College of Humanities and Social Sciences - UP Mindanao

LOOK l CHSS Regular Faculty Meeting

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) held its College Regular Faculty Meeting on 15 June 2026 at the CHSS Mini Theater, UP Mindanao.

The meeting was led by Dean Prof. Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz, PhD, together with College Secretary Asst. Prof. Edward G. Estrera, who also serves as OIC of the Department of Social Sciences, Asst. Prof. Nory Loyd N. Pernes, OIC of the Department of Architecture, and Assoc. Prof. Jezreel M. Abarca, PhD, Chair of the Department of Human Kinetics, along with CHSS faculty members and staff.

The gathering served as a venue for discussing important academic, administrative, and personnel matters concerning the College. Among the key agenda discussed was the endorsement of candidates for graduation, marking an important step in recognizing students who have successfully completed their academic requirements.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences warmly congratulates Associate Professor John B. Bengan on his appointment as UP Artist II under the UP Arts Productivity System (APS), as approved by the University of the Philippines Board of Regents during its 1409th Meeting on 27 May 2026.

This distinguished recognition honors his outstanding achievements in the arts, sustained creative excellence, and significant contributions to Philippine literature and culture. Through his work, he continues to enrich the country's literary landscape and uphold the University’s ideals of honor, excellence, and service.

Muli, taos-pusong pagbati, Prof. Bengan!
May your creative endeavors continue to inspire and enrich generations of readers, writers, and artists. Padayon!

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences warmly congratulates Professor Raymundo R. Pavo, PhD, on his appointment as UP Social Scientist I under the UP Social Sciences and Philosophy Productivity System (SSPPS), as approved by the Board of Regents during its 1409th Meeting on 27 May 2026.

This prestigious recognition affirms his significant contributions to the social sciences, exemplary research accomplishments, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence and public service.

Muli, taos-pusong pagbati, Prof. Pavo!
Nawa'y patuloy kayong magsilbing inspirasyon sa pamamagitan ng inyong mga ambag sa pananaliksik, edukasyon, at paglilingkod para sa bayan.

Padayon!

IN PHOTOS | The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) warmly welcomed UP System Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Lorraine Pe Symaco during her visit to UP Mindanao yesterday, 07 May 2026.

VPAA Lorraine Pe Symaco was welcomed by CHSS Dean Prof. Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz, PhD, together with the CHSS staff and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA) Prof. Maria Stella R. Salazar, PhD.

The visit provided an opportunity for meaningful engagement and discussions in support of the University’s academic initiatives and continued commitment to excellence in higher education.

IN PHOTOS l CHSS RECOGNITION CEREMONY 2026

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) successfully held its Recognition Ceremony on March 24, 2026 at the UP Mindanao Atrium, honoring the University and College Scholars for their academic excellence, dedication, and perseverance.

The event was highlighted by the presence of Atty. Julius Voltaire Villanueva, BA Communication Arts (2013) alumnus, who served as the guest speaker. In his message, he shared his journey as a former UP Mindanao student and his experiences beyond the University, offering reflections on growth, purpose, and resilience.
His inspiring words encouraged the scholars to embrace both achievements and setbacks as part of their journey, and to continue striving not only for personal success but also for meaningful contributions to society.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) proudly celebrates the accomplishments of its scholars and looks forward to the impact they will create in their respective fields.

For students who want to get copies of your photos, please see the Office of the College Secretary.

𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔! 𝑰𝒌𝒂𝒘 𝒚𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝑯𝑺𝑺 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 2026!✨

What we build as a community doesn’t come from a single voice—it comes from the many pieces of stories, efforts, and struggles we carry. Together, we create something bigger, a movement rooted in knowledge, driven by purpose, and fueled by the desire to be heard.

But a movement cannot thrive when its foundation is constantly being weakened.

This CHSS Week 2026, with the theme “𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣: 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝘾𝙪𝙩𝙨,” we turn celebration into action. We bring the energy, the passion, and the resistance—proving that humanistas and siyentistas are not just thinkers, but changemakers who fight for accessible, well-supported education.

So show up louder, stand prouder, and take your place in the movement, because this is more than a week, it’s a statement.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐇𝐒𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚!