Social Science and Society Lectures

The Philippine Social Science Council presents this report by Mr. Leo Rando S. Laroza, Fellow and Director of Communications and Information Technology in Social Weather Stations (SWS). Watch the SWS review here: https://youtu.be/weCzT2zyuXY

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

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,

Baguio City, Philippines – True to the central themes of the 11th National Social Science Congress (NSSC11), the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Executive Director Usec. Lisa S. Bersales, PhD addressed the intersection of adolescent health, responsible parenthood, and national development in the Philippines, presenting a compelling call to action: addressing persistent population issues

Baguio City, Philippines – During the 11th National Congress in Baguio City, UNICEF Philippines Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evidence and Data (PMED) Mr. Xavier Foulquier urged fellow researcher-advocates to deepen their commitment to evidence-based action for the Filipino children. In his keynote titled, “Every Child Counts: Driving Change through Data, Evidence, and Knowledge”, Mr.

At the core of the Philippine Social Science Council’s (PSSC) mission is a commitment to advance thought leadership, social forecasting, and advocacy in Philippine social sciences, including leading in the creation and sharing of social science knowledge, nurturing an environment conducive to disciplinal advancement, and linking social science knowledge to public policies. This dedication is

Evaluating the 2025 Philippine National Budget: A Scientific Lecture by Dr. Cielo Magno

Dr. Pia Patricia P. Tenedero, the assistant director of the University of Santo Tomas Research Center for Social Sciences and Education, is named the recipient of the 2024 Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award (VAMERA) on 7 August 2024, at the University of Santo Tomas Campus, Manila City. The Virginia A. Miralao (VAM) Excellence

On 5 June 2024, PSSC successfully conducted a book talk featuring Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer’s latest book, “We Chose Peace: An Insider’s Story of the Bangsamoro Peace Talks,” at the PSSCenter. Prof. Coronel-Ferrer is a retired faculty member of the UP Diliman Department of Political Science, and assumed the pivotal role as the chief negotiator for