AdDU Department of Sociology and Development Studies

🎄🎁 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐚𝐒𝐤𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐒𝐃𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🎅⭐

On December 18, 2025, AB Sociology (AB SOCIO) and AB Development Studies (AB DEVST) students and faculty members of the AdDU Department of Sociology and Development Studies (DSDS) gathered in the CFU Conference Room for an evening of faith, fellowship, and celebration.

The departmental Christmas party kicked off with an ecumenical prayer and welcome remarks by Dr. Jerome A. Serrano, which also included a formal introduction of the DSDS faculty and a warm welcome of new faces to the department—shiftees, transferees, and returnees of the AB SOCIO and AB DEVST programs.

The night continued with a community dinner, an exchange of gifts, and fun-filled games, such as "Trip to Jerusalem," "Manila Paper Dance," and "𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘰, 𝘗𝘢𝘬𝘴𝘪𝘸!," which were made highly competitive by the prizes generously sponsored by Mr. Percival Troy Philipp Carbon. Finally, meaningful closing remarks were given by Ms. Ma. Vanessa Amor E. Sobrejuanite-Deloso, which left everyone with much warmth in their hearts, a sense of appreciation, and the finest holiday cheer.

From our department to yours, 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙟𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨! ✨

Belated happy birthday, Sir Dennis! 🥳

The Department of Sociology and Development Studies would like to extend their belated birthday greetings to one of their distinguished full-time faculty members, Mr. Dennis B. Coronel.

Though this greeting comes six days late, our appreciation is genuine. Thank you for your dedicated service, your commitment to academic excellence, and the clarity and professionalism you consistently bring to the department. Your contributions—quiet yet deeply impactful—continue to enrich our academic community.

Good health, fulfillment, and continued success are our wishes for you in the coming year. Once more, belated happy birthday, Sir Dennis!

Relive the memories made during Day 3 of the 2025 Philippine Sociological Society International Conference, held last October 3, 2025, which marked the final stretch of this year’s three-day hybrid gathering at Ateneo de Davao University and via the Zoom platform.






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Look back at Day 2 of the 2025 Philippine Sociological Society International Conference, which unfolded through a series of plenary and parallel sessions that fostered critical dialogue and knowledge exchange among participants on the 7th floor of Finster Hall at Ateneo de Davao University, last October 2, 2025.






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Take a glimpse back at Day 1 of the 2025 Philippine Sociological Society International Conference through its Social and Cultural Night, held on the 4th floor of Martin Hall. Paired with a delightful dinner, the event featured mesmerizing performances by Atenean faculty and students, celebrating the rich cultures and talents of Mindanao.






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Relive the highlights as undergraduate sociology students from different schools, colleges, and universities in the Philippines came together at the Bapa Benny Tudtud Auditorium for the Sociology Undergraduate Students Gathering on Day 1 of the 2025 Philippine Sociological Society International Conference.






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Take a trip down memory lane with the events that transpired during Day 1 of the 2025 Philippine Sociological Society International Conference, held on the 7th floor of Finster Hall, Ateneo de Davao University, on October 1, 2025.






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The Social Sciences Cluster, Economics Department, Sociology and Development Studies Department, Graduate School, the Ateneo Economics Society and the Ateneo Internationalization Office for Mindanao are pleased to invite you to a Public Lecture on the Political Economy of Natural Disasters, an important and timely discussion on how institutions, incentives, and strategic decision-making shape disaster preparedness and response.

THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DISASTERS
A Public Lecture

📅 When: December 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Finster Auditorium, Ateneo de Davao University

🎙 Speaker:
Dr. Nona Mae Pepito
Professor of Economics
Singapore Management University

This lecture is highly recommended for those who want to understand how strategic behavior, incentives, and institutional arrangements shape disaster response. See you there!

We proudly celebrate and extend our warmest congratulations to Jerome A. Serrano, PhD, newly appointed Assistant Dean of the Social Sciences Cluster, and Ma. Vanessa Amor E. Sobrejuanite-Deloso, MASOR, newly appointed Chairperson of the Department of Sociology and Development Studies.

Their dedication to academic excellence, commitment to student formation, and passion for advancing the social sciences have continued to inspire and uplift our entire community. We look forward to the vision, leadership, and meaningful contributions they will bring to these new roles.

Congratulations again on this well-deserved recognition! ✨

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 (𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨), 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.

Happy World Teachers’ Day to the amazing full-time faculty of the AdDU Department of Sociology and Development Studies:

• Dr. Jerome Serrano
• Ms. Ma. Vanessa Amor Deloso
• Mr. Dennis Coronel
• Mr. Akeem Jade Fabila
• † Dr. Ej Sabado

Thank you for inspiring us to think critically, act compassionately, and dream of a better world!

