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About us

The Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED) is the social science research arm of the University of Santo Tomas. The Center strives to balance the scholarly and policy dimensions of social science research that addresses Philippine socio-economic issues and concerns in Philippine education.

Our Vision

To be a center of excellence in doing researches in the fields of culture, arts, the humanities, social sciences, and education for social transformation.

Our Mission

Engage in meaningful and responsive research in the field of culture, arts, the humanities, social sciences, and education, committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

Our Organization

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Rev. fr. Jannel N. Abogado, O.P., DThPatSc

Vice Rector for Research Innovation

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Assoc. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, PhD

Director

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Asst. Prof. Pia Patricia P. Tenedero, PhD

Assistant Director

Research Interest Groups (RIG) Lead Persons

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Prof. Ronaldo R. Cabauatan, PhD

Business Studies

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Prof. Clarence M. Batan, PhD

Church and Social Issues

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Assoc. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, PhD

Community-Engaged Studies

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Prof. Evelyn A. Songco, PhD

Education and Leadership Studies

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Asst. Prof. Pia Patricia P. Tenedero, PhD

Language and Literacy Studies

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Prof. Allan B. de Guzman, PhD

Life Course and Integrational Studies – Elderly

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Prof. Clarence M. Batan, PhD

Life Course and Integrational Studies – Youth

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Asst. Prof. Frederick I. Rey, PhD

Politics and Public Policy

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Prof. Ryan Francis O. Cayubit, PhD

Psychology Studies

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Assoc. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, PhD

Social Health Studies

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Prof. Moises Norman Z. Garcia, PhD

Sustainability Studies

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Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado, MACHS

Tourism Studies

RCSSED Staff

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Ms. Frances Gabrielle Cruz

Research Data Staff

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Ms. Arabella Mejorada

Research Administrative Assistant

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Ms. Ma. Carmelita F. Santos

Research Administrative Officer

What's Happening

RCSSED is organizing a hybrid, mixed methods fair featuring Filipino mixed methods researchers across social science disciplines on May 21 to 22, 2024

RCSSED co-organizes the 3rd International Conference on Gender, Adult Literacy and Active Citizenship for Social Transformation or GALACST 2024 (a free, hybrid conference) on April 25 to 26, 2024

RCSSED co-sponsors the Bartolome de las Casas Research Conference 2024 on April 4 and 19, 2024

RCSSED co-sponsors the UST Department of Sociology’s “Internship and Service Learning Application Exhibit” launched on April 11, 2024 at the UST St. Raymund de Peñafort lobby

RCSSED holds an Extraordinary General Assembly in thanksgiving for the NRCP Research Award on April 2, 2024, at the UST Thomas Aquinas Research Complex

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