With the intent to 鈥渂alance the scholarly and policy dimensions of social science research鈥� and in an attempt to address 鈥淧hilippine socio-economic and education issues,鈥� the RCSSED, specifically its newly minted Research Utilization Unit, provided the platform for researchers to use their study鈥檚 recommendations as bases for policy. Among the possibilities are inclusion as bases for bills and ordinances, among others.

The presenters were the following: Sr. Teacher Philippe Jose S. Hernandez (Social Health Studies); Prof. Moises Norman Z. Garcia, PhD (Sustainability Studies); Assoc. Prof. Ronaldo R. Cabauatan, PhD (Business Studies); Prof. Noel G. Asiones, PhD (Church and Society); Asst. Prof. Carol Geraldine C. Pablo, MSc (Social Health Studies); Asst. Prof. Frederick I. Rey, PhD (Politics and Public Policy); Prof. Rachelle B. Lintao, PhD (Language Studies); Asst. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, PhD (Community-Engaged Studies); Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, PhD (former academic researcher and incumbent Office of Public Affairs Director); Prof. Arlen A. Ancheta, PhD (Sustainability Studies); and Prof. Evelyn A. Songco, PhD (Education and Leadership).

The RCSSED鈥檚 Research Utilization Unit, headed by Rey, anchors itself on three pillars: life and dignity (buhay at dangal); human rights (karapatang pantao); and democracy (demokrasya). According to RCSSED Director Jeremaiah Opiniano, the Center aims to have more regular engagements with policy makers in the future and expressed openness to having the researchers work on topics/issues of interest to the local legislators and officials.

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In his lecture, Cho艂aszczy艅ski, tackled the geopolitical gains of Russia, whose expansion was aimed toward Central Europe, starting in Georgia and then in Crimea. 鈥淢oscow takes action to maintain the monopoly of transit, which entails threats and attempts to pressure countries exporting raw materials and transmitting,鈥� he said.

According to Cho艂aszczy艅ski, Russia鈥檚 war against Georgia became the hotspot of its imperialist tendencies. As a result, the policies of European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) were redefined due to Russia’s threatening actions. “Russia takes minimal advantage of its possessions to play the role of a power defending its interests and conquers Europe without any imposing world of vision,鈥� he said.

The role played by Poland in this geopolitical Russian gain is between the position of defenders of the oppressed (Ukraine and Georgia) and the neighboring countries loyal to Russia. 鈥淩ussia鈥檚 war with Georgia in 2008 show that Poland is not able to pursue a single active policy for the security of the Central European invasion.鈥� he said. “It is essential that the Polish should understand the seriousness of the situation [which is the] invasion and its competitive potential, not [by] looking at the protective umbrella that offer a stronger political power.”

“Poland should have good arguments against Russia’s growing position in Europe,” he followed.

Moreover, Cho艂aszczy艅ski noted that the threat of another Cold War was a reality for them in Poland.

This event was organized by the – Journalism Society and Political Science Forum.

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The conference theme was 鈥淪ocial Justice, Diversity and Development鈥� with paper presenters from the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia.
Since the three faculty members handle professional courses in Asian Studies and Political Science, attending the conference sessions was part of their continuing development program. Baron handles ASEAN, Denila handles International Relations, and Castillo teaches migration.

Sociology, History mentors at int鈥檒 confab on PH, Asian Studies

In a related development, three faculty members from the Faculty of Arts and Letters, , of the , and Asst. Prof. Analiza Yanga, both of the , presented their papers at the Second International Conference on Philippine and Asian Studies at the Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte.

Alipao, who is also the Assistant Director of the UST SIMBAHAYAN Office for Community Development, read his paper titled 鈥淓dukasyon at Pagpapaunlad: Karanasan sa/ng UST sa Dayalogo ng Wika, Paglilingkod at Pagpapaunlad ng Pamayanan, Mula 2002 hanggang 2018.鈥� The paper, which was under the cluster on Sociology of Education, talked about his experience as a community organizer and how the 91性息港 was able to extend its hand towards the people in need, not just by means of dole-out but through educating them on how to be self-sufficient and self-reliant.

He also discussed the role of students in helping the University extend its services to its partner community.

Turingan, who is also the Assistant Registrar of the University, read her paper titled 鈥淗istoriography Contained in the Historical Paintings of Carlos 鈥淏otong鈥� V. Francisco.鈥� She discussed the important historiographies Hegelian, PostColonial and Orientalism that are manifested in the historical work of the great National Artist for Painting. Framed in the Hermeneutics of Friedrich Schleiermacher, Turingan illustrated how Botong was able to provide his interpretation of what is written in history with precision and accuracy.

She presented 15 paintings of Botong which she divided into three main
categories, namely: Religious-Historical, Cultural-Historical and Political-Historical.

Meanwhile, Yanga, who served as moderator in one of the parallel
sessions, delivered a paper about the families of drug addicts in Healing
Path Rehabilitation Center in Quezon City, Manila.

