UPV Graduate School Student Council

𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘: 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

As a major course output of PM 298 (Seminar in Public Management), the Master of Management in Public Management class organized a forum that explored a pressing question for public servants today: How do we remain authentic in a time shaped by digital visibility, political branding, and disinformation? Composed of students from various public sector institutions, the class engaged a broader audience in a meaningful dialogue.

Anchored on the theme “Modern Governance: Redefining Authenticity in Public Service,” the guest speakers Vice Governor Nathalie Ann Debuque and Board Member Jo Jan Paul Peñol, shared insights that resonated strongly with participants navigating similar institutional contexts.

Several key insights stood out from the discussion. BM JP Peñol highlighted governance challenges in today’s complex information environment, stressing the importance of fact-based leadership in addressing disinformation. He also pointed to the need for discernment in a space where visibility can easily be mistaken for credibility. This highlights the importance of accountability in how information is produced, shared, and interpreted online.

Vice Gov. Lee Ann Debuque emphasized that public service should be defined not by presentation or perception, but by work that is real, responsive, and felt by communities. Drawing from her experience, she explained how social media can support transparency and engagement, noting that her platform was created alongside her entry into public service.

This shows that an online presence, when guided by purpose, can serve as a meaningful tool for genuine transparency and public accountability.

Across both perspectives, a shared message emerged: authenticity in governance extends beyond visibility. At its core, it reflects the broader idea that public servants, even within imperfect digital environments, can still use these spaces in ways that support transparency and strengthen public trust.

The forum gave participants a chance to reflect on how theory connects with the realities of public service. It encouraged them to think about their role in shaping public understanding of governance, where perceptions are constantly formed and reshaped.

This initiative, organized in partnership with the Graduate School Student Council, reflects the UPV Graduate School’s goal of producing graduates who are globally competitive leaders capable of creating new knowledge and innovations for progressive change, and of utilizing emerging knowledge and technologies to address complex governance issues (i.e., sociocultural, economic, physical and environmental).

Padayon!

ATTENTION: Interested applicants to UPV Graduate Programs

Application for admission is still ongoing. Kindly access the online application at this link: https://forms.gle/DcQUqCMxSoCXts1k8

Please take note of the updated deadlines for filing applications for admission for AY 2026-2027 and final schedule of entrance exams, particularly for Master of Management, DURP and Master of Education.

For further inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

You are invited to attend the Public Management Forum: Governance, Growth, and Sustainability in Practice, organized by the second-year Master of Management (Public Management) students under PM 298: Seminar in Public Management.

Date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Platform: Zoom

This forum aims to gather students, educators, and aspiring public sector leaders to engage in a meaningful discourse on key issues in Philippine development governance. The discussion will focus on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the progress of the Philippine Development Plan, and current trends in economic growth.

Participants can expect insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and a deeper appreciation of the role of governance in advancing sustainable development in practice.

Students and faculty members from public management and related disciplines are warmly encouraged to participate in this academic engagement.

To register, please scan the QR code provided.

We look forward to your participation in this important conversation shaping the nation’s future.

We are pleased to invite you to the Forum on Modern Governance: Redefining Authenticity in Public Service, organized by the Master of Management Major in Public Management students as part of their course PM 298: Seminar in Public Management at the University of the Philippines Visayas Graduate School.

Join us on April 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM via Zoom, and be part of meaningful discussions on governance, leadership, and public service in today’s evolving landscape, as we learn from and be inspired by our distinguished resource speakers, Hon. Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque and Hon. Jo Jan Paul J. Peñol.

🎓 A Certificate of Participation will be given to attendees who attended at least 80% of the forum sessions and completed the post-forum
evaluation.

📌 To attend via Zoom, register through this link: https://forms.gle/TTbAShjV6QZV5Tzz9

See you!

Ready to explore the future of trust in the digital world?

Join the UPV Graduate School – Master of Management (Public Management) on a webinar on “Building Trust in the Digital Era: Enhancing Transparency, Security, and Efficiency in Public Services”

📆Date: April 11, 2026
⏰Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍Venue: via ZOOM
📝Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yeyjd59b

🔖 Participants will receive an e-certificate of attendance upon completion of post-event evaluation

Don’t miss out—secure your slot now and be part of the digital revolution!

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Is it the hype or the future?

Join the UPV Graduate School - Master of Management (Public Management) on a webinar on "Beyond the Hype: Facts, Fallacies, and Responsible Use of AI.”

🗓 When: April 11, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: via Zoom
📜 Perks: FREE e-certificate for all participants!

To join the webinar, please register through this link: https://forms.gle/BWboasCmwfiS2e2fA

This webinar is free. Register now, and we look forward to seeing you!

𝐈𝐬𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧, 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 🎨✨

Fresh shades just dropped for BATCH 2 of GSSC merch preorders! 🌻

🧡 Lanyards – on-hand
💛 Sweaters & Jackets (All colors available) – pre-order

Mas maraming choices, mas maraming ways to show your UPV pride! 🔥

Don’t miss out—secure your merch now!

🔗 Order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZx1y2S7qvecab0D6KEBNDOPt2G7L6MBzU2ZjCpmqQWSAfQA/viewform?usp=send_form

Preorders are open until March 7, 2026.

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 | 𝗨𝗣 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 🎓

Classes are officially back, and a brand-new academic year begins today! As we kick off AY 2025–2026, it’s the perfect time to meet and get to know your Graduate School Student Council (GSSC) Officers—your partners, voices, and leaders throughout the year.

Here’s to new beginnings, big goals, and a vibrant graduate school journey at UP Visayas!

ATTENTION:

INTERESTED APPLICANTS TO UPV GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Application for Admission for AY 2026-2027 is now open.

Please submit original hard copies of the required documents to the Graduate School office or via courier addressed to:
The Graduate School Dean
UP Visayas, Ground Flr. GCE Bldg.,
Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City
[Admission documents]

Online application and submission of documents is also required. Please open this link to access the application form, list of requirements and procedures: https://forms.gle/G7MkaQW3NVKEusKG6

Please take note of the deadlines of filing for each degree program.

ATTENTION:
ALL CONTINUING GRADUATE STUDENTS in the following degree programs:

SEMESTRAL: DURP, MS BIO, MSFS, MSOS, MS Fisheries, MS PhF & PhD in Fisheries
TRIMESTRAL: MM, M.Ed., MChem, MMA, & MS in SUSTAINABILITY

Enrollment period for:
2nd Semester, AY 2025-2026: Jan. 12 to 17, 2026
2nd Trimester, AY 2025-2026: Jan. 14 to 20, 2026

To facilitate the order of enrollment, please edit your enrollment data in the CRS then filll out the online form through this link:
https://forms.gle/66WKVsneXJWZSy1N6