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.
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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

Adolescent Health and Responsible Parenthood: Shaping Policies for Child Protection and Well-being by Usec. Lisa Grace Bersales, PhD
Baguio City, Philippines – True to the central themes of the 11th National Social Science Congress (NSSC11), the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Executive

“Every Child Counts: Driving Change through Data, Evidence, and Knowledge”
Baguio City, Philippines – During the 11th National Congress in Baguio City, UNICEF Philippines Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evidence and Data (PMED) Mr. Xavier

Filipino Reception and Appropriation of Modern Astronomical Knowledge 1859 – 1958 by Asst. Prof. Emmanuel Jayson V. Bolata | 4th Loretta Makasiar Sicat Prize for the Social Sciences Award
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

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

“Diversifying Analytic Approaches for Social Science Research on SDG: Examples of contextualizing social psychological processes in education and reducing inequalities” by Dr. Allan B. I. Bernardo | Scientific Lecture 2024
The Philippine Social Science Council presents this lecture by Dr. Allan B. I. Bernardo, a distinguished university professor from De La Salle University, titled, “Diversifying