Rationale

     Several important figures in the history of the Philippines have exhibited their respective ideas that proved to be instrumental in shaping the history of our nation. After more than one hundred years since our independence, we are faced now with the challenges of globalization, which has blurred the borders and boundaries between nations. The interaction of various peoples have intermixed cultures, traditions, and beliefs and diminished the concept of Filipino National Identity. This change in our reality is also evident in Filipino Political Thought.
     As one of the main thrusts of the UST Political Science, this seminar, in its nature, hopes to display to its audience the growth and evolution of Filipino Political Thought from the time of the revolution until the contemporary era. The seminar is here to prove that amidst the challenges posed by the increasing interdependence among the nations of the world, Filipino Political Thought remains significant in shaping, building, and unifying our nation.

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Objectives

To trace the evolution of Filipino Political Thought through the course of history up to the contemporary era;
To determine the contribution of Filipino Political Thought to nation-building;
To provide an avenue for discussion of the significance of Filipino Political Thought; and
To create an awareness among the students on the importance of Filipino Political Though in nation building.

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Project Description

This is a project that portrays the evolution of Filipino Political Thought encompassing the Post-Revolution era of the Philippines until the contemporary period. The event starts with an exhibit in the morning portraying the evolution of political institutions. The National Historical Institute will facilitate this particular exhibit. Afterwards, there will be a documentary film presentation showing a background of the later seminar proper and interviews from prominent personalities with their respective Filipino Political Thoughts.

The seminar proper will be held in the afternoon and will include discussions on the development of Filipino political thought and its role on nation building in the era of globalization. 

The project is a tie-up with the Social Sciences Department, National Historical Institute, and Kaanak ’86. Different universities, NGOs, and political parties will also be invited. The target number of audience is from 150-250 made up of students from UST and other schools, NGOs, political parties, and the academe. 

As part of the documentation of the seminar, a journal will be published that is composed of the academic works of the speakers, the academe, and the students.

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