UP Samahan sa Agham Pampulitika
| UP SAPUL UP Samahan sa Agham Pampulitika | |
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| Established | February 1930 |
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| Motto | Diversity in Thoughts, Unity in Action |
| Maxim | Tungo sa Pinakamataas na Antas ng Paglilingkod! |
| EXECUTIVE BOARD A.Y. 2012-2013 | |
| Chairperson | Marah Kathryne Pajutan |
| Academics and Research Committee Officer in Charger | Roland Mariano |
| Externals Committee Director | Monique Bugnosen |
| Social and Finance Committee Director | Ma. Anjanette Lelis |
| Secretary-General and Membership Committee Director | Joey Reyes Loristo |
| Publicity and Publications Committee Director | Herbert Bañas IV |
| Sports and Culture Committee Director | Jan Arel Orlino |
| Tamabayan | 1st floor, West Wing, Palma Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Faculty Advisers | Renato Velasco Ronald Molmisa |
| Website | [1] |
Org Profile
The UP Samahan sa Agham Pampulitika (UP SAPUL), formerly known as UP Political Science Club, is an academic, non-partisan, CSSP-based and socio-political organization aimed at advancing Political Science as a discipline and field of study. It is a university-wide organization in the University of the Philippines - Diliman Campus and is thus open to all students interested in political science. Its maxim, “Tungo sa Pinakamataas na Antas ng Paglilingkod!”, speaks of the service-oriented and socially conscious character of the organization. Members of the organization are called SAPULISTAs.
History
When UP Samahan sa Agham Pampulitika was founded in 1930, it first took the name “Political Science Club (PSC)” with the objective of further studying and analyzing the then timely issues that occurred, thus focusing on a more academic orientation. And due to this reason, only students of Political Science were allowed to join the said organization. But as time brought challenges, the organization also began to adapt to these changes.
In the 1960s, the strong sense of nationalism that prevailed in the country became the organization’s guiding principle. Its ideology was drawn along the lines of national democracy. Hence, during the time of Martial Law, UP SAPUL did not allow that this military rule hinder their right to organization. With nineteen other organizations, they fearlessly fought for freedom. After the Filipino people emerged triumphant over the dictatorial regime, TANGLAW, the newsletter of UP SAPUL, was the first to be published in the university preceding even the Philippine Collegian. This, however, is not the only instance that UP SAPUL rode with the tides of change.
With the organization’s renaming from Political Science Club to Samahan sa Agham Pampulitika, as it is now known as, it has become not only academically-oriented but socio-political as well. Since then, it has also accepted members from a wide array of colleges and degree programs. Nevertheless, the principles behind SAPUL – pluralism, critical thinking, duality of theory and practice, enlightened activism and academic excellence - remain steadfast.
Indeed, for 84 years and counting, UP SAPUL has aimed not only to be a successful academic formation but more importantly, a true institution of service in our society.
The Executive Board and Standing Committees
The Executive Board of the organization is comprised of six officers: the Chairperson, the Secretary-General and the Directors of the six standing committees: Academics and Research Committee, Externals Committee, Social and Finance Committee, Publicity and Publications Committee, Membership Committee and Sports and Culture Committee. The Secretary-General also functions as the Director of the Membership Committee.
Executive Board A.Y. 2013-2014
Chairperson
Kin Andrea Demaisip
Secretary-General and Membership Committee Director
Marielle Marcaida
Academics and Research Committee Director
Garret Mauro Paris
Externals Committee Director
Nathaniel Candelaria
Social and Finance Committee Director
Precious Fernandez
Publicity and Publications Committee Director
Micah Bernadette Manalo
Sports and Culture Committee Director
Sween Khyzil Kney Plaza
Members
Academics and Research Committee
Tiffany Fatima Suniga
Roland Mariano
Irish Jade Alimpolos
Externals Committee
Kristian Martinez
Irish Jade Alimpolos
Tiffany Fatima Suniga
Roland Mariano
Social and Finance Committee
Phoebe Rose Tolete
Sittie Namraidah Ali
Rufert Benedict Mawak
Publicity and Publications Committee
Herbert Banas IV
Jan Arel Orlino
Phoebe Rose Tolette
Camille Sta. Ana
Membership Committee
Cathrina Magpantay
Anjanette Lelis
Philip Vincent Alegre
Rufert Benedict Mawak
Sittie Namraidah Ali
Jan Arel Orlino
Sports and Culture Committee
Herbet Banas IV
Camille Sta. Ana
Anjanette Lelis
Alumni
Notable alumni of the UP PSC/SAPUL include:
- Enrique Voltaire Garcia II
- Jose Maria Sison
- Teodoro Agoncillo
- Renato Constantino
- Onofre Corpuz
- Franklin Drilon
- Temario Rivera
- Gregorio Zaide
- Marcelo Fernan
- Nurullaji Misuari y Tining or Nur Misuari
Among UP professors and administrative staff, included in the list are:
- Malaya C. Ronas, M.A.
- Maria Ela L. Atienza, Ph.D.
- Atty. Butch Jamon
- Grace G. Jamon, Ph.D.
- Celito F. Arlegue
- Jorge V. Tigno, DPA
- Alexander R. Magno, M.A.
- Elvin Ebreo
- Chair of the Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature, College of Arts and Letters, Jimmuel C. Naval, Ph.D.
- CSSP College Secretary, Ma. Theresa T. Payongayong, Ph.D.
- Professor Emeritus and former UP President, Francisco Nemenzo, Jr., Ph.D.
- Former Political Science Department Chair, Maria Lourdes Rebullida, DPA
Activities
Membership
At the start of every semester, UP SAPUL schedules a Grand Orientation for students who wish to apply for membership. Though the organization is based in the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, it does not limit its membership to the CSSP studentry. Students from different colleges and units all over the University of the Philippines and who have a keen interest in political science are welcome to apply.
Fora and Educational Discussions
In line with its nature as an academic organization, UP SAPUL consistently conducts fora, lectures and discussions relevant to the discipline. For it's 82nd Anniversary, UP SAPUL launched "SPECTRUM: A Forum/Discussion Series", which was grounded on the areas of Political Science and aims to re-examine what are otherwise taken for granted concepts, theories, ideas, and issues which generate social, political, and economic impact.
Luminaryo
ASEAN Night
Anniversary Month
Institution Visits, Outreach Programs
PolSci Month
Affiliations
- Association of Political Science Organizations of the Philippines (Socio-Political Committee Director, A.Y. 2011-2012)
- CSSP Academic Circle (Academics Committee Director, A.Y. 2011-2012)
- Kanlungan Tambayan (Chair, Constitutional Committee, A.Y. 2011-2012)
- UP Kilos Na Laban sa Budget Cut
- Student-led Anti-Fraternity Related Violence Watch (SAWA)
- Reproductive Health and Gender Advocates Movement (RH AGENDA)
Logo
The logo is comprised of the torch, the anvil & hammer, and the chain. The torch symbolizes the blazing ideals and aspirations of the organization guiding the formation of a new and progressive attitude forged by the anvil and hammer. The chain represents the formidable linkage of theory and practice.
Contact Us
- Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/upsapul
- E-mail us at upsapul@ymail.com
- Visit our tambayan at 1st Floor, West Wing, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman Campus.