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📣 𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 📣

Congratulations to 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧 for her feature in a recent publication and interview with Heinrich Böll Stiftung.

In the article, she examines the state of participatory democracy and addresses the growing concerns of democratic backsliding, offering a nuanced and research-driven perspective grounded in the Philippine experience.

📖 Read the article: https://th.boell.org/en/2026/02/14participatory-democracy-backsliding?amp

▶ Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CikViPM7P38

Böll Talks - Participatory Democracy in Southeast Asia with Dr. Cleo Anne A. Calimbahin Hello and welcome to a new episode of Böll Talks: Dialogues and Insights from Southeast Asia curated by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung.In-this episode we sit dow...

📣𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 📣

𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨’𝐬 latest research in the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs examines China’s behavior in the South China Sea. Titled “Coercion and Restraint in the South China Sea,” the article introduces the concept of differentiated assertiveness, demonstrating how alliance alignment and regime affinity shape China’s strategic choices toward the Philippines and Vietnam. A timely contribution to debates on US–China rivalry and regional security.

Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1177/18681034261427457

📣𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 📣

𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧 shares her expert insights on the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution in an interview with ABC News’ Sunday Extra hosted by Julian Morrow last March 1.

🎙 Full program: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sundayextra

🎧 Direct interview segment: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sundayextra/forty-years-on-from-the-people-power-revolution/106397960

Forty years on from the fall of Ferdinand Marcos - ABC listen Forty years ago this week, events in the Philippines were underway that would lead to the fall of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who had served as President for 21 years.

📣𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 📣

We proudly highlight the recent publication of 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 𝐀. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨 titled “Fostering inclusive climate governance in the Global South”, published by Emerald Publishing.

This timely and thought-provoking article explores how climate governance can become more equitable, gender-responsive, and grounded in the lived realities of coastal and marginalized communities.

👉 Read here for more info:

Fostering inclusive climate governance in the Global South: gender-responsive adaptation in coastal communities Purpose. The study examines women’s participation in local climate initiatives by looking at institutional, socio-cultural, and environmental drivers and barriers.Design/methodology/approach. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research draws on key informant interviews (KIIs), focus grou...

📣𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 📣

𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗞𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗶, was featured in an Al Jazeera article reflecting on the Philippines 40 years after the People Power Revolution.

She described the early years of the current administration as “a period of missed opportunities” and emphasized that the country’s direction remains unclear without a defined policy platform.

Read more:

Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.

📢 Applications Open for PHILSEA 101!

The Philippine International Law of the Sea Academy (PHILSEA) will conduct its basic Law of the Sea training program on Saturdays, 11 April–30 May 2026.

Open to Filipino undergraduate students and secondary school teachers.

Apply now and expand your knowledge of the Law of the Sea!

Invitation: A Free Online Basic Ethics Orientation for Students in March 2026

The Philippine Social Science Council – Social Science Ethics Review Board (PSSC-SSERB) will hold its Basic Ethics Orientation for Undergraduate & Graduate Students in the Philippines on 21 March 2026 via Zoom. This orientation is designed to equip Filipino students with the basic knowledge and skills to conduct research ethically and responsibly. We will have separate sessions for undergraduate students (9:30–11:30 a.m.) and graduate students (1–3 p.m.). This event is free-of-charge.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your students, especially those who are currently writing their research. To register, students may visit this link: https://bit.ly/PSSC-Ethics-Orientation-2026

Registration will close on 17 March 2026, 5 p.m. Interested students are encouraged to register early to secure their slot.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Thank you very much!

Basic Ethics Orientation for Undergraduate & Graduate Students in the Philippines This serves as the official registration form for the Basic Ethics Orientation for Undergraduate & Graduate Students in the Philippines, a two-hour webinar organized by the Philippine Social Science Council – Social Science Ethics Review Board (PSSC-SSERB). This orientation will be held on 21 Marc...

An article by Mr. Telibert Laoc, Lourisze Cayle, Juliana Deseo, and Yaelim Jeung examines how the May 2025 Philippine elections were conducted amid extreme heat, with indices reaching 42–47°C in several regions.

The study highlights strong institutional resilience while underscoring the need to better integrate climate adaptation into election planning to ensure safe and credible elections in a warming world.

👉 Read more here:

Elections and Heatwaves: Philippines' May 2025 Midterm General Elections The 2025 Philippine national and local elections were held amid one of the country’s longest and most intense heatwaves, with heat indices climbing to 42–47°C across several regions. These conditions affected logistics, campaigning and election-day operations, particularly in Pangasinan, Bulaca...

Dr. Joseph Velasco, DPSDS alumnae Yoana Marie Arellano and Alyssia Euphranie Sulla, and student Jether Gaza have recently published their article, “The Affective Architecture of Q***r World-Making in the Global South: Examining the Cultural Politics of Drag in the Philippines,” in Sexuality and Culture.

Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-026-10528-3

The Department of Political Science will hold its Practicum Orientation for its enrolled students on January 14, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00PM.

Kindly see the details below:

WHAT: Department of Political Science and Development Studies Practicum Orientation

WHEN: January 14, 2026; Wednesday [2:00 PM – 3:00 PM]

WHERE: Andrew Room 703

WHO: All Practicum 1 (PRCAPOM) and Practicum 2 (PRC2DSM) Students for Term 2, AY 2025-2026

Please be advised that attendance is mandatory for all students. We will be discussing essential details, requirements, and timelines for your practicum this term, so please ensure you are present.

Thank you, and please be guided accordingly.

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The Hertie School (Berlin) is now calling for applications to its 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 (𝐌𝐃𝐒)—a two-year program designed for future leaders who want to harness data science and AI to address real-world policy and governance challenges. Applicants may also be considered for the Data for Good Scholarship, which offers full tuition support.

📅 Priority deadlines:
• Non-EU/EEA: 15 January
• EU/EEA: 15 February

Program Description: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/mds
Application Link: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/mds/admissions
Data for Good Scholarship: https://www.hertie-school.org/en/study/data-for-good-scholarship

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Sharing two compelling pieces from our very own DPSDS Faculty, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐧 and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨. Their articles shed light on how corruption continues to undermine the Philippines’ flood-control efforts and climate resilience — issues that directly impact our communities' safety and well-being.

Link: https://eastasiaforum.org/2025/12/02/accountability-washed-away-in-philippine-flood-control-corruption/

Link: https://www.newmandala.org/corruption-compromises-climate-resilience-in-the-philippines/

Accountability washed away in Philippine flood control corruption Corruption in public infrastructure projects has exposed deep weaknesses in Philippine accountability institutions.