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From its creation in 1998, the then-College of Public Affairs (CPAf) has made its mark in the field of development and governance studies. Through the years, CPAf has produced a significant number of graduates and a body of knowledge along institutional, policy and governance issues in the rural sector, in general, and in the agriculture and natural resources sectors, in particular.
Under a new name and a strong, dynamic “one-faculty-one-college” structure that helps strengthen and sustain its established innovations, the College of Public Affairs and Development now aims to offer more relevant academic programs on development and governance studies.
UPLB-CPAf forms academic partnership with Yeungnam University-Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul
Article by Emely D. Dicolen
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) through the College of Public Affairs and Development (CPAf) partners with Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) of Yeungnam University (YU) in South Korea to develop collaborative activities in academic areas of interest. UPLB Chancellor Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr. and YU President Sur, Gil-Soo signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between UPLB-CPAf and YU-PSPS on April 16 at the Office of the President, YU. Present during the MOU signing were PSPS Dean Kim, Kisu; Vice Deans Lee, Sang-Ho and Moon, Yong Sun; PSPS General Manager Choi, Jung Ho; the Vice President of the Office of External Cooperation Huh, Changdeong; and other YU officials. From UPLB, Assistant Professor Emely D. Dicolen of CPAf witnessed the MOU signing.
CPAf faculty joins UPLB delegates’ visit to UK Universities
Article by Ephraim C. Quiñones
Dr. Rowena DT. Baconguis joined the faculty and staff of various UPLB colleges who visited the University of Reading (UoR) and the University of Liverpool (UoL) in United Kingdom (UK) from April 16 to 22. Prof. Baconguis of CPAf Institute for Governance and Rural Development (IGRD) together with the other delegates networked with the administrators, faculty, staff, and students of UoR and UoL to explore ways to strengthen and expand UPLB’s memoranda of understanding with these universities.
Other delegates were members of the UPLB Graduate School (GS) Program for Relevant and Responsible Postgraduate Research (P4R3) Committee. Asst. Prof. Anna Floresca F. Firmalino of the College of Economics and Management (CEM) and the Director of the UP Professional School for Agriculture and the Environment under the UPLB GS, headed the delegation.
Till Death or “Divorce” Do Us Part?
Article by Francis John F. Faderogao
In the seminar entitled, “Till Death Do Us Part: Legal and Social Perspectives of a Divorce Law,” Atty. Ma. Gabriela “Gaby” Roldan-Concepcion, professorial lecturer at the UP College of Law, discussed the current legal system about marriage and the implications of the proposed divorce bill. The lecture was held at the UPLB Rural Economic Development and Renewable Energy Center (REDREC) on April 20, 2018. It was part of the regular policy seminars of the Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies of CPAf.
UPLB Chancellor Fernando C. Sanchez, Jr., in his opening remarks, talked about the responsibility of UP to engage the public in dialogues to discuss important and sensitive legislations. He also encouraged the audience to participate in the seminar by listening attentively and asking insightful questions regarding the proposed divorce bill.
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