Department of Behavioral Sciences, CAS-UPManila

28/11/2025

You are all invited to attend this event on December 1 - World AIDS Day.

"Influence of HIV Stigma on HIV Talk and Testing Behavior in Philippine Key Populations"

Hosted by the Graduate Program in Health Policy Studies (Health Social Science) together with the Office of the Gender Program of the College of Arts and Sciences

📅 December 1, 2025 (Monday)
🕒 5:30 PM
📍 Via Zoom

To register: https://forms.gle/7jaXB1kKxJEtiLQ26

Invitation to an Online Seminar:

"Influence of HIV Stigma on HIV Talk and Testing Behavior in Philippine Key Populations"
Hosted by the Graduate Program in Health Policy Studies (Health Social Science),
together with the Office of the Gender Program of the College of Arts and Sciences

📅 December 1, 2025 (Monday)
🕒 5:30 PM
📍 Via Zoom

To register: https://forms.gle/7jaXB1kKxJEtiLQ26
Zoom details will be sent on the day of the online session.

In observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, the Graduate Program in Health Policy Studies (Health Social Science), together with the Office of the Gender Program of the College of Arts and Sciences, will be organizing a webinar titled, “Influence of HIV Stigma on HIV Talk and Testing Behavior in Philippine Key Populations.”

We are inviting Gideon Livingstone P. Bendicion, lead author and graduate of King’s College London, to present the study, "The Management of Social Standing: Characterizing the Influence of HIV Stigma on HIV Talk and Testing Behavior in Philippine Key Populations Using a Grounded Theory Approach." Access the article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00221465251388639

We also invited representatives from the Academe (Luis Emmanuel Abesamis), Community-Based Organization (Santha Nacua Leornas Galay), and the Department of Health (Jayne Eunice Yang) to serve as reactors.

This online forum will highlight, through grounded theory principles, an analysis of in-depth interviews exploring the experiences of select Philippine key populations—groups with a high HIV burden—and their families.

19/11/2025

We invite you to attend the pre-conference lecture of the 6th International Conference on Forensic Science Conference. Dr. Ted "Everest" Esguerra will handle the pre-conference with Disaster Preparedness as topic.

Save the date!
November 26, 2025
UP Manila grounds
9:00 AM

Register here:
tinyurl.com/DisPrepTalk2025

As we move closer to the 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲🔍✨, we invite you to a special 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, a crucial foundation for any community working at the intersection of safety, science, and public service. 🌐

Renowned expedition and wilderness emergency physician, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗲𝗱 “𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁” 𝗘𝘀𝗴𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮 will lead this session, offering grounded, experience-based strategies for responding to crises, managing risks, and strengthening resilience. His work in extreme environments brings invaluable lessons for disaster readiness in both urban and field settings.⚠️

🗓 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: November 26, 2025
📍𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: College of Arts and Sciences, UP Manila, RH 303
🕒𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9:00 AM

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄:
🔗 tinyurl.com/DisPrepTalk2025
🔗 tinyurl.com/DisPrepTalk2025
🔗 tinyurl.com/DisPrepTalk2025

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲:
📩 AghamForensika@gmail.com

Everyone is encouraged to join us as we build a culture of preparedness ahead of this year’s conference. Let’s strengthen our ability to respond, adapt, and protect our communities.

13/11/2025

✨ Saan ang favorite mong CAS tambayan? 💚

Was it the RH lobby, the benches, or the quiet corners where the best chikas and cramming sessions happened? 👀 Wherever it was, it’s time to relive those memories and come home to where it all began. 🌱

This December, we’re bringing back the spirit of togetherness through BEHliktanaw 2025 — a special homecoming that bridges generations of Behsci graduates and current students. Let’s reconnect, reflect, and celebrate our shared journey! 💫

🎄 BEHliktanaw: Behavioral Science Alumni Get-Together
📅 December 13, 2025 (Saturday)
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 UP Museum of a History of Ideas, UP Manila

Don’t miss out — register, donate, or sponsor today!
👉 tinyurl.com/DBS-behliktanaw

💸 Special Promos valid until November 10!
🌿 Fresh Grad (Class of 2025) – ₱1500
🌿 Group (4+1) – ₱2000 each for 4 people to get 1 slot for FREE
🌿 Early Bird – ₱1800
🌿 Regular – ₱2000

Together, let’s celebrate where we came from and where we’re headed. 💚





Caption by: JP Labay
PubMat by: JP Labay, Daniela Olarte

Photo used from “UP Manila Moves To Recognize Students’ Chosen Gender Identities During Graduation Rites.” Cosmopolitan Philippines, 20 Jul. 2023, https://tinyurl.com/yskhxx9c

08/11/2025

The 2025 Training on Peer Counseling for BA Behavioral Science Students was designed to address a critical needs within the academic and social environment of our institution.

The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science program, by its very nature, attracts students with a keen interest in human behavior, psychology, and social dynamics. While the curriculum provides a strong theoretical foundation, it often lacks practical, hands-on application in real-world interpersonal contexts. This training program aims to bridge that gap by equipping students with the essential skills to provide effective peer support, thereby fostering a more supportive, empathetic, and mentally healthy campus community.

