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UP CIDS Highlights Open-Access Scholarship at PPSA 2026

The UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) maintained a significant and active presence at the 2026 Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) Annual Conference, held from April 28–30, 2026, in Dumaguete City. Throughout the event, the Center served as a vital hub for academic exchange, showcasing its commitment to bridging the gap between social science research and public policy.

The Center’s participation was led by UP CIDS Executive Director Rosalie Arcala Hall, whose presence underscored the institutional priority of engaging with the broader Philippine political science community. Director Hall participated in key conference activities, emphasizing the Center’s role in fostering collaborative networks and supporting the decentralization of research access across the regions.

A major highlight of the conference was the UP CIDS Publication Booth, which remained a focal point for attendees throughout the event. The booth featured an extensive selection of the Center’s latest scholarship, including:

    • Policy Briefs providing concise analysis on urgent national issues.
    • Discussion Papers exploring complex governance and social challenges.
    • Monographs offering in-depth research from the Center’s diverse programs.

Consistent with the guiding principle of making “Research for the People,” all physical copies at the booth were distributed completely for FREE to conference participants, faculty, and students. This initiative ensured that the Center’s findings were placed directly into the hands of those who can apply them in classrooms, community organizing, and policy development.

In a move to bolster local academic repositories and support specialized scholarship in the Visayas, UP CIDS facilitated the donation of specialized research materials to Associate Professor Jan Anthony Credo of Silliman University. This contribution aims to support the university’s ongoing research initiatives and provide students and faculty with direct access to institutional studies on Philippine governance, labor, and social policy.

By maintaining a high-profile presence at the PPSA Conference, UP CIDS continues to champion a culture of open-access scholarship, ensuring that academic rigor remains a public good available to all.

Access the Digital Collection The entire UP CIDS repository remains available for free download at any time: https://cids.up.edu.ph/publications/.