UST SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office

Anchored on the theme, “𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧,” the UST SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office and the Research Center for Social Sciences and Education, in collaboration with the Dominican Family for Justice, Peace, and Care for Creation – Philippines, successfully held the annual Bartolome de las Casas Research Conference 2026 last May 6 to 7, 2026 at the George S.K. Ty Hall, 4th Floor, Buenaventura G. Paredes, O.P. Building.

Bringing together scholars, students, educators, researchers, and community leaders, the conference featured 10 parallel sessions highlighting community-engaged research initiatives that advance social justice and care for creation. Participants reflected deeply on the realities and aspirations of marginalized communities through the keynote address of Rev. Fr. Delfo Canceran, OP (San Lorenzo Ruiz and Companion Martyrs Parish), while gaining renewed awareness of environmental stewardship through the presentation of Rodne Galicha (Living Laudato Si’ Philippines).

The conference served as a meaningful platform for dialogue, solidarity, and action which amplifies both the voices of the poor and the voice of the Earth toward a more compassionate and sustainable future.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: Please be advised that the UST SIMBAHAYAN will be attending multiple institution-related events on April 30, 2026 (Thursday).

Please refer to the poster for further details👇. Thank you!