– Established TheSecrets of Korean Drama FB page last September 2020 with fellow BC faculty member Amor Aljibe as a hub for Korean drama learning materials. –– Established COMMversations FB and YouTube page to serve as a repository for online learning materials produced by students on political economy of the media. –– BCQ: Broadcast in Quarantine (Co-creator, Executive Producer and Social Media Coordination and Management, Episode 1) • Daphne-Tatiana T. Canlas –– Eskwekalikasan, DZUP 1602AM –– Module Supervisor, September 2019 - present –– Co-Director and Co-Script Supervisor. Podcast production of 10 educational modules for 15-18- year-old high school students, September 2019 – present –– BCQ: Broadcast in Quarantine –– Co-creator –– Executive Producer; Script and Content Supervisor, Episode 1 • Ma. Ivy A. Claudio –– Eskwekalikasan, DZUP 1602AM –– Project Leader (August to December 2020) –– In-charge of module development and distribution (September 2019 to present) –– Co-Director and Co-Script Supervisor. Kayang- Kaya podcast (September 2019 to present)
105 –– BCQ: Broadcast in Quarantine –– Co-creator –– Executive Producer; Production Coceptualization and Coordination, Episode 1 • Elizabeth L. Enriquez –– BCQ: Broadcast in Quarantine Host, Episode 1 • Melba S. Estonilo –– Updated write-up on radio station DWIZ and the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas for CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art (CCP EPA) Digital, 30 November 2020 • Jane O. Vinculado –– Director and Script Supervisor, “Lolo Sam” UP Nating Mahal, DZUP 1602 - Most Development-Oriented Drama Program, Gandingan 2020: The 14th Isko’t Isa’s MultiMedia Awards University of the Philippines Los Banos –– Executive Producer and Host, Tropang RadYo- Most Development-Oriented Youth Program, Gandingan 2020: The 14th Isko’t Isa’s Multi- Media Awards University of the Philippines Los Banos • Yvonne Chua –– “Philippines” in Digital News Report 2020. Reuters Institute for the Study for Journalism. June 16, 2020. https://www.digitalnewsreport.org/survey/2020/philippines 2020/ –– Writer, “ABS-CBN Struggles to Stay as ‘Kapamilya Forever.’” Heinrich Boll Stiftung. May 23, 2020. https://th.boell.org/en/2020/05/23/abs-cbn –– Writer, “Already Low in Numbers, Nurses Take Tough Hit from COVID-19.” Reporting Asean. April 2020. https://www.reportingasean.net/amid-global-shortage nurses-take-tough-hit-covid-19/ –– “COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: The Numbers” (data visualization). Reporting Asean. From March to present (updated daily). https://www.reportingasean.net/covid-19- cases-southeast-asia/ –– “COVID-19: Tracking Testing in Southeast Asia” (data visualization). Reporting Asean. From April to present (updated weekly). https://www.reportingasean.net/ covid-19-testing southeast-asia/ –– “COVID-19: Still Staying Home, But More Are Moving About” (data visualization). Reporting Asean. From May to present (updated weekly). https://www.reportingasean. net/covid-19- whos-moving/ –– Writer, “2020 Digital News Report: Interest in news high, but trust low in PHL.” Daily Guardian. June 16, 2020. https://dailyguardian.com.ph/2020-digital-news-report interest-in-news-high-but-trust-low-in-phl/ –– Writer, “Interest in news high, but trust low in the Philippines – 2020 Digital –– News Report.” Rappler. June 16, 2020. https://r3.rappler.com/nation/263910-interest- news-high trust-low-philippines-digital-news-report-2020 –– Writer, “Interest in news high, but trust low in the Philippines – 2020 Digital –– News Report.” ABS-CBN. June 16, 2020. https://news.abs cbn.com/spotlight/06/16/20/ interest-in-news-high-but-trust low-in-the-philippines2020-digital-news-report
106 –– Writer, “Interest in news high, but trust low in the Philippines – 2020 Digital –– News Report.” Vera Files. June 16, 2020. https://verafiles.org/articles/interest-news- high-trust-low philippines2020-digital-news-re –– Writer, “Interest in news high, but trust low in the Philippines – 2020 Digital –– News Report.” News 5. June 16, 2020. https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/report- shows interest-in-news-high-in-ph-but-trust-low-digital-news-report • Danilo A. Arao –– Media repression and authoritarianism a new normal in the Philippines. East Asia –– Forum.https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/07/20/mediarepression-and- authoritarianism-a-new-normal-in-the philippines/ [Note: This article was refereed.] –– Globalization, deregulation, and quality of education in the Philippines. In E. N. P. Leviste (Ed.), Education for a globalizing Asia: Challenges and opportunities (pp. 112-125). Ateneo de Manila University Press • Yason Banal –– The Drawing Room Contemporary Art
Extension: Intellectual Exchanges, Conferences, Training, Institutional Linkages In 2020, UP CMC hosted several conferences, workshops, and training through its departments and offices. These are extension services that may be held annually or programmed for the year.
Extension • Fernando Austria –– Online Seminar- Workshop on Remote Learning Through Interactive Radio- Based Instruction and Strategies to Address Learners Needs in the New Normal, Department of Education, December 7-9 and December 14-16, 2020. • Cherish Aileen A. Brillon –– Speaker: Justice for Yna Event De La Salle University, December 19, 2020 –– Resource person: Unorthotalks (Queering Keri) December 2, 2020 DZUP –– Speaker: Lecture on the History of Cinema MINT , College September 11, 2020 • Melba S. Estonilo –– Online Seminar- Workshop on Remote Learning Through Interactive Radio- Based Instruction and Strategies to Address Learners Needs in the New Normal, Department of Education, December 7-9 and December 14-16, 2020. –– Virtual Seminar on Basic Broadcast Skills Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, Pangasinan Chapter, 28 November 2020 –– DZUP Official Representative to the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas As DZUP Station Manager (August 2020-to present) • Jane O. Vinculado –– Resource Speaker - Online Seminar- Workshop on Remote Learning Through Interactive Radio-Based Instruction and Strategies to Address Learners Needs in the New Normal, Department of Education, December 7-9 and December 14-16, 2020.
107 • Jonalou SJ Labor, and Maryam Jayne M. Agonos –– Comm Res Conversations Webinar Session 1: 11 Aug 2020 - Teaching communication and media research: Insights on remote learning and virtual teaching communication and media research • Fernando Paragas and Jon Benedik A. Bunquin, –– Comm Res Conversations Webinar Session 2: 18 Aug 2020 - Philippine media monitoring research: Lessons on message analyses and computational methods for legacy and digital media • Julienne Thesa Y. Baldo Cubelo and Prof. Ma. Rosel S. San Pascual –– Comm Res Conversations Webinar Session 3: 25 Aug 2020 - Researching the Filipino communicative experience: Takeaways on doing online interviews, group discussions, surveys, and experiments
Department of Broadcast Communication The Department launched its temporary website to serve as a communication and information hub for its students during the pandemic. The website is viewable through the following link: https://sites.google.com/up.edu.ph/bcdept1stsem/home. We will be working with DILC to move our site to a more permanent URL. DZUP’s application for franchise renewal is ongoing. The House of Representatives, on 24 September 2020, passed House Bill 7616 which aims to extend the franchise of the UP System for another 25 years. The bill was sponsored by Congressman Mark Go, and officials from the University of the Philippines, including President Danilo Concepcion and Vice President Elena Pernia attended the hearings remotely. Members of the Department were involved in the project, DZUP EskweKalikasan: para sa kabataan, kapaligiran, at bayan, a project supported by the University of the Philippines with a generous grant from the Office of Senator Loren Legarda. EskweKalikasan featured 50 radio episodes broadcast on DZUP that engaged environmental experts, educators, and advocates in thecurrent issues of the day, including climate change, disaster risk mitigation and management, and the role of the youth in environmental awareness and education. Currently in production are ten modules for senior high school students that will be delivered through the podcast, Kayang kaya! These podcast episodes are accompanied by teaching guides and activity guides developed in cooperation with the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP-NISMED). All these materials will be available for free on the DZUP website (dzup.org). The project will have its official launch in April 2021. Two DZUP programs were awarded at the Gandingan Awards of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. The programs are: Lolo Sam, UP Nating Mahal, DZUP 1602 - Most Development Oriented Drama Program and Tropang RadYo- Most Development-Oriented Youth Program. Members of the Department were also involved as e-mentors and resource speakers for the Commission on Higher Education’s Workshop on Remote Learning Through Interactive Radio Based Instruction and Strategies to Address Learners Needs in the New Normal. This was sponsored by the Department of Education, and took place through a series of sessions on December 7-9 and December 14-16, 2020. Members of the Department faculty, staff, current students, and alumni likewise launched an online web program called BCQ: Broadcast in Quarantine. The program involves interviews
108 with experts and practitioners to talk about issues in broadcasting during the pandemic. The first episode featured Atty. Chel Diokno, who discussed the issue of broadcast franchises. The episode was hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Enriquez.
Department of Communication Research The Department hosted a series of free webinars, Comm Res Conversations, every Tuesday, 10-11 AM from 1 August 2020 to 1 September 2020. As PACMRI’s (Philippine Association for Communication and Media Research, Inc.) Secretariat, the Department organized two workshops and two webinars for PACMRI, namely: –– Worskhop on the state of communication and media research in the Philippines (20 January 2020) –– On Viruses and Viral Information: A Webinar on Health Communication and Media Research (22 April 2020) –– Learning in the New Normal: What Research Tells us. What Research We need to do (16 July 2020) –– Wais na Misis at Galanteng Lalaki pa rin ba? A Forum on Gender, Advertisements, and the Pandemic (23 September 2020) For the Philippines Communication Society, the department organized the webinar “How’s Work? How’s Family? Practical Insights from Family Communication Researches that can Help us Grow as Members of Families and Organizations.”
Department of Journalism Philippine Journalism Research Conference (PJRC 2020) was organized by the Department of Journalism on March 6, 2020. Almost 500 students, educators and media practitioners participated in the one-day event held at the Cine Adarna . COVID-19 and Fact Checking. The online fact-checking bootcamp was organized by the department on June 24 and 26, 2020. Some 92 students and educators from 13 schools participated in the bootcamp. The guest speakers were Atom Araullo of GMA News and Zen Hernandez of ABS/CBN. The speakers gave lectures on how to spot fake news especially during the time of pandemic. Journalism Education in the New Normal was organized by the Department of Journalism and the Journalism Studies Association of the Philippines (JSAP) on July 23 and 24,2020. Some 1,300 students, faculty, and media practitioners attended the webinar. The webinar focused on how to teach journalism including broadcast journalism in the new normal and how to teach journalism education online. Among the speakers were Roby Alampay, Jimmy Domingo, Karol Ilagan, and Kara David. Remote Learning and Fact-Checking. Despite the typhoons that hit the country in November, the Department of Journalism and the Fact-Checking Lab managed to push ahead with its third fact checking bootcamp on November 7 and 21, 2020. The second day of the bootcamp which was the presentation of output was originally scheduled on November 17. However, because of the damage caused by Typhoon Ulysses, most of the participants had either slow or no internet connection. The guest speakers were Jeff Canoy of ABS/CBN and Chin Samson of Vera Files.
109 Online Media Training on Gender-Based Violence Against Women Migrants - With the support of UN Women Philippines, the Department of Journalism managed to organize an online training on reporting on gender-based violence on November 16 and 17. The training was in preparation for the international campaign against gender-based violence from November 25 to December 10 worldwide. More than 30 media practitioners from all over the Philippines and Hong Kong participated in the training. Speakers included from experts from Un Women Philippines, International Labor Organization Bangkok, local media, migrants groups and the academe.
UP Film Institute The UP Film Institute organized the following extension activities: –– Pathways to Philippine Performance Practice & Creative Industries (16-Jan-20) –– The Kingmaker Screenings (29-Jan-20) –– Tales from West Asia (02-May-20) –– SINEME: Personal Documentaries from/on Japan (17 -21 February 2020) –– Special Forum on Parasite (26-Feb-20)
Office of Extension and External Relations The CMC College Executive Board, after careful consideration of the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, resolved to postpone the Gawad Plaridel 2020.
INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Instruction Department of Broadcast Communication Collectively, the regular faculty of the Department of Broadcast Communication, and lecturers successfully redesigned 33 courses in the BC (Broadcast Communication), BMAS (Broadcast Media Arts and Studies), and MA and PhD Media Studies programs. The effort represents hours of research, collaboration, conversation, writing, and revising course guides, activity guides and study guides for students in various stages of the mentioned programs, all done in the span of one month. Regular faculty and lecturers collaborated remotely to redesign the syllabi of these courses.
Communication Research a. Accepted M.A. and PhD Communication student applicants and B.A. Communication Research shiftees and transferees for the first semester of AY 2020-2021 b. Conducted the qualifying examination, candidacy examination, proposal and defense of graduate students during the first semester of AY 2020-2021. c. Completed the Department of Communication Research Academic Program Initiative (API) 2020 project, which involved the MA in Communication and PhD in Communication curricular reviews. d. Conducted the following bridge courses as a response to the circumstances of the pandemic:
110 Courses Instructor Dates/s Undergraduate Classes Comm 130 Bunquin, J.B. Aug. 10, 12, 14 CRes 101 (Non Bunquin, J.B. Aug. 17, 19, 21 majors) CRes 101 (Majors) Paragas, F.dlC. Aug. 17, 19, 21 CRes 130 Baldo-Cubelo, J.T.Y. Aug. 25, 27, 28 CRes 135 San Pascual, Aug. 17, 19, 21 M.R.S.SP. Comm Res 165 Umali, V.U. Aug. 17, 19, 21 Graduate Classes Comm 201 Bunquin, J.B. Aug. 11, 13 Comm 210 Labor, J. SJ. Aug. 28 Comm 211 San Pascual, Aug. 25, 26, 27, 28 M.R.S.SP. Comm 230 Labor, J.SJ. August 21 e. Conducted the in-house internship program for its undergraduate students, which resulted to the production of a video about the Department and its undergraduate program to be used in various events. f. 100% compliance of the development of course packs for the 1st Semester AY 2020-2021.
Grants Established and implemented in 2012, the UP CMC Enhancement Grant offers support for the instruction, research, and creative work activities of CMC faculty, REPS, and students. It also provides incentives to CMC constituents in recognition of their outstanding/meritorious achievements in instruction, research, creative work, service and continuing education. In 2020, short article/entries published in a reputable book or encyclopedia were also recognized to be qualified to receive a grant. For 2020, a total of Php175,000 of grants in support of research, creative work, and development were awarded to CMC faculty, staff and students. Members of the Department of Broadcast Communication were awarded a Centennial Faculty Grant and the Centennial Professorial Chair Award. Recipients of the Faculty Grant were the following: Dr. Elizabeth L. Enriquez, Dr. Eulalio R. Guieb III, Dr. Daphne-Tatiana T. Canlas. Dr. Alwin C. Aguirre was awarded the Centennial Professorial Chair.
FINANCIAL STANDING The College continues its efforts in securing funds to finance some of its flagship research and extension programs. Early in 2020, the ORP was able to secure funding for the production costs of Plaridel from the Office of the Chancellor for 2020, 2021, and 2022. The 3-years funding is a big boost to Plaridel as it ensured its continuous operation for three years. However, the funding does
111 not include costs for other expenses such as DOI registration and digital archiving, features that will help Plaridel raise its standards and to expand its reach and international recognition.
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT University of the Philippines Diliman
The year 2020 was a year like no other. It started with the volcanic eruption of Taal, the declaration of the longest community quarantine brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic since mid-March, and the devastation caused by several typhoons such as Quinta, Rolly and Ulysses. These events have caused major damage and destruction in communities especially the communities of the most vulnerable sectors such as the farmers, workers, urban poor, women, and indigenous peoples. Amid these life-changing events, we also witnessed how communities continued to persevere, adjust and move forward. The academic community shifted to alternative forms of learning while extending various forms of relief and support, in living up to its tradition of genuine public service. The year that has also magnified the opportunities that to truly bring progress and development to CSWCD as a community and also to the communities is serves. For the College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD), this year also marked the end of Dean Sylvia Estrada Claudio’s first term (date) and the beginning of her second term (date) as Dean. Despite the limitations of face-to-face interactions, all academic departments and units have contributed to various forms of learning, research, extension, and public service.
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES The Students Records Office (SRO) under the Office of the College Secretary reported that, despite the imposition of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the country that consequently brought a ‘new normal’ in terms of learning environment and requirement, the online graduation ceremony for the second semester AY 2019-2020 pushed through with the theme: Maypangay: Pagsulong ng Iskolar ng Bayan sa mga Isyung Panlipunan. To respond to the challenges brought about by the online mode of learning, the SRO, in collaboration with the CSWCD Student Council, launched Konektibo: A Donation Drive for CSWCD Students’ Alternative Learning in order to help CSWCD students who are in need of assistance for remote learning for the upcoming semester. In total, 10 gadgets were solicited from alumni, faculty members, staff and anonymous donors. Further, the Psychosocial Committee continues to actively promote mental health wellness among the students and staff by providing various interventions such as counseling services, medical support, and setting up a referral network. Moreover, the Student Support Fund (SSF) is one of the major responses of the College to help students across all levels - from undergraduate to postgraduate- address their mental
112 health issues and concerns. We thank the UP Alumni Association of Geneva (UPAAG) for its grant which is currently utilized to help financially challenged students of CSWCD pay for a) psychological or psychiatric assessment; b) prescribed medications; c) therapeutic interventions; and d) hospital confinement. During the height of the lockdown, there were four students who were provided with their prescription support. The college secretary and concurrent chair of the CSWCD Psychosocial Support is one of the lead representatives of the UP Committee on Psychosocial Emergency Services (UP COPES) and UPD Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Psychosocial Committee. The UPD Ugnayan ng Pahinungod played an active lead role in the conduct of the Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Community Resiliency Model of which has trained three (3) batches of volunteer PFA providers from the UP Diliman Campus. The conduct of the Orientation for the remote mode of Enrollment with the support of OUR. TheDepartment of Social Work spearheaded the formation of Social Work Action Network (SWAN) Philippines, a national organization or progressive social work practitioners, educators and students. Social work Professors, namely Prof Mary Lou L. Alcid, Assoc Prof Rainier Almazan and Asst Prof Gil Espenido ushered the department into preparations in the formation of the organization. Members of the DSW became the ad hoc Secretariat that put together the launching National Conference of the SWAN Philippines held August 24 and 25, 2020 which was attended by social workers and students from different parts of the country. Four DSW faculty were among those elected as officers of SWAN Philippines: Asst. Prof. Gil I . Espenido – National Convenor; Assoc. Prof. Justin Francis Leon V. Nicolas – Deputy convenor and Education, Research and Publication Officer; Asst. Prof. Glennie Marie M. Sina-on – National Campaign Officer; and Ms. Ana Teresa L. Prondosa – National Treasurer. In addition, SWAN Philippines has conducted two educational webinars in 2020 called Sama-aralan ng SWAN, one on the plight of social workers during the pandemic and the other on human rights violations during the pandemic. (“Sama-Aralan ng SWAN: Mga Karanasan ng mga Social Workers sa Gitna ng Pandemya” on October 31, 2020 and Sama-Aralan ng SWAN: Mga Kwento ng Paglabag sa Karapatang-Pantao sa Panahon ng Pandemya (Isang Paggunita sa Pandaigdigang Araw ng Karapatang-Pantao) on December 10, 2020. Moreover, Asst. Prof. Gil Espenido published Chapter 54: Community Organizing In Transformative Social Work Practice in the book, The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Work Education (2020). Editors were Sajid S. M., Rajendra Baikady, Cheng Sheng-Li and Haruhiko Sakaguchi and was published by Palgrave Macmillan. In relation to the COVID Response, the DSW initiated two “Kamustahan” sessions for medical social workers to be held on April 28 & 29, 2020. Asst. Prof. Nicolas involved his class and other social work students in an online workshop with the students of Hong Kong Polytechnic University and University of Calgary via Blackboard platform last April 21, 2020. Participants discussed their experiences in social work practice during the time of COVID-19. The workshops were designed for cultural competence and innovative strategies in social work practice. Five faculty members trained in April 2020 as UP Pahinungod Psychosocial Service volunteers (Justin Nicolas, Glennie Sina-on, Hazel Lamberte, Karleen Reodiques and TereProndosa). The training was led by Assistant Prof Jowima A. Reyes and Pahinungod Director Jocelyn T. Caragay.
113 TheDepartment of Community Development, continues its various research activities with its faculty members involved in the fields of community organizing, advocacy, disaster risk reduction and management, participatory development practices, community education and social development. Further, in response to disasters that have affected its partner communities, Field Instruction Program (FIP) Teams assisted in relief initiatives. Community partners and their networks (both previous and present) have conducted donation drives, with initial help from our FIP students, (Ipo, Gaya-gaya ,San Jose, Del Monte), Talim, Porac and Bacoor. Some of the Faculty extended assistance (financial, network linkages, online coordination, moral support and the like) to the communities. TheDepartment of Women and Development Studies reported a total of 17 new admissions for the period of the Second Semester of AY 2019-2020 and First Semester of AY 2020- 2021. Moreover, by June 2020, there were four (4) MAWD graduates. To further strengthen the accessibility of remote learning, the department initiated a new partnership with Lunas Collective for its remote mode of the fieldwork program. Asst. Prof. Sabrina Gacad of DWDS started the Lunas collective at the height of the lockdown in Luzon and other areas, It is an online platform that responds to women who are experiencing domestic violence and need other sexual and reproducitve health services. DWDS also continues to be in the forefront with faculty publications and research involvement in different feminist fields of specialization: women, gender, and the economy, solidarity economics; gender and poverty, gender and housing gender and the environment, women, technology, and gender analysis; training and creative pedagogy, gender audit and planning, feminist counseling, gender and psychology, gender and female political participation, gender and sexuality, reproductive health and justice, human rights, and many other matters of gender and development. For 2020, five (5) full-time faculty members of the DWDS were holding administrative positions. Prof. Sylvia Estrada-Claudio as the CSWCD Dean; Asst. Prof. Rowena Laguilles- Timog as the DWDS Chair; and Asst. Prof. Sabrina Gacad as the DWDS FIP Coordinator. Prof. Teresita V. Barrameda also became the Officer-in-Charge at the Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG) and coordinator for DOST-UP Diliman; while Assoc. Prof. Nathalie Lourdes A. Verceles remains the Director of the UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies. DWDS faculty also continues to engage in various extension activities such as feminist counseling, psychosocial support, keynote engagements, panel discussions, consultancy, paper presentations, fellowship programs, gender orientations, speaking engagements, and media appearances. The Research and Extension for Development Office was able to organize several webinars in relation to the Anti-Terror Law, perspectives of fisherfolks, manininda, transport groups, informal settlers in communities, contractual employees, and indigenous peoples vis-a-vis the public health crisis and disasters that hit the country. These online activities, Pakiglambigit: Webinar Series 2020 enabled REDO to reconnect with the communities and provided concrete and practical information vital to the revitalization of its public service programs. In addition, REDO researchers and extension specialists led and participated in several research and extension activities: College Research Project on Human Rights, E-SRP research, research on Indigenous People, participatory communication strategies with the urban poor communities, participatory action research and reintegration of trafficked and abused children.
114 REDO also coordinated the launching of the CSWCD Publication, Journal of Social Development Vol. 13 in partnership with the Department of Social Work last August. Further, REDO staff continue to hold key positions and serve as coordinators in system- wide and University committees such the All UP Academic Employees Union, Save Our Schools Network, UP Covid Response Volunteers, and BAI IP Women Network. Through these various engagements, the staff are able to reach out to the communities and extend relevant services and promote advocacies. Moreover, REDO and the three academic departments produce and host the CSWCD Radio Program at DZUP 1602 AM dubbed as “Sikhay Kilos: Kapit-bisig sa Kaunlaran, Kapit- bisig sa Kinabukasan”. The program, which tackles social development topics related to women, children, fisherfolks, farmers, peasants, indigenous people, among others, airs every Friday from 12:00 nn to 1:00 pm and is hosted by Edgie Francis B. Uyanguren of REDO, together with Asst. Prof. Hazel C. Lamberte of DSW, Asst, Prof. Devralin T. Lagos of DCD and Assoc. Prof. Roselle Leah K. Rivera of DWDS. In 2020, the Gandingan Awards shortlisted the program as one of the best public service programs in the AM radio. Through the support of the College Executive Board, REDO welcomed its new director, Ms. Leah Angeles, who is also one of the Research, Extension and Professional Staff (REPS) of CSWCD. This is definitely a milestone as this is the first time that a REPS is leading the office.
Facilities Improvement CSWCD continues to maintain and improve college facilities with the addition of safety health protocols installed in the main entrance to respond to health safety of anyone who visits the college. The second phase of the renovation of CSWCD complex and the EAT-UP project is well underway as well.
Trainings and Conferences The online mode of learning has brought about a whole new avenue for faculty, REPS, and staff of the CSWCD to be to attend conference, training and fora in various capacities such as resource speaker, panel discussant, plenary speaker, reactor, facilitator, reviewer, and or participant in the areas of human rights, social protection, psychosocial concerns community organizing, gender and development, social welfare, disaster risk reduction and management, children’s rights, indigenous peoples’ rights, community organizing, community media, and education and social development.
College Wide Research The year also saw the continuation of a research effort int olving all 3 CSWCD Departments and REDO. Entitled, “Building Networks for Human Rights Approaches to Meet Humanitarian Needs in the Philippines”, the research team had to revise research methods in order to adjust to the pandemic situation. The research aims to establish a human rights network among CSWCD partners in the context of Covid-19 situation thus providing mutual support and solidarity.
115 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES University of the Philippines Los Baños
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES February 21 Wreath-Laying Ceremony Los Baños Internment Camp, Historical Marker, Baker Hall, UPLB FORUM: 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Los Baños Internment Camp DL Umali Auditorium, UPLB FREE Film Showing: Unsurrendered 2: The Hunters ROTC Guerillas DL Umali Hall, UPLB 27 FREE Film Showing: Ang Bayan Higit sa Lahat: Doy Laurel and the United Democratic Opposition during Martial Rule REDREC Auditorium, UP Los Baños 24-27 Political Science Exhibit: Ang Bayan Higit sa Lahat: Doy Laurel and the United Democratic Opposition during Martial Rule Lobby, CAS Annex 1 Building, UPLB March 9 SYMPOSIUM: Through the Battle for Consent: The Currency of Homonationalism in Queer Moments NCAS Auditorium, UPLB 9 FREE FILM SHOWING: SOSC 3 Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros; Barber’s Tale; Die Beautiful; Muli; Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa?; Marcova Rooms 302, 303, 304 CAS Annex 1 Building, UPLB Rooms 101, 102, 103 CAS Annex 2 Building, UPLB 9-13S OSC 3 Exhibit: Mga Bawal na Titik, Lihim na Titik: Isang Exhibit sa Kasarian at Sekswalidad Lobby, CAS Annex 1 Building, UPLB August 20 WEBINAR: Pandemya sa Lente ng Agham Panlipunan: Isang Talastasan via zoom and FB Live September 19 Sa Talambuhay Nagsimula ang Lahat: Ang Paglikha sa Pagkabayani ni Ferdinand Marcos via zoom 27 Tenurial Lecture. Dr. Gilbert E. Macarandang. Ang Pagbabagong Anyo ng Grove sa Konteksto ng Paglikha sa Bayan ng Los Baños bilang College Town, 1929 – Kasalukuyan via zoom October 26 Tenurial Lecture: Dr. Mark Oliver S. Llangco. Analyzing Biographic Narratives through I-Poems via zoom and FB live 30 KAS-TOKS via zoom
116 November 25 Annual Corazon B. Lamug Lecture via zoom and FB live
Publications Refereed Journals • Arida, IA, Beltran, JC, Antivo, MJT, Relado-Sevilla, RZ, Malasa RB, Tanzo, IR and Bordey, FH. 2020. Socioeconomic Impact of Adopting Rice Combine Harvester in the Philippines. Rice-Based Biosystems Journal. Vol. 7, pp. 89-108. • Asuncion, RJA. 2019. The Formation of the Young Philippines and Other Youth Movements, 1930 – 1941: Political Involvement in a Period of Change. UPLB Journal, Vol. XVII, pp. 19-36. • Ayson, MEG. 2020. Discursive Constructions of the 2019 Hong Kong Protests in CNN and China Daily: A Corpus-Assisted Discourse Study. Journal of Community Development Research, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 45-58. • Calara, AN. 2020. Millenials in the Information Age: Disjuncture Amidst Technological Innovations. Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 205-212. • Llangco, MOS. 2020. We-Poem as Sociological Poetry and Method of Data Analysis. Philippine Sociological Review. 67, 63-96. • Melencio, GE. 2019. Stories of the Nameless Eyewitness Accounts of Martial Law Victims and Survivors. UPLB Journal, Vol. XVII, pp. 78-96. • Melencio, GE. 2019. Kalakalang Agrikultural ng Pilipinas sa Panahon ng Kolonisasyon: Pagbubukas at Pagtatangkang Pag-Ahon. UPLB Journal, Vol. XVII, pp. 125-140. • Mijares, AMP. 2020. Rebuilding Lives Amid the Ruins of Duterte’s War on Drugs. Journal of Human Rights and Peace Studies. Vol. 6, Issue 02, pp. 255-282 • Pawilen, RAM. 2019. Reconstructing 1950s Death-Related Practices in Ilocos Sur and Norte with the National Library Historical Data. UPLB Journal, Vol. XVII, pp. 1-18.
