University of the Philippines Tacloban - Division of Social Sciences

𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲

Assistant Professor David John Rodriguez leads 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. His study is supported through the Seed Fund for Research and Training grant of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). It will be implemented from July 2026 to June 2027 across selected rice-producing communities in Samar and Leyte, Philippines.

The project aims to develop an inclusive governance and innovation framework for scaling climate-smart rice systems by enhancing institutional coordination and supporting the meaningful participation of smallholder farmers. Employing a comparative mixed-methods approach, the research will examine both the Department of Agriculture–Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (DA-AMIA) and non-AMIA sites through policy analysis, farmer surveys, key informant interviews, and stakeholder validation workshops.

As project leader, Asst. Prof. Rodriguez seeks to generate evidence-based recommendations that can inform policy, strengthen collaborative governance, and accelerate the adoption of climate-smart agriculture. By identifying effective governance and innovation pathways across diverse local contexts, the study aims to contribute to more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive rice production systems, ultimately supporting climate adaptation, food security, and rural development in the Philippines.

WE ARE HIRING | Full-Time Temporary Faculty in Political Science

The Division of Social Sciences of the University of the Philippines Tacloban invites qualified applicants for one (1) Full-Time Temporary Faculty position in Political Science for the First Semester of AY 2026–2027.

If you are passionate about teaching, research, and public service, we encourage you to apply and be part of the UP Tacloban community.

📅 Application Deadline: 12 July 2026 (Sunday)

Qualified applicants will be invited to a panel interview and teaching demonstration on 14 July 2026.

Please address your application letter to
Asst. Prof. Ruth Edisel Rylle B. Sadian-Cercado
Division Chair
Division of Social Sciences
University of the Philippines Tacloban

For inquiries, you may contact:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗨𝗦𝗖 𝗚𝗘𝘅

19 undergraduate students and a faculty mentor from the National University of Singapore (NUS) visited the University of the Philippines Tacloban (UP Tacloban) on 15-16 June to study local disaster resilience and post-Typhoon Haiyan recovery efforts.

The two-day visit, led by NUS mentor Dr. Shelley Tuazon Guyton, was part of the Singaporean university's Global Experience (GEx) program. The itinerary kicked off Monday with a series of lecture discussions focused on the rehabilitation of Tacloban City following the devastating 2013 Typhoon Yolanda. Featured speakers included Mr. Leandro G. Piga, a faculty member from UP Tacloban’s Political Science program, and Atty. Reena Vivienne Pineda from Resilience Redefined.

On Tuesday, the NUS delegation conducted site visits across Tacloban City’s coastal and relocation areas to observe structural and community-based climate adaptation strategies. Guided by UP Tacloban Economics and Political Science students, the group toured designated no-build zones, seawalls, and resettlement sites, including communities in Costa Brava in San Jose, M/V Eva Jocelyn Shrine in Anibong, the Pope Francis Village in Barangay 99 Diit, and the National Housing Authority Ridgeview project.

The joint site visits allowed undergraduate students from both universities to engage in direct dialogue and exchange personal and academic perspectives on disaster experiences.

Maligayang pagtatapos, sa mga Iskolar ng Bayan! ✊🌻

The UP Board of Regents, at its 1409th meeting held on 27 May 2026, approved the elevation of UP Tacloban as the 9th constituent university of the UP System.