International Studies Society - ISSoc

Due to the cancellation of this year’s IDIS Team Building, we kindly ask for your patience as reimbursements are processed for those who have already made their payments.

Further details regarding the reimbursement process will be sent through your Knoller email accounts.

For any questions or concerns regarding reimbursements, kindly reach ISSoc's email ([email protected]) or contact ISSoc's Treasurer Morgana Villamil ([email protected])

Thank you for your patience.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬.

Last May 4, 2026, our seniors took center stage as they presented their research and insights during this year’s colloquium, an initiative organized by the classes of IPPS 107 and GGDS 107.

The afternoon was marked by meaningful discussions and exchanges that explored a wide range of topics—from politics and power structures to gender, identity, and women’s experiences. Through their presentations, the seniors demonstrated not only their academic rigor and research skills but also their commitment to examining issues that shape everyday life and society.

Beyond the presentations themselves, the Colloquium fostered a space for dialogue where participants were encouraged to listen, reflect, and engage with diverse perspectives; The thoughtful questions and discussions that followed each presentation enriched the experience, transforming the event into a collaborative exchange of ideas and knowledge.

As the event came to a close, it served as a reminder of the importance of critical inquiry and meaningful conversations in understanding the world around us.

Congratulations to our seniors for their hard work and dedication to making this year’s colloquium a successful and enriching experience!

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝑺 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅!

For our fifth ISSUES 2026 sneak peek, ISKILLS presents "𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍, " written by Julia Borres.

This piece examines the persistent structural barriers facing young women and marginalized youth across Southeast Asia—and the regional frameworks working to dismantle them. Anchored in SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), it asks how ASEAN can transform policy commitments into genuine, lived equality for all.

Catch the full article in our upcoming issue. Stay tuned!✨

For our fourth ISSUES 2026 sneak peek, ISKILLS presents "𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍'𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲" written by Angela Estrella, Princess Angela Comiso, and Sophia Mikaela Segundera.

This piece examines the widening gap between ASEAN's expanding social protection frameworks and the lived realities of its most marginalized youth. Anchored in SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), it asks whether regional commitments can move beyond coordination and toward genuine, transformative protection for those hardest to count and hardest to serve.

Catch the full article in our upcoming issue. Stay tuned!✨

For our third ISSUES 2026 sneak peek, ISKILLS presents "𝐁𝐲𝐭𝐞-𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡," written by Alyssa Navajas and Kasheena Collado.

This piece unpacks the dual promise and potential of artificial intelligence across Southeast Asia—exploring how access, digital literacy, and inclusive governance can empower young people to become active architects of the region's digital future. Anchored in SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), it asks how ASEAN's youth can harness AI to lead the future.

Catch the full article in our upcoming issue. Stay tuned!✨

𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

Last May 04, 2026, the Miriam College Henry Sy Innovation Center came alive as students, faculty, and guests gathered to celebrate the opening of International Development, Innovation, and Sustainability (IDIS) Month under the inspiring theme, “𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑩𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔” The event marked not only the start of a month-long celebration, but also a meaningful milestone in the continuing growth, transformation, and vision of the program.

The celebration featured insightful keynote speakers, including distinguished alumni of the International Studies program, who shared their journeys, experiences, and reflections beyond the classroom. Their stories served as both inspiration and motivation for students, reminding everyone of the endless opportunities that await through leadership, innovation, and global engagement.

Adding energy and excitement to the event were the program’s valued partners and organizations, who set up interactive booths around the Innovation Center. Students enthusiastically explored each exhibit, participated in activities, and discovered new ideas, opportunities, and advocacies that embody the spirit of development and sustainability.

The program concluded with heartfelt closing remarks from International Studies Society President 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒍𝒊 (3rd Year BAIS) , who emphasized the importance of embracing change while remaining grounded in the program’s shared mission and values. One of the most anticipated moments of the event was the unveiling of the new International Development, Innovation, and Sustainability logo, creatively designed by student 𝑬𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒏 𝑹𝒂𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐 (1st Year - BA IDIS) — a symbol that reflects the program’s evolving identity, aspirations, and future direction.

More than just an opening celebration, IDIS Month represented a bold step toward new possibilities. It stood as a reminder that every transition carries the promise of growth, and that this new chapter for IDIS is only the beginning of something greater for the community it continues to build and inspire.

For our next ISSUES 2026 sneak peek, ISKILLS proudly presents "𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲?: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬"—written by our writers Isabella Alday and Kristen de Leoz.

This piece confronts a pressing reality: millions of Southeast Asian youth remain locked out of classrooms, caught in the digital divide, and left unprepared for a rapidly transforming global economy. Focusing on SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), it asks whether ASEAN's education systems are genuinely equipping the next generation with future-ready competencies.

Read the full article in our upcoming issue. Stay tuned! ✨

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦! 🎉

We're kicking off our very first sneak peek of ISSUES 2026 with none other than our Managing Director, Bri Patasin. In "SEAbling Power! Southeast Asia's Journey of Collaboration and Coherence," Bri dives into how ASEAN's youth are forging a powerful digital solidarity under the rallying cry of —just as the Philippines steps into the 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship.

Will this generation of SEAblings transform their online kinship into a force that reshapes the region's future? Read the full article in our upcoming issue. Stay tuned! ✨