Refereed Chapter in a Book • Jison, J.R.B. & Y.Y.T. Yonaha (2020). Religious actors in the international sphere: The Case of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines. In F.A. Cruz & N.M. Adiong (eds.), International Studies in the Philippines: Mapping new frontiers in theory and practice (pp. 179-194). London: Routledge.
Book • Macarandang, GE, ed. Prosesong Elektoral sa Filipinas 1846-1898: Ang Kaso ng Halalang Lokal sa Lalawigan ng Tayabas. Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) Pambansang Komisyon ng Kultura at mga Sining (NCCA). 2020.
117 DR. CESAR A. VILLARIBA RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
For Academic Year 2020-2021, the DCAV Research and Knowledge Management Institute (DCAVRKMI) of Enverga University implemented research projects and activities that would add up to the growing number of research accomplishments of MSEUF. This is in keeping with the mission of the DCAVRKMI to produce, disseminate, and utilize new knowledge for growth and development.
INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES Completed Faculty Research Projects with Grants From The Institutional Research Fund (IRF) For 2020 Research projects with research grants from the MSEUF Institutional Research Fund (IRF) were completed in 2020. These research projects were approved for funding based on the MSEUF Expanded Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension Agenda 2019-2030 (MSEUF E-RIDE 2019-2030) which is anchored on the Mission-Vision of the MSEUF and several research agenda such as the National Higher Education Research Agenda II (NHERA II) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA 2011-2016) of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), and the National Integrated Basic Research Agenda (NIBRA) of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). These research projects are as follows: College of Arts and Sciences • Hugis- Pagiisip ng mga Pilipino sa Pamimilosopiya sa Wikang Filipino Dr. Elizabeth M. Garcia / Edjieson B. Hachaso / Edsson A. Guerra • Tunog Kalye: Kahulugan, Kahalagahan at Gamit sa Pang Araw-Araw Na Buhay sa Lipunan Dr. Elizabeth M. Garcia / Gina R. Catalig / Jose Amado C. Amorado • A Geographic Information System (GIS)-Based Socio-Economic Vulnerability Assessment of Lucena City to Flood Risk Dr. Claudia Odette J. Ayala / Van Barry D. Par / Rachen Serafica • Development of Purposive Communication Coursebook Dr. Claudia Odette J. Ayala / Carina R. Mogol / Anton John M. Racelis • Using Quezon Literature in Teaching Creative Writing: Basis for Coursebook Development Rechelle The G. Ramboyong / Alexandra C. Jaballa / Maridel S. Mangaron • Banahaw Mysticism: Urban Legends and Other Folktales Jahzeel L. Sarmiento / Dr. Maria Azela L. Tamayo / Kristine Gail R. Riego • Pasalindilang Panitikan ng mga Taga-Quezon Gina R. Catalig / Ma. Jennifer E. Matias / Cresencio C. Jaballa • Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting the Communication Skills of College Students Remedios S. Salazar / Olivia B. Palanca / Maria Cecilia M. Jalbuena • Personality Traits and Leadership Performance of Women Barangay Captains: Basis for a Gender-Responsive Management and Leadership Program Jahzeel L. Sarmiento / Liana Xyrille D. Nahil / Christopher Joseph M. Takeda
118 • Practices of Local Government Units in Promoting Women’s Participation on Poverty Reduction Initiatives Nikko R. Del Moro / Henry P. Rubio / Grenand R. Cobrador • Assessment of the Potential of Ecosystem-based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation along Coastal Areas in Quezon Province Engr. Renato M. Vergara/ Maria Elizabeth D. Oabel/ Ma. Jennifer E. Matias • Good Practices in Solid Waste Management in Quezon Province: A Collection of LGU Experiences Gilbert H. Garcia / Engr. Renato M. Vergara / Dr. Raleen R. Cortez Office of Student Affairs and Services • A Phenomenology on Happiness and Life Satisfaction of Millennials in the Academe Joana Fe B. Panganiban / Daizelene C. Jabrica / Rey Marco Z. Casiño • Assessing the Level of Disaster Preparedness of MSEUF Community: Basis for Development of Emergency Responsive Program Dr. Rosario C. Rago / Dr. Liandro L. Serrano College of Education • Anticipation Guide: A Tool for Scaffolding Mathematics Reading in Statistics and Probability of Selected Grade 11 Students of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Dr. Divinia J. Glifonea / Mary Joyce A. Villaverde / Ma. Jennifer E. Matias • Pedagogical Approaches in Teaching K to 12 Core Subjects: Its Impact on the Literacy Acquisition of Senior High School Students Dr. Divinia J. Glifonea / Carlos V. Villaester • Development of a Module in Great Books Denlyn Joy A. Halili / Dexter S. Villamin University Libraries • Correlation of the Mock Board Examination In-House Review and Librarians Licensure Examination for Academic Year 2015-2019: Basis for Program Strategy Enhancement Dr. Augusta Rosario A. Villamater / Charlyn P. Salcedo / Jalene Xena C. Tibayan University Libraries/EMRC • Development of an EMRC Facilities Reservation System John Erben S. Renigado / Zoren B. Alcantara College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management • A Webpage Development of Ecotourism Destinations in Quezon Province Sheryl Mae M. Drio / Dr. Jennifer B. Reyes • Development of Lambanog Based Concoction as Quezon’s Authentic Cocktail Drink Ana Luna E. Bonina / Dr. Maricel D. Herrera College of Maritime Education / College of Arts and Sciences • Cultural Differences of Filipino Seafarers and their Interactions with Foreign Crews: Basis in the Development of Seafarers’ Personnel Management Course Book Capt. Willie D. Sulong / Capt. Joel A. Porto / Dr. Maria Azela L. Tamayo College of Engineering • Improvement of MSEUF Enrolment Queueing System Engr. Gervin S. Espinosa / Engr. Melissa R. Serrano / Engr. Hannah A. Balmes
119 College of Architecture and Fine Arts • Conservation of Open Spaces at Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Towards Environmental Sustainability Melba F. Sardea / Genesis R. Merano / Margarette A. De Jesus College of Criminal Justice and Criminology • Assessment of Coastal Pollution along Tayabas Bay: Basis for Development of Enforcement Strategy Dr. Myracel A. Ramos / Dr. Dennis Albert N. Gonzales / Rustom Jay D. Sano College of Business and Accountancy / DCAV Research and Knowledge Management Institute / Office of Student Affairs and Services • Student Retention Sustainability: A Predictive Analytics Modelling Dr. Flormando P. Baldovino / Dr. Felixberto M. Mercado / Dr. Rosario C. Rago College of Business and Accountancy • Business Sustainability as Driven by Accounting Practices: The Case of MSMES in Quezon Province Justiniano L. Santos / Dr. Flormando P. Baldovino / Paz L. Bobadilla
Ongoing Research Project With Grants From The Commission On Higher Education For Ay 2020 - 2021 • Investigating Adult Education in the Philippines Towards Empowering higher Education Institutions in Implementing Sustainable Adult Education Programs
Ongoing Research Projects Funded by the MSEUF IRF (Proposals for 2020 based on the MSEUF Research Agenda) • MSEUF Research and Development Program for Indigenous Knowledge in Climate ChangeAdaptation –– Project PEACE (Protection of Environment and Community Empowerment) Through CORE (COordinated REsponse) to Climate Change Dr. Pedro Jose L. De Castro / Prof. Gilbert H. Garcia • Rural Research and Community Development Program of MSEUF –– KAalamang YAman sa Negosyo AT INdustriya for optimizing the entrepreneurial, management and production skills of aspiring entrepreneurs, college professors and out of school youth Dr. Flormando P. Baldovino / Dr. Maricel D. Herrera –– KLiP: Kultura, Lipunan, Pulitika for Community Empowerment through Strengthening Social, Cultural and Political Awareness Mr. Nikko R. Del Moro • MSEUF Research and Development Program for Information Technology and Analytics Solutions –– Kinematics Interactive Multimedia Modules for Engineering Students: Development, Implementation and Evaluation Engr. Ramela B. Ramirez –– Development and Evaluation of the MSEUF Online Commons Dr. Felixberto M. Mercado / Carlo Benjamin Baldovino / Dr. Raymond S. Bermudez
120 –– (E-Tech Hub) Engineering-Technical Hub Program for Skills Development of Life- long Learners Engr. James Louie R. Meneses –– Project CONNECT (Creating, Organized, Nurture, Novel and Empowered Community through Technology) Solutions Prof. Donabell S. Hernandez • Criminology, Public Safety Services and Community Sustainability Research and Development Program of MSEUF –– TAGUMPAY (Tinig At Gabay Umpisa ng Maayos na PamumuhAY) Program of College of Criminal Justice and Criminology Dr. Dennis Albert N. Gonzales • MSEUF Research & Development Program for Developing Quezon Province as Sustainable and Investor-Friendly Community –– Investigating the Impact of Traffic Congestion in Sariaya, Quezon Leading to Tourist Destinations in Quezon Province Dr. Flormando P. Baldovino / Dr. Felixberto M. Mercado / Dr. Jennifer B. Reyes • Center for Education and Education Management Research –– Interest-based Instruction in Improving Student Engagement and Level of Comprehension Jennifer G. Garcia / Rommel P. Hiloma / Jeffrey C. Almozara –– Enhancing the Level of Awareness of Students towards Fire Prevention and Earthquake Preparedness Program of a University through the Evaluation and Development of Education, Information and Communication Plans and Materials Grenand Cobrador / Carl Siegmund M. Endrenal / Jose Amado C. Amorado –– Multi-sensory Instructions: An Aid to Speaking Difficulties in Using English Language as Perceived by Grade 11 Students Jhanna Beth C. Lusterio / Kristine Gail R. Riego / Angie Lou Villones –– Intervention Plan: An Enhancement of Experiential Learning for Business and Management Students Leah Q. Alva / Jennifer N. Tadiosa / Raisa Marizka R. Ver –– The Effect of Improved Vocabulary Skills in Solving Mathematical Problems and Mathematics Anxiety Ma. Jennifer E. Matias / Raschel D. Serafica / Ashiel D. Bagnes –– E-ducatalk: Literacy 4.0 for Capacitating Teachers Dr. Divinia J. Glifonea • MSEUF Research and Development Program for Maternal and Infant Health and Control of Infectious and Communicable Diseases –– Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases among the Residents of Brgy. Dalahican Lucena City Dr. Maria Corazon B. Valdeavilla
Papers Presented in Research Conferences Faculty researchers of MSEUF participated and presented papers in various national and international research conferences.
121 • An Analysis of the Implementation of the Comprehensive Juvenile Intervention Program for Children in Conflict with the Law Dr. Myracel J. Ramos 2020 Online Integrated International Research Conference October 16-18, 2020, October 23-25, 2020
REFEREED AND PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS MSEUF Research Studies • Jearlene D. Lipa. “A Proposed Quezon Provincial Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Complex”. • Giselle O. Cabangon, Angeline D. Saldua. “Exploring Voluntourism as a New Community Extension Services Model for the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management”. • Alvin Paulo A. Mercaral. “Antimicrobial property of grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) extract against Escherichia coli”. • Lemuel M. Guevarra, Clea O. Caparros. “A Closer Look at the Factors Predictive of Student’s Success in Studying the Nursing Program: A Structural Equation Modeling”. • Conieca A. Acopio. “Impact of Operations Management and Technological Innovation on Organizational Performance of Selected Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in a Philippine District”. • Maricar A. Aguerra. “Discourse Organization and Hedges in Newspaper Editorials in Philippine English”. • Laurice P. De Asis. “Restructuring Schools and Reconstructing Teachers: Change Management among Elementary School Heads in the Division of Tayabas City”. • Cherry Ann F. Del Mundo. “Effectiveness of Teacher Induction Program on the Development of the Competencies of Neophyte Teachers in MIMAROPA Region – Division of Marinduque: Basis for a Proposed Training Development Program”. • Kristina Cassandra Z. Azaña. “The Relationship of School Heads’ Conflict Management Styles and School Performance Among Public Elementary Schools in the District of Jomalig, Quezon”. • Annie Jane L. Paulite. “Effectiveness of Classroom Observation Tool (COT) in Assessing Teachers Performance: Basis for a Teacher Enhancement Program”.
Research Conference Hosted by the DCAVRKMI Research Conference on Beekeeping As part of its commitment to the community, the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) advocates both sustainable living and sustainable development. Thus, it collaborates with the University of the Philippines Los Baños Bee Program (UPLBBP) by instituting the MSEUF Beekeeping Program (MSEUF-BP) as one of its research and extension projects. The MSEUF-BP aims to encourage, assist and educate its adopted communities, coconut farmers and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in keeping native honeybees. The Research Conference on Beekeeping was held 07 February 2020 at the MSEUF Library Seminar Hall, Lucena City.
122 EXTERNAL LINKAGES AND AFFILIATIONS OF THE DCAVRKMI The DCAVRKMI has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Health Research and Development Consortium Region IVA for health research collaborations. The Institute continues to maintain its external linkages and affiliation with the following research organizations and professional associations: »» Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) »» CHED-CALABARZON Research Council (CRC) »» Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) »» Philippine Association of Institutions for Research (PAIR) »» National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP) »» Linguistic Society of the Philippines (LSP) »» National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) »» Philippine Association for Graduate Education (PAGE) »» Southern Tagalog Consortium for Industry and Energy Research and Development (STCIERD) »» Regional Research Council – NEDA IVA »» OPRKM – Commission on Higher Education
The DCAVRKMI continues to do its mandate to take the lead in research and innovation initiatives of MSEUF in its continuing journey on the road of excellence.
FINANCIAL STANDING The DCAV Research and Knowledge Management Institute has an approved budget of PhP12,845,500.00 (OpEx PhP12,696,618 and CapEx PhP148,882) for its operations in 2020. This does not include research grants from external research funding agencies.
PETER GOWING MEMORIAL RESEARCH CENTER Dansalan College Foundation
Supposedly, 20/20 is a perfect vision. But the Year 2020 distorted people’s vision! And their mission. The COVID 19 pandemic brought much of the work to a lull and some plans to a halt. The virulent virus created fear and panic in the entire world which resulted in the drastic decision on lockdowns and strict compliance with health protocols. “Stay Home” and “Work from Home” were the favorite expressions of the Year! Work must continue but to expect less. Individual and institutional survival is the prime preference. The challenges had defined the accomplishments as reflected in the narrative that follows:
123 The Administrative Code and the Education Code of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Dr. Fedelinda Tawagon represented the private schools in the Multi-Sectoral Consultations on Crafting the Administrative Code (August 22, 2020) and the Education Code (November 27, 2020) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). She presented a position paper on Education for the Administrative Code and on the Nature, Governance, and the Role of Private Education in the Education Code for BARMM. Emphasis was made on the complementary role of the public and private education Dr. Tawagon and the members of the Marawi Rehabilitation and Conflict Watch (MRCW), with a strong support from the International Alert, Philippines, attended the hearing at the House of Representatives on February 4, 2020. They lobbied for the immediate passage of the Marawi Compensation Bill. The December 2019 recess of Congress had partly stalled the lobbying efforts. Regular involvement in the activities of MRCW and Alert International led to the chance of getting acquainted with individuals who are involved in vital social issues, thus increasing our pool of human resource for future reference. Three persons worth noting were: 1.) Ditte Fallsen, Senior Operations Officer of the World Bank, has interests in safer schools, community resilience, peace building; 2.) Marcelo Fabre, Senior Social Development Specialist, also from World Bank, is working on fragile and conflict affected situations, Urban and Rural interpersonal violence and war to peace situation; and 3.) Shannen Enriquez, Program Officer on Peace and Stability at the Australian Embassy in the Philippines. Dr. Tawagon had also been requested for some information on the progress of Marawi rehabilitation efforts by journalists Anna Foster, an English radio news reporter and presenter of BBC, Radio 5 Live, and a documentary maker; and Ashley S. Westerman of Washington, D.C. and by other local journalists.
Conferences and Webinars The virtual means of conducting fora and conferences made the participation of many staff and teachers possible. Without the physical human interaction, the webinars and teleconferences achieved similar goals with those seminars and workshops which require physical presence. Webinars are less expensive in time, effort, and travel expenses. As an advocate of interfaith and inter-religious dialogue, the PGMRC continues to involve itself in activities that concern spirituality and faith. Thus, on January 7–9, Rev. Teresita D. Torres, Chaplain and Fedelinda B. Tawagon attended the National Conference and Assembly of the Association of Women in Theology (AWIT) at the Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary in Baguio City. The theme was: Women Doing Theology: Engaging in the Struggle for Liberation. Rev. Teresita D. Torres and Flordeliza Sarabusing were delegates to the National Conference and Chaplaincy Consultation of Chaplains, Guidance Counselors, and school heads of schools related to the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) in Brokenshire Resort and Convention Center in Davao City on February 26-29, 2020. Dr. Juan Lopez Y Carrazco of the Presbyterian Church of the USA served as the main Resource Person. The other UCCP educational leaders served as facilitators in breakout sessions. Dr. Tawagon served as moderator and facilitator in general sessions and discussions. Ms. Editha G. Andam joined the webinar on the Biblical and Theological Understanding of Women in Times of Crisis on October 20-22, 2020 which was sponsored by the Association
124 Theological Education in South East Asia. Issues and ways of responding to these issues were tackled . The resource persons included Dr. Dorcas Gordon, Interim Director of Toronto School of Theology, University of Toronto; Chairperson of the Foundation for Theological Education in Southeast Asia and Dr. Japhet Gensaya-Fernandez de Leon, President, Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Governor, Philippine Medical Asso; Head, Psychiatry Section, College of Medicine, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City. Dr. Fedelinda B. Tawagon participated in the following webinars: »» Publishing Papers to Refereed Journals, October 31, 2020. Resource speaker was Dr. Greg Tabios Pawilen, Associate Professor, UPLB Graduate School. The webinar was sponsored by the Philippine Christian University, Manila. »» Webinar series on Leading Through Crisis conducted by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) from September to December 2020: –– Leading from the Head and the Heart: A Simple Model for Turbulent Times, September 20, with Speaker Dr. Joseph P. Zolner, Harvard University, USA; –– Using Your Talents to Drive Transformational Change, October 13, with Speaker Jackie Jenkins-Scott, former President of Wheelock College, Boston, Massachussets, USA; –– From Individual Resilience to Institutional Resilience, November 24 with Dr. N. Varaprasaad, Former Deputy President of the National University of Singapore, as speaker; –– Finding Strength in Spirituality to Lead with Faith and Courage, December 15, with Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, as speaker. Fr. Nebres is a scientist and a mathematician and past president of the Ateneo de Manila University.
Darwin Cacdac attended the PSSC virtual Book Launch of Crime and Punishment in the Philippines: Beyond Politics Spectacle, edited by Dr. Filomin C. Gutierrez; and Power, Peace, and Place: Why Firms Account for Their Actions (Multi-Stakeholder Voices and the Thermal South Story) hosted by Alert International, Philippines. Several teachers took advantage of the following webinars: –– Enhancing Teachers to be Digitally Able, sponsored by the MSU Institute of Technology in Iligan]City on December 18, 2020; –– How Can We Teach Fast and Teach Smart? Remote Teaching Tips from e-Learning Specialist, December 11, 2020, sponsored by the Philippine Social Science Council; –– Ensuring Enduring Student Learning Outcomes with Online Distance Learning, Oct. 5-7 by PEAC; –– Preparing a Flexible Class for Core Subjects and Teaching Core Subjects in Flexible Classroom, June 24, 2020, by PEAC; –– Effective Communication in the New Normal, June 4, 2020 by Vibal Publishing; –– Re-Imaging the Teacher and the Learner in the Time of Covid 19, June 3, 2020, by PEAC.
Donated Books and Reading Materials The Filipino Muslim Collection that got burned during the Marawi Siege is extremely difficult to restore. Slowly, some books, journals, and other reading materials were acquired to restore the Collection for various users. Recent acquisition included the following:
125 –– Lara, Francisco J. Jr.,, ed., Out of the Shadows: Violent Conflict and the Real Economy in Mindanao –– PSSC. Doing Social Science Research: A Guidebook –– International Alert, War Makes States: Peace is Within Our Power –– Documentary Film. Discover Islam –– Gutierrez, F., ed. Crime and Punishment in the Philippines: Beyond Politics and Spectacle –– Lacson, A. Five Hundred Years Without Love –– Alojamiento, S. Voices from the Margins (Thesis). –– PIDS. Critical Perspectives on Federalism for Regional Development –– Phil-Japan Research Institute. Longing for Peace. A Documentation Research on the Mindanao and Sulu Conflict Areas –– HRVVMC. Tacbil Mosque Palimbang Massacre: A Reader
INSTITUTE OF PHILIPPINE CULTURE Ateneo de Manila University
Title of Research Project Partner Organization (if any) and Project Duration Center for Health Development -CaLaBaRZon Department of Health and Center for Training Programs. Health Development - CaLaBaRZon Webinar Series on Engaging Communities and Philippine Council for Health Research Networks and Development – Department of (WE CaN!!2) Science and Technology Family Strengthening Program Module Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation
Moving the 18th National Health Research Forum for Philippine Council for Health Research Action (NHRFA) Online and Development – Department of Science and Technology The eHATID LGU: Transitioning Through the Department of Science and Technology Technology Transfer Process - eHATID Technicom – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), and Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) Smarter and Integrated Local Health Information Local Government of Cagayan de Oro Systems – Cagayan de Oro City (SMILHIS-CDOC). City Livable Cities Program Funded by the IPC (initiated in August 2020; ongoing) Strengthening the IPC’s Capability-building Program Funded by the IPC (initiated in September through Webinars, Trainings, and Manuals 2020; ongoing)
126 New Consumer Cultures in the Global South Australian Research Council/Western Sydney University (initiated in October 2019 January 2018; ongoing) Health Information Infrastructure, Governance, and ASEAN Committee on Science and Incipient Technologies in the ASEAN Region (HIIGIT Technology (COST) (initiated in February ASEAN) 2019; ongoing) The David and Ruth Hopper and Ramesh and Pilar Funded by the International Development Bhatia Canada Fellowship in the Philippines Research Centre (IDRC) (initiated in March 2018; ongoing) eHealth Integrated Nutrition Module (eHaIN Mo) – Funded by the IPC (initiated in September SBFP Research Project 2018; ongoing) Opportunities for social innovation in public spaces Funded by the IPC (initiated in January of the Global South: towards sustainable leisure 2017; ongoing) consumption practices and wellbeing for all Vote of the Poor 2016: Bottom-up Perception of Funded by the IPC (initiated in January Electoral and Political Strategies 2016; ongoing) Inventory of the Architectural Heritage of Manila and Funded by the Society for the Preservation the Rest of Metro Manila: 1571-1960 of Philippine Culture, Inc. (initiated in May 2008; ongoing) The Ateneo Cultural Laboratory: Fostering Pride of Funded by the IPC and managed by Place the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Ateneo de Manila University (initiated in May 2011; ongoing) Growing Social Development Institutions: A Manual Co-funded by the Office of the President, for Transforming Communities Ateneo de Manila University (initiated in November 2012; ongoing)
In 2020, the Institute of Philippine Culture hosted 1 Visiting Research Associate from Spain: Erwin Soriano Fernandez of University of Salamanca, Spain (Topic – History). Five academics/researchers have also been granted the status of VRAs, affiliations that will officially commence in the first quarter of 2021 and culminate in 2022.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND NETWORKING The following activities were conducted under the IPC’s Capacity Building and Networking Programs in 2020: • Hosted the IPC 60th Anniversary Webinar which featured the following: »» 4 September - Webinar on Filipino households’ access to medicines and other health commodities, particularly during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. »» 11 September - Launch of the Livable Cities Training Program, a comprehensive capacity building project with public health and cultural heritage implications »» 15 September - Navigating the Innovation Cycle »» 18 September - Former IPC directors and distinguished researchers from the Research Institute for Mindanao Culture (Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan) and the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies (Kyoto University) convened a “Zoomustahan” to discuss how local and regional research institutions navigate and innovate in response to everyday precarities.
127 »» 25 September - Kumustahan” and Kwentuhan session that featured stories by and of the youth in a time of continuous uncertainty »» 2 October - Webinar on Mindanao political economy and culture • IPC representatives participated in the 3rd Ateneo de Manila School of Social Sciences Research Conference by convening a session panel. • Hosted and provided support in managing the technical needs of the 2020 Philippine Sociological Society (PSS) National Conference (October 2020). • Hosted and provided support in managing the technical needs of the Save the Children Philippines Research Forum • IPC representatives presented a paper in the Asia Pacific Advance Network Conference in Hong Kong in August 2020. • Paneled and presented a paper at the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies Conference in November 2020. • The IPC Green Public Spaces and Sustainable Cities in South and Southeast Asia Research Team presented a paper for the ASEAN University Network on Ecological Education and Culture. • Conducted an research internship that was comprised of 15 undergraduate research interns from ADMU QC, UP Los Banos, PUP Manila, Mariano Marcos State University, and Sciences Po Toulouse, France; and; • Welcomed the third cohort of fellows funded by the Hopper-Bhatia Field Research Fellowship Program
KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION Webinars and eConferences • Moving the 18th National Health Research Forum for Action (NHRFA) – 6 webinars • Webinar series on Engaging Communities and Networks Phase 1 (WECaN1) – 15 webinars • Center for Health Development -CaLaBaRZon (CHD4A) – 27 webinars • Webinar Series on Engaging Communities and Networks Phase 2 (WECaN2) – 14 webinars and still ongoing until 2021
FINANCIAL STANDING In calendar year 2020, the Institute of Philippine Culture remains in excellent financial standing because of its substantial Current Assets (e.g., cash in bank) and Current Investments (e.g., time deposits).
128 KAISA PARA SA KAUNLARAN, INC.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS During the entirety of the lockdown to the end of 2020, Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran focused its energies on its PPE donation drive. All members and volunteers were mobilized for this effort. The Research Division, Chinben See Memorial Library, and Bahay Tsinoy Museum were closed and not operational. For 33 years, Tulay (www.tulay.ph) continues to roll out to subscribers every other Tuesdays of the month. Launched on June 12, 1988 as a monthly digest, it maintains its role as a bridge of understanding between two cultures and two generations. Tulay gives a regular round up of news and events, as well as feature stories that tackle issues and concerns affecting the Chinese- Filipino community and main stream Philippine society. From January to March 2020, Tulay covered the following stories on the Chinese in the Philippines: (Production halted as the country locked down during the pandemic). »» “The reviving of Jones Bridge,” by Anson Yu, January 21-February 3, 2020, vol. 32 no. 15-16. »» “Gift giving at PGH and other places,” by Anabel Chua Lim, January 21-February 3, 2020, vol. 32 no. 15-16. »» “Catholic Fengshui? Lunar Chinese New Year of the Rat 2020,” by Fr. Ari Dy, SJ, January 21-February 3, 2020,vol. 32 no. 15-16. »» “Completing a circle of friendship,” by Kenneth J. Guest, February 4-17, 2020, vol. 32 no. 17. »» ]“The Manila Chinese Cemetery,” by Go Bon Juan, February 4-17, 2020, vol. 32 no. 17, Gems of History. »» “When the past beckons,” by Miriam Lieuson, February 4-17, 2020, vol. 32 no. 17. »» “A month of sharing – Kaisa stories from the field,” by Milet Mendoza, Andrew Tuason and Baldwin Kho, February 18-March 2, 2020,vol. 32 no. 18. »» “The Arete at Ateneo strengthens QC’s reputation as creative hub,” by Anson Yu, February 18-March 2, 2020, vol. 32 no. 18. »» “Mariano Ponce’s book in Chinese,” by Go Bon Juan, March 3-16, 2020, vol. 32 no. 19, Gems of History. »» “Tsinoy conference 2020: State of scholarship on the Chinese in the Philippines,” by Meah Ang See, March 3-16, 2020, vol. 32 no. 19. »» “Scholars promote better understanding of Chinese overseas — ISSCO,” by Teresita Ang See, March 3-16, 2020, vol. 32 no. 19. »» “Epidemic vs. Infodemic,” by Meah Ang See and Miriam Lieuson, March 17-April 06, 2020, vol. 32 no. 20. »» “Discovery, disaster response: COVID-19 timeline,” by Tulay Staff, March 17-April 06, 2020, vol. 32 no. 20. »» “When words fail, use idioms…Hokkien style,” series by Eleanor Tan
129 Integration (Yong-Hap), the Chinese-language counter part of Tulay, is a weekly supplement published in the Chinese-language daily, World News. Begun in 1987, the supplement is on its 1,704th issue to date. The full-page supplement discusses issues affecting the Chinese community, analyzes the Chinese role in addressing the concerns Philippine society, and provides insights about Filipinos and the Philippine nation for the benefit of the older generation Chinese. Chinese-language speaking researchers have always cited the articles in the supplement in their work on Chinese overseas.