📣 Join us for the first Critical Horizons webinar, part of the series celebrating SHAPE-SEA’s 10th anniversary!

📝 Register via: https://forms.gle/vS7mVGBPqCZKYRfL9
⏰ August 29, 2025 | 10:00 - 12:00 NN (GMT+7 BKK Time)

Why Should You Join the Critical Horizons Webinar?

This webinar is a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights into the state of human rights and peace in Southeast Asia from academics and practicioners. By joining, you will:

🌱 Understand how ASEAN regional frameworks are shaping human rights and peace across the region;
🌱 Learn from scholars and advocates who will highlight the intersection of gender, human rights, and peace in both national and regional contexts;
🌱 Explore critical perspectives from decolonizing human rights language to realizing socio-economic rights in communities;
🌱 Discover how education, indigenous knowledge, and grassroots research are essential to advancing sustainable peace and development; and
🌱 Engage in meaningful conversations that connect policy, advocacy, and lived experiences across Southeast Asia.

SHAPE-SEA, in partnership with the ASEAN University Network – Human Rights Education, brings the first webinar in the series, titled Holding the Line: Defending Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia. This webinar will explore ASEAN regional frameworks on human rights trends and their links to human rights and peace, as well as trends in research and advocacy in the region. Our resource persons, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayesah Uy Abubakar and Ms. Chandy Eng will also discuss the intersectionality of human rights and peace with gender, connecting national experiences to regional frameworks.

Our discussants, Assoc. Prof. Maria Corazon “Marion” Jimenez-Tan and Asst. Prof. Dennis Bonalos Coronel, will bring diverse perspectives, from translating international norms and regional frameworks into local contexts, to decolonizing human rights language, and sharing community-level experiences where socio-economic rights must be realized to promote sustainable peace and development. This session will also emphasize the importance of continuous education and research on human rights and peace, utilizing indigenous knowledge and ensuring that findings from emerging research reach back down to the grassroots level.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with regional and local insights shaping human rights and peace in Southeast Asia!

🌱 SHAPE-SEA Now & Beyond: Amplifying Voices, Co-creating Change!

[ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER]

📣 Join us for the first Critical Horizons webinar, part of the series celebrating SHAPE-SEA’s 10th anniversary!

📝 Register via: https://forms.gle/vS7mVGBPqCZKYRfL9
⏰ August 29, 2025 | 10:00 - 12:00 NN (GMT+7 BKK Time)

Why Should You Join the Critical Horizons Webinar?

This webinar is a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights into the state of human rights and peace in Southeast Asia from academics and practicioners. By joining, you will:

🌱 Understand how ASEAN regional frameworks are shaping human rights and peace across the region;
🌱 Learn from scholars and advocates who will highlight the intersection of gender, human rights, and peace in both national and regional contexts;
🌱 Explore critical perspectives from decolonizing human rights language to realizing socio-economic rights in communities;
🌱 Discover how education, indigenous knowledge, and grassroots research are essential to advancing sustainable peace and development; and
🌱 Engage in meaningful conversations that connect policy, advocacy, and lived experiences across Southeast Asia.

SHAPE-SEA, in partnership with the ASEAN University Network – Human Rights Education, brings the first webinar in the series, titled Holding the Line: Defending Human Rights and Peace in Southeast Asia. This webinar will explore ASEAN regional frameworks on human rights trends and their links to human rights and peace, as well as trends in research and advocacy in the region. Our resource persons, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayesah Uy Abubakar and Ms. Chandy Eng, will also discuss the intersectionality of human rights and peace with gender, connecting national experiences to regional frameworks.

Our discussants, Assoc. Prof. Maria Corazon “Marion” Jimenez-Tan and Asst. Prof. Dennis Bonalos Coronel, will bring diverse perspectives, from translating international norms and regional frameworks into local contexts, to decolonizing human rights language, and sharing community-level experiences where socio-economic rights must be realized to promote sustainable peace and development. This session will also emphasize the importance of continuous education and research on human rights and peace, utilizing indigenous knowledge and ensuring that findings from emerging research reach back down to the grassroots level.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with regional and local insights shaping human rights and peace in Southeast Asia!

🌱 SHAPE-SEA Now & Beyond: Amplifying Voices, Co-creating Change!

Happy birthday, Ma’am Van! 🎂

On behalf of the Department of Sociology and Development Studies, Ateneo de Davao University, we joyfully celebrate the special day of one of our full-time faculty, Ms. Ma. Vanessa Amor E. Sobrejuanite-Deloso, MASOR.

Your outgoing personality, infectious vibes, and wholehearted commitment to guiding future sociologists and development practitioners continue to inspire everyone around you. Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also the compassion, vision, and dedication you bring to all that you do.

May this year open doors to new opportunities, bring you unshakable joy, and bless you with success and fulfillment in every pursuit you take within the academe and beyond.