UMak College of Governance and Public Policy

10/04/2026

The College of Governance and Public Policy congratulates its third year Paralegal major students for being one of the teams to advance in the ongoing University of Makati PROJECT RISE: Resiliency Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship. Led by Jiniley Tagalicud, and composed of members: Ernest Ravas II, Lawrence Dion Gualiza, Krisha Mae Duran, and Jam Quintero, the team's innovative project titled "JUAN TAP: THE TECH-DRIVEN BLUEPRINT FOR A CONGESTION-FREE MAKATI CITY" was among the ten entries awarded with P50,000.00 prize money which shall be used for the technology-driven innovation's prototyping, and improvement and refinement.

In the final stage of the competition only the third best innovative project shall be recognized and awarded P100,000.00; the second best project shall be awarded P200,000.00, while the first placer will be awarded P300,000.00, respectively. These cash prizes shall be used for further development of their respective innovative projects.

The group's mentors from the UMak Center for Technology Incubation and Enterprise Development and the CGPP's research professors have provided guidance and technical supervision to the group.

The College of Governance and Public Policy is very proud of you!

21/02/2026

The Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA), in partnership with the University of Makati (UMak) – College of Governance and Public Policy (CGPP), successfully held the 3rd PPSA President’s Lecture Forum titled “The Dynastic Dilemma: Prospects of Reform for the 20th Congress” on February 18, 2025, at the UMak Performing Arts Theater (UPAT).

The program featured a keynote lecture by Prof. Julio C. Teehankee, PhD (former PPSA President and Professor at the DLSU Department of Political Science and Development Studies), and reactions from the discussants namely, Prof. Ederson DT. Tapia, DPA (University of Makati Vice-President for Academic Affairs), and Mr. Jess Paul M. Pasibe and Mr. Arjan P. Aguirre (faculty members of the Ateneo de Manila University).

The PPSA delegation was led by its President, Dr. Reynold Agnes, and Dr. Anthony Lawrence Borja, the PPSA NCR Representative. The forum highlighted the past and present democratic challenges caused by dynastic politics and the prospects for reforms through civic and policy engagement.

The event was attended by practitioners, faculty members, and students from universities and colleges from Metro Manila and other parts of the country.

18/02/2026

Preparations are underway for the 3rd PPSA President’s Lecture Forum, scheduled to take place later today from 1:00-5:00 PM at Performing Arts Theater.

The forum will feature professor Julio C. Teehankee, PhD, former PPSA President snd Professor at De La Salle University, whose lecture is anticipated to provide substantive and timely insights into contemporary political discourse. He will be joined by esteemed discussants from University of Makati and Ateneo de Manila University, who will offer critical reflections and enrich the scholarly exchange.

We look forward to an afternoon of rigorous dialogue that advances political scholarship and strengthens the community of scholars and students within discipline.

12/01/2026

The 3rd PPSA President’s Lecture Forum is happening on 18 February 2026, 1:00–5:00 PM at the University of Makati.

The forum features Professor Julio C. Teehankee, PhD, former PPSA President and Professor at De La Salle University, with thoughtful engagements from esteemed discussants from the University of Makati and Ateneo de Manila University.

Join us for an afternoon of dialogue, reflection, and critical inquiry in political science.

REGISTRATION LINK: Here is the link po https://forms.gle/gRWj1qdCVZRL4sHAA

03/12/2025

Attention All Alumni!

Kumusta ka, Alumni Heron?

Huwag kalimutan i-update ang iyong UMak Alumni Profile sa bit.ly/UpdateAlumniProfile2025 upang makatanggap ng mga balita, anunsyo, at samut-saring mga pagbabago mula sa ating mahal na Unibersidad.

Kita-kits sa mga alumni projects at activities sa hinaharap!

19/09/2025

College of Governance and Public Policy Statement on Corruption and Integrity in Government

The College of Governance and Public Policy joins the Filipino people in denouncing the widespread corruption and misuse of public funds and resources on questionable flood control projects.

As taxpayers, we feel robbed of our hard-earned money.

As public servants, we feel disgusted by the audacity of the few to prey on the many.

We denounce in the strongest terms the corruption that risks the lives and livelihoods of our fellow Filipinos, the collusion between our officials that enabled this level of corruption, and the lack of accountability that weakens and damages our political and social institutions.

While we support the Independent Commission on Infrastructure formed by the President, we believe that its functions and responsibilities will further be strengthened by an enabling law that will truly uphold its institutional independence, compel resource persons to appear before the Commission, and file charges against those found responsible for the gross misuse of public funds.

As public servants, we are committed to uphold the highest ethical standards, keeping in mind that public office is a public trust, and we urge our fellow civil servants to do the same.

19/09/2025

🎓ATTENTION!🎓

CGPP Graduates of 2025

We are pleased to inform you that your Graduation Pictures are now available!

Please claim them at your earliest convenience.

📍Location: 3rd Floor Admin Building, CGPP Office

11/09/2025

The UMak College of Governance and Public Policy (CGPP) has recently received the official confirmation of its Institutional Membership with the International Political Science Association (IPSA)—a pioneering achievement for the University.
This milestone not only affirms CGPP’s efforts to be present in the global academic community but also opens pathways for faculty members and students to pursue individual memberships. This provides them the benefits of access to IPSA’s extensive online resources, expand their professional networks, and, most importantly, cultivate greater opportunities for research and scholarly collaboration.

22/08/2025

On August 20, 2025, the Philippine Political Science Association — Dr. Reynold D. Agnes, PhD, President; Dr. Anthony Lawrence Borja, NCR Representative; and Mr. Jazztin Jairum P. Manalo, MA, Special Project Officer, visited the University of Makati and conducted lectures focusing on curriculum implementation and teaching methodologies titled, “The Strengthening Philippine Political Science Education: PPSA Lectures on Political Science Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Practice”.

Mr. Jazztin Jairum P. Manalo explained the mission and vision of PPSA and its current projects and programs, while Dr. Reynold D. Agnes and Dr. Anthony Lawrence Borja discussed the political science curriculum in accordance with CMO No. 51 series of 2017 and shared innovative teaching strategies for the discipline, respectively.

The Curriculum Training was also attended by the Dean of the College of Governance and Public Policy, Associate Professor Sonia F. Pimentel, DPA and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Ederson DT. Tapia, DPA, alongside the CGPP Faculty, and the members of the Political Science Society

Furthermore, the University of Makati, through the College of Governance and Public Policy entered into a partnership with the Philippine Political Science Association. A memorandum of Understanding was signed by both parties with the purpose of developing partnerships in lectureship, research support, and program accreditation aimed at establishing a collaborative framework that advances political science education and research in the region.

The MOU was signed in the presence of Dr. Reynold D. Agnes; Dr. Anthony Lawrence Borja; UMak University President, Prof. Elyxzur C. Ramos; the Dean of CGPP, Prof. Sonia F. Pimentel; the Director of the Center for Linkages and Placement, Ms. Cynthia Margaretta R. Jose; the Department Chair of CGPP, Mr. Duke Thomas G. Dolorical; the College Secretary, Dr. Grace D. V. Baral; and the CGPP faculty.

19/06/2025

The College of Governance and Public Policy would like to recognize qualified students for Paralegal Studies.

Welcome to the Paralegal Studies, Ka-PolSci!

Felicitations!

19/06/2025

The College of Governance and Public Policy would like to recognize qualified students for Local Government Administration.

Welcome to the Local Government Administration, Ka-PolSci!

Felicitations!