Research

The Department of Political Science has three working groups that capture the interests and specializations of both the faculty and graduate students. Researchers and staff of the department are known experts in their areas and have published materials that contribute to the growth of discipline not just in the Philippines but also abroad.

Working group on Security Studies:
     Jennifer S. Oreta, PhD
     Alma Maria O. Salvador, PhD  
     Ma. Lourdes Veneracion-Rallonza, PhD

Working group on Labor and Migration: 
     Carmel Abao, PhD 
     Maria Elissa Lao, DPA

Working group on Democratization:
     Arjan Aguirre, MA, MSc
     Diana Mendoza, PhD
     Miguel Paolo Rivera, MA
     Benjamin Tolosa, Jr., PhD
     Gino Antonio Trinidad, MA

Ongoing Research Initiatives

a.) Sangguniang Kabataan and Youth Political Engagement Project, June 2023 - Carmel Abao, PhD, Diana Mendoza, PhD, Arjan Aguirre, MA, MSc, Mariel Quiogue, MA, Patrick Jalasco, MA.

b.) Political Party Emergence and Resiliency Project, August 2023 (with Hirayang Kabataan, Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan and The UK Embassy) - Arjan Aguirre, MA, MSc, Beatriz Beato, MA, and Patrick Jalasco, MA.

Businessworld Column: 'Blueboard'

The Department of Political Science also contributes to the deepening of understanding and discourse on contemporary political issues and controversies by publishing articles through a semi-monthly column in the Businessworld. (Please click here to access and read past published articles).