FU Political Science Society

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 ✨🎓

The Political Science community proudly congratulates our distinguished Political Science alumna, Mhaik Yves Omaña, Passer of the Career Civil Service Examination – Professional Level, currently serving as Project Technical Staff II / Regional Coordinator at the CHED Regional Office VII. 👏

We also extend our warm congratulations to Winde May Cadayon, a 4th year graduating Political Science student, for likewise passing the Career Civil Service Examination – Professional Level. 🌟

Your achievement reflects dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in public service and governance. May this milestone inspire more Political Science students to continue striving for competence, integrity, and servant leadership.

Your Political Science family is proud of you both! 🤍

The Foundation University Political Science Society invites everyone to join VOTE TAYO 2.0: “Kung Dili Ikaw, Kinsa Man? Kung Dili Karun, Kanus-a Man?”🗳️🇵🇭

Join us as we promote informed voting, youth participation, and civic responsibility through this voter education initiative. Let us learn, engage, and empower one another to become responsible and informed voters for the future.

Hosted by the FU Political Science Society

📍 Venue: JBH
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

See you there!

𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚-𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 🤝📚

3rd Year Political Science students participated in a meaningful educational visit to Dumaguete Cathedral Credit Cooperative, one of the largest cooperatives in the province, with discussions centered on governance, policy, and community-centered development through the Membership and Community Development Department.

The visit provided students with an opportunity to connect classroom theories on policy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and assessment with actual institutional practices. Discussions emphasized that effective policies are not solely measured by their existence, but by the efficiency, integrity, commitment, and dedication behind their implementation. ✨

Students were able to appreciate how responsive governance requires consistency, accountability, and genuine public service in order to create programs that are sustainable rather than temporary or merely band-aid solutions.

The exchange also tackled important realities in policy making and program development, particularly the challenges posed by personal interests, biases, and conflicts in perspective that may affect decision-making and implementation. Through the dialogue, students gained valuable insights on the importance of balancing institutional objectives with the welfare of the community, ensuring that policies remain people-centered, ethical, and development-oriented. 🌍

Beyond cooperative services and member relations, the discussion highlighted how cooperatives, despite being private institutions, remain vested with public interest through programs that contribute to community empowerment and support the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 📖🌱

Special thanks and appreciation to Miss Marie Keth A. Cabajon and Sir Albert T. Trumata for warmly accommodating the students, sharing their expertise, and facilitating an insightful and engaging discussion on governance, service delivery, and sustainable community development. 👏

Indeed, an enriching experience that strengthened the students’ understanding that public service, effective governance, and meaningful policy implementation begin with competence, integrity, and a genuine commitment to people and community. 🤍

This Labor Day, we honor not just the visible work—but the unseen hands that keep our nation moving.

To every worker, in every space: your labor matters, your rights matter, your dignity matters.

May we continue to see, value, and stand with those who build our society every day.

: On April 30, 1937, Filipino women won the right of suffrage through a herstoric national plebiscite, with 447,725 (90%) voting “Yes,” surpassing the required 300,000 votes.

To honor this milestone and sustain its democratic spirit, a day was set aside for Filipino women to renew their advocacy and commitment to clean, honest, and free elections and to pursue these efforts with greater zeal. In 1984, Proclamation No. 2346 declared April 30 of every year as Woman Suffrage Day to encourage continued advocacy for electoral integrity.

As we mark the 89th anniversary of this milestone, we are reminded that while women have gained the right to vote, the work toward true gender equality continues—especially in ensuring more women are empowered and represented in decision-making spaces. There can be no full democracy if half of the population remains underrepresented.

To all Filipino voters, especially women: our foremothers fought for and won this right—let us continue to use it responsibly. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. Let us choose leaders who are guided by competence, integrity, and a strong commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Let us exercise this right freely, wisely, and meaningfully.

𝐅𝐔 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒✨

A proud milestone for the Political Science community as Foundation University is formally recognized as an Institutional Member of the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA).

In addition, we proudly recognize our Political Science faculty members who were conferred as Regular Members of PPSA for the calendar year 2026:

• Fay Garneth L. Buscato
• Archie Tubog
• Herc Robert Mekadish O. Duran
• Mick Ian M. Cornelia

This recognition reflects the continued commitment of both the University and the Department to academic excellence, research, and active engagement in the political science community.

Padayon sa pagkat-on ug pag-alagad. 📚 ⚖️

𝐅𝐔 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞✨

𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

The students of Political Science take part in a significant academic milestone as they engage in the 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINE POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION (PPSA) ⚖️ 📚

✨KAS Plenary Session: Anti-Dynasty Network

This session opened critical discussions on political dynasties and the pursuit of a more inclusive and accountable system of governance. It serves as a reminder that meaningful change begins with informed minds, active participation, and the courage to question existing structures.

As future leaders and public servants, PolSci students continue to engage in conversations that shape society and strengthen democratic values.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Lj Lamoboloto Head Organizer & Chairperson - SU Philosophy Department for the invitation.

Padayon sa pagkat-on ug pag-alagad.

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 🌏

The Political Science community proudly celebrates a milestone in academic excellence and global engagement.

We are honored to announce that two of our College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty—𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐠 and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚—will be heading to O.P. Jindal Global University in India after being accepted into the prestigious Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship (NJYGRF). This program brings together outstanding scholars for collaborative, interdisciplinary research on global issues, along with two other faculty members: 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 from the College of Nursing and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐉𝐫. from the College of Education.

This recognition reflects not only their dedication to research and academic growth, but also serves as an inspiration to all Political Science students—to pursue excellence, seek global opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to knowledge and society.

May this milestone remind us that learning goes beyond the classroom, and that the path to growth is built through passion, curiosity, and commitment. 🎓

A 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, yet already making waves in public service!✨

We proudly recognize 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧 for being named 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟗 – 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐊 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, earning an impressive 𝟗𝟏.𝟐𝟎% 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Her achievement is a powerful reminder that leadership is not defined by age or experience alone, but by commitment, vision, and the courage to serve. Even as a student, she exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and create meaningful impact in the community.

Padayon sa paglambo ug pagserbisyo! The future of leadership is already here. 💙✨

📌 Photo poster sourced from Transparency Good Governance and Accountability Advocates page.

🪩 More than just a night of glam, 𝘾𝘼𝙎 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 2026 is a celebration of achievements, milestones, and the people who made them possible. ✨

We proudly recognize the excellence of the 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨—a community built on passion, dedication, and purpose. 💜☄️

𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙂𝘼𝙉𝙎’ 𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 | 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙨—energy, passion, and purpose all in one.

From the outstanding accomplishments of the College to the pride of the 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙨, this night honored leaders, advocates, and changemakers who continue to shape the spirit of CAS.

This celebration reminds us that behind every recognition is hard work, resilience, and a commitment to 𝘌𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦.

✨ 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 | 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 | 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 ✨
Here are some of the photo highlights of the event!

The 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆) – 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐲 proudly recognizes 𝐌𝐬. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐃. 𝐂𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐚, an 𝐀𝐁 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 student from 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, for successfully completing her 𝐎𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐎𝐉𝐓) a key requirement of the Political Science program.

This milestone reflects her commitment to academic excellence and real-world public service experience, an important step in shaping future leaders in governance.

Padayon and best of luck on your journey ahead! 🌟

Photo Credits: DILG Mabinay