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Kaisa has been actively hosting and participating –either by presenting papers or being discussants -- in local and international conferences, lectures, seminar/workshops even during the lockdown period in 2020. Below is a summary of lectures and workshops hosted and participated in during this period.
Presentation Title/ Event Title/ Organizer Resource Persons Abt, Oded; Alonzo, Serina Mara TSINOY 2020 CONFERENCE Banlaoi, Rommel; Chu, Richard State of scholarship on the Chinese in the Philippines T.; Clemente, Tina; De la Cruz, Eduardo Chan Jr.; Galang, Jely Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran, Inc., in cooperation with Philippine Guingona, Phillip; Hing, Association of Chinese Studies (PACS), supported by the Reynard; Kung, Chien-Wen; University of Massachusetts Amherst and Miriam College Lim, Aurora Roxas; Luis, Diego co-organized the “International Conference on the State of Madrid, Randy; Pacis, Carla; Scholarship on the Chinese in the Philippines: Problems, Palaran, Michiko Pearl; See, Perspectives, and Possibilities,” held at Miriam College in Quezon Carmelea Ang; See, Teresita City on January 10 to 11, 2020. Nearly 100 delegates participated Ang; Sister, Astrid Johanna from Asia, Europe and the Americas. A total of 21 Scholars, Marie; Stein, Patrick; Woesler, Filipino and foreign, presented their papers in diverse topics on Martin; Yan, Niping Chinese Filipino. Full program of the conference is found here: http://tsinoyconference.com/programme/ The Parian and the Spanish Colonial Economy Presented at the Intramuros Administration’s Lecture series, See, Carmelea Ang 16 October 2020 Tsinoys in Contemporary Philippine Society: Problems and Perspectives Presented at the Peace and Conflict Forum for Rotarians,Rotary See, Teresita Ang Club of Manila Pugad Lawin, 04 November 2020 Security and Crime Prevention: Facing New Challenges Online forum organized by Chinese-Filipino Business Club, Inc. 19 September 2020 See, Teresita Ang The Ties That Bind: Shared history, shared destiny Philippines & China through Centuries, See, Teresita Ang Lecture for University of San Agustin, Iloilo City for Chinese New Year celebration, January 29, 2020 Xinyiminin the Philippines – Issues And Challenges, Paper presented Online Workshop on “Rising China and New See, Teresita Ang Chinese Migrants in Southeast Asia” ISEAS -- Yusof Ishak Institute 7-8 December 2020.
130 Webinars organized by Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran “Innovation and Marketing for Business Recovery” Josiah Go 10 October 2020 Christianity and Buddhism: Friends or Competitors? Fr. Aristotle C. Dy. SJ. PHD 13 November 2020 Turn Your Stress Into Joy Aguilar, Carlos Nov 28, 2020 What’s Christmas without Food? Gonzales, Stella December 19, 2020 Tan, Ganny Poon, Eva Marie
Social Development Work • Alay Medisina: Running for 33 years, Alay Medisina volunteers continue to distribute medicine to patients at the Philippine General Hospital every Tuesday. A total of 615,158.64 were spent to serve 189 patients. • Taal Volcano Eruption. January and February 2020 »» Relief packs for 1700 families in Talisay, Laurel, and lemery Batangas • Covid 19 Pandemic »» PPE Distribution: Since March, Kaisa, through its Kaisa Kontra Korona project, has been delivering much-needed medical supplies to hospitals across the Philippines »» Usage of Kaisa Heritage Center as the hub for the TOWNS Foundation. (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service) for their PPE drive. »» Distributed vegetable food packs OR relief goods for families in Baseco. »» Others: Naibuan Educational Assistance Drive, a project for 270 Mangyan school youths in Brgy Naibuan, San Jose Occidental Mindoro, as per request of their good Vice Mayor Agas. • Typhoon Ulysses »» Relief packs for 4,900 families in Camarines Norte, Marikina, Cagayan, Brgy. San Isidro Rizal and Brgy. San Jose Rodriguez.
FINANCIAL STANDING Kaisa remain financially stable in 2020, with funding coming from various sources.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION, INC.
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Despite the pandemic-COVID 19 that beset the country and the world, NASWEI continues to promote and improve standard for Social Work Education in the Philippines through the following engagements:
131 • Modified the Syllabi for Social Work Education and Development of Guidelines for Field Instruction NASWEI worked closely with CHED through its Technical Panel for Social Work to review and modify the syllabi for its professional subjects to ensure that the syllabi are responsive to the current need for online and flexible learning modalities. Likewise, NASWEI also developed guidelines for Field Instruction to serve as guide for NASWEI members schools in the implementation of the Field Instruction Program. The guidelines were approved by the CHED Technical panel in August 2020. • Review and Amendments of the Philippine Code of Ethics for Social Workers and the Philippine Social Laws As part its commitment to promote and advance the Social Work profession, NASWEI with the PRC-PRB for Social Work and other Social Work professional associations sit down, review and discuss amendments to the Philippine Social Work Code of Ethics and the various Philippine Social Work Laws. • Training and Capacity Enhancement Sessions NASWEI continue to conduct trainings to address training needs and enhance capability and skills of the Social Work educators and practitioners in the country. The trainings also provided opportunity for social work educators and practitioners to earn PRC CPD points. Shown in the matrix below are the trainings with corresponding CPD points. Name of Training/ Dates and Venue CPD Points Enhancing the Culture of Research Using Technology in Data Analysis 16.0 November 19-21,2019/St. Mary’s College Quezon City Trauma Informed Care in Case Management via Zoom 32.0 November 25-26 % December 3=4, 2020
Other than these trainings, NASWEI also conducted series of consultations on Social Work Counselling with the aim of levelling off understanding and practice of SW counselling as part of the SW helping process.
RESPONSE TO COVID19 NASWEI with other Social Work Professional Associations initiated and convened the United Registered Social Workers (URSW). URSW is a loose network of registered social workers who volunteered and offered free Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Psychosocial Support Services (PSS) to social work and medical front liners initially, and later extended the same services to distressed Filipinos affected by the pandemic. They voluntarily shared their contact details, social media accounts so that majority of the Filipinos in need of psychological first aid and SW counselling can reach out to them. To date, URSW has more than 700 registered social workers, other helping professionals, spread in 17 regions throughout the country. Each regional structure is led by a team leader, mostly NASWEI members. About a thousand cases or more have been handled by the volunteers. Currently, URSW has established partnership with DSWD and OWWA to assist returning overseas Filipinos and Overseas Filipino Workers as well as locally stranded individuals. Other organizations that have partnered with URSW include, BB163, and Child Fund.
132 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) NASWEI actively supported the development of the “ASEAN Declaration on Promotion of Social Work” from participating in the Regional Kick Off Meeting in Hanoi last October 2019 to being part of the technical working group and participated in the series of online meetings in 2020. The Declaration for the Promotion of Social Work towards the creation of inclusive communities in the ASEAN was launch during the 9th ASEAN Social Work Consortium online conference last December 3-4, 2020 via Zoom, hosted by Vietnam.
Philippine Coordinating Center for Inclusive Development (PCCID) With the Allied Medical Professionals and PCCID, NASWEI agreed on a framework and plan for harmonization and integration of inclusive and disability responsive development in the Social Work and Allied Medical Practitioners’ curriculum. Hence, despite the pandemic, meetings and online consultation/write shop were done to further the agreed plan. Three Participatory Action Research proposals with partner PWD organization/federation were being finalized.
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES • NASWEI maintains its 15 functional chapters spread in 4 clusters namely Luzon, NCR, Visayas and Mindanao. A significant number of schools are now currently processing their application for membership to NASWEI. • NASWEI’s Board of Directors/Officers regularly holds quarterly meetings. For the year 2020, meetings were all conducted online.
FINANCIAL STANDING NASWEI’s primary source of income comes from the institutional and individual membership dues and registration fees in training/conferences and conventions. Administrative fees from projects also add to the income of the association. Training and other scholarly activities are usually supported through a cost-sharing scheme with partners.
NATIONAL TAX RESEARCH CENTER
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES In 2020, the NTRC remained compliant with its mandated functions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It adopted the “work from home” scheme and skeleton workforce so as not to disrupt its technical and administrative services. The NTRC continued to conduct basic studies supportive of national goals and priorities including the government response and recovery measures to fight the COVID-19
133 pandemic such as: (1) Fiscal Provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 11469, otherwise known as the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations; (2) Tax Implications of RA 11469 on Documentary Stamp Tax; (3) Inventory of Stimulus Packages in the Philippines and in the ASEAN Region; (4) Tax Implications of RA 11494, otherwise known as the “Bayanihan to Recover As One Act”; (5) Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Amusement Tax Collection of Local Government Units in the Philippines; and (6) Best Practices by Selected Local Government Units to Combat COVID-19. Other completed studies in support of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) of the Department of Finance (DOF) included: (1) Tax Assessment of the Documentary Stamp Tax as amended by RA 10963; (2) Administration and Disposition of the Road Tax Among ASEAN and Selected Countries; (3) Profile and Taxation of Securities Brokers and Dealers in the Philippines; (4) The Role of Payment Systems in the Philippine Tax Administration; and (5) Comparative Matrix on Package 2 of the CTRP: Present vis-à-vis House Bill No. 4157 and Senate Bill No. 1357. As to the remaining packages of the CTRP, it provided technical assistance to the DOF on Package 2 - Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprise Act (CREATE), during public hearings, interpellations and period of amendments. The NTRC, as Secretariat of the Fiscal Incentives Review Board, also identified staffing plans based on the expanded functions of the FIRB under CREATE, conducted series of weekly online workshops/zoom meetings with consultants on the proposed FIRB online portal, and consulted with the DOF’s IT Division on the system requirements of the FIRB. The CREATE bill has been approved on third and final reading before the year-end. On Package 4-Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation, the NTRC attended consultative meetings with the DOF-Revenue Operations Group (ROG) to come up with the proposed senate version of the Package 4 bill, conducted technical briefing to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives (HOR), and provided inputs to the DOF during the CREATE deliberation on Package 4-related issues. As noted, the Package 4 bill had been passed on third and final reading at the HOR in 2019, and was immediately transferred to the Senate. Also, the NTRC provided inputs to the Small Business Wage Subsidy Program of the DOF during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which aims to provide financial assistance to small businesses affected by the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NTRC evaluated 107 Senate and House bills requested by Congress and other government agencies and prepared inputs on tax and non-tax proposals which were submitted to the DOF. As Secretariat to the FIRB, the NTRC processed and evaluated applications for tax subsidy of government agencies and commissaries for consideration of the FIRB Technical Committee and the Board Proper. In 2020, the Board issued 8 FIRB resolutions and 11 Certificates of Entitlement to Subsidy to certain government agencies. It also provided 72 technical assistance relative to tax subsidy applications of various government agencies. As Secretariat to the Task Force on Fees and Charges, the NTRC monitored the compliance of 40 national government agencies (NGAs) in the revision of fees and charges pursuant to Administrative Order No. 31 on the rationalization of fees and charges; and provided a total of 46 technical assistance on fee revision and cost determination to various NGAs. As Consultant to the Executive Committee on Real Property Valuation and Technical Committee on Real Property Valuation, the NTRC attended seven meetings/public
134 consultations/hearings in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the revision of zonal values in various Revenue District Offices in the country. As Secretariat to the Task Force on Gross Income Taxation, the NTRC completed the study on gross-based income taxation in coordination with the DOF-Revenue Operations Group ROG, Office of the President, BIR, Department of Justice, Department of Budget and Management, Department of Trade and Industry, and the National Economic Development Authority. For budget preparation, the NTRC provided technical support to the Executive Technical Board of the Development Budget Coordination Committee in revenue projection and generation of the TRAIN law and other CTRP measures for CY 2019. The NTRC also participated in the DOF’s gender mainstreaming activities in compliance with the mandated provision of RA 9710, or the “Magna Carta of Women”. It prepared the Annual Gender and Development (GAD) Plans and Budget and accomplishment reports and attended several capacity development webinars on gender analysis and GAD planning and budgeting. It also conducted a webinar on Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act per RA 9262 attended by NTRC employees on December 4, 2020. To enhance its information dissemination campaign, the office regularly publishes the NTRC Tax Research Journal on a bimonthly basis, and the Philippine Public Finance and Related Statistics, which are also accessible in the NTRC website.
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES As part of its mission to provide continuing staff development, the NTRC officials and employees attended various seminars and trainings here and abroad to keep abreast with the latest trends and developments in taxation, viz.: Ms. Marlene L. Calubag, Executive Director and Ms. Monica G. Rempillo, OIC-Deputy Executive Director, attended the Tax Incentives and Administration study tour held in Malaysia and Singapore on January 13 to 17, 2020; Ms. Marry-Jean V. Yasol, Senior Tax Specialist, attended the International Program on Financing Inclusive Agriculture and Rural Development sponsored by Banker’s Institute of Rural Development, India, held at Lucknow, India on February 10 to 22, 2020. On the local front, several personnel attended the webinars for Public Sectors Leaders and HR Forum, Career Executive Service Lifelong for Leadership Congress, 2020 Career Executive Service Board Webinar Series on Adaptive Leadership, Fiscal and Governance Gaps among Municipalities in the Philippines, and “COVID-19: from a statistical point of view”, conducted by The Young Statisticians International Statistical Institute (YS-ISI) in collaboration the Young Statisticians Indonesia, among others.
FINANCIAL POSITION The NTRC is a national government agency with an approved budgetary appropriation of P62.26 million in CY 2020 under the General Appropriations Act. It has total personnel complement of 81 as of December 31, 2020.
135 PALAWAN STUDIES CENTER Palawan State University
INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES May Prior to the Pandemic, the PSC specialized library serves an average of 10-15 students daily. As a result of the new health guidelines limiting the physical use of the library, PSC uploaded the list of titles of the researches and books to its website and scheduled the visits to ensure that health protocols were observed when using the library. June The PSC committed 2 (two) researches for 2020, the study “Locating the Palawan Landfall of the Magellan-Elcano Voyage” was already completed and submitted to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines as an official Position Paper. The other paper “The Puerto Princesa City Tour: An Alternative for Teaching Palawan History” currently on-going. July The PSC was involved in the design and upgrade of the syllabus for the GE Subject Palawan Studies, prepared modules of the subject for blended learning and scheduled re-tooling and enhancement webinars for teachers who will be handling the new course/subject. August The PSC presented the findings of the study “Locating the Palawan Landfall of the Magellan-Elcano Voyage” to a National Webinar sponsored by the NHCP and the Cavite Studies Center. Local dissemination of the study’s findings was presented via radio guesting on Puerto Princesa’s regular radio programs; DYEH-Palawan, 95.1 One-FM Palawan, DWRM Radyo ng Bayan, DZIP-Radyo Palaweno, and DWIZ-94.3. Local studies on Palawan History and Culture will be aired via radio on a regular basis. September Municipality of Balabac requested the technical assistance of PSC, to facilitate the process of installing the historical marker in the Municipality of Balabac as one of the Anchorage sites of Magellan-Elcano Expedition. Meeting held together with the Balabac DILG officer, Tourism officer, and a councilor of the Balabac municipal council. Conducted a courtesy call to the Office of the Mayor of Aborlan to facilitate the process of installing a historical marker in the Municipality of Aborlan as one of the Anchorage sites of Magellan-Elcano Expedition. Meeting held with the Aborlan Tourism officer, Head of the engineering department, and several councilors of the town. Acted as Resource Speaker in Public Hearing at Sitio Marikit, Barangay San Juan and Barangay Tigman, in the town of Aborlan to discuss the Proposed Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance Designating Right Wing of the Wharf Facing Sulu Sea at Sitio Marikit (former Sitio Lumimbo), San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan.
136 October Assisted in initializing the process of installing a historical marker in the Municipality of Brooke’s Point as one of the Anchorage sites of Magellan-Elcano Expedition. On- line meeting held with the tourism officer of Brooke’s Point. Guested in different Radio Station 95.1 One FM, DWIZ 94.3, Radyo ng Bayan and DZIP Radyo Palaweño in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to in inform the public about the validation and approval of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to install markers on the identified Anchorage sites of Magellan-Elcano Expedition in Palawan. The PSC was requested by the Puerto Princesa City Government to be the focal organization in PSU to facilitate the training of Cultural Mappers for Puerto. The aim was to map out the significant historical and cultural sites in all of the barangays of the city. The actual training began in October 2019 and will end on March 2021. November Attended the Local History Committees Network Webinar Series (2020- 2021), Webinar on Philippine Historiography Part 1, to present the paper titled Rediscovering the Palawan Route of the Magellan-Elcano Expedition. December Presented the paper titled “Triangulation in Historical Site Identification: The Palawan Landfall of the Magellan-Elcano Voyage in the Philippines” during the 7th International Conference of the International Council for Historical and Cultural Cooperation - Southeast Asia held by the Philippine Historical Association and the NHCP
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES July Participated in the General Education Seminar Workshop as training facilitator, prepared the curriculum-syllabus for the new GE course on Philippine Indigenous Culture with emphasis on Palawan Culture. An initiative spearheaded by the Palawan State University-College of Arts and Humanities together with the PSU Curriculum and Instructional Materials Development Office held on July 25-26 at the Media Center of the PSU Main Library. August The PSC participated as a Trainer-Speaker for History and Social Sciences subjects in the Continuing Professional Education Program for Teachers (CPEPCT) funded by the Commission on Higher Education as part of its K-12 Transition Project Management Unit. This program was aimed to capacitate non-Education teachers and college instructors on education-based theories and approaches for teaching subjects in the tertiary level the participants included were from the different colleges of the university.
137 PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION FOR CHINESE STUDIES
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies (PACS) conducted several academic and scholarly activities in 2020 in order to continue its purpose of advancing knowledge of Chinese Studies in the Philippines, particularly on the study of Chinese in the Philippines and the study of Philippines-China relations. Most its activities are posted in PACS website, www.pacs.ph. Among the highlights of its major academic and scholarly activities in 2020, are the following:
Philippines-China Dialogue on the South China Sea PACS kicked off the year 2020 with a bilateral think tank dialogue. On 6 January 2020, PACS and the South China Sea Probing Initiative (SCSPI), a Beijing-based international research network on the South China Sea, held the Philippines-China Dialogue on the South China Sea at Jinjiang Inn, Makati City from 8:30 AM to 12:30 NN. During the Dialogue, PACS and SCSPI discussed the current situation and status of Philippines-China cooperation in the South China Sea. Six experts from China headed by Dr. Hu Bo from Peking University interacted with Filipino counterparts led by the late Dr. Aileen Baviera and Atty. Jay Batongbacal. Chinese participants included Dr. Yan Yan of the National Institute for the South China Sea Studies (NISCSS), Dr. Lei Xiaolu of Wuhan University, Dr. Cao Qun of China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), Dr. Ma Bo of Nanjing University, and Mr. Li Shuhao of SCSPI. Filipino speakers also included Dr. Aaron Jed Rabena, Mr. Charles De Guzman, Mr. Lucio Pitlo III and Dr. Rommel Banlaoi.
Philippines-China Public Forum on the South China Sea In the afternoon of 6 January 2020, PACS and SCSPI also co-organized the Philippines- China Public Forum on the South China Sea at Jinjiang Inn, Makati City. Scholars and experts from PACS, University of the Philippines Law Center, Ateneo De Manila Chinese Studies Program, Asia Pacific Pathways to Progress, Philippine Council for Foreign Relations, Asia Institute of Management, Far Eastern University, Lyceum University and various government offices such as Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of National Defence, Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine Navy attended the forum. Foreign and local media such as the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP), Phoenix, Guangming Daily, China Daily, CCTV, ABS CBN, GMA, and PTV covered the event. The topics discussed were the China-ASEAN negotiations on the South China Sea Code of Conduct, the Philippines- China Bilateral Cooperation in the South China Sea, and US-China major power rivalry.
International Conference on the State of Chinese Studies in the Philippines: Problems, Perspectives and Possibilities PACS in cooperation with Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran Inc., the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Miriam College co-organized the “International Conference on the State of Scholarship on the Chinese in the Philippines: Problems, Perspectives, and Possibilities,” held at Miriam College in Quezon City on 10-11 January 2020. Filipino and foreign scholars from Asia, Europe and the Americas presented their papers on a broad range of topics on Chinese
138 Filipinos. Dr. Martin Woesler, President of World Association for Chinese Studies (WACS) joined the international conference by delivering his Solidarity Message during the Opening Ceremony and presenting his lecture during the Closing Plenary Session. Full program of the conference is found here: http://tsinoyconference.com/programme/.
Public Forum on the VFA Termination To discuss the repercussions of the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) on Philippines-China relations, the Philippine Association organized a Public Lecture on “VFA Termination: Implications for Philippines-China Relations” on 3 March 2020 at the Leong Auditorium of Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU). Co-organized by ADMU’s Chinese Studies Program (CSP), the public lecture featured the talk of Mr. Ericson Baculinao, a long-time Filipino resident in China and Beijing Bureau Chief of NBC News. An Emmy Awardee, Baculinao explained that the VFA termination would change not only the direction of Philippines-American relations but also of Philippines-China relations. He also discussed the impact of VFA termination on regional security as well as on the situation in the South China Sea. He argued that the VFA termination would affect American presence in Asia and the dynamics of US-China big power competition.
Webinar: The Role of Traditional Medicine and Acupuncture in Prevention and Control of COVID 19 Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, PACS successfully co-hosted on 29 May 2020 a webinar on “The Role of Traditional Medicine and Acupuncture in Prevention and Control of COVID 19” with NGOs in China and the Philippines namely the Amity Foundation, KAISA, the Philippine Acupuncture Academy Inc. and the Philippines-China Friendship Association. The event attracted nearly 200 participants from 121 organizations in 15 countries that included Japan, Australia, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal and the USA. Most participants were professionals in health care, research and social development work. More than half of the participants were practitioners of acupuncture.
Webinar: Philippines-China Relations During COVID-19 PACS and the Philippine Studies Center of Jinan University co-hosted a webinar on “Philippines-China Relations During COVID-19” on 27 July 2020 from 9.00 A.M. – 12.00 P.M. In his opening remarks, Dr. Rommel Banlaoi, PACS President, briefly introduced the Association, explaining that the webinar was part of the yearlong celebration of the 45th anniversary of Philippines-China diplomatic ties. Prof Dai Fan, Director of the Philippine Studies Center (PSC) at Jinan University, expressed his appreciation for the growing collaboration between the center and PACS and anticipated the success of the new series of joint webinars. Established in 2016, the PSC is an area study base, a think tank, and public policy advocate that promotes a better understanding of the Philippines in China. Prof Zhang Zhengjian, Dean of International Studies at Jinan University noted in his remarks that while 45 years of diplomatic ties is not a very long time, there were substantial issues to be addressed. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, Huang Xilian, highlighted in his keynote speech the need for closer cooperation given that the COVID-19 pandemic has become a global crisis threatening people’s health and lives. Also in his keynote address, Philippines Ambassador to China, Chito Sta. Romana reminded participants of the long history of Filipino-Chinese ties
139 over the centuries. The current pandemic has slackened the pace of bilateral cooperation but opened a new dimension in China-Philippines relations.
Webinar: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Healthy Lifestyle in COVID-19 Pandemic In cooperation with the Confucius Institute of Ateneo de Manila University, PACS held a webinar on “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Healthy Lifestyle in COVID Pandemic Crisis” on 1 August 2020. The organizers invited two speakers to talk about TCM and a healthy lifestyle to prevent and overcome COVID-19 infections. Dr. Li Min, the deputy dean of the College of Acupuncture and Rehabilitation of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, discussed the TCM Lifestyle in COVID Crisis. She discussed some principles of TCM and its applications in China according to the country’s four weather seasons. She also described TCM applications in hot weather like in the Philippines. The other speaker was Dr. Alfonso Lagaya. Former Director-General of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) of the Department of Health (DOH). He talked on Public Health Advocacy in Natural Healthy Lifestyle in Preventing COVID-19 Infection During the Hot Philippine Climate. Dr. Lagaya also suggested some healthful tips on how to prevent COVID-19 infections. He stressed the need for regular exercise and the importance of eating vegetables to remain healthy. He also demonstrated how to apply acupuncture to identify an illness in our body. Around 140 participants from the Philippines, China, and abroad attended the webinar. Philippine Ambassador to China, His Excellency Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana also attended the event.
Webinar: Assessing the Belt and Road Initiative in the Philippines On 22 August 22, 2020, PACS organized a webinar on “Assessing the Belt and Road Initiative in the Philippines Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic, 2015-2020.” The speakers were Alvin Camba, a Ph.D. in Sociology candidate at the Johns Hopkins University, and Dr. Liu Peng, Associate Professor at the Center for China’s Neighbor Diplomacy Studies at Yunnan University. PACS President Dr. Rommel Banlaoi gave the opening remarks while former PACS President and currently a member of the PACS Board of Directors, Dr. Tina Clemente, introduced moderated the webinar attended by around 200 participants.
Webinar: Current Achievements and Challenges in Philippines-China Relations PACS and the Philippine Studies Center of Jinan University held the second series of its webinar on Philippines-China Relations During COVID-19. The second webinar entitled, “Current Achievements and Challenges in Philippines-China Relations” was held on 4 September 2020 from 9:00 AM. – 12:00 NN. Two major topics were discussed namely 1) Chinese Workers in the Philippines and Filipino Workers in China: Current Issues and Challenges; and, 2) The BRI Impacts on Economic, Political and Social Relations. Resource speakers were: 1) Dr. Li Meiting, affiliated Professor at Jinan University; 2) Ms. Susan Xiao of 51 Talk’s ; 3) Dr. Alvin Ang of Ateneo De Manila University; and 4) Dr. Huang Renwei of Fudan University. Dr. Dai Fan of Jinan University and Mr. Lucio Pitlo III of PACS served as reactors during the said webinar.
140 Creation of Viewpoints In September 2020, PACS created a commentary section in its official website. Called “Viewpoints”, it publishes think pieces and commentaries on current concerns about China, the Chinese in the Philippines, and other national, regional, and global issues affecting Philippines-China Relations.
Launching: Chinese Studies Journal Volume 13 On 3 October 2020 at 2-4 PM, PACS launched the Volume 13 of its Chinese Studies Journal (CSJ) during its first ever virtual General Assembly and celebration of Moon Festival. The theme of the Volume 13 of the CSJ is “Perspectives on China and the Chinese Through the Years: A Retrospective Collection 1992-2003” edited by Dr. Tina Clemente. The collection is an expression of PACS’ long-standing commitment to cultivate knowledge production with scholarship and practice. As such, the pieces in the collection are a mix of research articles, commentaries, addresses, and a report written by luminaries in the field like Eric Baculinao, Theresa Carino, Jaime Flor Cruz, Benito Lim, Ellen Palanca, Chito Santa Romana, Teresita Ang See, and the late Aileen Baviera.
Webinar: Traditional Medicine in the Management of COVID-19 In cooperation with the Confucius Institute of Ateneo de Manila University and the Philippine Academy of Acupuncture, PACS held the second series of the webinars on “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The second webinar was themed, “Traditional Medicine in the Management of COVID-19” held on 17 October 2020. The organizers invited two speakers to talk about the role of traditional medicine in preventing and overcoming COVID-19 infections. Dr. Jaime Z. Galvez Tan, MD, MPH, CMA, former Secretary of the Philippine Department of Health and currently Chairman of Health Futures Foundation, Inc., discussed “Filipino Herbal Medicine and COVID-19”. He introduced several fruits and vegetables with medicinal properties and its advantages in preventing and controlling COVID -19. The other speaker, Dr. Arnusharief Hassiman, OMD, from the Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine discussed “Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Its Benefits for the Rehabilitation of SARS-COV2 Patients.” He shared his experiences in fighting COVID-19 and other illnesses such as cancer through Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Around 140 participants attended the webinar via zoom with the live Facebook broadcast having around 200 views and still counting.
Webinar: Continuing Concerns in Philippines-China Relations in the Post-COVID-19 Period In cooperation with the Philippine Studies Center of Jinan University, PACS co-hosted the third and final series of its webinar on Philippines-China Relations During COVID-19. The third webinar was entitled, “Continuing Concerns in Philippines-China Relations in the Post- COVID-19 Period” held on 6 November 2020 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN. Two major topics were discussed namely 1) US-China Relations and the South China Sea Disputes; and, 2) Media Coverage and Public Perception of Philippines-China Relations. Two speakers discussed the first topic: Dr. Li Kaisheng of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and Dr. Ju Hailong of Jinan University. Dr. Wilfrido Villacorta, PACS Honorary Fellow, served as a reactor. The second
141 topic was discussed by Mr. Lucio Pitlo III of PACS with Mr. Jaime Flor Cruz, PACS Honorary Fellow, as a reactor.
International Conferences PACS also presented lectures and delivered papers in the following international conferences: • China-ASEAN 2020 Think Tank Forum co-organized by the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS) and Hainan Federation of Social Science Association (HFSSA) on 22 December 2020. • Beijing Xiangshan Forum Video Workshop organized by the China Association for Military Science on 2 December 2020. • China-ASEAN NGO Online Seminar marking the 17th China ASEAN Expo held in Nanning, China on 27 November 2020 • Web-based International Conference on China-ASEAN Sub-Regional Cooperation in the Post-Epidemic Era organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies, Malaysia on 20 November 2020. • China-ASEAN Virtual Forum on the South China Sea organized by the South China Sea Probing Initiative (SCSPI) and the S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) on 18 November 2020. • Virtual Symposium on Maritime Cooperation and Governance organized by the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS) in cooperation with China-ASEAN Research Institute on the South China Sea (CSARC) and Institute for China American Studies (ICAS) on 5-6 November 2020. • International Symposium on the South China Sea organized by the China Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS) on 2 September 2020. • 4th World Conference on Chinese Studies virtually organized by the World Association for Chinese Studies (WACS) on 15-18 August 2020.
INSTITUTIONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES During the COVID-19 pandemic, PACS lost two of its two very important founding leaders: Dr. Aileen Baviera who passed on 21March 2020 and Dr. Aurora Roxas Lim who left on 16 November 2020. Dr. Baviera and Dr. Lim served as PACS President on 2006-2010 and 2001-2006, respectively. PACS publishes its Chinese Studies Journal (CSJ) Volume 13 in memory of Dr Baviera. Volume 14 (forthcoming in February 2021) of CSJ will be published in memory of Dr. Lim.
PACS General Election On 25 May 2020, PACS held its regular general election, which resulted in the election of the following new members of the Board of Directors of PACS to serve a two-year term from 2020-2022: Execom Members: Rommel C. Banlaoi (President); Aristotle Dy (Vice President); Sharlene May Cua (Secretary); and Charles De Guzman (Treasurer).
142 Members of the Board of Directors: Therese Carino, Tan Cho Chiong, Tina Clemente, Erwin Dizon, Ivy Ganadillo, Lucio Pitlo III, and Paulo Villar
Strategic Planning From June to August 2020, newly elected members of the PACS Board of Directors conducted a series of strategic planning sessions as part of its institution-strengthening. The strategic planning process established four major committees: 1) Membership/Internal Committee; 2) External Affairs Committee; 3) Events Committee; and, 4) Research/Publications Committee. The process also resulted in the formulation of PACS new vision and mission, to wit:
Our Vision –– PACS is a dynamic organization that envisions strong and confident Filipino people that understands China and the Chinese to contribute towards a more peaceful world.
Our Mission –– The Philippine Association for Chinese Studies (PACS) is a non-partisan and non- profit professional association of diverse scholars and enthusiasts that seeks to deepen knowledge of China and Chinese among Filipinos in order to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the Philippines and China.
PACS Board of Advisers In September 2020, the current members of the PACS Board of Directors elected His Excellency Ambassador Chito Santa Romana as a new member of the PACS Board Advisers. Other members of the PACS Board of Advisers are Ellen Palanca and Teresita Ang See. Dr. Aileen Baviera and Dr. Aurora Roxas Lim who passed in 2020 were sitting as member of the PACS Board of Advisers.
PACS Honorary Fellowship In July-August 2020, members of the PACS Board of Directors conferred the title of Honorary Fellow to two eminent individuals who enormously contributed to the promotion of Chinese Studies in the Philippines: Dr. Wilfrido Villacorta and Mr. Jaime Flor Cruz. Dr. Villacorta was the Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) from 2011- 2012, and Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN from 2003- 2006. He was a delegate to the 1986 Constitutional Commission that framed the present Philippine Constitution. Mr. Cruz, on the other hand, was a veteran China watcher and former foreign Beijing Bureau Chief for CNN (2001-2014) and TIME magazine (1982- 2000). He is fluent in Filipino, English, and Mandarin Chinese. Mr. FlorCruz is currently an adjunct professor at Peking University and teaches courses on China and the Media.
New SEC Registration On 25 November 2020, PACS received its new Certificate of Incorporation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The certification grants PACS its new juridical personality as a non-stock, non-profit, non-governmental professional organization.
143 PACS Official Secretariat Office PACS and the Chinese Studies Program (CSP) of Ateneo de Manila University signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 December 2020. The MOU allows PACS to establish its official secretariat office at the CSP and to use the following official address:
PACS SECRETARIAT c/o Chinese Studies Program 2nd F, Room 200 Leong Hall Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City TeleFax (632) 9265118; 9295397
PACS BIR Registration On 21 December 2020, PACS received its official registration from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) as a non-stock, non-profit, non-government professional organization. This allows PACS to issue its Official Receipt (OR) for its financial activities.
POPULATION INSTITUTE University of the Philippines
The University of the Philippines Population Institute (UPPI) was founded in November 1964 with an initial grant from the Ford Foundation and with National Scientist Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion at the helm. It is an academic unit mandated to carry out three basic functions – teaching, research, and extension service. The UPPI is currently a part of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy in UP Diliman. At the beginning of 2020, the UPPI had seven (7) full time faculty members, one (1) lecturer, two (2) university researchers, and four (4) administrative staff. Dr. Josefina N. Natividad, a faculty member, retired in July; Mr. Armand N. Camhol, a University Researcher, resigned in July to pursue his doctoral studies abroad. Dr. Vicente Jurlano, former National Programme Officer of Population and Development for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), joined the Institute’s roster as Professorial Lecturer for the first semester of AY 2020-2021. Dr. Grace T. Cruz assumed the directorship of the institute effective July, 2020.
TEACHING UPPI holds the distinction of being the only academic institution in the Philippines that offers graduate courses leading to degrees in Master of Arts in Demography (MADEM) and in Master in Population Studies (MPOPS). Table 1 below shows the number of students enrolled in 2020 by degree program. In Academic Year 2020-2021, amidst a public health emergency and with the shift to remote learning, UPPI accepted fifteen (15) new graduate students – 6 under the MADEM program,
144 and 9 under MPOPS. Because classes are held online, students as far as Baguio City and Iloilo City in the south have enrolled and have started their coursework. One faculty member was also conducting the online classes from the Visayas and another from Laguna.
Table 1. Number of enrolled students in 2020 by degree program: 2nd semester AY 2019-2020 and 1st semester AY 2020-2021 No. of Students Degree Program Second semester First semester AY 2019-2020 AY 2020-2021 MA in Demography (MADEM) 22 29 Master in Population Studies (MPOPS) 24 31 TOTAL 46 60
Four MADEM students who completed their degrees in Midyear Term AY 2018-2019 and 1st semester AY 2019-2020 joined the University’s first online graduation ceremony on 25 July 2020. In 2014, as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration, the UPPI Alumni Book Award was established through the donation of some UPPI alumni. It was renamed as the UPPI Academic Excellence Award in 2017. This award is given to a student enrolled in at least 9 units and who earned the highest general weighted average for the semester. MADEM student Sanny Boy D. Afable bagged the award for the first semester AY 2019-2020, receiving a certificate of recognition and US $100 in cash. Due to the pandemic and the consequential premature end of the second semester of AY 2019-2020, as well as adjustments to the grading procedures, there was no recipient of the award for the second semester of the said academic year. Starting the first semester of AY 2020-2021, the Josefina V. Cabigon Memorial Scholarship was launched through the donation of the family of Dr. Cabigon, former Professor and Director of the Institute. Mr. Afable was given a thesis grant under this program. Mr. Afable successfully defended his thesis proposal online last December 4, 2020. During the semester, the first remote comprehensive examination was conducted on 26- 30 October, 2020. The examinees passed the comprehensive examination and the result was submitted to the Office of the Dean on 26 November, 2020.
RESEARCH As in previous years, the faculty and staff were actively involved in research activities, some in collaboration with the Demographic Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (DRDF). The list of research projects is summarized in Table 2. Table 2. List of research involvements of UPPI Faculty and Researchers, 2020 Title of Research Project Project Duration Partner Organization/s Longitudinal Cohort Study on the 2020-Sep-16 2020-Dec- USC-Office of Population Filipino Child – Phone Survey 31 Studies Foundation, Inc. (OPS), funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
145 Title of Research Project Project Duration Partner Organization/s Dual Cohort Prospective Study of 2020-Sep-01 2021-Feb- USC-Office of Population Obesity - Year 4 28 Studies Foundation, Inc. (OPS), funded by the US National Institute of Health through the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Philippine Labour Migration and the 2020-Sep-01 2021-Jan- International Organization for Implications of Ethical Recruitment 31 Migration (IOM) and Employment on Filipino Migrant Workers and Businesses The 2018 Longitudinal Study of 2020-Apr-01 2021-Mar- Economic Research Institute for Ageing and Health in the Philippines 31 ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) (LSAHP) - Year 3 Further Analysis of the 2018 2020-Apr-01 2020-Dec- Commission on Population Longitudinal Study of Ageing and 01 (POPCOM) Health in the Philippines Longitudinal Cohort Study on the 2019-Dec-16 2020-Dec- USC-Office of Population Filipino Child – Wave 4 31 Studies Foundation, Inc. (OPS), funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Estimating the potential impact of 2020-May- 2020-Oct- United Nations Population Fund the COVID‐19 pandemic on key 01 31 (UNFPA) sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) outcomes in the Philippines Secondary Data Analysis of the 2020-Sept- 2020-Dec- Panagora Group USAID/ Family Planning Database of the 01 31 Philippines Collaborating, National Demographic and Health Learning and Adapting Surveys (2013 & 2017): Updating for Improved Health Estimates of Postpartum Unmet (CLAimHealth) Need for Family Planning in the Philippines
UPPI shared on its websites a series of research briefs that focus on the effects the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic may have on various aspects of Filipino lives. As of this writing, there have been eight demographic studies published: –– COVID-19 and the Older Filipino Population How Many Are at Risk? –– COVID-19 and the Economic Vulnerability of Older Filipinos –– Promoting hand washing in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic –– Reliable data needed to address COVID-19 –– “Balik Probinsya” in time of COVID-19 –– Moving Force: Factors Affecting Mobility of Filipinos –– The changing demographics of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the Philippines: how age-sex structure, living arrangement, and family ties intersect –– Human Resource for Health in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Does the Philippines Have Enough?
146 The faculty and researchers are actively involved in the dissemination of their research outputs as reflected in their publications and attendance in various international and local dissemination fora as paper or poster presenters and resource speakers. Below is a list of 2020 publications, followed by presentations in international and local conferences, some of which were held virtually because of the pandemic.
PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECT REPORTS • Castillo-Carandang, N. T., Abrigo, G. N. A., Visco, E. S., de la Vega, S. A. F., Villanueva, L. A. S., Ocampo, L. A. L., & del Mundo, M. D. C. (2020). Aging, resilience and vulnerability of selected faculty and staff (55 years old and above) in an academic community in the Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina, 54(5), 613-625. https://doi.org/10.47895/amp. v54i5.343 • Cruz C. J. P., Ganly, R., Li, Z., & Gietel-Basten, S. (2020) Exploring the young demographic profile of COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong: Evidence from migration and travel history data. PLoS ONE, 15(6): e0235306. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235306 • Kim, J. Y., Xu, H., Cruz, G., Saito, Y., & Østbye, T. (2020). Acceptance of Love and Remarriage Among Older Adults in the Philippines. Journal of Aging and Health. https:// doi.org/10.1177/0898264320981246 • Laguna, E. P. (2020). Caregiving in Vietnamese families. In N. C. Vu, M.T. Tran, L.T. Dang, C.L. Chei, & Y. Saito (Eds.), Ageing and Health in Viet Nam (pp. 146-162). ERIA. https:// www.eria.org/uploads/media/Books/2020-Ageing-and-Health-VietNam/17_Chapter-12- Caregiving.pdf • Laguna, E. P. (2020). Providing Filipino adolescents access to adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) services: A health governance initiative in two cities. Equity in Health: A festschrift for Roberto R. Romulo. Zuellig Family Foundation. • Laguna, E. P., & Marquez, M.P.N. (2020). Postpartum unmet need for family planning among Filipino women: Comparison of the 2013 and 2017 National Demographic and Health Surveys. Final report submitted to USAID Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting for Improved Health (CLAimHealth). • Marquez, M.P.N., Laguna, E.P., Kabamalan, M.M.K., & Cruz, G.T. (2020). Estimating the potential impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on key sexual and reproductive health and rights outcomes in the Philippines Technical report submitted to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). • Mogi, R., & del Mundo, M. D. (2020). Decomposing changes in first birth trends: Quantum, timing, or variance. Vienna Yearbook of Population Research 2020, 18, 1-18. • Puyat, J. H., Gastardo-Conaco, M. C., Natividad, J. N., & Banal, M. A. (2021). Depressive symptoms among young adults in the Philippines: Results from a nationwide cross- sectional survey. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 3: 100073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j. jadr.2020.100073 • Salvador, R., del Mundo, M. D., & del Mundo, J. (2020). A transformative research on the gender dimensions in strengthening and sustaining TB patient support groups in selected DOH TB treatment facilities in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development, 24(4), 1-14.
147 • Vu, N.C., Tran, M. T., Dang, L. T., & G.T. Cruz. (2020). The 2018 Longitudinal Study of Ageing and Health in Viet Nam. In N. C. Vu, M.T. Tran, L.T. Dang, C.L. Chei, & Y. Saito (Eds.), Ageing and Health in Viet Nam (pp. 9-22). ERIA. https://www.eria.org/uploads/ media/Books/2020-Ageing-and-Health-VietNam/17_Chapter-12-Caregiving.pdf • Abalos, J., Saito, Y., & Cruz, G. T. (2020). Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among older people in the Philippines. NPRI Working paper.
Paper Presentations Despite the constraints brought about by the lockdown, the UPPI faculty and researchers continued to present their research findings including research related to COVID-19. Table 3 presents the list of presentations for the year.
Table 3. List of presentations of UPPI Faculty Presentation Title/Presenter Event/Date Older Filipino People’s Challenges Amidst Presented at the Conference on Research on Ageing in the COVID-19 Pandemic the Pandemic Age: Regional South-South Perspectives Cruz, G. T. organized by the National Population and Family Development Board and Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing 2020-Dec-16 Economic well-being of older adults in the Webinar on Financial Adequacy among Older People Philippines and Vietnam in Selected Asian Countries by the Asian Population Cruz, G. T. and C. J. P. Cruz (with Yasuhiko Association and Centre for Family and Population Saito, Vu Cong Nguyen and Dang Thuy Research, National University of Singapore (NUS) Linh) 2020-Dec-10 We will not be silent! THERE IS RED IN THE RAINBOW: A Forum on Violence against gender and sexual Violence and Conflicts Experienced by LGBTQ+ minorities Community in the Philippines Cruz, C.J.P. 2020-Dec-04 Estimating the potential impact of the Women of Faith Creating a Culture of Compassion and COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and Inclusion 2020 reproductive health outcomes in the 2020-Dec-02 Philippines Marquez, M. P. N. Batang Ina: Teenage childbearing in the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Philippines Consortium (MMHRDC) Webinar Series: Teen Moms Marquez, M. P. N. in the Philippines 2020-Nov-21 Estimating the potential impact of the Commission on Population & Development Board of COVID-19 pandemic on sexual and Commissioners’ Regular Full Board Meeting reproductive health outcomes in the 2020-Nov-18 Philippines Marquez, M. P. N. The Filipino Older People and COVID-19 The Road to Super Seniors: The Science of Ageing Cruz, G. T. organized by the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC) 2020-Sep-19 Beyond the Numbers: COVID-19, the 18th National Health Research Forum for Action Philippine Population, and Policy (NHRFA) Kabamalan, M. M. M. 2020-Sep-08
148 Presentation Title/Presenter Event/Date COVID-19: Implications on the Filipino Talk Shop Asia Global: 14th Digital Crowdfest July Older People and Migrant Filipinos 2020 Cruz, G. T. 2020-Jul-23 Senior Citizens and Persons with The Urbanismo Podcast S6E1: COVID-19 Disabilities Conversations - Senior Citizens and Persons with Cruz, G. T. Disabilities 2020-Jul-21 Institutionalizing the Ethics Review UPPI Webinar Series Process in the College of Social Sciences 2020-Jul-21 and Philosophy Natividad, J. N. The Potential Impact of the COVID-19 2020 World Population Day & UNFPA State of World Pandemic on Sexual and Reproductive Population Report Launch Health in the Philippines 2020-Jul-10 Marquez, M. P. N. COVID-19 and the Filipino Older People Asian Families Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Cruz, G. T. 2020-Jul-09 The Filipino Older People and COVID-19 Health and Ageing: Kwentuhan ng Senior Citizens Cruz, G. T. 2020-Jun-19 Can older people go out in the time of Online consultation and dialogue on the human rights COVID-19 pandemic? of older persons amid the COVID-19 crisis Cruz, G. T. 2020-May-29 Migration within the Philippines: Input for Commission on Population & Development Board of “Balik Probinsya” Commissioners’ Executive Committee Meeting Kabamalan, M. M. M. 2020-May-13 The Importance of data on Marriage from Civil Registration and Vital Statistics National CRVS Dissemination Forum Kabamalan, M.M.M. 2020-Mar-04 Living alone, social isolation, and 2nd IUSSP Seminar on New and Emerging Family loneliness among older Filipinos Forms Cruz, G. T. 2020-Jan-21
Additionally, Dr. Nimfa B. Ogena and Dr. Maria Midea M. Kabamalan were invited on ANC’s Matters of Fact and GMA’s Stand for Truth, respectively, to give insights on the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program.
EXTENSION SERVICES As part of its mandate, UPPI continues to provide technical advisory services to government agencies on matters related to population. The Director of the Institute serves as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Population. Its faculty also serves as judge and test formulator for the annual National Festival of Talents, particularly for the population quiz, population debate, and related contests jointly organized by the Department of Education and the Commission on Population, as well as for the regional level in Metro Manila. The UPPI also provides workshop/training services for other institutions/organizations and hosts seminars. On January 20-21, the Institute, with the University and the College of Social Science and Philosophy, hosted the Second International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)
149 International Seminar on New and Emerging Family Forms around the Globe. The seminar, held at the School of Statistics, featured presentations from researchers based in the University of Southampton, Jawaharlal Nehru University, the Central Bureau for Census and Population Studies in Cameroon, University of Pennsylvania, the Federal University Oye-Ekiti in Nigeria, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cornell University, the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Bengaluru, India, and the University of the Philippines Population Institute, among others. On February 18, UPPI and DRDF sponsored the Workshop on Health Expectancy. The Resource Speaker for the workshop was Dr. Yasuhiko Saito, a professor from Nihon University and an expert on ageing and health expectancy. Workshop participants represented different government and private institutions such as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Philippine Institute of Development Studies, Institute on Aging-National Institutes of Health, University of San Carlos-Office of Population Studies in Cebu, University of Nueva Caceres in Bataan, Commission on Population and Development, and Department of Sociology in UP Diliman. UPPI faculty members, researchers and graduate students were also in attendance. A total of 26 participants attended the workshop. Before the University closed for community quarantine, the Institute collaborated with the Philippine Population Association (PPA) to sponsor a lecture by Dr. Aryeh Stein, a professor in Hubert Department of Global Health and Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health in Emory University, Atlanta. He presented a history of the Consortium of Health- Orientated Research in Transitioning Societies (COHORTS) and presented some findings. On December 14-17, Prof. Maria Paz N. Marquez and Dr. Nimfa B. Ogena conducted a training-workshop for the staff members of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on the construction of the wealth index and inferential statistics using the 2019 and 2020 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) data. It was a face-to-face training conducted at the request of PSA and attended by about 20 of their staff. The trainers, facilitators, and participants complied with health and safety protocols. Prof. Grace T. Cruz also gave a lecture on “The Situation of Filipino Older People” in the capacity-building program for the rights of older persons for the Commission of Human Rights staff last November 5, 2020. Asst. Prof. Michael Dominic del Mundo also conducted another training on “Regression Analysis” for NEDA staff last September 17-25, 2020. The faculty of the UPPI also serves the discipline’s international and local professional community. Dr. Maria Midea M. Kabamalan continued as a member of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) Scientific Panel on New and Emerging Family Forms while Dr. Nimfa B. Ogena continued to serve as Secretary-General of the Asian Population Association. Dr. Grace T. Cruz also represents UPPI in the Inter-agency Technical Working Group on Active and Healthy Ageing and Development (IATWG on AHAD) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). She is also chair of the POPCOM Board of Commissioners Selection Committee for Regional Directors. Dr. Elma P. Laguna served as lecturer on survey research for the Master in National Security Administration Program of the National Defense College of the Philippines.
150 Dr. Grace T. Cruz and Dr. Elma P. Laguna were recipients of the 2020 UP Diliman Centennial Award.
FINANCIAL STANDING The UPPI derives financial support from the UP system.
PULSE ASIA RESEARCH INC
In view of the enhanced community quarantine imposed by the government, Pulse Asia Research Inc. failed to conduct a nationwide survey for the first and second quarter of 2020. The organization explored other modes of conducting a representative survey, given the prohibition and/or difficulty in conducting face-to-face interviews from March until July 2020. However, Pulse Asia decided not to employ the other modes of conducting a nationwide survey since the representativeness of these other modalities could not be ascertained. Pulse Asia did complete the 3rd and 4th quarter nationwide Ulat ng Bayan surveys.
