24/05/2026
Ten graduating Political Science students. Two tracks. One question that runs through their work: what happens in the distance between what policy promises and what people actually live?
This year's Between Mandate and Reality: Examining the Implementation Gap in Philippine Politics brings together oral presenters defending full research articles and 3-Minute Pitch (3MP) presenters making the case for their work in under three minutes.
ORAL PRESENTERS
Reil Angelo Caรฑete Valdueza
"The Filipino Development's Dilemma: Exploring How Post-Materialistic Attitudes Influence Feelings of Nationalism Among the Students of Central Mindanao University, Maramag, Philippines"
Adviser: Rhizza Mae L. Asoy
Althea Marie Rafisura Ampater
"From Descriptive to Substantive Representation: Assessing the Effectiveness of Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives in North Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon"
Adviser: Ronel Jhon L. Guarte
Milky Wee Inesario Segovia
"Citizen Perception of Public Safety and State Legitimacy Under the Marcos Jr. Administration's Anti-Drug Campaign in Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon"
Adviser: Marjorie T. Sobradil
Vivien D. Taghoy
"Fiscal Decentralization in the Philippines: Analyzing How Mandanas-Garcia Ruling Affects the Social Welfare Services in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur"
Adviser: Anna Girlee V. Visayan
Princess Marie Villalon Tomaro
"Women as Implementers of Peace: Gender, Agency and Deradicalization in Bukidnon, Philippines"
Adviser: Jornie D. Lumintao
3MP PRESENTERS
Khamiela Sheree Reyes Omangpang
"Assessing the Impact of the DOST-SEI Scholarship on Achieving SDG 4.4 Among 2022โ2024 Graduates of Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon"
Adviser: Ronel Jhon L. Guarte
Jegar Taliwanan Lagingling
"Progressive Political Values, Gender Stereotypes, and Youth Support for Women Candidates in the Philippines: A Structural Equation Modeling"
Adviser: Jornie D. Lumintao
Jun Rey D. Enclona
"From Policy to Practice: An Assessment of the Implementation of Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) in Gingoog City Public Market"
Adviser: Anna Girlee V. Visayan
Gil James Amante
"Visibility, Engagement, and Authenticity: A Cross-Sectional Study of Politicians' Facebook Presence and Youth Voter Preference During the 2025 Local and Provincial Elections in Bukidnon Among Students of Valencia Colleges (Bukidnon), Inc."
Adviser: Rhizza Mae L. Asoy
Princess Francel Beronio Simbajon
"Integrating Good Urban Governance in the Poverty Reduction Programs and Initiatives in the Urban Barangays of Quezon, Bukidnon"
Adviser: Marjorie T. Sobradil
From indigenous representation to fiscal reform, from women's peace work to youth political behavior, this is what political research looks like when it starts from the ground up.
Join us on our Annual Colloquium on May 25, 2026, 1:00-5:00 PM at CAS Auditorium.
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