The Department of Political Science is pleased to announce the thesis defense of the following students:
Ma. Jestine J. Mendoza, Master of Arts (Political Science) candidate, on 22 April 2025 (Tuesday), 09:00 AM, at the Department Seminar Room. The Master’s thesis is entitled “Amplifying Voice: Hashtag Feminism and the Duterte Administration.” Professor Emeritus Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem is the adviser, with Professor Jean S. Encinas-Franco as co-adviser.
Jobelle V. Abaya, Master in International Studies candidate, on 13 May 2025 (Tuesday), 02:30 PM, at the Department Seminar Room. The Master’s thesis is entitled “Domestic Interest in International Organizations: The Philippines’ Participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1965-1998.” Professor Aries A. Arugay is the thesis adviser.
Maria Alynna Corinee M. Carlos, Master in International Studies candidate, on 14 May 2025 (Wednesday), 01:00 PM, at the Department Seminar Room. The Master’s thesis is entitled “Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement in the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas: A Quest for ASEAN Minilateralism.” Assistant Professor Te-Anne Robles is the thesis adviser.
Adrian Carlo C. Manlangit, Master of Arts (Political Science) candidate, on 15 May 2025 (Thursday), 09:30 AM, at Palma Hall Room 109. The Master’s thesis is entitled “The Impact of Informal Rules-in-Use on People’s Participation in Disaster Planning: The case of a sinking coastal town in Bulacan.” Professor Ruth R. Lusterio-Rico is the thesis adviser.