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE University of Northern Philippines
Completed Researches Efficacy of Chromolaena odorata (welawel) Risk Assessment in Visual Acuity among extract in Inhibitory the Growth of Selected Elementary Pupils in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Fungi Ofelia Espiritu, Edna Javier, Jevie Abella Alfredo Corpuz, Larguita Reotutar, Mercita Queddeng CSOs Commitment to LGU Service Delivery of Satisfaction on Localized Services: A Basis of the Caoayan, Ilocos Sur Citizen-Driven Priority Action Plan Florida Ursulom, Archie Martinez, Benmar Florida Ursulom, Archie Martinez, Moises Embat, Tabuso, Moises Embat, Froilan Unciano, Christian Kent Alvin Guzman Casildo Compliance of Mothers to the Prenatal Care in Zarzuela Ilocana: En Route to Extension Selected Municipalities of the First District of Jose Pichay Ilocos Sur Romeline Asanion, Marjorie Ridao Implementation of Extension Programs of the Rehabilitation Programs and Services of the UNP in the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail, Bantay, Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail: An Assessment Ilocos Sur Marciana De Vera, Bernardo Oliber Arde Jr. Marciana De Vera, Mae Evelia Ruadap, Bernardo Oliber Arde Jr, Jake Soria, Rozen Villa
151 Satisfaction of the Inmates on the Rehabilitation Financial Management Practices of Metro Programs and Services in the Ilocos Sur Vigan-Based Cooperatives Provincial Jail Mark Lawrence Reotutar Bernardo Oliber Arde Jr., Marciana De Vera, Maritess Duquinal, Ismael Rivera, Aprille Gem De Vera
Crafting the Vigan Heritage Conservation One ASEAN: Commonalities in Traditional Charter in Ilokano Textile Weaving Marie Rose Rabang, Ashley Martinez Marie Rose Rabang, Arnold Pio, Marianne Rabang Experiences of Mathematics Teachers in The Customer Relations Strategies of Hotel Teaching Non-mathematics Subject Industry Rhosechelle Riboroso, Restituto Llagas Gilbert Valdez, Jr. Conflict Management Styles of Faculty Training Needs of the Community Residents of Rainalda Rambuyon, Christian Domondon Bantay, Ilocos Sur: An Assessment Maritess Duquinal, Rhosechelle Riboroso, Mark Angelo Reotutar, Christian Domondon, Restituto Llagas Jr. Teaching Mathematics in a MOODLE-Based Career Path of Senior High School Graduates of Learning Environment the University of Northern Philippines Joseph Taban Christian S. Domondon, Elmarie T. Rin Determinants of Mathematics Achievement of Tracer Study in the 2018 CTE Graduates Students: A Meta-analysis Study Corazon Pardo and Luzviminda Relon Mark Angelo C. Reotutar A Tracer Study on the MPA and DPA Graduates eBIROK: An Online Repository for UNP’s Thesis of the College of Public Administration and Dissertation Agustin B. Guinid, Joselito D. De la Rosa, Marie Richard Arruejo Rose Q. Rabang, Ruben R. Ragunjan, Florida U. Ursulom, Madeline A. Lopez, Abelardo A. Anicas Development of a Prototype App for Rice Antimicrobial Potentials of Dolichos lablab Linn. Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural (Hyacinth Bean) Networks Germana Gloria Molina Arpee Arruejo, Harold Costales, Noel Rafanan Readiness of Faculty on Flexible Learning: Basis Nutritional Status of Under Five Children in the for a Capability Building Program First District of Ilocos Sur Erwin Cadorna, Dr. Edelyn Cadorna, Dr. Aldrin Joussie Bermio, Clarita Cariaga Jaramilla Disaster Preparedness Among Residents of Gender Mainstreaming in Student Organizations Ilocos Sur of Public Higher Education Institution Jose Unciano, Gerard Gabriel Reotutar, Venerand Victoria Arce, Maria Cresalyn Betita, Dea Meir dela Cruz, Manilyn Reotutar, Adora Velasco Tacbas, Bernadeth Canoy Development and Validation of a Worktext Relay Teaching in Mathematics in the Modern in Electromagnetism for Senior High School World Students Joseph Taban, Archie Martinez, Norie Tactay Grace Garcia Performance of CBAA Graduates Employed in Disciplinary Problems of the Laboratory Grade Selected Local Government Units School Pupils Moderina Malcaba, Gerald Edwin Malcaba Anastacia Joven, Fely de Guzman, Wilma Tabunan
152 Establishment of A Governance and Policy The Employment Status of the Pioneer Studies (GAPS) Center BPA Graduates of the College of Public Marie Rose Rabang Administration, University of Northern Philippines Florida Ursulom, Madeline Lopez Implementation of Integrated Management of Lifespan versus Facility: Quality of Care of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Duchenne Muscular Disease Patient in Foreign CHS-Self-Funded Land Romelia P. Tamayo, Lorena T. Darisan, Fe R. Mercita Q. Queddeng and Constantino F. Queypo Rodillas, Evelyn A. Rafanan Experiences, Problems and Concerns in Multigrade Feasibility Study on the Offering of Master of Classes in Ilocos Sur: A Basis for Extension Public Administration Major in Culture Based Program Governance Necy Cesaria V. Romo Pio Ferdinand J. Lamarca and Dr. Marie Rose Q. Rabang Effects of Different Lignocellulosic Wastes and Ethnobotanical Survey of Remedial Plants Used by Boosters on the Growth and Yield of Oyster Dengue Patients Mushroom Solita Evangeline S. Bañez Maritess R. Raboy Perception Towards the Engagement of LGBT Women’s Engagement in Health Governance Employees in LGUs of Ilocos Sur Joselito D. de la Rosa Florida U. Ursulom Potential of Piper betel Leaf Extract as Meat Smallanthus sonchifolius (Yacon) Extract- Preservative based Agar as Substitute Culture Medium for Alfredo V. Corpuz Microorganisms Alfredo V. Corpuz Aggressive Behavior and Suicidal Ideation of Management and Operations of School Canteens: Adolecents with High and low Level of Frustration Basis for an Enhanced Canteen Development Tolerance in Region I Program Precious Lyn Babida Doriden de Classica Fabro, Eleuteria Pacpaco Traditional Foods for Ilokanos Perceived Effects of Festivals in the Heritage City Wendelyn Talbo of Vigan Richel Royce Chan Gastronomical Treasures of the Wonder City of The Behavioral Challenges of Students: A Basis for Vigan Action Plan Richel Royce Chan Simeon Abarquez, Sherwin Forneas, Mark Edzel Pablico Workplace Violence Towards Nurses in Ilocos Sur Automation of Patient Information based on RAD Francis Don Nero Model Eileen Quilon, Rogelio Rabena and Honey Girl Avo Adaptive Decision-Support System with Predicting Science Achievment of Senior High Descriptive Analytics for Higher Education School Students of University of Northern Institution’s Student Organizations Philippines Arpee Arruejo, Richard Arruejo Rhommel Aninag, Rizza Cajindos and Jonnel Torres Treatment Compliance Among Hypertensive Clinical Education Exposure of Midwifery Students Patients in Selected Municipalities in the First in Ilocos Sur District of Ilocos Sur Joussie B. Bermio Joussie B. Bermio, Geraldine Palomares, Lowie Lynette Basconcillo
153 Lifestyle Practices of UNP Employees: Basis for Baby Maid: A Cross-platform Application that University Health Program Development Monitors the Growth of Babies Matilde Concordia, Amelia Jane Reotutar, Manilyn Daryl Buen, Jennyfer Alasaas and Shareen Navarro Reotutar, Larguita Reotutar In Math, Culture Also Counts: A Case Study on Cost of Caring: Vicarious Trauma Among the Integration of Ilokano Culture in Teaching Guidance Counselors and Psychologists Mathematics Christian Gea Florentino Randolf Agup and Rosanne Agup Learning Orientation, Service Innovation and Students’ Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale: Item Performance of Hotels in Ilocos Sur Development and Validation Princess Neptalia Quebral Rhosechelle Riboroso Emerging Themes in the Published Poems of Utilization of Breadfruit (Artocarpus artilis) on Ilokano Women Writers Tart Dough Production Juvielyn Almachar Claudette Rabago Hepatoprotective Property of Yacon (Smallanthus Feasibility Study on the Offering of Bachelor of sonchifolius Poepp et Endl.) H. Robinson tuber on Science in Emergency Health Services Swiss mice (Mus muscullus L.) Joussie Bermio, Alfredo Corpuz, Maria Yolanda Jeem Carlo Pula Aquino, Rebecca Rios, Vincent Viste and Marlou Savella Parental Feeding Style of Mothers in the Province of Ilocos Sur Bernardo Arde Jr and Marciana De Vera
Research Publication European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medical 2020 (Scopus) Potential of Bacteriophage Theraphy in Treating Potential of Piper betel Leaf Extract as Meat Preser- Hospital Wastewater vative Alfredo V. Corpuz Alfredo V. Corpuz Solid State Technology Vol 63, Issue 5 (Scopus) Clean-in-Place Machine for Liquid-Cooled Engine Design and Development of an Op-Amp Solar Carlo Ventura Charge Controller Allan Q. Guillermo Automation of Patient Information based on RAD Adaptive Decision-Support System with Descrip- Model tive Analytics for Higher Education Institution’s Eileen Quilon, Rogelio Rabena and Honey Girl Avo Student Organizations Arpee Arruejo, Richard Arruejo Baby Maid: A Cross-platform Application that Monitors the Growth of Babies Daryl Buen, Jennyfer Alasaas, Shareen Navarro IJETER 2020 (Scopus) eBIROK: An Online Repository for UNP’s Thesis Development of a Prototype App for Rice Disease and Dissertation Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks Richard Arruejo Arpee Arruejo, Harold Costales, Noel Rafanan
Journal of Critical Reviews Vol 7, Issue 11, Philippine Journal of Nursing Vol 90, No 1 May 2020 (Scopus) Jan - June 2020 (Scopus) Management Practices and Economic Benefits of The Concept of Nursing in the Philippines from the the Income Generating Projects of the State Univer- Perspective of Nurses in Region I sities and Colleges Francis Don Nero Erwin Tolbe 154 Test Engineering and Management Vol 82 Jan Journal of Critical Reviews Vol 7, Issue 14 Jun- to Feb 2020 Scopus 20 (Scopus) Development and Evaluation of Co-CAMP: Attitude towards romantic relationships: A Platform for Co-curricular Activities Manage- A cross-cultural study among Indians and Filipinos ment for Students Remedios T. Navarro, Ashim Abhilash Kumar Mo- Fernando S. Perilla hanty, Edelyn A. Cadorna, Sushama Pattnaik Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol 8, No 2, 1-10, May 2020 (ASEAN Research, Vol 8, No 3, August 2020 (ASEAN Citation Index) Citation Index) Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusive Education: Basis Organoleptic Properties of Macaranga tanarius on the Development of Inclusion Guide Linn. (Parasol Leaf Tree) Vinegar and Experiences Edmar Paguirigan of Fishers in Toughening Fish Nets Solita Evangeline Banez
Internship Away From Home: A Case Study in a State University Luzviminda P. Relon International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 7, No. 5, May 2019 Constructive Alignment in Teaching Electricity and Magnetism: Effects on Students’ Conceptual Understanding and Attitudes Mario Obrero & Mariquit Obrero Asian Journal of Education and Human Development Vol 1, Issue 1, 2020 Tracer Study on the College of Hospitality and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Tourism Management Graduates Vulnerable Coastal Areas Rogelio Quario, Jervin Dale Formoso, Kevin Cesar Christy Venezuela Martinez & Marilen Pablico Resiliency of Students with Parents Living in Alter- Dayaw Philosophy of Ilokano Student Leaders in a native Family Arrangement State University, Philippines Eva Marie Avila and Marifel Acena Mariano Paterno Avila, Aldrin Jaramilla Lloyd Mata Use of Linguistic Fillers: University Teachers’ Errors and Corrections: Metalinguistic Corrective Experience Fedback on Writing Proficiency Novie Ada Urbis Winnie Caliboso Indigenous Knowledge of Ilokano Farmers and Gender Equity Integration in Selected Government Fisherfolks: Appreciation and Preservation Agencies of Ilocos Sur Wendelyn Talbo Edelyn A. Cadorna, Erwin F. Cadorna, Crescencio Velasco Satisfaction on Localized Services: A Basis of the Crafting the Vigan Heritage Charter in Ilokano Citizen-Driven Priority Action Plan Marie Rose Rabang, Ashley Martinez Florida Ursulom, Archie Martinez, Moises Embat, Kent Alvin Guzman
Aggressive Behavior and Suicidal Ideation of Management and Operations of School Canteens: Adolecents with High and low Level of Frustration Basis for an Enhanced Canteen Development Intolerance Program Precious Lyn Babida Doriden de Classica Fabro, Eleuteria Pacpaco
155 In Math, Culture Also Counts: A Case Study on Cost of Caring: Vicarious Trauma Among Guid- the Integration of Ilokano Culture in Teaching ance Counselors and Psychologists Mathematics Christian Gea Florentino Randolf Agup and Rosanne Agup Learning Orientation, Service Innovation and Per- Students’ Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale: Item formance of Hotels in Ilocos Sur Development and Validation Princess Neptalia Quebral Rhosechelle Riboroso
Surabaya International Health Conference Vol. 1, No. 1 Jun-20 (conference proceedings) Stimulation Therapeutic Activity Center (STAC) in Psychological Distress of The Elderly in Selected Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur Philippines: An Impact Barangays in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur Study Veneranda Quicio, Karen David, Leila Sylvia Bautis- Evelyn Claudio, Julieta Guinid & Mercedes Anicas ta, and Lorena Darisan Employment status of the Bachelor of Science in Home Remedial Measures For Common Child- Nursing graduates of the University of Northern hood Diseases Among Mothers In Bantay, Ilocos Philippines Batch 2014-2016 Sur Mercedes Anicas, Julieta Guinid, Francis Don Nero Marciana De Vera, Bernardo Oliber Arde Jr. and & Jeric Tabudlo Aprille Gem De Vera Compliance with the Standard Precautions: An Health Behaviors and Protective Factors of Inter- Infection Control Measure of Nurses in Ilocos Sur national Students in the University of Northern Marciana De Vera and Francis Don Nero Philippines Bernardo Arde Jr., Evelyn Claudio
Research Presentations Region 1 Virtual Research Congress, June 25-30, 2020 Eficacy of Chromolaena odorata (welawel) Risk Assessment in Visual Acuity among extract in Inhibitory the Growth of Selected Elementary Pupils in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Fungi Ofelia Espiritu, Edna Javier, Jevie Abella Alfredo Corpuz, Larguita Reotutar, Mercita Queddeng CSOs Commitment to LGU Service Delivery of Satisfaction on Localized Services: A Basis of the Caoayan, Ilocos Sur Citizen-Driven Priority Action Plan Florida Ursulom, Archie Martinez, Benmar Florida Ursulom, Archie Martinez, Moises Embat, Tabuso, Moises Embat, Froilan Unciano, Christian Kent Alvin Guzman Casildo Compliance of Mothers to the Prenatal Care in Zarzuela Ilocana: En Route to Extension Selected Municipalities of the First District of Jose Pichay Ilocos Sur Romeline Asanion, Marjorie Ridao Implementation of Extension Programs of the Rehabilitation Programs and Services of the UNP in the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail, Bantay, Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail: An Assessment Ilocos Sur Marciana De Vera, Bernardo Oliber Arde Jr. Marciana De Vera, Mae Evelia Ruadap, Bernardo Oliber Arde Jr, Jake Soria, Rozen Villa Satisfaction of the Inmates on the Rehabilitation Financial Management Practices of Metro Programs and Services in the Ilocos Sur Vigan-Based Cooperatives Provincial Jail Mark Lawrence Reotutar Bernardo Oliber Arde Jr., Marciana De Vera, Maritess Duquinal, Ismael Rivera, Aprille Gem De Vera
156 Crafting the Vigan Heritage Conservation One ASEAN: Commonalities in Traditional Charter in Ilokano Textile Weaving Marie Rose Rabang, Ashley Martinez Marie Rose Rabang, Arnold Pio, Marianne Rabang Experiences of Mathematics Teachers in The Customer Relations Strategies of Hotel Teaching Non Mathematics Subject Industry Rhosechelle Riboroso, Restituto Llagas Gilbert Valdez, Jr. Conflict Management Styles of Faculty Training Needs of the Community Residents of Rainalda Rambuyon, Christian Domondon Bantay, Ilocos Sur: An Assessment Maritess Duquinal, Rhosechelle Riboroso, Mark Angelo Reotutar, Christian Domondon, Restituto Llagas Jr. Teaching Mathematics in a MOODLE-Based Career Path of Senior High School Graduates of Learning Environment the University of Northern Philippines Joseph Taban Christian S. Domondon Elmarie T. Rin Determinants of Mathematics Achievement of A Tracer Study on the MPA and DPA Graduates Students: A Meta-analysis Study of the College of Public Administration Mark Angelo C. Reotutar Agustin B. Guinid, Joselito D. De la Rosa, Marie Rose Q. Rabang, Ruben R. Ragunjan, Florida U. Ursulom, Madeline A. Lopez, Abelardo A. Anicas eBIROK: An Online Repository for UNP’s Thesis Readiness of Faculty on Flexible Learning: Basis and Dissertation for a Capability Building Program Richard Arruejo Erwin Cadorna, Edelyn Cadorna, Aldrin Jaramilla Development of a Prototype App for Rice Antimicrobial Potentials of Dolichos lablab Linn. Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural (Hyacinth Bean) Networks Germana Gloria Molina Arpee Arruejo, Harold Costales, Noel Rafanan Management and Operations of School Knowledge, Preparedness and Adaptation Canteens: Basis for an Enhanced Canteen Activites on Climate Change in Coastal Areas of Development Program Ilocos Sur Doriden de Classica Fabro, Eleuteria Pacpaco Christy Venezuela Empowerment in Coastal Areas: Wives of Fisher Teacher’s Perceptions on Inclusive Education: folks’ Perspectives Basis on the Development of Inclusion Guide Crizzle Paz, Joussie Bermio, Gerald De Peralta, Edmar Malsi Paguirigan Leila Sylvia Bautista Physics Expectations and Performance of Civil Problem Solving in Basic Calculus: An Error Engineering Students Analysis Magdalena Ebojo, Randolf Agup Christian Domondon Predictors of the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) Performance of UNP BS Biology Indian Students Archie Martinez, Alma Segismundo 2020 PSPA International Conference, October 23-24-2020 Women’s Engagement in Health Governance Perception Towards the Engagement of LGBT Joselito D. de la Rosa Employees in LGUs of Ilocos Sur Florida U. Ursulom
157 Dissemination thru Radyo Tirad Pass at Regional Level, October 16, 2020 Bactericidal Property of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Extract Against Staphylococcus aureus, Methicil- lin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Escherichia coli, and Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Escherichia coli (ESBLEC) Alfredo V. Corpuz, Mercita Q. Queddeng, Amante C. Cabatu & Gerard Gabirel P. Reotutar APCORE 2020 International Virtual Conference, December 2-4, 2020 Career Path of Senior High School Graduates in the Conflict Management Styles of Faculty University of Northern Philippines Rainalda T. Rmburyon Elmarie Rin Ethnobotanical Survey of Alternative Plants Used The Experience of Stress among Students of Nurs- by Dengue Patients ing Schools Solita Evangeline S. Bañez Marlou R. Savella 4th International Confernce in Research, Education, Management and the Social Sciences, December 19-21, 2020 A Longitudinal and Cfross-Sectional Study of Performance and Survivirship of Log-Spines Student’s Learning Progression in Algebra Black Urchin, Diadema Sp. N Cages Joseph G. Taban Jessy A. Corrales-Domingo Effects of Different Lignocellulosic Wastes and Development and Validation of a Worktest in Boosters on the Growth and Yield of Oyster Electromagnetism Mushroom (Peurotus sp.) Grace A. Garcia Maritess A. Raboy Hepatoprotective Property of Yacon (Smallanthus Utilization of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) on Tart sonchifilius Poepp. Et Endl. H. Robinson) Tuber on Doug Production Swiss Mice (Mus musculus L.) Caludette C. Rabago Jeem Carlo F. Pula Treatment Compliance among Hypertensive The Gastronomical Treasures of the Wonder City of Patients in the Selected Municipalities in the Vigan, Philippines First District of Ilocos Sur Richel Royce T. Chan Joussie B. Bermio, Geraldine A. Palomares & lowie Lynette Q. Basconcillo Nutritional Status of Under Five Children in the First District of Ilocos Sur Joussie Bermio, Clarita Cariaga The NAKEM 2020 - 21st Global Conference, December 17-19, 2020 Traditional foods of Ilokanos Wendelyn Rodillas-Talbo 4th International Conference on Emerging Trends on Engineering, Science, Technology and Management, December 26-27, 2020 The Perceived Effects of Festivals in the Heritage City of Vigan, Philippines Richel Royce T. Chan
Activities Implemented Activity Date Refereeing and Publication of the UNP Research Journals (2) January - December 2020
Participation in FGD, DOST-RO1-MLUC March 09, 2020 In-House review Activities March 05, 2020 UNP – R1HRDC Meeting cum Research Review March 13, 2020
158 Emergency Assistance Program in Response to Covid 19 Through Distribution of Oyster Mushroom to Affected Communities and April 14, 20, and 27, 2020 Frontline Hospitals in Region 1 – Vigan City Formulation of 70% Alcohol for Front Liners April 15, 2020 Emergency Assistance Program in Response to Covid 19 Through Distribution of Oyster Mushroom to Affected Communities and April 16, 22, and 29, 2020 Frontline Hospitals in Region 1 – Sta. Catalina Emergency Assistance Program in Response to Covid 19 Through Distribution of Oyster Mushroom to Affected Communities and April 18, and 24, 2020 Frontline Hospitals in Region 1 – Sta. Maria Distribution of Vit.C and Vit C Drinks to Medical frontliners April 22, 2020 Distribution of PPEs (facemasks, surgical gloves, & face shields) to April 22, 2020 Front Liners Mentoring of College of Communication and Information Technology May 29, 2020 Faculty Researchers In-House Review for Social Science Researches Phase 1 June 3, 5, 9, 11 and 15, 2020 In-House Review of Education Researches - 1 June 1-3, 2020 In-House Review for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources June 2, 3, 9, 11, 12 and 15, (AFNR) Researches 2020 Education Research Mentoring –Batch 1 June 08, 2020 Mentoring Faculty Members with Completed Researches (Q1) June 11, 2020 Meeting with the Unit Research Coordinators June 11, 2020 Region 1 Virtual Research Congress June 25, 26, 29, & 30, 2020 Survey and Assessment of Existing Bamboo Strands and Sugarcane June-July, 2020 Plantation Areas in the 1st District of Ilocos Sur Survey and Assessment of Existing Bamboo Stands and Sugarcane June - July 2020 Plantation Areas in the 1st District of Ilocos Sur In-House Review for Education Researches - I June - December 2020 A Research-Based Training-Workshop of Faculty on Flexible Learning July 6-31, 2020
In-House Review for Social Science Researches - Phase II August - December 2020 Workshop on the schedule of reviews for the 2nd half of the year (July August - December 2020 - December) 2020
Research Utilization of Oyster Mushroom Bag Cultivation Technology August 29-30, 2020
University Research Office Strategic Planning September 3-4, 2020
Coastal Clean-Up Drive: Preserving and Protecting the Coastline September 17, 2020 amid COVID 19 Pandemic
Capacitating Faculty on Science and Technology Utilization - Phase I September 18, 2020
Women Empowerment on the Use of Herbal Medicines through September 20, 2020 Dissemination and Utilization
159 Mentoring-Workshop on Research Data Collection during COVID 19 September 22, 2020 Crisis Virtual Skills Training on Oyster Mushroom Production and September 22-25, 2020 Processing Writing Science and Technology Researches to Publishable Format (Capacitating Faculty on Science and Technology Utilization - Phase September 23, 2020 II)
Capacitating Faculty Researchers on IP Protection September 24, 2020 Skills Training on Oyster Mushroom Production and Processing: A September 26, 2020 Research-Based Techno-Transfer Pre-Feasibility Assessment and Validation of Proposed Site for Bangus September 30, 2020 Hatchery in Nalvo, sta. Maria, Ilcoos Sur 2020 UNP-PCHRD Collaborative Webinar on the Basics of October 1, 2020 Intellectual Property Skills Training on Oyster Mushroom Production: A Research-Based October 2-3, 2020 Techno-Transfer 2020 ILAARRDEC Commodity Review of Researches on Forestry, October 6, 2020 Agroforestry, Environment/ Apiculture UNP-PCHRD National Health Research Forum (Human Resources October 6, 2020 for Health and Health Facilities) UNP-PCHRD National Health Research Forum (Special Population - Migrants and Overseas Filipinos, Elderly and Population and October 7, 2020 Children)
Review of 2020 Research Targets and Q4 Planning of Activities October 20, 2020
Journal Writing as a Strategy in Teaching and Learning Mathematics October 23, 2020
Qualitative Research: from Start to Finish (A Seminar-Workshop) November 3-5, 2020 Seminar-Workshop on Quantitative Data Computing and Analysis November 13 and 17, 2020 using SPSS Seminar-Workshop on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) November 18-20, 2020 Education Research Mentoring - Batch 2 November 27, 2020 Webinar Series in Mathematics: Recognition of the Structure Sense in December 5, 2020 Algebraic Expressions and Equations Mentoring on Research Publication in Asian Journal of Education and December 9, 2020 Human Development Digital Cover Design Competition of AJEHD (Asian Journal of December 11-16, 2020 Education and Human Development) Webinar Series in Mathematics: Describing Students’ Learning December 12, 2020 Progression in Mathematics using Rasch Analysis Gender and Development and Culture-Based Governance Seminar- December 17-18, 2020 Workshop
160 Webinar Series in Mathematics: Exploring Mathematics in Wood December 19, 2020 Carving Products
Awards Received • Best Paper Award by Dr. Richel Royce Chan of his research paper “The Perceived Effects of Festivals in the Heritage City of Vigan, Philippines” during the 4th International Conference on Emerging Trends on Engineering, Science, Technology and Management, December 26-27, 2020 in Jakarta, Indonesia (online presentation)
Research Outputs Utilized Research Title Author/s Research Research Utilization Start of Output Utilization Sea Urchin Resource Management Jessy Domingo, Cage Culture of Utilized by sea urchin 2018 (SURe Management): An Assessment Miriam Javier & Sea Urchin growers of Santiago, Ilocos Maritess Raboy Sur STCBF on Oyster Mushroom Maritess Raboy & Mushroom Utilized by mushroom 2017 Production as an Alternative Source of Jessy Domingo Culture and growers of Region 1 Livelihood in Diaster Vulnerable Areas Value Adding in Region 1 Readiness of Faculty on Flexible Dr. Erwin Cadorna, Capability Utilized by the faculty July 2020 Learning: Basis for Capability Building Dr. Edelyn Cadorna & Building members of the University Dr. Aldrin Jaramilla Program on Flexible Learning Satisfaction on Localized Services: A Florida Ursulom Citizen-Driven Utilized by LGU Caoayan November 2020 Basis of the Citizen-Driven Priority Archie Martinez Action Plan Action Plan Kent Alvin Guzman Moises Ambat mHealth App for Rural Health Units Eileen Quillon mHealth App Utilized by the residents December 2020 (RHUs) of Barangay Pandan, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur Ledger Diary: An Automatic Ledger Richard Arruejo Automatic Utilized by S. Grande December 2020 and Records Operations System Ledger and Corportion - Small Town Records Lottery Ilocos Sur Operations System
Registered Utility Models Name of Output/ Invention Category Specific Researchers/ Reference Number Creative Work Purpose Inventors Engine Cooling System Cleaning Utility Model Automotive Carlo Ventura 22018000215 Machine Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Testing Utility Model Automotive Allan Guillermo 22017000996 Instrument Modified LPG Biogas Stove Burner Utility Model Domestic Manuel Bajet For release Cooking
161 RESEARCH CENTER FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION University of Santo Tomas
RCSSED: Gaining More Presence and Visibility in Research From the time that the Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) was instituted in January 2017, it already envisioned itself at strengthening the research culture and practice of its research associates in the social sciences and education following the academic traditions of scholarship of former centers, the Social Research Center (SRC) (1975-2007), the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD) (1998 -2007), and the Research Center on Culture, Education and Social Issues (RCCESI) (2008-2016). RCSSED is the official research arm of the university affiliated as associate member to the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC). RCSSED continued to pursue its research thrusts along academic disciplines managed through research interest groups (RIGs), namely: business studies, church and social issues studies, community-engaged studies, education and leadership studies, language studies, life course and intergenerational studies, studies on politics and public policy, studies in psychology, social health studies, and sustainability studies. For the year 2020, RCSSED had been active as a research center even in the midst of pandemic. More research associates are involved in externally-funded researches namely: the National Catechetical Study: Pastoral Action Research and Intervention [Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education (CBCP- ECCCE) and Porticus]; institutionalization of community engagement [CHED]; students’ learning experience in HEIs and TVET schools [Commission on Higher Education (CHED)]; Balut industry in the Philippines [Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST- PCAARRD)]; tuberculosis [National Research Center of the Philippines (NRCP)]; More research collaborations were also entered into by the researchers with HEIs, government agencies and international agencies on adult literacy and intergenerational learning (University of East Anglia), teaching democracy in a multi-cultural and multi-religous society (Fondazione Gravissimum Educationis), plastic material balance flow [USAID-Ecological Waste Coalition of the Phils, Inc. (EcoWaste Colaition)], sachet consumption [Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)], capacity building program [Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD)] and impact of Covid-19 on adult education and learning [British Association for International and Comparative Education (BAICE)]. On January to February 2020, RCSSED organized the Training for Accreditation of Statisticians of the University on SEM and Multivariate Analysis. On the same month, RCSSED co-hosted the “WTE or WOE “waste to energy or waste of energy”, an academic forum on solutions to the Philippine waste problem with Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and Mother Earth Foundation (MEF). For the funded project of RCSSED under the National Catechetical Study [Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP- ECCCE and Porticus] led the workshop on Data Numerization, Research Grant Financial Management, and on Research and Intervention.
162 Aside from this, there were webinar series on Kwentong-Katekista: “1 Fruitful Catechesis Amidst the Pandemic”, “2 Research –based Intervention Outcomes (RIO) for Catechetical Ministry”, “3 Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue and Indigenous People” and “4 Family Catechesis” last January to December 2020. From August 2020 to January 2021, RCSSED and Fondazionne Gravissimum Educationis in cooperation with National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) and the Teacher Education Council (TEC) organized the Understanding 21st Century Democracy A TECOVID-19 Colloquy Series for Master Teachers in Social Studies, Regional Supervisors, and Democracy Local Antenna Units in 13 Countries. On August to October 2020, RCSSED co-hosted the Understanding Teacher Noticing Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Teacher Education Council (TEC) attended by Deans of Teacher Education Institutions, Teacher Educators, In-service Teachers and, principals and supervisors. The Sustainability RIG under RCSSED with UST Simbahayan Community Development Office supervised the “AlerTomas 2020”, a university wide community development advocacy towards the environment and disaster risk reduction management, attended by Deans and faculty of UST last September 2020. On the same month, RCSSED and its Journal of Social Health with the Access Health International and Nagoya City University, organized a three- week training program entitled the “2nd International Writing Fellowship on Social health Research” for emerging scholars. Also, the RCSSED’s CHED-funded research project, “Connection on Learning and Employability Assessment Report (CLEAR)” conducted the webinar on “Project CLEAR Website Launch: Introducing the CLEAR website, expnading tertiary-level education insights”. The RCSSED in collaboration with the Transformare and Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), an international agency under the University of East Anglia (UEA), organized the following e-forums for farmers and students last September and December 2020; (1) Adult literacy programs and family-centered practices in community building: Revisiting the roles of Philippine Higher education; (2) Family literacy initiatives, what can be learned?: Impact on policymaking and community program design and implementation; and (3) Families and sustainable communities: The role of family literacy in meeting the SDGs. After the forums, a mentorship programme on Family literacy and intergenerational learning was conducted for the participants. Last October 2020, the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management and RCSSED in collaboration with the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines, Inc. (ATOP) established the first “CTHM Virtual Tourism and Hospitality Conference 2020” for faculty members, researchers, tourism and cultural officers, and students. On November to December 2020, the “Researching the Researchers for the 21st Century: Needs, Challenges, & Productivity”, a funded project of RCSSED under CHED organized a webinar series for researchers from all over the country. The Journal of Social Health (JoSH), an independent open access (OA) journal founded by the researchers of the Social Health Studies RIG of RCSSED, continues its pursuit for knowledge dissemination in its third year of existence.
163 ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES The research force of the RCSSED maintained a total of 61 and 52 researchers, for the first and second half of the year 2020, representing various disciplines who actively engaged in publications and paper presentations in local, national and international realms. (See list below.) A number of researchers also served as editorial board members of journals such as Journal of Nature Studies, Journal of Rural and Community Development, Scientia San Beda, Humanities and Social Science Research, The Antoninus Journal, Contemporary Perspectives In Family Research, Metamorfosis: Revista Del Centro Reina Sofía Sobre Adolescencia Y Juventud, Handbook On Global South Youth Studies, Asian Journal of English Language Studies, Philippine ESL Journal, Assemblea Journal of Political Science, Philippine Journal of Anesthesiology, Journal of Medicine, Journal of Social Health, Antorcha, Asian Journal for Educational Research and Synergy, Asian Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research, Asia Pacifc Education Review, Asia- Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism, Educational Gerontology, Luz y Saber, i-manager’s Journal of English Language Teaching, Sustainability Collection, The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, World Journal of Social Sciences, International Journal of Social Science and Humanity, The RAP Journaland Asia Pacific Journal for Student Affairs.
Select List of Publications International • Abenir, M.A.D., Abelardo, A.M.S. & Moreno, V.M.L. (2020). Empowering higher education extension workers for community engagement: The case of a certificate course offered by a comprehensive university in Manila. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 24(3), 10-12. • Abiog, E. B. & David, R. B. (2020). More than words: A documentation and a morphological analysis of an indigenous language in the Philippines. Journal of Language and Linguistics Studies, 16(4). • Adamos, J. L. & de Guzman, A. B. (2020). Like the layers of an onion: curricular noticing as a lens to understand the epistemological features of the Philippine K to 12 secondary mathematics curriculum materials. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 19(3), 389-409. • Andalecio, A.B. P. (2020). Pro-poor tourism concept in the context of selected destinations in Ilocos Region, Philippines. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, 12(1), 69- 91 • Andalecio, A.B.P. & Mercado, J.M.T. (May 2020). Ysla de Panciteria: A preliminary study on the culinary heritage significance of pancit using the heritage documentation approach:the case of Luzon Island, Philippines. Journal of Ethnic Foods, 7(19), 1-25. • Asiones, N. G. (2020). Placemaking cooperation among co-operatives: The case of the union of church-based co-operatives in the Philippines. Journal of Rural and Community Development, 15(3), 66-78. • Bautista, M.P.J.T. & Benedicto, J. (2020). Challenging Role of Change Agents: Issues Encountered in the Midst of Changes in the Banking Industry. Review of Integrative Business and Economics Research, 9(2), 26-40.
