CSSP Ethics Review Board

[JOB OPPORTUNITY]
The CSSP-ERB is looking for 2 student assistants. You may submit your application letter, CV, and Form 5 to [email protected] until August 26, 2025 only.

Qualifications:
*Must be a bona fide UP student (except for freshmen)
*Must not have an incomplete grade in the previous semester (2nd Semester AY 2024-2025)
*Must not be enrolled in more than 18 units this 1st Semester AY 2025-2026

Isang mainit na pagbati kay Kat. Prop. Rhodalyn Wani-Obias, ang bagong tagapangulo ng CSSP Ethics Review Board!

Sa pagsusulong ng pananaliksik na makabuluhan, etikal, at may malasakit sa kapakanan ng tao at komunidad, kaagapay po ninyo ang buong CSSP-ERB.

Maraming salamat po sa taos-pusong pagtanggap sa tungkuling ito.

Last May 2025, the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Ethics Review Board (CSSP-ERB) was recognized with the Galing Award para sa Pinakamahusay na Yunit/Pangkat, conferred by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Administration.

This award is a recognition of our efforts to strengthen and streamline the ethics review process in the college. Over the years, we have worked to improve the delivery of our services by reducing turnaround time, providing clearer guidelines for researchers, updating our tracking systems, and ensuring that the review process is participatory, inclusive, and grounded in ethical rigor.

We thank our dear panel chairs, reviewers, community members, administrative support staff, and, most importantly, the researchers who continually engage with the ethics review process with openness, thoughtfulness, and commitment to academic excellence.

This recognition is proof of our shared dedication to ethical research and academic integrity. May we continue to uphold the highest standards of ethics and contribute to the production of knowledge that truly serves the people.

Assoc. Prof. Diwa Malaya Quiñones has been instrumental in the establishment of the Ethics Review Board of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy—to say the least. After years of tirelessly guiding the ERB, today marks our first day without him at the helm.

As bittersweet as it may be, we take this time to express our gratefulness and appreciation for all your efforts to uphold and advocate for the ethical conduct of social science research not only in our college but also beyond. Filling in the space you have left behind will be a challenge—but it is one we will gladly take on in the pursuit of good quality social science research designed with respect and service for people in mind.

It was an honor to have worked with you. We wish you success and good health on your future endeavors.

Muli, maraming salamat po sa pagtataguyod ng ating ERB.

Designing ethical research starts with recognition that participants are not just subjects. They’re active collaborators 🤝 and as researchers, we do our best to make sure the benefits outweigh ⚖ the risks because what our participants think, feel, and need matters just as much as ours do 🫶.

But how do we ensure that our participants and their communities truly benefit, especially in social science research 🤔? Swipe through each panel to learn more.

References:
Congress of the Philippines. (1997). Indigenous People’s Rights Act of 1997 (Republic Act No. 8371).

Philippine Health Research Ethics Board. (2022). National ethical guidelines for research involving human participants. Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development.

World Health Organization. (2011). Standards and operational guidance for ethics review of health-related research with human participants.

World Medical Association. (2013). World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects. JAMA, 310(20), 2191–2194.

Pubmat design and content by Angelyn Castillo.

As researchers, we want to integrate 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 👥 in our research to contribute to the common good 🤝. But what is social value in research? How do we go about it in the 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 disciplines? Read more below 👀 to find out!

To know how to apply for research ethics review, check out: https://tinyurl.com/CSSPERBHow-it-Works

References:
American Association of Geographers (2024). Statement of Professional Ethics. https://www.aag.org/statement-of-professional-ethics/.
American Statistical Association (2022). Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KFXA7a_QjJxBvPaaKUoQxkFHCv4SV8QA/view?usp=drivesdk.
Language and National Origin Group (2004). Guidelines for the Use of Language Analysis in Relation to Questions of National Origin in Refugee Cases. https://als.asn.au/Pages/FileDownloadScript.aspx?FileId=1905&RtnUrl=https://als.asn.au/FileDownload/1905/lganalysis_pdf.
Philippine Social Science Council (1989). Code of Ethics for Filipino Social Scientists. Philippine Political Science Journal, 15(1-2).
The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997, Rep. Act No. 8371, (July 28, 1997) (Phil.), https://ncip.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IPRA-LAW.pdf.

Pubmat design and content by Ella Julien Greñas.

Not sure where to begin in ensuring the ethicality of your research? 🤔 The 𝐂𝐒𝐒𝐏 𝐄𝐑𝐁 has got your back! ✅

Planning research (not to mention applying for research ethics review) might seem daunting, so here's a short guide on what current research ethics guidelines say about conducting research, what being a responsible researcher means, and some other reminders to help us better grasp our roles and responsibilities as social science researchers.

PLUS, stay tuned 👀 to our page where we will be launching a series discussing in depth all about research ethics with a focus on social science research! 🧠 🔍 👥 📖

References:
Philippines Health Research Ethics Board (2022, May). National Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving Human Participants.https://www.pchrd.dost.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-NEGRIHP_Official-Gazatte_Ver-5-1.pdf

To learn how to apply for research ethics clearance, check out: https://tinyurl.com/CSSPERBHow-it-Works

Don't miss out! 📅🙌

You’re invited to the 3rd episode of the 2025 UPD REB Monthly Ethics Seminar Series (MESS) entitled "𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏" on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, from 𝟏𝟏:𝟒𝟓 𝐀𝐌 to 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 at the 𝐍𝐒𝐑𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦, 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 and live via 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 and 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.

Joining us for this month's talk is 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐀. 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐭, from the UP Diliman College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Bring your lunch, and get ready for an informative discussion! 💡

See you there! 🚀

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