ADU-PULITIKA

HOLDS GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A.Y 2022-2023 WITH THE THEME 'NAGKAISANG PAGALPAS: PAGTAHAK, PAGBAKLAS, AT PAGKATUTO

The theme of the assembly this year was "Nagkaisang Pag-alpas: Pagtahak, Pagbaklas, at Pagkatuto" Speakers of the event highlighted the importance of political science students in society and how they can influence change in the political landscape

In Mr Patrick Pineda's discussion, he emphasized the significant influence of entertainment in shaping our present perception of history Entertainment and politics have been closely linked and interwoven, as he pointed out Political figures have resorted to showbiz strategies to gain an advantage, which often led to a surge in popularity. Consequently, our political landscape has become highly glamorized and celebrity-driven

He also discussed the dynamics of Philippine Elections throughout the year and how history has been framed for us to believe what we believe today He emphasized how Filipinos are more powerful than the government by reminding us of our right and power to hold the government accountable when needed

In his discourse on the pertinence of political science students in society, Mr Mayuga tackled various concepts that deserve deconstruction beyond the academic setting He highlighted the inadequate emphasis given to the study of humanities and social sciences, as well as the hierarchical structure of science courses that undermine the value of social studies teachings.

In the latter part of the discourse, Mr Mayuga emphasized the critical role of constructive and healthy discourse in nation-building, geared towards creating a more orderly and just society that benefits the greater good He firmly believed that achieving such an ideal requires applying the principles and teachings of Political Science to our daily lives Doing so will help us understand the complexities of governance and politics, and how it affects our society as a whole

Remember, Polsci is not just a theoretical discipline but is, in fact, practical and applicable to real-life situations It equips us with the skills to navigate and understand the complexities of power dynamics and decision-making processes that shape our society