164 • Calimag, M.M.P. & Macapagal, J. (2020). Effect of a video-based case presentation educational intervention anchored on the theory of planned behavior on adoption of oral health behaviors among dental patients: A quasi-experimental study. Odovtos-International Journal of Dental Sciences, 363-375. DOI: 10.15517/ijds.2021.44171 • Castillo, R. M. (2020). Promoting environment at grassroots: Barangay institutional mapping of solid waste management. Journal of Community Development Research, 13(2), 15-30. • de Castro, B. V., Manalo, R. A. & Uy, C. (2020). The mediating role of job satisfaction on the effect of motivation to organizational commitment and work engagement of private secondary high school teachers in Metro-Manila. Review of Integrative Business and Economics Research, 9(1), 133-159. • de Guzman, A. B. & Angcahan, D. Z. (2020). Caeteris paribus: In search of the “silent professional identity” of Filipino radiologic technologists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 51(4), 528-530. • de Guzman, A.B., Bollozos, J.K.D., Delos Santos, L.T. & Monton, E.M.B. (2020). Genuineness matters in tourism: A phenomenology of travel management students’ emotional experiences of non-accredited tour guides’ verbalized hospitality during destination immersion. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism, 46(7), 418-430. • de Guzman, A. B., Llanes, P.M.V., Floresca, P.A.R. & Gonzales, N.L.B. (2020). Like a fish on a hook: A grounded theory study of incarcerated Filipino elderly agony. Educational Gerontology, 46(8), 439-451. • de Guzman, A.B., Bayot, J.M.H., Javier, N.R., Liamzon, R.R.C. & Moralejo, M.A.R.P. (2020). Understanding Filipino hospitality interns’ expectations and frustrations. Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research, 31(3), 479. • de Guzman, A.B. & Laguilles-Villafuerte, S. (2020). Phenomenologizing Filipino custodial grandparents’ interment stress. Educational Gerontology, 46(7), 418-430. • de Guzman, A. B., Ibarrola, G.M.V., Idolog, C.L.J.I. & Ignacio, A.J.C. (2020). You can run but you can’t hide: A grounded theory analysis of suppression among older prisoners in the Philippines. Educational Gerontology, 46(5), 303-313. • de Guzman, A. B. & Nery-Cura, M.L. (2020). Caeteris paribus: A grounded theory study on the rhizomatic tendencies among a select group of Philippine secondary history textbook writers. Curriculum Perspectives, 40(1), 15-26. • de Guzman, A. B., Barredo, S.F.P. & Caillan, K.R.B. (2020). Examining the role of depression in the Filipino elderly’s food preferences in prison setting: Data from a choice experiment. International Journal of Prisoner Health, 16(2), 135-149. • de Guzman, A. B. & Dino, M. J. (2020). Examining the role of Filipino elderly attitudes toward computer and internet on their behavioral intention for telehealth participation. Educational Gerontology, 46(3), 140-149. • de Guzman, A.B. Ho, N.A.S. & Indunan, M.D.M. (2020). A choice experiment of the health-seeking behavior of a select group of Filipino nursing students. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 1-14. DOI: 10.1080/14635240.2020.1730704
165 • de Guzman, A. B., Herrera, Y.P.S., Hernando, J. E., Hipe, M.D.A. & Valdez, L.P.M. (2020). We can be as busy as a bee: A grounded theory study of Filipino elderly prisoners’ engagement. Educational Gerontology, 46(5), 247-257. • de Guzman, A.B., Valdez, L.P.M., Henson, C.P., Gumba, R.E. & Fradejas, F.V. (2020). So near and yet so far: a grounded theory study of incarcerated Filipino elderly’s experiences of emotional geography. Educational Gerontology, 46(4), 235-245. • de Guzman, A.B. & Puzon, E.H. (2020). Not your final destination: A grounded theory study on adjustment among Filipino librarians who experienced job rotation. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 52(4), 951-963. • de Guzman, A.B., Atoy, M.B. Jr., Cadungog, R.R., Cua, J.D.O., Garcia, F.R.O. & Manungay, S.C. (2020). Linking digital literacy and online information searching strategies of Philippine university students: The moderating role of mindfulness. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 52(4), 1015-1027. • Fernandez, R. R. & Uy, C. (2020). Keywords on Online Video-ads Marketing Campaign: A Sentiment Analysis. Review of Integrative Business and Economics Research, 9(1), 99-110. • Gonzales, M.C.A., De Vergara, T.I.M. & Lustanas, B. (2020). Iloilo’s balut industry (Philippines) - An exploration of the environment, social organizations, and consumer demands. Asian Journal of Agriculture, 4(2), 41-51. • Lintao, R.B. & Marasigan, M.A.A. (2020). Presentation and comprehensibility of public policies in online news articles. International Journal of Law, Language & Discourse, 8(2), 35-56. • Lintao, R.B. & Vergara, F.B. (2020). War on drugs: The readability and comprehensibility of illegal drug awareness campaign brochures. International Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 2(4), 98-121. • Lintao, R.B. & Madrilejos, J. I. F. (2020). Interpreting the arguments of China and the Philippines in the South China sea territorial dispute: A relevance-theoretic perspective. International Journal for the Semiotics of Law, DOI: 10.1007/s11196-020-09770-1 • Lontoc, G. M. (2020). Negotiating indigenous identities within mainstream community livelihoods: Stories of Aeta women in the Philippines. Studies in the Education of Adults, 52(4),157-174. • Madrunio, M. R. & Querol, M. (2020). Characterizing the language features and rhetorical moves of argumentative essays written by Filipino ESL senior high school writers. Modern Journal of Studies in English Language Teaching and Literature, 2(1), 62-80. • Mandigma, M.B. S., Gonzales, B. B. & Tan, J. (2020). Merging sustainable pillars into the tourism plan format for micro, small, and medium enterprises in post-typhoon Haiyan areas. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies, 14(2), 1-31. • Mercado, J.M.T., Bilason, J.M.M., Caguin, M.M., Lazarte, J.R.C., Soriano, C.S.D., Sosito, K.N.A.T. & Valmores, J.M.B. (2020). A viva la virgen!: A study on the heritage significance and development of religious festivals as a basis for conceptualizing a safeguarding plan - The case of the Peñafrancia Festival. The Asia Pacific International Events Management Journal, 2(1), 1-10. • Mercado, J.M.T., Duarte, H.E.M., Garcia, G.N.V., Lejano, A.B.T., Magpantay, A.M.M. & Saadvera, A.L.A. (2020). Bridge over troubled water: Explicating the perspectives of
166 the stakeholders on the urbanization of heritage properties - The case of Intramuros and Filipino-Chinese friendship bridge. Journal of Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, 5(1), 89-111. • Mercado, J.M.T., Sta. Ana. K.K.S., Tolentino, K.C.R. & Borromeo, K.G. (2020). Status of Hearing-Impaired Tour Guides of Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines: A Basis for a Proposed Intervention Program. Revista Turismo & Desenvolvimento (Journal of Tourism and Development), 33, 9-28. • Mirasol, R. G. (2020). A survey of grade 5 and 6 pupils’ attitudes toward reading. Reading Psychology, 41(3), 229-239. • Ongtangco, KS., Albarillo, A., Amancio, J., Bulanadi, J., De Guzman, I., Jugueta, V., Santos, K. & Tiomico, P. (2020). Outcomes of early detection and intervention of children with disability: Perspectives from Philippine public school administrators and teachers. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1-17. DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2020.1761539 • Porto, A. E. (2020). Adopting e-learning technologies in higher educational institutions: The role of organizational culture, technology acceptance and attitude. Review of Social Sciences, 5(10), 1-11. • Topacio, Katrina Ninfa M. (2020). Representing the modern Filipino housewife: Presuppositions in Good Housekeeping Philippines Mag. Asian Women Journal, 36(3), 49-70.
National • Ancheta, A. A., Pelayo, E. T. & Zerrudo, E. (2020). Framing vernacular memories of the women fisherfolks: A vanishing cultural heritage in Narayan Island, Philippines. Journal of Nature Studies, 19(1), 66-80. • Ancheta, A. A., De Castro, B. V., Garcia, M.N. Z., Garcia, M.R.V. C. & Castillo, R. M. (2020). Streamlining waste handling approaches to zero waste: Community-based experiences in the city of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. Journal of Nature Studies, 19(1), 49-65. • Calilung, Froilan C. (2020). Infodemic, social media, and the youth: A cross-sectional study on gathering, use, and sharing of online news in the Philippine amidst the coronavirus pandemic [Monograph]. QUARANTEEN: Narratives of the Filipino Youth amidst a Pandemic: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities, 1, 1-315. • Calilung, Froilan C. (2020). The Young and the restless: A youth based assessment on the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine in NCR and its impact on mental well-being [Monograph]. QUARANTEEN: Narratives of the Filipino Youth amidst a Pandemic: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities, 1, 1-315. • Lintao, R.B. & Jimenez, R.R. (2020). A norm-based analysis of court interpretation in selected Philippine criminal cases. Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 8, 127-158.
Local • Calilung, F. C. (2020). Who you? Exploring the role of a national identity system in a pandemic. The Antoninus Journal, 6, 1-3. • Calimag, M.M. P. (2020). Research and the social agenda: The tale of two rivers. JMUST (Journal of Medicine), 4(2), 546-551.
167 • Calimag, M.M.P., Sy, M. G., Sagun, R. Q. de. & Valencia, M.A.A.M. (2020). We got to move it, move it: The lived experiences of family carers of youth with chronic neurodevelopmental disorders as they enter into adult health care. JMUST (Journal of Medicine), 4(2), 486-499. • Calimag, M.M.P., Gamilla, M.C.Z., Do, D.H.P., Dubouzet, R.V.C., Dumaual, C.M.J. & Duncan, K.D.L. (2020). Natural family planning methods: A scoping review. Journal of Social Health, 3(1), 39-75. • Castillo, R. M. (2020). Of viruses and (states)men: State-society relations and the COVID-19 biopolitics of physical spaces. The Antoninus Journal, 6. • de Guzman, A. B. (2020). From globalization to COVIDification of higher education: Panicgogy as a clarion to empowering today’s learners. The Antoninus Journal, 6, 1-2. • Gonzales, M.C.A. & Martinez, E.A. (2020). Sociocultural determinants of health-seeking behavior among children living with tuberculosis and their caregivers in informal settlements. Journal of Social Health, 3(1), 76-90. • Madrunio, M. R. & Cabañas, A. (2020). What’s in my medicine?: Evaluating the readability and comprehensibility of patient information leaflets of selected Philippine nonprescription drugs. Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 8, 189-219. • Madrunio, M. R. (2020). Post-lockdown language classes: Quo vadis?. The Antoninus Journal, 1-4.
Select Awards and Recognition • Calimag, Maria Minerva P., Recipient of Presidential Award for Outstanding Contribution to Continuing Professional Development among Physicians, Philippine Medical Association, September 2020. • Jazul, Jay P., Gonzalez, Maria Carinnes A., Sarne, Solomon R. and Cabalbag, Lora Kimberly A., Recipient of 2nd PLACE WINNER (CLUSTER I) Poster Paper Competition, “Initial Assessment of the Information Education Campaign (IEC) Materials for Pediatric Tuberculosis in the Selected Informal Urban Community, 2020 NRCP Annual Scientific Conference and 87th General Membership Assembly, Bicutan, Taguig City, June 30, 2020. • Lintao, Rachelle B., Ablian, Alicia Cassandra R., Benzon, Raphaela J., Caña, Jewel Abyjah, Ceniza, Sofia Doreen N., Morales, Jessica Anne I., Reyes, Anna Laeticia B.; Recipient of Best Paper Presenter, Indonesian Community for Forensic Linguistic (KLFl-2), Online, September 20, 2020. • Navidad, Florence C., Recipient of Outstanding Reviewer, Literati Awards 2020 Awards for Excellence, International Journal of Comparative Education and Development, Emerald Publishing Limited, December 6, 2020.
Research Collaboration • Cayubit, Ryan Francis O.; Collaborative work on Worldview and Well-Being in Asia amidst COVID-19; Bryan Chobthamkit, Ma. Criselda T. Pacquing, March Eric Reyes; April 21, 2020 to June 6, 2020 • De Castro, Belinda V., Manalo, Ronald A., and Lontoc, Gina M.; Consultancy work on “Analysis of the Early Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (ELLNA) Results for SY 2017-2018; SEAMEO-Innotech; June 15 to October 31, 2020
168 • De Guzman, Allan B.; Consultancy work on Lecturer Teaching Styles and Student Learning Involvement in Large Classes: A Taiwan Case Study; Chia Wei Tang and Meng Jun Shi; August 1, 2019 to December 1, 2020 • Lontoc, Gina M.; Research and Community Project on Empowering Women and Youth in Agriculture Sector through Sustainable Livelihood Practices; Don Bosco Technical Center-Fr. Romeo De Castro; August 1, 2019 to August 1, 2022 • Lontoc, Gina M.; Research and Community Project on Empowering Women and Youth in Agriculture Sector through Sustainable Livelihood Practices; Department of Social Welfare and Development-Lourdes Medina, Gelyn Daiwey, Edison Ubaldo; August 1, 2019 to August 1, 2022 • Mercado, Jame Monren T., Collaboration work on Pangangalaga o Pag-unlad?: Assessing the Views of the Stakeholders on the Conservation and Urbanization of a Historic Town - The Case of Lucban, Quezon, Philippines (ID 50), Claire Ann M. Yao and Maricel D. Herrera; March 1-June 1, 2020 • Mercado, Jame Monren T., Granado, Gezzez Giezl G., Andalecio, Avi Ben P., Zerrudo, Eric. B.; Consultancy work on Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) Sustainable Tourism and Strategic Development Plan 2022-2031 (ID 51); Provincial Governments of Samar, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar, Department of Tourism Region VIII and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Protected Areas and Management Bureau Region VIII; March 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021 • Mercado, Jame Monren T., Zerrudo, Eric B.; Consultancy work on San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte Sustainable Tourism and Strategic Development Plan 2021-2025 (ID 52); Municipal Government of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, December 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021 • Mercado, Jame Monren T., Zerrudo, Eric B., Consultancy work on Food Mapping for Pampanga and Bulacan (ID 53); Department of Tourism Region III and the Provincial Governments of Pampanga and Bulacan, March 31-December 01, 2020 • Ongtangco, Karen S.; Collaborative work on Effectiveness of PRISM in Improving Fine Motor Skills of Children at Risk; Department of Education National Capital Region (NCR); August 1, 2018 to May 31, 2020 • Pacquing, Ma. Criselda T.; Collaborative work on Concept Links between Colors and Emotions; Deborah Da Silva, Christine Mohr, Domicele Jonauskaite; May 18, 2020 to June 6, 2020 • Pacquing, Ma. Criselda T.; Collaborative work on Worldview and Well-Being in Asia amidst COVID-19; Bryan Chobthamkit, Ryan Francis Cayubit, March Eric Reyes; April 21, 2020 to June 6, 2020
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES RCSSED’s institutional engagements for 2020 covered a wide array of activities ranging from research forum, colloquium, methods training, and exhibits to community engagements and research services. Below is the list of these institutional activities: International August 15 Understanding 21st Century Democracy A TECOVID-19 Colloquy Series: “Strand: Understanding Democracy as a Human Enterprise”
169 August 22 Understanding 21st Century Democracy A TECOVID-19 Colloquy Series: “Democracy in Time of Disasters” August 29 Understanding Teacher Noticing Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Listen, Practice, Dream: Teacher Education COVID-19 and Tomorrow” and “Curricular Noticing: Recognizing Opportunities for Inspiring Student Curiosity” September 3 Adult Literacy Programs and Family-Centered Practices in Community Building: Revisiting the Roles of Philippine Higher Education” September 5 Understanding Teacher Noticing Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Closing the Digital Divide and Strengthening Distance Learning”, “Rethinking Teacher Education in Pandemic Times”, and “Promoting Authentic Learning and Assessment” September 10 Internationalized India-Philippines Connect Webinar at the International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water “Society’s conference turned webinar is Resource Circulation & Waste Management under Pandemic Covid-19” September 12 Understanding 21st Century Democracy A TECOVID-19 Colloquy Series: “Democracy and Human Right” September 17 Families and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Family Literacy in Meeting the SDGs September 19 Understanding Teacher Noticing Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Teaching Metacognition to Cultivate 21st Century Filipino Students’ Agency” and “Ensuring Support for Students’ Social and Emotional Learning” October 1 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme- “Principles and Concepts of Family Literacy” October 3 Understanding Teacher Noticing Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Redesigning Schools for Stronger Relationship” and “Expanding Learning Time” October 8 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme- “Interaction and Development among Young and Adult Learners” October 10 Understanding 21st Century Democracy A TECOVID-19 Colloquy Series: “Education, Democracy and Citizenship: From Agenda to Principle” and Educators for Democracy: Different “kinds” of Citizenship” October 15 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme-“Parents’ Literacy Skills and Young People’s Psychosocial and Literacy Development” October 17 Understanding Teacher Noticing Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic: “Using Formative Assessment to Support Growth” and “Sustaining Early Childhood Education Program” October 22 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme- “Numeracy Work with Families” October 24 Understanding 21st Century Democracy A TECOVID-19 Colloquy Series: “Embracing Democracy as Educational Commitment” and “Institutions and Democratic Development Teaching for Understanding and Values” November 5 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme- “Participatory Learning Approaches (PLA) and Family Literacy” November 12 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme- “Project Design, Implementation, Mentoring and Impact Evaluation” November 14 Understanding 21st Century Democracy A TECOVID-19 Colloquy Series: “Embracing Democracy as Educational Commitment”
170 November 19 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme- “Project Design, Implementation, Mentoring and Impact Evaluation” November 21 2020 Colloquy Series Researching the Researchers for the 21st Century: Data Driven Insights for Research Discovery, Collaboration, and Impact November 28 2020 Colloquy Series Researching the Researchers for the 21st Century: Needs, Challenges and Productivity “Writing for Publication” December 2 Family Literacy and Intergenerational Learning: A Mentorship Programme (Research Community Development and the Dominican Spirituality) December 5 2020 Colloquy Series Researching the Researchers for the 21st Century: Needs, Challenges and Productivity “Research Grants and Funding Opportunities” December 9 Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic December 10 Family Literacy Initiatives, What can be Learned? Impact on Policymaking and Community Program Design and December 12 2020 Colloquy Series Researching the Researchers for the 21st Century: Needs, Challenges and Productivity “Managing Research Programs”
National January 20 WTE or WOE “waste to energy or waste of energy” An Academic Forum on Solutions to the Philippine Waste Problem January 23 Consultation and presentation with CBCP-ECCCE (Bishops) April 9 Launching of Krus na Daan ng Katekistang Lingkod April 12 Launching of Katekista Draft Prepublication (Online) September 8-25 Social Health Studies Writing Fellowship September 14 A Two-part Webinar Series Kwentong-Katekista “1 Fruitful Catechesis Amidst the Pandemic” September 25 Project CLEAR Website Launch: Introducing the CLEAR Website: Expanding Tertiary Level Education Insights” October 5 A Two-part Webinar Series Kwentong-Katekista “2 Research –based Intervention Outcomes (RIO) for Catechetical Ministry” October 23 CTHM Virtual Tourism and Hospitality Conference 2020 “Philippine Tourism Development and COVID-19 Pandemic: Recovery Through Sustainable Development October 29 Workshop on Research and Intervention November 24 Presentation on Lived Catholicism Conference December 14 Webinar on Kwentong Katekista 3 Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue and Indigenous People December 28 Webinar on Kwentong Katekista 4 Family Catechesis
Local January and February 01 Structural Equation Modeling Training for Accreditation of Statisticians February 22, 29 Multivariate Analysis 1 (Rasch Analysis, Conjoint, Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Cluster Analysis) Training for Accreditation of Statisticians
171 June 15 Workshop on Research Grant Financial Management August 11 Workshop on Data Numerization August 31 Araw ng Paglilingkod sa Panahon ng Paglikha 2020 “Hubileo para sa Daigdig : Pagtalab at Pagtugon sa Pagpapanumbalik ng Sangnilikha September 12 ALERTOMAS 2020 “Coping for the Community: A Zero-Waste Household Webinar” September 26 ALERTOMAS 2020 “UST for Laudato Si- Sustainable Community in Relation to care for the Environment” November 23-25 A Webinar Series QUARANTEEN: Narratives of the Filipino Youth amidst a Pandemic: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities November 26 Training on Good Research Practice: Preparing for Ethics Review Application
RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS Completed Projects Research Title/Researcher Funding Agency/ Grant Inclusive Dates Family Literacy and Sustainable Development: How Global Challenges July 2020 can we Build on Indigenous Intergerational Learning? Research Fund (GCRF)- Gina Lontoc, PhD UK £2,147.31
Enhancing the Institutionalization of Community Commission on Higher September 2020 Engagement in Selected Higher Educational Education (CHED) Institutions in the Philippines: A Multiple Case Study P4,589,281 Mark Anthony Abenir, PhD Humanitarian Leadership in Urban Communities: An Brown University Center September 2020 Exploratory Study on the Role of Community Leaders For Human Rights and in Baseco Compound during COVID-19 Pandemic in Humanitarian Studies the Philippines US$5,000 Maria Carinnes Alejandria, PhD Implementation Research Training for Evidenced Department of Sciences October 2020 Based Decision-Making and Technology- Maria Carinnes Alejandria, PhD Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST- PCHRD) P1,490,000 Socio-Cultural Determinants of Mental Health among Department of Sciences December 2020 University Students and Technology- Maria Carinnes Alejandria, PhD Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST- PCHRD) P4,900,000
172 On-going Projects Connection of Learning & Employability Assessment Commission on Higher August 2018 to Report (Project CLEAR): An APEC Data Collection Education (CHED) July 2021 Project on Education in the Philippines P4,700,001 Belinda de Castro, PhD National Catechetical Study (NCS) 2021: Pastoral PORTICUS January 2019 to Action Research and Intervention (PARI) Project P10,700,000 December 2021 Clarence Batan, PhD Researching the Researchers for the 21st Century Commission on Higher February Chalennges, Needs and Productivity Education (CHED) 11, 2019 to Rene Luis Tadle P2,800,000 February 9, 2021 Democracy: An Educational Urgency in Pluricultural Fondazione Gravissimum March 2019 to and Plurireligious Contexts Educationis February 2022 Allan de Guzman, PhD £15,000 Aquaponics for Sustainable Food Security during Pre Brown University and August 2019 to and Post Disasters PDRF July 2022 Moises Norman Garcia, PhD & Rosario Virginia P200,000 Garcia, PhD Exploring the Roles of Local and Indigenous Global Research October 2019 to Knowledge Systems in Promoting Family Literacy and Translation Awards March 2021 Lifelong Learning (GRTA) - UK Research Gina Lontoc, PhD and Innovation Office £31,726 Plastic Material Balance Flow Study along Manila Bay USAID-Ecological Waste November Moises Norman Garcia, PhD Coalition of the Phils, Inc. 1, 2019 to (EcoWaste Coalition) February 28, P1,000,464 2021 Sachet Consumption in the Philippines: A Mixed- Global Alliance for June 1, 2020 to Method Study on its Socio-Economic Implications and Incinerator Alternatives July 31, 2021 Insights (GAIA) Phils. Inc. Maria Rosario Virginia Garcia, PhD P360,135 Capacity-building Program on Implementation Department of Sciences October 15, Research for Technical Staff in PhilHealth Head Office: and Technology- 2020 to May 15, Local Evidence to Advanced Decisions (LEAD) Philippine Council for 2021 Maria Carinnes Alejandria, PhD Health Research and Development (DOST- PCHRD) P1,499,703 COVID-19 and its Impact on Adult Education and British Association November 15, Learning: A Scoping Research in the United Kingdom, for International and 2020 to May 15, Afghanistan and the Philippines Comparative Education 2022 Gina Lontoc, Arceli Amarles, Katrina Ninfa Topacio, (BAICE) Ma. Joahna Estacio, Rosalie Quilicol, and Grace £2,000.00 Reoperez
173 SCHOOL OF STATISTICS University of the Philippines
The School maintains its presence in both the local and international statistics communities through active participation in conferences, academic/professional organizations, and fellowships (related to teaching or research), as well as through publications. Locally, the School of Statistics actively promotes and advances statistics through various research activities, trainings, and project engagements (private and government). The School has also maintained its extension services (e.g., consultancy projects) and advisories (e.g., participation in technical committees, membership to associations). The School also remains to be a CHED Center of Excellence in Statistics. Internationally, several faculty members of the School participate in conferences and have had publications in indexed journals or for a chapter in a book. The activities and outputs, however, were relatively few compared to other years, mainly because of the challenges, difficulties, adjustments, and uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The areas of research of the faculty and students of the School remain to be diverse, reflecting the developments in the field of statistics worldwide. Research activities/outputs of the School’s faculty and students are disseminated through journal and book (or book chapter) publications, thesis/dissertation, or presentations in colloquia and conferences. Topics include big data analytics, nonparametric methods, computational statistics, mathematical statistics, market research, impact assessment, design of experiments, official statistics, computer- assisted surveys, survey design, psychometrics, econometrics, spatial statistics, and spatio- temporal models, among others. Because of the health crisis, there were several interruptions and so changes in the academic and administrative systems, programs, and activities of the School. Facilitation of classes switched to remote mode, academic calendars (AY 2019-2020 and AY 2020-2021) were adjusted, new work arrangements were adapted, and several university policies were modified.
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES The School continues to offer its undergraduate program (BS Statistics) and four graduate programs – Master of Statistics (or MOS), Master of Science in Statistics (or MS Stat), Professional Master in Data Science (Analytics) (or PMDSA), and Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (or PhD Stat). Note that the un- dergraduate curriculum was revised in AY 2018-2019 (with new courses instituted, and several existing courses revised), and that all graduate programs (except PMDSA) are currently under review. Below are the statistics for enrollment and graduation over the past two and current academic years.
Enrolled (Average per sem) Number of Graduates Academic Year B.S. MOS MS PMDSA PhD B.S. MOS MS PMDSA PhD 2018-2019 311 111 108 36 28 115 8 6 - 0 2019-2020 339 104 124 56 24 57 7 5 0 0 2020-2021* 420 91 112 81 23 - 2 0 1 0 Note: *covers 1st sem only; no approved BS Stat graduates yet as of 31 December 2020
174 For the AY 2019-2020 (approved in September 2020), the School produced 69 graduates – 57 from the BS (Statistics) program, 7 from the Master of Statistics program, and 5 from the Master of Science (Statistics) program. In the BS (Statistics) program, nine graduated with honors – 8 graduated Cum Laude and 1 graduate Magna Cum Laude. They were led by Shaun Benedict Gan and Tania Fei Villarama, the college valedictorian and college salutatorian, respectively. For the First Semester of AY 2020-2021, the School has 420 undergraduate students and 307 graduate students. The are 151 new BS Statistics students, of which, 133 are first year students and 18 are shiftees/transferees from other programs/university. The School also has 91 new graduate students – 29 PM DS (Analytics), 14 M Stat, 33 MS (Stat), and 5 PhD (Stat) students. Academic activities were interrupted by the pandemic situation. In March 2020, nearly half-way through the Second Semester of AY 2019-2020, delivery of classes shifted to online or remote mode (synchronous or asynchronous). The School set several policies and guidelines, as well as provided venues and activities to help both the faculty (in teaching and/or facilitating learning via remote mode) and the students (especially in going through their classes, also having several dialogues to hear and address their concerns). Coursepacks (i.e., self-contained learning materials, which contain the main learning content, assessment, course guide and study guide) were developed for 10 courses in the BS Statistics program and six courses in the graduate programs. Essentially all activities were transitioned to online/ virtual mode – meetings, colloquia, application process, hiring, college recognition rites, and university graduation ceremonies, among others. The First Semester of AY 2020-2021 started in September, instead of the usual August for an academic year, and was also delivered via remote mode. Several faculty members were awarded the 2020 UPD Centennial Professorial Chairs and Faculty Grants – Dr. Erniel Barrios, Prof. Francisco de los Reyes, Dr. Iris Ivy Gauran, Dr. Joseph Ryan Lansangan, Dr. Joselito Magadia and Dr. Kevin Carl Santos. Dr. Barrios also maintains to be recognized as UP Scientist. Also, there were six UP and UPSCRFI managed professorial chairs awarded to the faculty members – two of these are from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), one from Philippine Statistical Association Inc. (PSAI), and three from private endowments. They were awarded to Dr. Lisa Grace Bersales (BSP Sterling), Dr. Peter Julian Cayton (BSP UP Centennial), Associate Professor Genelyn Ma. Sarte (Rosario Chew), and Assistant Professors Martin Augustine Borlongan (Robert Coyuito), John Eustaquio (PSAI) and Stephen Jun Villejo (Sunlife Brilliance). Some faculty members were able to present in local and international conferences and/or scientific meetings. Dr. Barrios, Dr. Cayton, Dr. Gauran, Asst. Prof. Michael Daniel Lucagbo and Mr. Xavier Javines Bilon presented their papers as either a speaker (invited, contributed) or as a non-presenting co-author. Asst. Prof. Lucagbo finished 3rd Place in the 2020 ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Regulatory-Industry Statistics Workshop Poster Competition. His poster was also selected for the Student Poster Recognition Award. Several faculty members of the School were also able to publish this year. There were three publications in internationally refereed journals, and there was one book chapter published for a book.
