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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | CSS student leaders attend KAMALAYAN III leadership conference in Cainta

Building tomorrow's leaders and shaping the nation today, the College of Social Sciences (CSS) student leaders attended the leadership conference KAMALAYAN III: Makialam, Makilahok, Magtagumpay — Atin ang Bukas!, held at the One Cainta Auditorium on Wednesday, May 27.

Representing the college, the student delegation was composed of Raign Derick Saldi, Leomina Magat, Ann Mary Novabos, Ace York Matienzo, Merly Montañez, and Shaina Tirados from the BS Psychology program; Dennise Clavejo, Sheirmaine Wesley Sasaluya, Mayza Castalone, Fritz Devohn Alamag, Johnre Miraflor, Adrian Oliver Pagarao, and Ramil Joseph Ramirez from AB Political Science; Jeric Afroilan, Gelim-Al Maribojoc, Ralgelle Babacyao, Kim Zyrene Zamora, and Gian Arvin Lorenz Repia from Bachelor of Public Administration; and Dharly Lacaba from AB English Language Studies.

The conference gathered student leaders, barangay officials, and LGU representatives from Rizal and nearby provinces, fostering a space for collaboration, awareness, and active participation in nation-building.

A stellar lineup of speakers and changemakers featured at the event included Mr. Justin Altubar of GoodGovPH, Mr. Aaron Suguitan, Mr. Robert “Ka Dodoy” Ballon, Ms. Angelica Nasiron, and Mr. Jilmani Nasiron of Sambilog Balik Bagsuk Movement, Sarah Elago, Representative of Gabriela Women’s Party, and Atty. Diego Luis Santiago of DepDev, Benjie Magalong, Mayor of Baguio City, as well as Sangguniang Kabataan Secretary of Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City, Ricardo Vidal.

Spearheaded by Angat Taytay, the conference emphasized the power of youth voices, good governance, and collective action in shaping a better tomorrow.

Photos and caption by: Leomina Magat

The academic year 2025–2026 may be in its conclusion, but the legacy of each 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐂𝐒𝐒) program continues to echo long after the final bells ring.

Whether you're from 𝐀𝐁 𝐄𝐋𝐒, 𝐁𝐒 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐂𝐇, 𝐀𝐁 𝐏𝐎𝐒, or 𝐁𝐏𝐀, your triumphs carry the competence and excellence distinct to your program.

Take a moment to look back and celebrate the collective accomplishments of your peers—because in the CSS community, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕.

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