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Application Closing Date: 24 July 2024, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Book Talk on We Chose Peace: An Insider’s Story of the Bangsamoro Peace Talks by Miriam Coronel-Ferrer
On 5 June 2024, PSSC successfully conducted a book talk featuring Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer’s latest book, “We Chose Peace: An
“MIND THE GAP: An Analysis of the Discontinuity Between Antenatal Care and Facility-Based Delivery Among Filipino Mothers” by Denise Hyacinth Joy B. Musni | 3rd Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences Awards
On 25 April 2024, Denise Hyacinth Joy B. Musni of University of the Philippines Population Institute received the first prize
January 2024 Training Workshop on AI in Social Research
THE TRAINING WORKSHOP ON AI IN SOCIAL RESEARCH IS BACK FOR ANOTHER RUN! Want to unlock the full potential of
Roundtable Discussions
Compilation of roundtable discussions and dialogues on social sciences
organized by PSSC.
The Past, Present and Future of Social Sciences in the Philippines: A Roundtable Discussion
To celebrate its 55 years of advocacy, the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) — the country’s largest network of social
Preventing Pandemics: Future Directions of the Social Sciences in Global Health | A Roundtable Discussion
With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the long-standing stark global inequalities and fragilities, how can we prevent another global medical crisis?
Social Science and Society Lectures
These lectures by subject-matter experts on various social science topics were delivered either by individuals who are affiliated with the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) or during PSSC-organized events.
Book Talk on We Chose Peace: An Insider’s Story of the Bangsamoro Peace Talks by Miriam Coronel-Ferrer
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
“MIND THE GAP: An Analysis of the Discontinuity Between Antenatal Care and Facility-Based Delivery Among Filipino Mothers” by Denise Hyacinth Joy B. Musni | 3rd Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences Awards
On 25 April 2024, Denise Hyacinth Joy B. Musni of University of the Philippines Population Institute received the first prize for the 3rd Loretta Makasiar
“The Right to the City in Disaster Risk Reduction” by Timothy James Cipriano | 2nd Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences Awards
On 25 April 2023, Timothy James L. Cipriano of the University of the Philippines Diliman was awarded the PSSC’s 2nd Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for
Pigs and ritual-hunting among the highland Tau-Buhid in Mounts Iglit-Baco Natural Park, Philippines by Christian A. Rosales | 2023 Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award
On 18 April 2023, Christian A. Rosales of Ugnayang Pang-Agham Tao (UGAT) was conferred the 2023 Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award for his
Featured Social Scientists
PSSC takes pride in its roster of social scientists who have served the discipline and the nation throughout the years. Get to know them and their valuable work here.
Think Pieces
Think Pieces presents the views, arguments, reflections and insights of Filipino scholars and educators on various topics of national interests and current events. The articles, essays and related resources in this page seek to encourage critical thinking and spark meaningful exchanges. Think Pieces is developed by the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) in cooperation with its member-organizations.
Usapang Sosyal
Usapang Sosyal is a public affairs talk program with social scientists from different disciplines discussing the most important social issues
Crime and Punishment w/ Filomin Gutierrez | Usapang Sosyal Ep 1
For its first episode, the Philippine Social Science Council invited Dr. Filomin Gutierrez to talk
Community Pantries, Red-tagging and the Lockdown | Usapang Sosyal Ep 2
In the second episode of Usapang Sosyal, we are joined by Dr. Roland Tolentino and
2022 Philippine Elections | Usapang Sosyal Ep. 3
Explore the complex socio-political tapestry woven around the Philippine political culture and social norms, and
COP26 and What It Means to the Philippines | Usapang Sosyal Ep. 4
Let’s talk about the recent COP 26 and the imminent challenge of climate change. Join
Webinars
Watch these webinars organized or co-organized by PSSC and its member-organizations.
The Filipino Migration Experience| A Book Talk by Prof. Mina Roces
The Filipino Migration Experience introduces a new dimension to the usual depiction of migrants as disenfranchised workers or marginal ethnic groups. Mina Roces suggests alternative
Corporate Governance Webinar
On 6 September 2021, the Philippine Social Science Council hosted a webinar on corporate governance with Atty. Rachel Esther Remalante from the SEC. The webinar
Examining the COVID-19 Responses of South Korea and the Philippines
On 8 August, 2021, the Philippine Social Science Council held a webinar entitled “Examining the COVID-19 Responses of Korea and the Philippines” to recognize the
Life in Lockdown: Perspectives from Social Scientists
The Philippine Social Science Council invites you to a three-part webinar series entitled “Life in Lockdown: Perspectives of the Social Scientists”. With more than a
