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Official Position of PSSC Re: GE Reform

Official Position of the Philippine Social Science Council on CHED’s Proposed Reframing of the General Education Curriculum The Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC)—the national organization of professional social science associations and research and instructional institutions—expresses its unequivocal disagreement with the proposed reframing of the General Education (GE) curriculum. We urge the Commission on Higher Education […]

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PES IS HIRING: Administrative and Finance Officer

[Posting on behalf of the Philippine Economic Society] Application Closing Date: 22 May 2026 at 17:00 (GMT+8), or until a successful candidate has been identified. Location: Hybrid, office location at the Philippine Social Science Center, Quezon City Term: Contract-based Start Date: 22 May 2026 Vacancy: One (1) Salary: The gross monthly salary for this position

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Building New Pathways for Well-Being and Recovery: A Positive Intervention for Filipinos with Substance Use Disorders

Sixtus Dane A. Ramos, PhD, RPSy, ICAP I Postdoctoral Research Fellow Department of Psychology, De La Salle University    How can people recover from substance use disorder (SUD) and flourish in life? Research suggests that boosting positive psychological resources can scaffold the person’s capacity to recover from SUD. Contemporary scholars argue that treating SUD symptoms isn’t the

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Online Forum on the US/Israel-Iran War and its Implications on the Philippine Energy and Economy

The Philippines is the world’s most at risk nation to disasters. Apparently, even if it is not our own making, our country is highly at risk too from human induced wars and conflicts, particularly the US/Israel-Iran War. The escalation of armed conflict is more than a geopolitical event; it is a profound human and economic

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Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Program

(This webpage is intended solely for sharing and dissemination purposes. All content featured herein is sourced from the International Science Council (ISC), and full credit is attributed to the original authors and publishers) The Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Program connects early-career researchers (ECRs) from Asia and the Pacific with senior scientists and scientific leaders from across

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Locus-of-Hope in Therapeutic Communities for Addiction: Testing the Framework, Feasibility, and Efficacy of a Brief Intervention by Dr. Sixtus Dane A. Ramos | 5th Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences Award

Dr. Sixtus Dane A. Ramos, a clinical psychologist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Department of Psychology of De La Salle University (DLSU), was awarded as the top winner of the 5th Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences during an awarding ceremony on April 8, 2026 at the Pardo Hall, Henry Sy Sr.,

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“Reduced Reactive Aggression and the Type Assessment Stage in Collective Action Problem” by National Scientist Dr. Raul Fabella | Annual Scientific Lecture 2026

The Philippine Social Science Council presents this lecture by National Scientist Dr. Raul V. Fabella, Professor Emeritus at the University of the Philippines. His lecture entitled, “Reduced Reactive Aggression and the Type Assessment Stage in Collective Action Problem” bridged game theory, rational choice, and economic paradigms to explore how modern scientific evidences such as “reduced

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PSSC, ADNU Seal Partnership to Host NSSC12 in Naga City

Naga City – The Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) has officially launched preparations for the 12th National Social Science Congress (NSSC12) through a series of partnership building activities in Naga City, Camarines Sur. The visit culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Ateneo de Naga University, courtesy visits to Naga City Mayor

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Bridging the Gaps: Evidence and Action for Children’s Rights in the Philippines by UNICEF Philippines

Baguio City, Philippines – Anchored on the 11th National Social Science Congress (NSSC11) in amplifying children’s voices through social science research, UNICEF’s panel brought together cutting-edge research and evaluation studies that illuminate the challenges and opportunities in advancing child rights, health, education, and well-being in the Philippines. Drawing on evidence from diverse sectors, including education,

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