175 INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES The School of Statistics in collaboration with the UPLB Institute of Statistics and the Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute organized the 21st Faculty-Student Conference on the Statistical Sciences, with the theme “Statistics in the Digital Age: Leaving no Juan Behind”, which was held in October 30-31. The conference was part of the celebration of the 31st National Statistics Month. This was the first time that the conference was held online over two days, with more than 200 participants from different parts of the world and having had speakers and registered viewers from abroad. There were seven plenary talks and 17 paper presentations. Several faculty and students of the School participated in this conference. The Colloquium on the Statistical Sciences had four runs this 2020, for a total of eight presentations. Of the eight, two were delivered by a visiting professor (Dr. Jimmy dela Torre of The University of Hong Kong), three from the faculty of the School, one from a faculty member of Ateneo de Manila University, and two from the private sector. The School also organized several health and wellness as well as bonding activities for the faculty and staff. These were led by the Socials Committee, a standing committee of the School that is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of social activities that help aid in creating a family/community spirit among the teaching and non-teaching staff of the School. This was also part of the School’s efforts to show support to the School personnel especially during the difficult times brought about the pandemic. The UP School of Statistics Student Council or UP Stat Council also launched several programs/projects to help the students in their health and wellness, aside from their academics, as well as to aid those (students, also staff members of the School) who were financially or economically struggling. The Sample Space, the official newsletter of the UP Stat Council, was re-launched after a 3-year hiatus. The latest edition was circulated online. Other student-related development activities include the following: information campaign on academic resources and support for remote learning, bridging program (Stat 101 and Stat 115), assistance, town-hall meetings, and dialogues. With the community quarantine being enforced by the government since March 2020, the School operated with a skeleton workforce and adopted alternative work arrangements. Implementation of office/staff functions were modified such that work/services may be done online or remotely, with work from home (WFH) arrangement as the default work mode. The university provided several online webinars and trainings related to digitization, technology know-hows, changes in university policies and procedures, as well as updates in systems, among others. All staff members of the School participated in several of these offerings. Accordingly, the different administrative offices of the School also provided systems and/ or platforms and introduced policies and guidelines to better accommodate the demands of the academic and administrative setups under the pandemic crisis, i.e., the remote mode of learning/teaching, the default work-from-home arrangement, and the shift to online/ digital of many services of the School. The college officials worked closely with their assigned administrative personnel, with task review and performance evaluation being conducted on a regular basis. Student-related and academic documents were digitized, and service requests and student advising were implemented fully online. Students and alumni can now request for school documents (e.g., certificate of graduation, true copy of grades) through an online form.
176 Activities related to the COVID-19 crisis Some faculty members were involved in the programs and activities of the UP COVID-19 Response Task Force Committee. Assistant Professors Francisco de los Reyes, Manuel Albis, Charlene Mae Celoso and Stephen Jun Villejo provided computations and models relevant to health and community safety, essential goods and services, economic stability, and communication to aid in policy-making that address the socio-economic implications of COVID-19. Dr. Peter Julian Cayton and Mr. Jan Gil Sarmiento generated subnational estimates of time-varying reproduction number Rt, outbreak threshold, and other relevant and timely statistics to guide recommendations for government action. Dr. Barrios provided strategies for mass testing by identifying the vulnerable segment and number of tests to be prioritized for an LGU. He also guided some PhD students (different countries, various disciplines) in the development of models for computation of vulnerability index of a province. Dr. Cayton published relevant statistics (e.g., Rt, percent changes, doubling rates, and case fatality rates) in his Facebook and Twitter accounts. Other faculty members were engaged in some exploratory analytical studies of data related to COVID-19 which are geared towards academic research or discussion papers. The School Statistics also supported the initiatives from the different individuals, groups, and units in UP Diliman and in UP PGH by posting relevant information in our Facebook account. The School was able to collect a relatively significant amount from its faculty members who receptively and heartwarmingly heeded the call for financial support (as emergency cash assistance) for the School’s support staff (custodians, guards, several administrative aides).
FINANCIAL STANDING The School of Statistics as an academic institution is supported through the budget from the University of the Philippines System, as approved in the General Appropriations Act. The School also maintains several trust accounts – these are collections from the portion of tuition (graduate and undergraduate), laboratory fees, and rentals, among others. The School is also very fortunate to be supported by the UP Statistical Center Research Foundation Inc. (UPSCRFI).
SCHOOL OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING University of the Philippines
The UP School of Urban and Regional Planning (UP SURP) has been at the forefront of the country’s development efforts, upholding its four-fold mandate of graduate education, research, training, and development. The Accomplishment Report encompasses all activities of the School in 2020.
177 ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Graduate Studies The School’s Diploma, Masters, and Doctoral programs in Urban and Regional Planning, follows a ladderized structure. The international joint program or the Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies (SPRING-Asia) conferred by the University of the Philippines and the Technical University of Dortmund (TUDo) in Germany is offered as the Master in Science in Regional Development Planning (MSc RDP) program. Students enrolling under the various programs of the school may choose to specialize in any of the four (4) fields of specialization designed to respond to the current practice of planning: Estate Planning, Public Works Planning, Transportation Planning, and Environmental and Natural Resources Planning.
I. Enrolment - The table shows the enrolment in the various academic programs of the School for Academic Year (AY) 2019-2020, and for the first semester of AY 2020-2021.
Enrolment (Second Enrolment (First Enrolment (First Sem.) Program Sem.) Sem.) AY 2019-2020 AY 2019-2020 AY 2020-2021 Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male Total PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (PhD URP) 37 36 73 36 35 71 36 30 66 MA in Urban and Regional Planning (MA URP) 297 249 546 285 242 527 272 221 493 MSc in Regional Development Planning (MScRDP) 7 3 10 10 4 14 5 4 9 Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) 138 102 240 136 102 238 146 103 249 TOTAL ENROLMENT 479 390 869 467 383 850 459 358 817
II. Graduates – In AY 2019-2020, a total of 67 students graduated from the School, and the breakdown according to degrees is as follows: Of the total number, 58 graduated from the DURP, while nine (9) students finished under the MAURP.
Training and Extension Services The Office of Training and Extension Services carried out the following trainings in 2020: • “Ecozones Planning and Management for PEZA: Developing Ecozones in the Context of Urban and Regional Planning. Module 1: Urban and Regional Planning for Ecozones”, 2-6 March 2020, University of the Philippines School of Urban and Regional Planning, Diliman, Quezon City (Course Director: Dr. Jose M. Regunay) • “Child-Responsive Urban Planning in the Philippines Webinar Series 1”, 18 June 2020, Remote Learning (Course Director: Dr. Jose M. Regunay) • “Child-Responsive Urban Planning in the Philippines Webinar Series 2,” 2 July 2020, Remote Learning (Course Director: Dr. Jose M. Regunay)
178 • “Ecozones Planning and Management for PEZA: Developing Ecozones in the Context of Urban and Regional Planning. Module 2: Environmental and Energy Management on Ecozones,” 5-9 October 2020; 19-23 October 2020, Remote Learning (Course Director: Dr. Jose M. Regunay) • “NEDA Region III capacity building program on urban and regional planning: emerging approaches and challenges” 16-27 November 2020, Remote Learning Course Director: Dr. Jose M. Regunay) • “Special Course on Urban Transport Planning and Management for the Asian Development Bank (SCOUT for ADB) ,” 23 November – 4 December 2020 (Course Director: Dr. Hussein S. Lidasan)
Of the trainings mentioned above, the Office of Training and Extension Services carried out the following activities with local partners: • Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) - “Ecozones Planning and Management for PEZA: Developing Ecozones in the Context of Urban and Regional Planning. Module 1: Urban and Regional Planning for Ecozones,” 2-6 March 2020, Remote Learning • Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) - “Ecozones Planning and Management for PEZA: Developing Ecozones in the Context of Urban and Regional Planning. Module 2: Environmental and Energy Management on Ecozones,” 5-9 October 2020; 19-23 October 2020, Remote Learning • National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) - “NEDA Region III capacity building program on urban and regional planning: emerging approaches and challenges,” 16-27 November 2020, Remote Learning
Of the trainings mentioned above, the Office of Training and Extension Services carried out the following activities with international partners: • UNICEF Philippines - “Child-Responsive Urban Planning in the Philippines Webinar Series 1,” 18 June 2020, Remote Learning • UNICEF Philippines - “Child-Responsive Urban Planning in the Philippines Webinar Series 2,” 2 July 2020; 19-23 October 2020, Remote Learning • Asian Development Bank (ADB) - “Special Course on Urban Transport Planning and Management for the Asian Development Bank (SCOUT for ADB),” 23 November - 4 December 2020, Remote Learning
Research and Publication The following are the accomplishments of the School in terms of research and publication in 2020: • The Journal in Urban and Regional Planning (JURP) The Journal in Urban and Regional Planning (JURP) serves as the school’s primary platform devoted to publishing scholarly work on sustainable practices in environmental, urban and regional planning, as well as innovative knowledge and practices in environment, urban and regional planning. In 2020, the Office of Research and Publication had articles in editing, to be published in 2021.
179 • Research and Publication of Faculty and Staff Title of Research/Publication / Duration Faculty/Staff Involved Funding Agency/Sponsor Organizations Linking disaster risk governance and land-use July 2019 to December 2020 planning: the case of informal settlements in hazard prone areas in the Philippines (LIRLAP) Prof. Cresencio M. Montalbo Jr., Assoc. Prof. Dina C. Magnaye Formulation of Settlements Development Model January 2019 to December 2020 for New Growth Areas in the Philippines DOST Prof. Cresencio M. Montalbo Jr., Assoc. Prof. Dina C. Magnaye The Philippines’ National Urban Policy for September 2020 Achieving Sustainable, Resilient, Greener and Smarter Cities Prof. Mario R. Delos Reyes, Asst. Prof. Mark Anthony M. Gamboa Using deep-belief networks to understand August 11, 2020 (Issue Online) / March 6, propensity for livelihood change in a rural coastal 2020 (Accepted Manuscript Online) community to further conservation UP OVPAA Prof. David T. Yap Taglish, Glutathione, and the Halo-Halo Discourse Accepted May 2019, but published (online) of Billboards in Metro Manila around October 2019 (initial form) and in Prof. José Edgardo A. Gomez, Jr. January 2020 (final form) Locating the Filipino as Malay: A Reassertion of Accepted February 2020, but published around Historical Identity from the Regional Periphery December 2020 Not an Act of God: Lessons from a Disaster in the November 26, 2019 Settlements Planning of a River City
• Knowledge Products Dissemination The UP SURP Office of Research and Publication (ORP) collaborated with the UP Open University, UPLB College of Human Ecology – Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning and the PIEP Laguna Chapter in the Let’s Talk it Over Webinar on December 18, 2020.
Knowledge Sharing and Exchange The ORP developed the following proposals: 1. For the Department of Interior and Local Government – Preparation of the Settlement Planning Guidebook Focus on Relocation and Resettlement; 2. For the DFG – German Research Foundation – Multi-disciplinary Research into Epidemics and Pandemics in Response to the Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 (proposal developed together with TU Dortmund); 3. Partnered with Transportøkonomisk institutt, Norway for the proposal on Horizon 2020 - European Commission Funding Call for Behavioural, Social and Economic Impacts of the Outbreak Response.
180 INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Faculty and Staff Trainings/Conferences/Seminars The table below reflects the trainings, conferences, and seminars attended by the UP SURP Faculty and Staff.
Date and Venue Activity Faculty/Staff Involved 9 to 11 January 2020 Oral presentation entitled “Upholding dignity in times of Geomilie Tumamao- Alabang City/ Los crises: Insights from the Barangay Catmon ‘Bayanihan’ Guittap Banos, Philippines Emergency Evacuation Shelter Provision” presented at Asia - Presenter Future Conference (AFC) 2020 14 to 15 January 2020 Oral presentation entitled “Current status of electricity and Prof. Crispin Washington DC, USA transport systems in the Philippines” presented at National Emmanuel D. Diaz Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and SD Strategies - Presenter 4 June 2020 Oral presentation entitled “Neighbourhood Governance Prof. Mario R. Delos Online Webinar and Community Response to Covid-19 Pandemic in the Reyes - Presenter Philippines” presented at Urban-Rural Linkages in the Time of Covid-19: Neighbourhood Governance and Community Response 03 October 2020 Oral presentation entitled “Resilience IN and BY Design: The Geomilie Tumamao- Virtual International Role of Inclusive Risk-informed Decision-making” presented Guittap - Dubai, United Arab at Manipal International Symposium on Design 2020 - Presenter Emirates 20-21 October 2020 Oral presentation entitled “Exposure analysis of critical point Geomilie Tumamao- Virtual International - facilities and road infrastructure in Tacloban, Leyte to various Guittap Barcelona Spain climate-hazards: towards resilient humanitarian supply chain - Presenter facilities planning” presented at Urban Resilience in a context of Climate Change (URCC) conference 2020 6 to 8 November 2020 Oral presentation entitled “Equal Opportunity for Aspiring Assoc. Prof. Dina C. Virtual National Environmental Planners Through Open and Distance Magnaye Convention Learning” presented at Philippine Institute of Environmental - Presenter Planners Virtual National Convention - Academic Assembly 28 November 2020 Oral presentation entitled “Resilience IN and BY Design: The Geomilie Tumamao- Virtual Local - Role of Inclusive Risk-informed Decision-making” presented Guittap UP Quezon City, at Architecture Students Association of the Philippines- - Presenter Philippines Diliman Chapter (ASAPHIL) 7 to 9 December 2020 Poster presentation entitled “Urban farming and food Assoc. Prof. Dina C. Online Live and On- security nexus for food sovereignty and food system Magnaye Demand Conference planning: The case of a highly urbanized city in Metro - Presenter Manila, Philippines” presented at 4th International Conference on Global Food Security 7 to 9 December 2020 Poster presentation entitled “Intensifying the Food Supply Assoc. Prof. Dina C. Online Live and On- and Distribution System (FSDS) towards a Food Secure City Magnaye Demand Conference Region” presented at 4th International Conference on Global - Presenter Food Security
Institutional Linkages The school continues to maintain its institutional linkages and seeks to forge new relations with agencies, academic institutions both here and abroad, and with international organizations, as reflected below:
1. The School maintains its ties with the Technische Universität Dortmund (TUDo) in implementing the SPRING-Asia Program. The exchange program involves academic
181 exchange and cooperation between UP SURP and the TUDo Faculty of Spatial Planning (TUDo FSP), featuring the joint offering of the M.Sc. program in regional development. It also includes exchange of faculty and students, and the conduct of joint researches and study projects, among other activities. 2. The UP SURP maintains an ongoing student exchange program with University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe (HsKA) on Sustainable Urban Mobility in Manila, which started in October 2018. The 3-year program aims to sensitize students and young researchers on the topic of sustainable urban mobility in emerging economies and aim to develop customized solutions while learning from each other. It is part of the Baden-Württemberg- STIPENDIUM for university students – BWS plus, a program of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung. The project provides the traveling expenses (costs for flight and accommodation) for 2 supervisors and 8 students for two 1-week visits (one to Manila and one to Karlsruhe) per year. In addition, there are funds for organizing a 1-day symposium and a student workshop from up to €3500 per year. 3. The School was involved with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in a project “Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI),” wherein the School facilitated the data collection from at least 35 BARMM LGUs, formulated a system to validate LGU data in compliance with the prescribed CMCI validation guidelines, generated CMCI results, and provided DTI with LGU raking score per category, overall ranking and score, provincial ranking score and other resources used for the project.
SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
As Silliman University faced a challenging year in 2020 due to the CoViD-19 pandemic, the social sciences and related disciplines continue their roles in meeting the holistic and responsive education that the University adheres to as a Christian institution of higher learning. Although the Research and Development Center also covers science and technology research activities as reflected in its research agenda, this report only summarizes the activities of the various social science units of the University. But there are instances that the social sciences collaborated in the research activities of the health sciences and natural sciences particularly related to food, climate change, and environment.
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Paper Presentations • Asst. Prof. Irma Faith A. Pal (Mass Communication) “Environmental Journalism” during the Dumaguete’s Eco Women Series, American Corner, Silliman University Library, March 11, 2020.
182 • Asst. Prof. Christine Batiles (Anthropology and Sociology) “From Local to Global: The Globalization of Antique’s Muscovado” during the 42nd Annual National Conference of the Ugnayang Pang-AghamTao, Inc. with the theme Encountering Colonization and the Pandemic in the Visayas: Local Experiences and Responses hosted by the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, November 27-28, 2020. • Dr. Enrique Oracion (Anthropology and Sociology) “Being Catholic Amid the Pandemic: Adaptive Church Practices Under Threats of CoVid-19 Transmission” during the 42nd Annual National Conference of the Ugnayang Pang-AghamTao, Inc. with the theme Encountering Colonization and the Pandemic in the Visayas: Local Experiences and Responses hosted by the University of San Carlos, Cebu City, November 27-28, 2020.
Publication in Referred Journals • Alcantara, R.F. (2020). A Real-Life Context on Adult Survivors’ Perceived Quality of Life, Spirituality, and Resiliency. Philippine Social Science Journal 3 (1): 21-34. • Alcantara, R.F. (2020). Post-Disaster Quality of Life Among Adult Survivors in Negros Oriental and Bohol. Convergence: A Multidisciplinary Journal of the College of Arts and Sciences 9 (1): 105-119. • Honculada-Genove, J. (2020). Nutrition Security through Sustainable Home Garden Food Production Initiatives, Philippine Social Science Journal 3 (1): 93-100. • Jomao-as, R.P. (2020). Nalibog na Ko, Kadyot Lang: Vernacular Translations and the Development of a Filipino National Language” Convergence: A Multidisciplinary Journal of the College of Arts and Sciences 9 (1): 43-51. • Malayang III, B.S., Oracion, E.G., Bomediano, M.R., Calumpong, H.P., Abesamis, R.A. and Montebon, R.D. (2020). Opportunities and Challenges to Fisheries Policy in the Philippines Today. Journal of Environmental Science and Management 23 (1): 111-126. • Manaay, A.K. (2020). Evaluation of a Training of Trainers Program on Food Safety and Nutrition Security, Philippine Social Science Journal 3 (1): 82-92. • Oracion, E.G. (2020). Quarantining, Contact Tracing and Gossiping, Progressio: Journal on Human Development 14:18-21. • Oracion, E.G. and Madrigal, D.V., Erillo, R.P. (2020). Religiosity and Spiritual Well- Being of Senior High School Students of a Catholic College in the Philippines. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal 8 (1): 80-95. • Oracion, E.G., Bustillo, T.Q. and Pyponco, C.G.. (2020). Healthcare Quality and Sufficiency as Perceived by Older Population in Metro Dumaguete Area in Negros Oriental, Journal of Social Health 3(2): 39-52.
Resource Speakers and Lecturers in Workshops and Seminars • Dr. Enrique Oracion (Anthropology-Sociology) Co-facilitator of the “Cultural Mapping Workshop” organized by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts held in Dumaguete City, February 25-29, 2020. Speaker on the Webinar on “Teaching Research to Young Learners” among Senior High School Faculty and Staff held in Silliman University, Dumaguete City, August 26, 2020.
183 Served as one of the mentors of the Intermediate to Advanced Grantsmanship for Health Sciences Webinar organized by the Central Visayas Consortium for Health Research and Development (CVCHRD). • Prof. Phoebe Tan (Anthropology-Sociology) Lecturer during the orientation of the Barangay officials of Dumaguete City on the “Magna Carta of Women” which is an on-going activity that started last June 2020 until all barangays are covered. Trainor together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development on “Technology Transfer on Meat processing and Rug making” for the women coming from different barangays of Dumaguete City, December 22, 2020. • Asst. Prof. Christine Batiles (Anthropology-Sociology) Lecturer for the senior high school (HUMSS) virtual class on “Special Topics” together with Prof. Phoebe Tan, Silliman University, October 7 and December 9, 2020. Lecturer on “Alternative Medicine” with a team of acupuncture experts from UCCP Extension Program at the Anthropology Museum Conference Room, Silliman University, July 22, 2019. • Dr. Earl Jude Cleope and Assoc. Prof. Regan Jomao-as (History and Political Science) Resource persons and facilitators during the “Socio-cultural exposure in the Philippines” of students from Calvin University, January 6-22, 2020. • Assist. Prof. Ma. Editha Enumerabellon and Assist. Prof. Renante Lingcong (History and Political Science) Resource persons and facilitators during the workshop on “Parliamentary Procedures and the Budget Process”, organized by the SK Chairpersons of Barangays Pulantubig, Talay and Junob, Pulangtubig Gymnasium, February 20, 2020.
Participation of intellectual exchange/policy discussions Sociology and Anthropology The Silliman University Anthropology Museum presented a virtual tour of the museum (via Facebook live) during the “Pasundayag sa mga Museo” which was an online activity initiated by Central Visayas Association of Museums, Inc. on October 24, 2020. History and Political Science The members of the faculty of the department co-organized and co-sponsored a webinar event on peace and human rights and the state of democracy in Negros Island and Cebu in the time of Covid-19 “Security and Democracy: Nexus, Convergence and Intersections”, co- sponsored by the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) Visayas Forum and the Konrad Adeneauer Stiftung Foundation Psychology Dr. Rogen Alcantara was one of the External Evaluators initiated by GWAVE last July- August, 2020. He also attended the online course on Intermediate to Advanced Grantsmanship for Health Sciences on December 2020. The course generally aimed to research proposals for DOST funding, identifying leading researchers and scientists in Central Visayas, and building
184 a network of researchers. The department also conducted an online course on psychology of coaching which was a collaborative effort between Silliman University Psychology Department and the Sports and Exercise Psychology Special Interest Group (SEP-SIG) of the Psychological Association of the Philippines. The course was a 12-hour online webinar on “Sports and Exercise Psychology: Practice and Research Trends in the New Normal” that allowed networking with other institutions and delivering academic activities at the time of the CoVid-19 pandemic. The course was open to athletes, coaches, educators, officials, counsellors, psychometricians, psychologists, sports scientists and even enthusiasts which was conducted on July 20-30, 2020. College of Mass Communication The college hosted and coordinated a training on “AIJC IMS Training on News Literacy for Senior High School Teachers” in partnership with the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) and International Media Service (IMS) of Denmark held at Divinity School Function Hall, Silliman University on January 29-31, 2020.
On-going Projects • Dr. Earl Jude Paul Cleope, Assoc. Prof. Regan Jomao-as, and Assist. Prof. Jutze Pamate (History and Political Science) Conducted cultural mapping of Dumaguete City funded by the City Government from February-October, 2020. • Dr. Enrique Oracion (Anthropology and Sociology) Served as the Social Science Specialist of the BFAR-USAID Fish Right Program in South Negros being implemented by Silliman University.
FINANCIAL STANDING The Center had a budget for small research projects at Php 50,000.00 each intended as mentoring grants to interested faculty members that amounted to Php 250,000.00 for 2020. But the faculty members were likewise encouraged to seek research funds from external sources after they had enjoyed the research mentoring grant. Two of the externally funded research projects which directly involved the Center through the Research Director came from the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) which were completed early part of 2020 and the BFAR-USAID-University of Rhode Island Fish Right Program, which is an on- going project being implemented by Silliman University for South Negros.
SOCIAL RESEARCH, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Ateneo de Davao Univrersity
The Social Research, Training and Development Office (SRTDO) is under the University Research Council for the direction and agenda setting and it still remains as the research arm of
185 the Social Science Cluster. It is tasked to a) help promote the culture of research in the cluster as well as in the University; b) undertake researches using Social Science and or interdisciplinary approaches; c) initiate and or support trainings meant to enhance capabilities in the conduct or research and in the realization of identified development objectives.
ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES The SRTDO has conducted two researches for the year and two incoming researches for the year 2021. The following are the SRTDO Research Projects for the year 2020: Title of Research / (Status) Funding Support Beyond the Numbers: A Glimpse of the Quality of Life Ateneo de Davao University – University in Davao City (Report Writing) Research Council Building Capacity, Awareness, Advocacy, and Programs ChildFund Philippines (BuildCA2P) of CSOs in Mindanao, Philippines to Combat Child Labor in the Crop Agriculture Technical Support (On-going) Social Dimensions of Traffic (Incoming) Ateneo de Davao University – University Research Council Luwas Luna: Promoting IP Children as Zones of Peace LUNA Legal Resource Center for Women (Incoming) and Children, Inc.
INSTITUTIONAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES True to its mandate to propagate robust research, SRTDO has conducted a number of activities to inspire teachers and researchers to conduct research in their chosen field. The following are SRTDO’s Activities for the year 2020:
Activity / Date Speaker/s Training on Module 1: Key Concepts in Research as a Dr. Christine S. Diaz Springboard for Conducting Supply Chain Study on Child Ms. Mary Donna Grace J. Cuenca Labor in Crop Agriculture January 15 - 16, 2020 Training on Module 2: Problem Identification on Child Labor in Dr. Christine S. Diaz the Supply Chain in Crop Agriculture (Banana, Coconut, Rice Ms. Mary Donna Grace J. Cuenca and Corn) January 20 – 21, 2020 Training on Module 3: Writing the Review of Related Literature Dr. Christine S. Diaz on Child Labor and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Ms. Mary Donna Grace J. Cuenca Work in the Supply Chain in Crop Agriculture February 17 – 18, 2020 Training on Module 4: Writing the Methodology on Child Dr. Christine S. Diaz Labor and Violations of Acceptable Conditions of Work in the Ms. Mary Donna Grace J. Cuenca Supply Chain in Crop Agriculture February 19 – 20, 2020 Training on Module 5: Development of Research Instruments Dr. Christine S. Diaz on Child Labor in the Supply Chain in Crop Agriculture Ms. Mary Donna Grace J. Cuenca March 4 – 5, 2020
186 Training on Module 6: Refining and Finalizing Research Design Dr. Christine S. Diaz and Data Collection Tools Ms. Mary Donna Grace J. Cuenca September 17 – 18 and 24 - 25, 2020 (Virtual) Training on Module 7: Data Collection and Documentation Dr. Christine S. Diaz Skills Ms. Mary Donna Grace J. Cuenca October 24 - 25 and 28 - 29, 2020 (Virtual)
FINANCIAL STANDING The SRTDO has been supported by the University and it has remained in good financial standing as of 2020. The office receives five percent share of the income earned from the research projects it is commissioned to conduct.
SOCIAL WEATHER STATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Surveys conducted • Mobile Phone Surveys and Social Weather Report (SWR) Program Date Coverage Sample Size Respondent Mobile Phone Survey May 4-10, 2020 PH 4,010 Age 15 and above Mobile Phone Survey Jul 3-6, 2020 PH 1,555 Adults Mobile Phone Survey Sep 17-20, 2020 PH 1,249 Adults SWR Fourth Quarter Nov 21-25, 2020 PH 1,500 Adults
• Other Surveys Date Coverage Size Sample Respondent Jan 21 - Feb 4, 2020 23 localities 1,590 Household head Feb 29-Mar 3, 2020 1 locality 300 Registered voters Aug 29-Sep 1, 2020 1 locality 600 Adults Sep 25-30, 2020 PH 1,500 Adults Oct 9-12, 2020 PH 1,200 Adults Nov 7-10, 2020 1 locality 300 Registered voters
SWS Survey Archives and Library 1. Archive. As of November 2020, the SWS Survey Data Archives and Library (SDAL) collection has grown to 658 Philippine datasets, consisting of 314 national surveys and 344 sub-national surveys encompassing 1,024,633 interviews. The Questionnaire Database now has over 120,896 survey questions.
