UP sa Halalan

Access the full article, Remorse, Resentment, & Resilience: The 2025 Midterm Philippine Elections here: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. The 2025 election results carry significant implications for the 2028 presidential race. Prof. Arugay & Asst. Prof. Mendoza argue that the 2025 elections reveal how emotional & political factors to shape voter behavior.

This, however, may shift if her father’s administration is incriminated. Access the full article,Remorse, Resentment, & Resilience: The 2025 Midterm Philippine Elections here: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

𝐍𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐧𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭. Amid the ongoing rift within the UniTeam, Prof. Aries Arugay and Asst. Prof. Elize Mendoza warn that if Marcos Jr. fails to restore public trust, Sara Duterte could turn the narrative to her advantage.

Read the full article, “Remorse, Resentment, & Resilience: The 2025 Midterm Philippine Elections”, here: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. Prof. Aries Arugay and Asst. Prof. Elize Mendoza explain how the results of the 2025 elections reflect the enduring influence of personalities in Philippine politics. Emotions are often mobilized to shape and reinforce loyalties.

In partnership with UP sa Halalan, the initiative aims to strengthen awareness, critical discernment, and active civic engagement among citizens, especially the youth.

𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬. Emmanuel Alba (UPD Teaching Assoc.) and Alexa Yadao (LENTE Ph Senior Program Officer) emphasized the power of people’s voice in elections during UST Central COMELEC’s 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐒: 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

This initiative hopes to instill critical thinking and encourage genuine electoral participation grounded in integrity and awareness. For the future of the country, it aims to empower citizens by strengthening their understanding of their voting rights.

Meanwhile, Alexa Yadao, Senior Program Officer at LENTE Philippines, highlighted ways voters can remain vigilant and critical throughout the electoral process.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Last March 29, 2026, the UST Central COMELEC, in partnership with UP sa Halalan, conducted 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐒: 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—an initiative aimed to foster awareness, discernment, and active civic engagement among citizens, especially the youth.

When such behavior is normalized by public officials, it sends a troubling message that if those in government can say these things, others may feel justified in doing the same. Watch the full podcast episode here: youtube.com/live/bR6IxuIZb…

“𝐄𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐤𝐨, 𝐩𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐧.” Prof. Jean S. Encinas-Franco highlights how sexist and misogynist remarks from those in power are easily amplified on social media.

Often dismissed as satire or harmless remarks about women, these comments reflect deeper patterns of misogyny and gender inequality. Watch the full podcast episode here: youtube.com/live/bR6IxuIZb…

𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐨. 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥. 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐠. Prof. Jean S. Encinas-Franco explains how gender discrimination often goes unnoticed because it has long been normalized in our society.

Watch the full podcast episode here: youtube.com/live/bR6IxuIZb…

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. Prof. Jean S. Encinas-Franco points out how the male-dominated nature of the Congress can create an environment where women are often overlooked. This gender imbalance perpetuates exclusion.

Watch Prof. Arugay’s full interview here (starting at 18:25): web.facebook.com/share/v/1LJdeR…

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡? Prof. Aries A. Arugay shares his insights on how the opposition to VP Sara Duterte’s potential presidency should position itself. He believes in offering a credible alternative that delivers results without the chaos seen in the past.