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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
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
“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
NSSC11 brings over 250 children’s rights advocates to Baguio
Baguio City, Philippines – The 11th National Social Science Congress (NSSC11), held on September 18–20, 2025, at the Crown Legacy
Roundtable Discussions
Compilation of roundtable discussions and dialogues on social sciences
organized by PSSC.
The Past, Present, and Future of the Social Sciences in the Philippines: The Second Roundtable Discussion
MANILA – The Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC) has once again brought together prominent social scientists in its second installment
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.
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
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