187 2. Newly available local survey datasets. The following local survey data, with embargoes lifted as of December 2019, are now available in the SWS Library: Date Coverage Sample Size Respondent Jan 7-9, 2016 PH 1,200 Validated Voters Jan 15-20, 2016 1 locality 1,000 Adults Jan 20-26, 2016 1 locality 2,000 Adults Jan 23 - 26, 2016 1 locality 600 Adults Jan 28 - 31, 2016 1 locality 600 Registered Voters Feb 5-May 6, 2016 7 localities 950 Enterprises Feb 5-7, 2016 PH 1,200 Validated Voters Feb 14-18, 2016 1 locality 800 Age 12 and above Feb 24-27, 2016 PH 1,800 Registered Voters Mar 4-6, 2016 PH 1,800 Validated Voters Mar 5-6, 2016 1 locality 300 Registered Voters Mar 8-11, 2016 PH 1,200 Registered Voters with Biometrics Mar 14-May 31, 2016 PH 1,200 Registered Voters with Biometrics Mar 13-17, 2016 1 locality 1,800 Validated Voters Mar 14-16, 2016 PH 1,000 Parent/Guardian and 12-17 years old Mar 16-20, 2016 PH 1,200 Adults Mar 30-Apr 2, 2016 PH 1,500 Adults Apr 08-10, 2016 1 locality 800 Validated Voters Apr 9-11, 2016 1 locality 800 Validated Voters Apr 13-15, 2016 1 locality 1,000 Validated Voters Apr 15-17, 2016 1 locality 500 Registered Voters with Biometrics Apr 18-20, 2016 PH 1,800 Validated Voters Apr 22-25, 2016 1 locality 1,800 Registered Voters with Biometrics Apr 23-25, 2016 1 locality 1,100 Validated Voters Apr 29-30, 2016 PH 1,800 Validated Voters May 1-3, 2016 PH 4,500 Validated Voters May 9, 2016 PH 72,821 Registered Voters Jun 10-13, 2016 PH 1,000 Adults Jun 19-25, 2016 PH 1,200 Age 15 and above Jun 24-27, 2016 PH 1,200 Adults Jul 15-Aug 24, 2016 2 localities 1,137 Adults Jul 24-27, 2016 1 locality 300 Adult Household Heads Sep 24 – 27, 2016 PH 1,200 Adults Nov 12 – 28, 2016 1 locality 714 Adults Nov 12-Dec 19, 2016 2 localities 1,194 Adults Dec 3 – 6, 2016 PH 1,500 Adults Dec 16 - 19, 2016 PH 1,200 Adults
188 Network updates 1. November 2020: The World Values Survey Association (WVSA) and the European Values Study (EVS) announced the release of the official joint EVS-WVS 2017-2020 dataset produced within the framework of the cooperation agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) completed between the two research programs. The first version of the Joint EVS/WVS includes data and documentation of altogether 79 countries and territories: 34 from the EVS 2017, 49 from the WVS Wave 7, including the Philippines. The first WVS was implemented from 1981 to 1984 in 22 countries. SWS participated in 1996 for the WVS Wave 3, which facilitated the wide international comparison of Philippine data. Since 2016, SWS Vice-President and COO Linda Luz Guerrero has been a member of the Survey Methodology Group, a structural unit organized within the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) of the WVSA. 2. December 2020: The International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) at the GESIS Data Archive (http://www.gesis.org/issp/) published the final data of the ISSP 2018: Religion IV (ZA7570 v2.1.0), containing data from 35 countries across the world, including the Philippines. SWS, represented by Linda Luz Guerrero, has been a member of ISSP since 1990 and was part of the ISSP’s Standing Committee from 2011-2015. It is currently a member of ISSP’s Methods Groups on Demography and Weighting, and the Drafting Committee for the 2023 National Identity and Citizenship module. 3. December 2020: SWS, as an institutional member from the private sector, has been elected to a seat in the 2021 Board of Directors of the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. (PSAI) for a term of three (3) years from 2021 to 2023. SWS is represented by its Assistant Vice- President Gerardo A. Sandoval.
Fellows News 1. SWS President Mahar Mangahas received the first World Association for Public Opinion Research - Asia Chapter (WAPOR ASIA) Lifetime Achievement Award (2018), presented during the WAPOR ASIA Kuala Lumpur 2020 Virtual Conference on November 9-10, 2020. 2. Dr. Jaime Galvez-Tan and Dr. Niceto Poblador became SWS Fellows on July 10, 2020 and November 26, 2020, respectively. Dr. Jayeel Cornelio became an SWS Fellow on January 9, 2021. 3. SWS Fellow-in-Residence, Dr. Steven Rood launched his book The Philippines: What Everyone Needs to Know on February 18, 2020, at the SWS Knowledge Center.
International Citations 1. ISSP Research Group; Smith, Tom W.; Tiliouine, Habib; Armah-Attoh, Daniel; Yaw Norviewu, Newton; Abu-Rumman, Samir; Mitullah, Winnie; Hean, Sokhom; Peiris, Pradeep; Damba, Ganbat; Suffian, Ibrahim; Ghimire, Dirgha J. (2020): Based on ISSP 2018: A Cross-national and Comparative Study of Religion of Additional 14 Countries. GESIS Data Archive, Cologne. ZA7630 Data file Version 1.0.0, https://doi.org/10.4232/1.13517
189 2. Sandoval, G., Laroza, L. R., & Sabio, G. S. (2020). Crime Victimization, Public Anxiety over Crime, and the Opinion on the Duterte Administration’s Anti-drug Campaign. In D. F. Gutierrez (Ed.), Crime and Punishment in the Philippines: Beyond Politics and Spectacle. Quezon City: Philippine Social Science Council.
ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES “ Kapihan sa SWS” Kapihan sa SWS is a periodic session where SWS Fellows and friends of SWS talk to the staff about their topics of expertise. In response to the pandemic, the 29th Kapihan sa SWS was held online on July 17, 2020. It featured Dr. Mahar Mangahas, who presented “The SWS 2020 Mobile Phone Surveys”, and Dr. Jose Ramon G. Albert, who presented “Surveys and other Data Sources Amidst COVID-19: Some Thoughts”.
Seminars and Public Presentations 1. The 2020 SWS Survey Review, by Dr. Mahar Mangahas, at the Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, on January 30, 2020. 2. The 2020 SWS Survey Review Diliman Edition, by Dr. Mahar Mangahas, at the SWS Knowledge Center, Quezon City, on February 13, 2020.
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS 1. The 18th International Society for Quality of Life Studies (ISQOLS) Annual Conference, held online (originally intended to be in Rotterdam, The Netherlands) on August 25, 2020, was attended by Dr. Mahar Mangahas. He presented the paper “Surveys of Filipino Well- Being Using ACSA, 2017-19”. 2. The 2020 WAPOR ASIA Annual Conference on Public Opinion, with the theme “Present Reflection and Beyond 2020, held online from November 9 to 10, 2020, was attended by Dr. Mahar Mangahas, Linda Luz Guerrero, Gerardo Sandoval, Leo Rando Laroza, Krisia Santos and Dankarl Leon Magpayo. SWS papers presented at the 2020 WAPOR ASIA Annual Conference: –– “The Refusal of Filipinos to Pivot Towards China” by Mangahas –– “Tolerance of Asians for Unwanted Neighbors” by Sandoval and Guerrero –– “How Dependent are Asians on Their Government?” by Laroza and Guerrero –– “Effect of Joblessness on Hunger Experience among Filipinos in Times of Pandemic” by Santos –– “How Often is Essential? Exploring the Frequency of Filipinos Leaving their House for Essential Activities Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic” by Magpayo.
190 WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines (WSAP) promotes women’s and gender studies in the Philippine education system; generates knowledge and expertise on the promotion of gender equity and equality in programs and projects of government and other organizations; and creates a network of Filipino scholars in women’s and gender studies here and abroad. It is based at the University of the Philippines Center for Women’s and Gender Studies (UPCWGS), UP Diliman, Quezon City, and reaches out to its members via Facebook and its website, www.wsap.info.
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES The knowledge mobilization initiatives of the WSAP are anchored on the teaching, research, networking, consultancy, and advocacy activities of its members.
Publications, Summits and Workshops The WSAP participated in the preparation of a Beijing +25 NGO Report which was led by WSAP members, Dr. Rosalinda Pineda-Ofreneo and Ms. Jeanne Frances Illo. The WSAP, led by Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu, WSAP President, prepared the report’s section on education. This WSAP dialogued with the Government Beijing+25 Report on the six strategic objectives identified for education, highlighting the gender gains in the basic, higher education, vocational-technical, and alternative education sectors in the last five years (2014 -2019), and the threats to these gains. Other sections of the report prepared by WSAP members include the economy (Dr. Nathalie Africa-Verceles), human rights (Ms. Aurora de Dios), institutional mechanisms (Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea), people with disabilities (Ms. Wanet Lacsamana), girl child (Ms. Jeanne Frances Illo), and environment (Dr. Rosalinda Pineda-Ofreneo). At the 5th National Women’s Summit held on 5-6 March 2020 at the Miriam College, the WSAP presented papers and organized panels. Hosted by the Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) of Miriam College, the Summit marked 25 years of the Beijing Platform for Action and was a venue for the public presentation of the various chapters-in-progress of the Beijing +25 NGO Report. During the online launching of the Report on 15 September 2020, Dr. Saloma-Akpedonu presented the summary of the key issues and good practices around the Beijing Platform for Action’s strategic objectives in women’s education and training. On 17 June 2020, the WSAP, the Institute of Philippine Culture (IPC), and the UPCWGS organized a webinar under the IPC’s We Can webinar series. The webinar, “Ako at ang COVID-19: Ang Nakatagong Pandemya ng Karahasan Laban sa Kababaihan,” had Dr. Nathalie Africa-Verceles, Treasurer, WSAP and Director of UPCWGS, and Ms. Sabrina Laya Gacad, Assistant Professor, Department of Women and Development Studies, UP College of Social Work and Community Development, as resource speakers. Webinar participants included health workers, staff and officials of various local government units, women’s advocacy groups, and members of the academe from across the country.
191 Former WSAP President Dr. Maria Helen Dayo likewise served as a facilitator in the “Climate Dialogues,” a brainstorming on society and development. Held on 22 October 2020, the dialogue was an online conversation among experts in the social sciences in preparation for a bigger dialogue toward addressing climate change and building climate resilience. National Conference Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WSAP had to postpone its 12th National Conference. The 2020 National Conference which would have been held in November 2020 in Talisay City, Negros Occidental was to be hosted by Central Philippines State University (CPSU) through Dr. Pilipinas Ma. Dechavez-Jareño, CPSU Gender and Development Focal Person and WSAP member of the board. Given the current circumstances, the WSAP will now organize its 12th National Conference as an online event with the theme, “Designing the Better Normal: Challenges, Connections, Care.” It will be held on 26-28 May 2021, with the Call for Participation released on 25 November 2020.
Participation in Educational and Professional Bodies The WSAP is a member of the Technical Panel (TP) on Women’s and Gender Studies of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Indeed, it maintains a strong leadership presence in the TP with Dr. Carolyn Sobritchea serving as chair and Dr. Aurora de Dios, Sr. Mary John Mananzan, and Ms. Emeline Verzosa, all WSAP members, comprising the TP. The WSAP contributed to the TP’s work of providing technical assistance to the CHED Gender and Development (GAD) Committee and crafting the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSG) of a graduate program in Gender/Women’s Studies. During the year covered in this report, the WSAP also strengthened its engagement with the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC). In March 2020, the Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines was elected to serve as one of two Associate Members’ representatives to the PSSC Board of Trustees and General Membership Meetings from 1 April 2020 to 28 February 2022. Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu will represent the WSAP, with Dr. Tesa Casal de Vela, WSAP Vice President, as alternate representative. In April 2020, Dr. Saloma-Akpedonu was elected as member of the PSSC Board of Trustees from March 2020 to February 2022. In May 2020, she was elected Treasurer of the PSSC.
FINANCIAL STATUS As a non-stock, non-profit, private professional association, the WSAP supports its activities with funds derived from research, training, and conference fees.
192 PSSC BOT Resolutions 2020
20-02-01 Approved the PSSC budget for 2020, with a projected net income of PhP1,068,909.
20-02-02 Approved the following sections of PSSC’s financial management policies and procedures: • Section 15 (International and Local Travel Expense and Other Reimbursements), as revised; • Section 27 (Insurances), as revised; • Section 28 (Property and Equipment), as presented; • Section 29 (Equipment Installation), as presented; • Section 30 (Donated Materials and Services), as presented; • Section 31 (Confidentiality and Records Security), as revised; • Section 32 (Document Retention), as presented; and • Section 33 (Tax Reporting), as presented.
20-02-03 Approved the postponement of the 2020 PSSC General Membership Meeting to 14 March 2020.
20-05-01 Elected the following members of the PSSC Executive Committee, to serve in 2020-2022: • Ms. Carmelita N. Ericta as Chair • Dr. Shirley N. Dita as Vice Chair • Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu as Treasurer
20-05-02 Assigned the following BOT members to the Membership Committee: • Dr. Shirley N. Dita as Committee Chair • Dr. Louie Benedict R. Ignacio
20-05-03 Assigned the following BOT members to the Finance Committee: • Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu as Committee Chair • Ms. Carmelita N. Ericta • Dr. Shirley N. Dita • Dr. Mario J. Aguja • Dr. Jovi C. Dacanay
20-05-04 Assigned the following BOT members to the Building and Property Committee: • Dr. Czarina Saloma-Akpedonu • Dr. Enrique Niño P. Leviste • Ms. Kriztine R. Viray
20-06-01 Approved the eight recipients of the RAP for 2020 and their corresponding grants: • Christie P. Sio – P45,000 • Leila C. Rahnema – P45,000
193 • Mary Grace C. Nueva – P45,000 • Analyn B. Munoz – P45,000 • Austin Jay P. Ferolino – P34,000 • Marvin C. Casalan – P30,000 • Ariel Robert C. Ponce – P30,000 • Carmina Charmaine G. Domingo – P25,000
20-06-02 Affirmed the interfund borrowing of P4M by the PSSC Secretariat from the UCPB Investment Account (Short term deposit with Ref # 3001632) to pay for the fixed costs such as employees’ salaries, security services, maintenance and janitorial services, utility bills and regular council’s program expenses and other building maintenance related expenses during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period (March – June 2020); and
20-06-03 Approved the adjustment of collection of payments (for the March-June 2020 rental arrears of PSSCenter building tenants) to extend until December 2020 to replenish the P4M borrowing.
20-06-04 Accepted the PSSC 2019 Audited Financial Statements as presented.
20-08-01 Affirmed the proposed conduct of online learning courses through the PSSC e-Learning Academy.
20-08-02 Approved the revisions of the SSERB manual of operations, as presented.
20-08-03 Approved the revised schedule of ethics review fees of SSERB, as presented.
20-08-04 Approved the provision of a 30-percent discount for research that will be undertaken by PSSC member-organizations.
20-08-05 Approved the extension of payment of rental arrears without penalties of Philippine Social Science Center tenants until March 2021.
20-08-06 Approved the recommendation of the Building, Property, and Grounds Committee to deny the request of Disini and Disini Law Office to suspend the five-percent increase in their rental rate in January 2021.
20-08-07 Approved the proposed co-working space for regular member-organizations and dismantling of the current cubicles located in the PSSC Library
20-08-08 Approved the following courses of action regarding the respective belongings of PSSC member-organizations in the PSSC Library: • PSSC will transfer the belongings to a common storage space. • Regular members are advised to take their belongings (e.g., journal back issues and unused conference kits/materials) stored in the cubicles and put them in their own storage facilities. • Regular members will have until the end of 2020 to remove their belongings from the cubicles.
194 • If regular members do not have their own storage facilities, and opt to retain their belongings with PSSC: –– They will allow PSSC to have access to their journal back issues by donating them for free to school libraries and other institutions; or –– They will allow PSSC to sell their journal back issues at a discounted price. The sales will be remitted to the regular members with 50% being retained by PSSC.
20-08-09 Approved the revised budget of PSSC for 2020, reducing the expected income to PhP 18,254,854 from PhP 25,802,354, and the expected expenditure to PhP 20,938,445 from PhP 24,733,445.
20-08-10 Approved the proposed amendments to some provisions in the BOT resolution 00-06-02: • All expenditures not provided for in the approved budget must first seek approval from the bot, and will require two Class A signatures. • Building repairs not provided for in the budget must first seek approval from the bot, and will require two Class A signatures. • All other checks not exceeding PhP 50,000 will require one (1) Class A and one (1) Class B Signatories.
20-08-11 Approved the proposed early retirement plan for PSSC employees with the following computation:
Total Early Retirement Benefit = Total Annual Benefit (based on RA 7641) x No. of Years of Service x Applicable Percentage 20-08-12 Approved the proposed applicable percentage based on the length of services with PSSC;
Completed years Applicable Completed years Applicable of Credited Service Percentage of Credited Service Percentage Less than 5 0% 10 75% 5 50% 11 80% 6 55% 12 85% 7 60% 13 90% 8 65% 14 95% 9 70% 15 100%
20-08-13 Approved the horizontal version of the PSSC logo for use in PSSC publicity materials only.
195 20-09-01 Approved the development of a PSSC-SSERB portal.
20-09-02 Approved the appropriation of P70,000 from the general fund as a loan to the PSSC-SSERB to defray the cost of the development of a PSSC-SSERB portal.
20-11-01 Approved the draft resolution on the creation of the SSERB and resolve to adopt the following principles and guidelines in relation to SSERB’s constitution and operation:
1. All research involving human participants to be conducted by PSSC shall undergo ethics review by the SSERB, unless explicitly waived by the funder under reasonable circumstances; 2. The processes of SSERB and the functions of its member and staff shall be governed by the SSERB MPSOP and its IRR; 3. The ERC shall enjoy independence in the conduct of its review and decision-making on the Study Protocols submitted to SSERB; and 4. PSSC commits to support the operation of SSERB towards its goal to promote ethical standards and practices in social science research in the Philippines. 20-11-01 Approved the option to allow the PSSCenter tenants to pay the rental fees for the period March to June 2020 in 12 months period (from July 2020 to June 2021) without penalty and interest.
196 PSSC Executive Committee Resolutions 2020
20-07-01 Agreed to present the proposed revisions to the SSERB manual of policies and standard operating procedures and its implanting rules and regulations, as revised per the discussions of the Execom, to the BOT for approval.
20-07-02 Agreed to present the proposed new SSERB review fees, as presented, to the BOT for approval.
20-07-03 Affirmed the appointment of Dr. Almond Pilar N. Aguila as member of the Ethics Review Committee, per the recommendation of Dr. Lourdes M. Portus, SSERB Chair.
20-07-04 Approved the provision of a connectivity allowance of PhP1,000 to each BOT Member for each BOT online 8 meeting that they attend.
20-07-05 Approved the proposed change of placement of the PSSC Workers Separation Fund from Philam to the Modified Pag-IBIG II Savings Program (MP2) under Pag-IBIG Fund.
20-07-06 Agreed to recommend the second version of the PSSC logo, as presented, to the BOT for approval.
20-08-01 Approved the waiving of the penalty charge of 5% per month for late payments of membership dues in 2020, in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
20-08-02 Approved the holding of a referendum among members of the BOT on the proposed development of a PSSC-SSERB web portal.
20-08-03 Approved the holding of a referendum among members of the BOT on the proposed contract of service with Panoptik Digital Marketing for the development of the PSSC-SSERB web portal, amounting to PhP 70,000 to be loaned from PSSC’s general fund.
20-09-01 Approved the Zoom subscription for PSSC, with an annual subscription fee of USD 139.95, to be charged to the budget for communication.
197 Directory of PSSC Members
PSSC REGULAR MEMBERS
1. Linguistic Society of the Philippines 6. Philippine Historical Association c/o Dept. of Applied Linguistics PSSCenter, Commonwealth Ave. De La Salle University Diliman, Quezon City Taft Ave., Manila Dr. Ma. Luisa Camagay, President Dr. Aldrin Lee, President [email protected] [email protected] 7. Philippine National Historical Society 2. Philippine Association of Social Workers, 40 Matiwasay Street, UP Village Inc. Diliman, Quezon City PSSCenter, Commonwealth Ave. Dr. Bernadita R. Churchill, Diliman, Quezon City President Emeritus Tel: 453-8250 [email protected] Mr. Rosauro Luntayao, President Dr. Ma. Nela Florendo Ms. Eva Ponce de Leon, Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected] 8. Philippine Political Science Association 3. Philippines Communication Society c/o Division of Social Sciences c/o Asian Institute of Journalism and University of the Philippines Visayas Communication Miag-ao, Iloilo G/F ICTV Building Dr. Rosalie A. Hall, President 2244 España Avenue, Manila [email protected] Ms. Kriztine Viray, President [email protected] 9. Philippine Population Association Rm. 236, Palma Hall 4. Philippine Economic Society University of the Philippines PES Secretariat Diliman, Quezon City PSSCenter, Commonwealth Ave. Tel: 981-8500 loc 2457 Diliman, Quezon City Mr. Lolito Tacardon, President Ms. Faith Christian Q. Cacnio, President [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10. Philippine Society for Public [email protected] Administration National College of Public Administration 5. Philippine Geographical Society and Governance Department of Geography University of the Philippines University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City Diliman, Quezon City Dr. Lizan P. Calina, President Mr. Emannuel Garcia, President Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
198 11. Philippine Sociological Society 13. Psychological Association of the Philippines c/o Department of Sociology PSSCenter, Commonwealth Ave. University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City Diliman, Quezon City Dr. Marc Eric Reyes, President Dr. Louie Benedict Ignacio, President [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected]
12. Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. 14. Ugnayang Pang-AghamTao PSSCenter, Commonwealth Avenue c/o Dept. of Sociology-Anthropology Diliman, Quezon City Ateneo de Manila University Dr. Dennis S. Mapa, President Loyola Heights, Quezon City Email: [email protected] Mr. Skilty Labastilla, President [email protected]
PSSC ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
1. Asian Institute of Journalism and 6. Center for Strategic Research Communication Miriam College G/F ICTV Building Katipunan Rd., Loyola Heights, 2244 España Avenue, Manila Quezon City Mr. Ramon Tuazon, President Dr. Carmen Peñalosa, Executive Director [email protected] [email protected]
2. Ateneo Social Science Research Center 7. College of Arts and Sciences G/F Dolan Building University of Nueva Caceres Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City Jaime Hernandez Avenue Dr. Marlyn Tejada, Director Naga City 4400 [email protected] Mr. Kenjie Jimenea, Dean [email protected] [email protected]
3. Center for Central Luzon Studies 8. College of Mass Communication Central Luzon State University University of the Philippines Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3120 Diliman, Quezon City Mr. Nomer Esmero, Director Dr. Arminda Santiago, Dean Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 4. Center for Research and Engagement 9. College of Social Work and Community University of St. La Salle Dev’t La Salle Drive, Bacolod City University of the Philippines Negros Occidental Diliman, Quezon City Dr. Romeo G. Teruel, Director Dr. Sylvia E. Claudio, Dean [email protected] [email protected]
5. Center for Research, Innovation and 10. Department of Social Sciences Data Management College of Arts and Sciences Lyceum University of the Philippines University fo the Philippines Los Baños Capitol Site, Batangas City 4200 Los Baños, Laguna Dr. Ma. Xenia Bitera, Director Prof. Athenee Pacardo Chairperson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
199 11. Development Academy of the 18. National Tax Research Center Philippines 3/F Palacio del Gobernador Condominium San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Gen. Luna St. cor. A. Soriano Ave. Pasig City Intramuros, Manila Atty. Engelbert Caronan Jr., President Ms. Marlene Lucero-Calubag, [email protected] Executive Director [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]
12. Division of Social Sciences 19. Office of Research and Global Relations College of Arts and Sciences University of San Agustin UP Visayas, Miagpao, Iloilo 5023 Gen. Luna St. Asst. Prof. Brian C. Ventura, Chairperson Iloilo City 5000 [email protected] Dr. Jonel P. Saludes, Head [email protected] 13 Dr. Cesar Villariba Research and Knowledge [email protected] Management Institute Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation 20. Organization of Social Studies Teachers Barangay Ibabang, Dupay, Lucena City in the Philippines Dr. Felix Mercado, Director Lot 15 A. Calderon Compound [email protected] Zuzuarregui St. Brgy. Old Balara, Quezon City 14. Gowing Memorial Research Center Ms. Lorina Y. Calingasan, President Dansalan College Foundation, Inc. Email: [email protected] Phase 1 Doña Maria Subdivision Tipanoy, Iligan City 21. Palawan Studies Center Ms. Fedelinda C.B. Tawagon, Director Palawan State University [email protected] Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan [email protected] Dr. Michael A. Doblado, Executive Director [email protected] 15. Institute of Philippine Culture Ateneo de Manila University 22. Philippine Association for Chinese Studies Loyola Heights, Quezon City c/o Chinese Studies Program Dr. Enrique Nino Leviste, Director Ateneo de Manila University [email protected] Loyola Heights, Quezon City [email protected] Dr. Rommel Banlaoi, President [email protected] 16. Kaisa para sa Kaunlaran, Inc. [email protected] 2/F Kaisa Heritage Center 32 Anda cor. Cabildo Sts. 23. Philippine Business for Social Progress Intramuros, Manila Philippine Social Development Center Mr. Michael Guzman, President Magallanes cr. Real Sts [email protected] Intramuros, Manila Mr. Reynaldo D. Antonio Laguda, 17. National Association for Social Work Executive Director Education, Inc. [email protected] C/o Asian Social Institute 1518 Leon Guinto Street, 24. Philippine Studies Association 1004 Malate, Manila 40 Matiwasay Street, UP Village Dr. Melba Manapol, President Diliman, Quezon City [email protected] Dr. Clement C. Camposano, President [email protected]
200 25. Population Institute University of the Philippines 32. School of Urban and Regional Planning Diliman, Quezon City University of the Philippines Telefax: 8-920-5402 Diliman, Quezon City Dr. Grace T. Cruz, Director Prof. Hussein Sinusat Lidasan, Dean [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 26. Pulse Asia Research, Inc. 150 Matimtiman St. Sikatuna Village 33. Silliman University Research and Diliman, Quezon City Development Center Dr. Ronald D. Holmes, President Dumaguete University [email protected] Dr. Enrique Oracion, Director [email protected] 27. Research Center San Sebastian College-Recolletos, Manila 34. Social Development Research Center CM Recto Ave., Manila Room 302-303, William Hall Bldg. Dr. Mario Maranan, Director De la Salle University [email protected] Taft Avenue, Manila [email protected] Dr. Melvin Jabar, Director [email protected]; [email protected] 28. Research Center University of Northern Philippines 35. Social Research, Training and Tamag, Vigan Development Office Prof. Edna Cadorna, Director Ateneo de Davao University [email protected] C.M. Recto St., Davao City 8000 Ms. Bonna Mae Gorospe Dr. Christine Diaz, Coordinator Social Science Research Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] 36. Social Weather Stations 29. Research Center for the Social Sciences 52 Malingap St. and Education Teacher’s Village, Quezon City 1101 University of Santo Tomas Dr. Mahar K. Mangahas, President España, Manila 1000 Email: [email protected] Dr. Belinda de Castro, Director Email: [email protected] 37. Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines 30. Research Institute for Mindanao c/o Center for Women’s and Gender Studies Culture University of the Philippines Rm. 410, Social Science Center Diliman, Quezon City Xavier University Dr. Czarina Saloma, President Cagayan de Oro City 9000 [email protected] Dr. Chona Echavez, Director [email protected]
31. School of Statistics University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City Dr. Joseph Ryan Lansangan, Dean [email protected] [email protected]
201 PSSC Board of Trustees 2020
Chairperson CARMELITA N. ERICTA Statistics Vice Chairperson SHIRLEY N. DITA Linguistics Treasurer CZARINA SALOMA-AKPEDONU Associate Member - Women’s and Gender Studies Association of the Philippines
Members SUZANNA R. ROLDAN MARCELINO M. MACAPINLAC, JR. Anthropology History ELMA P. LAGUNA DENNIS C. CORONACION Demography Political Science KRIZTINE R. VIRAY RON RESURRECCION Communication Psychology JOVI C. DACANAY LIZAN P. CALINA Economics Public Administration EMMANUEL B. GARCIA ROSAURO R. LUNTAYAO Geography Social Work ENRIQUE NIÑO P. LEVISTE MARIO J. AGUJA Associate Member Sociology CYNTHIA NERI ZAYAS LOURDES M. PORTUS Immediate Past Chair Secretary
202 PSSC Secretariat
LOURDES M. PORTUS, PhD Executive Director [email protected]
Membership Services Maria Cristina B. Barrios Officer [email protected]
Research Ethics Officer Pathricia Ann V. Roxas [email protected]
Program Development and Management Section
Head Wilson C. Villones [email protected]
Training Officer Miguel Alvaro L. Karaan [email protected]
Publications and Sara Vernice R. Sison Media Officer [email protected]
Librarian Johann Sebastian H. Cruz [email protected]
Financial Management Section
Accounting Assistant Emily T. de Dios [email protected]
Accounting Clerk Noemi O. Abainza [email protected]
Center Management and Administrative Section
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