Philippine Social Science Council

3 days ago

The Philippine Social Science Council is pleased to announce that Christian A. Rosales has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Virginia A. Miralao (VAM) Excellence in Research Award for his article "Pigs and ritual-hunting among the highland Tau-Buhid in Mounts Iglit-Baco natural park, Philippines". Details for the conferment ceremony and scientific lecture will be announced soon.

The VAM Excellence in Research Award serves as an incentive for young social scientists to pursue original and meaningful research. Every year, it recognizes the best article, book chapter, or book written by a promising young scholar in the profession. The award comes with a modest cash prize and a commemorative trophy designed by visual artist Toym Imao.

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Philippine Social Science Council

4 days ago

Ready for the upcoming 10th National Social Science Congress?

Meet our plenary speaker, Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan of the Health Futures Foundation!

📌 Deadline for submission for abstracts and panel proposals is on 31 Mar 2023
🔗 Visit for more information pssc.org.ph/nsscx

Jaime Galvez-Tan is a prominent Filipino physician and public health expert. He served as the Secretary of Health in the Philippines from 1995 to 1998, and is known for his contributions in the fields of primary health care, health systems strengthening, and health policy development. He has also been recognized for his advocacy work on various health issues, including tobacco control, universal health care, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Galvez-Tan is currently a professor at the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and the founding president of Health Futures Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on health policy and systems research, training, and advocacy.

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