Karyl Scarlet Esogon, News, Department of Broadcast Communication
Students and faculty from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila stood triumphant at the DLSU International Social Sciences Conference (DISSCON 2023). Fourth year political science students Graciella Fae Ezekiel B. Moises and Mariane Lheyla Jane C. Telmo and Assistant Professor George Gamayo’s research papers were recognized among the Top 13 Outstanding Papers of DISSCON 2023, which was held on August 11 and 12 at the La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center in Aklan, Philippines.
Through the support of friends, families, and fellow advocates, Graciella Fae Ezekiel B. Moises and Mariane Lheyla Jane C. Telmo raised sufficient funds to present their undergraduate thesis titled “CREATING SPACES: A Case Study on Linding Ko Kalombayan’s Anti-Child Marriage Advocacy Towards the Promotion of Youth Civic Engagement in Lanao Del Sur” at the conference. Their paper delved into the contentious Anti-Child Marriage Advocacy led by Linding Ko Kalombayan, a Muslim, youth-led, and community-based organization in the Province of Lanao Del Sur, Philippines. Their paper will be presented at another conference later this year, namely the 4th International Research Conference on Technology, Engineering, Culture and Society (IRConTECS 2023) to be held in Naga City, Philippines.
Another representative was Asst. Prof. George Vincent F. Gamayo, professor and researcher from the College of Communication (COC). He presented his paper titled, “Building Church Resilience Through a Localized Disaster Preparedness Ministry: The Case of Quiapo Church in Manila, Philippines,” a comprehensive exploration on the Quiapo Church’s forward-thinking approach to disaster preparedness through community mobilization. A recent study he conducted on PLHIV depictions in a local online serial drama was also recognized as the third best paper at the 10th National Social Science Congress held at Silliman University in Dumaguete City.
Organized by the De La Salle University College of Liberal Arts, Social Development Research Center, and the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Local Governance, DISCCON 2023 is known for its commitment to fostering cross-disciplinary conversations, its theme being “Sustainable Development Goals and Social Sciences: Strengthening the Key A.R.E.A.S. of Integration.” Accepted papers catered to any or many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Quality Education, Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
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