USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and History

22/04/2026

Research results of two studies participated in by faculty members from the USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and History will be presented during the 10th University Research Conference at the Michael Richartz Center at the USC Talamban campus on April 23-24, 2026.

The first study funded by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) is on "Primary Health Care Services in Cebu: History and Current Status" implemented by the USC Center for Social Research and Education with five USC-DASH faculty members (Amper, Dino, Labajo, Gelbolingo, and Labana) and one from the Department of Nursing (Cadampog) who are part of its research team. This will be presented through a poster displayed at the lobby of the venue for the duration of the conference.

The second study, "Growing up with Disabilities: Experiences of Filipino Adolescents and their Families," to be presented by Amper and Dino (co-authored with Chavez, Pilongo, Nolasco, and Bechayda), is part of a larger Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) of the USC Office of Population Studies Foundation, Inc. This will be in Parallel Session B: OPSFI Symposium: Assessing the status of the Filipino youth as we approach the Sustainable Development Goals endline, at the Rigney Hall of the Bunzel Building at USC-TC on April 23, 2026 at 1:30-4:30 p.m.

18/04/2026

DASH faculty members, Zona Hildegarde S. Amper and Marjury E. Dino consult Sama-Bajau community elders regarding the repair, utilization, and maintenance of their open gathering area (pantan), as well as the proposed clean-up and greening drive in the community. The elders recommended to coordinate with the city and barangay LGUs for these development endeavors. The chieftain was scheduled to meet with the city mayor to discuss other possible community projects.

14/04/2026

Engineers Alex Melchor, Joel Paragatos, and Jasmine Nasara from the Civil Engineering Department of the University of San Carlos inspect the pantan (open gathering area) of the Sama-Bajau community in Naba, Alaska, Mambaling prior to repair works. They conferred with the Chieftain and other leaders, accompanied by a student-intern of the USC Center for Social Research and Education, as arranged by a faculty member of USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and History as part of its Community Extension Services program.

10/04/2026

Faculty and students of the USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and History conducted reading sessions with Sama-Bajau children using culturally-aligned books and learning materials developed by the USC Center for Social Research and Education. Partnering with the Sama-Bajau chieftain, daycare teacher and local volunteers, the learning activity was facilitated in the community last April 9, 2026. This is part of the department's Community Extension Services programs.

09/04/2026

On this Araw ng Kagitingan, we honor the courage and sacrifice of women and men who came before us—whose bravery shaped the course of our history and whose stories continue to echo in our communities today.

The USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology and History affirms that valor is not confined to the past. It lives on—in our traditions, in our struggles for justice and dignity, and in the everyday acts of resistance that define our shared humanity.

May we rise to carry their legacy forward—with courage, with purpose, and with an unwavering commitment.

09/04/2026

UGAT is pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Proposals for our 48th Annual International Conference, with the theme “Katawhan, Kaugnayan, Kailian: Aghamtao ng mga Ugnayan | Anthropology of Relationalities.”

The conference will be held on November 18–21, 2026 at Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines.

For details and submissions, please visit our official conference page:
https://www.ugat-aghamtao.org/48th-conference-2026

Please share, mga ka-UGAT!


Poster credits: Kyle Pontillo, Ulma de la Peña, Vincent Balustre

28/03/2026

The Carolinian Sociological Anthropological Society is having a Donation Drive to raise funds for the repair of the 'pantan' in the Sama-Bajau community in Mambaling. This serves as the main entance to their community and is utilized for important activities such as marriage rituals. The USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and History initiated its repair in 2014 based on a Community Needs Assessment with Sama-Bajau elders. However, 12 years after, the 'pantan' has become dilapidated, and some portions are already in a state of deterioration. This is why we are knocking on your generosity to help the community repair their 'pantan' or community assembly area. Any amount will do. Thank you!

25/03/2026

Sama-Bajau preschool children who had their culminating activity in Barangay Mambaling received school supplies and snacks from faculty and students of the USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and History as part of the University's Community Extension Services programs. This was coordinated by researchers from the USC Center for Social Research and Education with the community Chieftain, Sunny Daomani and Daycare worker, Sanida Daomani Musa.

13/03/2026

10/03/2026

Congratulations to MA Anthropology candidate, Gavin Michael G. Cubillo for a successful oral defense today!

Cubillo’s thesis, “Bohol Fiesta: Religious Community Rituals and Food Preparations in Interior Calape ” was evaluated by a panel composed of Dr. Leny G. Ocasiones (Chair), Dr. John Allen Peterson (Adviser), Ms. Marjury Dino and Dr. Zona H.S. Amper (Members).

08/03/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, USC Department of Anthropology, Sociology and History honors the strength, knowledge, and resilience of women across the Philippines and around the world.

From indigenous community leaders and culture bearers to scholars, workers, and advocates, Filipina women continue to shape societies, safeguard traditions, and challenge inequalities. Anthropology reminds us that women’s voices, experiences, and leadership are vital to understanding cultures, histories, and futures.

Let us continue to document, support, and uplift the diverse stories of women—past and present—whose contributions sustain communities and inspire change. Mabuhi ang kababayen-an!

06/03/2026

USC DASH participates in the first meeting of the Cebu Provincial Heritage Commission, as one of its members.