This event was co-organized by the UP Behavioral Science Society and was conducted in partnership with the Guidance and Counseling Program of the UP Manila Office of Student Affairs.

31/10/2025

Think before you scream! 👻

Does telling ghost stories during Halloween demonstrate myths? Or maybe folklore? Or rituals?

26/10/2025

This study documented 861 traditional and alternative health care practitioners in Basilan, 160 of whom specifically serve women especially pregnant women using oils, balms, and herbal remedies. Results highlight the vital yet often overlooked role of these community healers and the need to integrate them into the formal health system.

Read full paper:
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jsshp/advpub/0/advpub_HRP2025-011/_article

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26/10/2025

Are you a BehSci alumni? Check this out. 👇

✨ Come home to where it all began! 💚

This December, we invite all UP Behavioral Sciences alumni to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate our shared journey through BEHliktanaw 2025 — a special homecoming that bridges generations of Behsci graduates and current students. 🌱

Join us for an afternoon of stories, mentorship, and collaboration as we honor our roots and carry forward our legacy of “Serving Roots, Reaching Out.”

🎄 BEHliktanaw: Behavioral Science Alumni Get-Together
📅 December 13, 2025 (Saturday)
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 UP Museum of a History of Ideas, UP Manila

Don’t miss out — register, donate, or sponsor today!
👉 tinyurl.com/DBS-behliktanaw

💸 Special Promos valid until November 10!
🌿 Fresh Grad (Class of 2025) – ₱1500
🌿 Group (4+1) – ₱2000 each for 4 people to get 1 slot for FREE
🌿 Early Bird – ₱1800
🌿 Regular – ₱2000

Together, let’s celebrate where we came from and where we’re headed. 💫






Caption by: JP Labay
Pub by: Scarlet David

22/10/2025

Interested in Forensic Anthropology? Happening today!

🗓 October 23, 2025
⌚️9:00 AM - 12:00 NN
📍UP Manila Theater

Another day ☀️another Lecture 🗣

The University of the Philippines Manila College of Arts and Sciences in partnership with Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (SIFS) invites everyone to attend the Forensic Anthropology Lecture. A Collaborative lecture featuring Dr. Ranjeet Kr Singh, Director of SIFS.

🗓 October 23, 2025
⌚️9:00 AM - 12:00 NN
📍UP Manila Theater

Register NOW thru this link: https://tinyurl.com/Forensic-Anthropology-Lecture

See you! 😉

22/10/2025

👀 Do you understand this?

=IF((COUNTIF(B$4:B$13,C4))>0,1,0)

In celebration of National Statistics Month, the UP Behavioral Science Society proudly presents:

🎯 Stat Wars: Data Manipulation via Microsoft Excel
🗓 October 28, 2025 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 UP Manila Little Theater
💸₱1,500 Grand Prize

The contest also highlights various Behavioral Science topics and demonstrates how Statistics can be applied to each.

See photo for more details.

“𝕴𝖓 𝖆 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖆𝖝𝖞 𝖋𝖚𝖑𝖑 𝖔𝖋 𝖉𝖆𝖙𝖆 📊, 𝖔𝖓𝖑𝖞 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖘𝖊 𝖜𝖎𝖑𝖑 𝖋𝖎𝖓𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖒𝖊𝖆𝖓 🧐.”

Calling all Padawans ⚔ of probability 🎲 and the masters of the median 🟰. In celebration of 36th National Statistics Month 📅, prepare yourselves for UP Behavioral Science Society’s “𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥” 🧑‍💻, where only the sharpest minds 🧠 and bravest souls 🔥 will emerge victorious ✊.

𝘈𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 🛸 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘹𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 🌌 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯, 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦? ⚡️ Gather a 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒘𝒐 👽 and summon your 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑱𝒆𝒅𝒊! ⭐️

🗓️ October 28, 2025
🕔 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 UPM Little Theater

Don’t miss the chance to be crowned as the Masters of the Mean. 👑🤞🏼

Register now for only ₱𝟭𝟮𝟵 before the discount ends on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!
🔗 https://forms.gle/9NJ2ZZHjVTzc6Nku9

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵!

𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
UST BESSOC

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
UP Vector
UP Biological Sciences Society

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Andrea B. Martinez, PhD
Samuel Brando H. Piamonte, MA






Caption by: Celynne Victoria
Pub by: Scarlet David, Sulat Nadera

21/10/2025

In this paper, it was examined how fear-based strategies such as community shaming and threats of imprisonment or death under Oplan Tokhang influenced the decisions of Filipino drug users to surrender. The findings reveal that fear can compel surrender but not transformation. Sustainable rehabilitation requires stronger community programs and structural support beyond scare tactics.

Read full paper: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/11128

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21/10/2025

The Department of Behavioral Sciences of the College of Arts and Sciences competed for the Best Booth Competition in the NSTP Fair 2025 with the theme “Strengthening UPM NSTP Partnership with Institutions and Communities towards Meaningful Learning and Service Opportunities.”

The NSTP–Behavioral Sciences 2025 graduates created a booth with the theme “Dalamhasik”, which represents the act of planting small seeds of service and compassion that will bear fruit in the future.

The Fair runs from 21-24 October 2025 at the UP Manila Museum of a History of Ideas