The other faculty members from Arts and Letters who also
attended the conference were Prof. Felicidad-Galang Pere帽a, Ph.D.,
Assoc. Prof. Luz Urquiola, Ph.D., Prof. Robert Ampil, Ph.D., and Asst.
Prof. Mae Sevilla.

The conference was sponsored by De La Salle University College
of Liberal Arts and DLSU University Research Coordinating Office in
coordination with Visayas State University, Baybay Campus in Leyte.

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11th Asia Political and International Studies Association, Thailand

At the 11th Asia Political and International Studies Association (APISA) Conference, held in Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand from October 20 to 21, 2017, Political Science students Angelo Pascual, Karl Cabarles, Drixel Mariano, Lexanne Garcia, Isaiah Reotutar and Karen
Marasigan presented papers on: Government Infrastructures and Human Population in Manila, Online Civic Action on the Burial of the Late President Marcos and NGO Activities to Protect the Environment in Coron, Palawan,
respectively.

Meanwhile, , a faculty member, participated in the panel discussion on Political Institutions. The APISA Conference served as forum where academics and professionals in the area of Political Science gather to discuss issues not only on politics and but also on allied fields in the social sciences and humanities. The congress also served as venue for interaction among academics and scholars from different universities in the world.

2017 Salinan International Conference, Philippines

faculty members Assoc. Prof. Luciana L. Urquiola, Ph.D., Prof. Felicidad G. Perena, Ph.D., Prof. Roberto DL. Ampil, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. Ma. Eloisa D. Sevilla-Perez, Asst. Prof. Elenita Mendoza and Ms. Kristine May D. Martinez, presented papers during the 2017 Salinan International Conference held from September 28 to 30, 2017 at the Ateneo de Manila University.

The three-day global conference was organized by the Filipinas Institute of Translation (FIT) in collaboration with the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Translation experts and educations from different countries including the Philippines were invited as guest speakers.

Speakers were Dr. Lawrence Venuti (Temple University), Dr. Luise Von
Flotow (University of Ottawa) and Dr. Virgilio S. Almario (Commission on the Filipino Language) (CFL) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Malay World Conference, Philippines

History Department faculty member
Asst. Prof. Janet Atutubo presented a paper on the 鈥淪truggles for Independence of the Filipinos and Malays: A Common People鈥檚 Perspective鈥� at the Malay World Conference at the Manila Hotel and De la Salle University Manila held from September 14 to 16, 2017.

Topics discussed during the Conference were: Archeology, History, Sociology and Philosophy of South East Asia. The conference was well attended by faculty members of various universities in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darusalam, China, America and Indonesia. Asst. Prof. Myrna De Vera was also a participant.

Residential Workshop in Philosophy for Children, USA

Asst. Prof. Marella Ada V. Mancenido Bola帽os, Ph.D., of the Department of Philosophy, was one of the 20 participants of the annual Residential Workshop in Philosophy for Children held at the St. Marguerite鈥檚 Retreat House, Mendham, New Jersey, USA. Organized by The Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children the workshop was facilitated by leading scholars in Philosophy for Children, namely, Maughn Gregory, David Kennedy,

Megan Laverty and Ariel Sykes. All four facilitators were trained by Matthew Lipman and Ann Margaret Sharp who are founders of Philosophy for Children.

The week-long workshop discussed topics such as the philosophical and historical foundations of Philosophy for Children, hermeneutics of P4C, Philosophy of Childhood, Aesthetics and P4C, to name a few. Participants were also given the opportunity to facilitate a community of inquiry using Matthew Lipman鈥檚 philosophical novels.

The community of inquiry is used as classroom pedagogy in various schools
worldwide, and as evidenced by research, this pedagogy has increased the students鈥� ability to think critically, creatively and caringly.

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The participants鈥� learning journey was comprised of talks and addresses from the Prof. Angelina Yuen, Acting President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Hon. Matthew Cheung Kin-Chung, Minister for Labor and Welfare of Hong Kong; and Hon. Tony Simpson, Minister for Youth for Western Australia, among others.Facilitators of the program stressed that the scholars had the chance to be 鈥渃hange makers鈥� and by doing so live purposeful lives. This, it was stressed, was complemented by 鈥渢he joy of giving.鈥� As future leaders, participants were made to understand the importance of goal setting and chasing after their dreams.

Representing the 91性息港 and forming part of the Philippine delegation were the following:

• BAAY, Ma. Guadalaine A. – 3rd Year,
• LIM, Roland Roman Jr. G. – 3rd Year, BS Mechanical Engineering
• MARIN, Vina Maria B. – 3rd Year,
• RECANA, Dean Alan R. – 2nd Year, AB Political Science
• REMENTINA, Rose Marie Jane A. – 3rd Year, BEEd major in Special Education
• SANCHEZ, Marc Angelo S. – 3rd Year, BS Accountancy
• UMALI, Maria Imelda C. – 3rd Year, AB Communication Arts

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