The Social Science unit of the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education (CLASE) held its semestral Social Science Fair last 28 October 2026. The whole day event gathered CLASE Social Science faculty, students of the various general education (GE) courses under the unit, senior high school students, administrators, and other guests.
With the theme, “Shaping the Future: The Role of the Social Sciences in Building a Resilient and Inclusive Society”, the event highlighted the role of the social sciences in building a resilient and inclusive society, as featured in the works of students enrolled in GE-Social Sciences such as Gender and Society (GE Elect 2), The Contemporary World (GE 4), Life and Works of Rizal (SSci7), and Readings in Philippine History (GE2).
Prof. Mona Pico welcomed the guests and Prof. James Amsua, academic supervisor of the Social Sciences, reinforced the importance of the social sciences in society. Dr. Nenelyn de la Fuente, dean of CLASE, and Dr. Jerry Lego, former chief of the School of Governance and Operations Division, DepEd Division of Iloilo City, marked the formal start of the day’s interactive exhibits and sessions, through the official ribbon cutting ceremony. They were joined by the Social Science faculty, other personnel, and students.
A Social Science Talk show followed soon after, entitled “Beyond the Numbers: Gender Representation Across Engineering and Architecture” with student speakers from the College of Technology: Prince Uriel Ambot, Zsyl Jon Bacang, Luvie Jan Baroro and Crishan Marie Celis. Another talk followed, entitled “Understanding AI Governance: From Everyday AI to Technical AI” with speakers from the Augustinian Developers Society: Val Ryan Flores, Glaiza Mae Salvaloza, and Mary Tiffany Sumalde.
The creative works of students from the different GE Social Sciences courses also doubled as entries to the following contest categories: People’s Choice Award, Best in Social Science Content, Best in Creativity and Originality, and Best Exhibit.
The winners are as follows: People’s Choice Award – GE 4 Group 2 (BSN2J, BSN2H, MLS2G, BSBA/FM2A, BSA1B, BSMA1A, and BSIT2A), under Dr. Evelyn Dominguez; Best in Social Science Content and Best in Creativity and Originality – Social Science 7 Group 2 (Pharma 2A, ABPS 3B, BFA 3A, MLS 1B, MLS1E, and MLS 1G), under Dr. Erwin Sustento.
The major awards are as follows: 2nd Runner Up – GE 4 Group 2 (BSN2J, BSN2H, MLS2G, BSBA/FM2A, BSA1B, BSMA1A, and BSIT2A), under Dr. Evelyn Dominguez; 1st Runner Up – GE Elect 2 Group 4 (MLS1F, MLS1H, MLS1L, BSIT2C, CPE 2A, BMME/BMMP), under Ms. Leolette Hubag, and Best Exhibit – Social Science 7 Group 2 (Pharma 2A, ABPS3B, BFA3A, MLS1B, MLS1E, and MLS1G) under Dr. Erwin Sustento.
Winners were given cash prizes and awarded certificates by the Social Science Unit through its academic supervisor, Prof. James Amsua, Soc Sci Fair coordinator Prof. Mona Pico, former academic supervisor Dr. Edwin Samis, assisted by Soc Sci faculty Dr. Evelyn Dominguez. The Social Science Fair ended with Dr. Edwin Samis congratulating the winners and thanking the organizers and students for a successful event.
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