UP Diliman Social Sciences and Philosophy Summit

13/04/2020

Hello, Delegates! Here’s a quick throwback to last month’s SSP Summit 🤩

Last March 7, 2020, Tipon: the third UP Diliman Social Sciences and Philosophy Summit was held by the CSSP Student Council and the CSSP Volunteer Corps. The event proved to be a success, with students from various high schools attending the summit at the NCPAG AVR.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students and teachers who attended as well as all partners and sponsors for ensuring the success of this event. Furthermore, we hope the delegates can apply what they have learned to current events and their personal advocacies.

TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit was in partnership with:
CSSP Freshie Council
Junior Philippine Geographical Society - UP Diliman
NCPAG Student Council
UP ALYANSA
UP Philosophical Society

TIPON was also brought to you by:
UP Anthropology Society
UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo
UP Kalipunan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Sosyolohiya
UP Samahang Linggwistika

And special thanks to:
UP Psychology Society
UP Association of Political Science Majors
UP Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority
Geographical Society of the University of the Philippines

We would also like to acknowledge our media partners:
BusinessWorld SparkUp
DZUP

Here’s to many more years of teaching and empowering the social sciences and humanities! 💖

13/04/2020

Hello, Delegates! Here’s a quick throwback to last month’s SSP Summit 🤩

Last March 7, 2020, Tipon: the third UP Diliman Social Sciences and Philosophy Summit was held by the CSSP Student Council and the CSSP Volunteer Corps. The event proved to be a success, with students from various high schools attending the summit at the NCPAG AVR.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the students and teachers who attended as well as all partners and sponsors for ensuring the success of this event. Furthermore, we hope the delegates can apply what they have learned to current events and their personal advocacies.

TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit was in partnership with:
CSSP Freshie Council
Junior Philippine Geographical Society - UP Diliman
NCPAG Student Council
UP ALYANSA
UP Philosophical Society

TIPON was also brought to you by:
UP Anthropology Society
UP Kabataang Pilosopo Tasyo
UP Kalipunan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Sosyolohiya
UP Samahang Linggwistika

And special thanks to:
UP Psychology Society
UP Association of Political Science Majors 
UP Delta Lambda Sigma Sorority
Geographical Society of the University of the Philippines

We would also like to acknowledge our media partners
BusinessWorld SparkUp
DZUP

Here’s to many more years of teaching and empowering the social sciences and humanities! 💖

06/03/2020

1 Day Left Until TIPON: The SSP Summit 2020!

Be prepared for the largest academic summit on the social sciences and philosophy! Go to this link to check out our program flow, and see what's in store for you tomorrow: tinyurl.com/TIPONProgram

05/03/2020

2 Days Left Until TIPON: The SSP Summit 2020!

The venue of TIPON has been moved to NCPAG Audiovisual Room, still inside the UP Diliman campus. Here are some easy guides on how to get to the NCPAG AVR:

Via Private Vehicles:
1. From University Avenue, go towards the direction of Quezon Hall (Oblation) then turn left at Emilio Jacinto Street.
2. Go straight then turn left again at R.P. De Guzman.
3. NCPAG is on the left-hand side of the road, and the NCPAG AVR is in a separate building with a second floor near the parking area.

Via Jeepney:
1. Take an IKOT Jeep (yellow roof) or a UP PHILCOA/PANTRANCO/SM NORTH Jeep (green roof).
2. Go down at the Institude of Small Scale Industries (ISSI).
3. From ISSI, walk along R.P. De Guzman until you see NCPAG on the left side.
4. Do not enter into the NCPAG main building. Instead, go through the side of the building until you see the parking are and the NCPAG AVR will be nearby.

04/03/2020

It's time to continue our countdown to TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit 2020!

Take a sneak peak at our program through the second set of esteemed speakers for our morning plenary session! Not only are these speakers prominent in the fields of philosophy, linguistics, and psychology, but they have also imparted on their students advocacies close to these disciplines. From MTBL-MLE, mental health, all the way to human rights, we're sure that these speakers will have a lot in store for the delegates this Saturday!

See you all soon!

03/03/2020

Only 4 days left until TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit!

Don't forget to settle your early payments by tomorrow, March 4. Again, the Php 300.00 registration fee is inclusive of your TIPON shirts, lunch, and your delegate kit. You may secure your payments through the following methods:

For DEPOSIT:
Deposits can be made through the CSSP Student Council Bank Account;
BPI Savings | CSSP Student Council | 004483-0491-32
After which, kindly email us a picture of your deposit slip.

For CASH:
Contact the SSP Summit page to set a meeting at UP Diliman so someone from our team can receive your cash payment.

If none of these methods can be followed prior to the event date, kindly message our page or contact Aly at 09399227056. Thank you, and see you all soon!

02/03/2020

March has just begun, which means that TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit is getting even closer!

With over a hundred students registered to the event, we would like to thank the following schools for sending delegations to the SSP Summit 2020:

St. Paul College Pasig
University of the Philippines Integrated School
Centro Escolar Integrated School Manila
La Salle Green Hills
Gordon College of Olongapo
Far Eastern University Senior High School
Integrated Montessori Center
University of Asia anf the Pacific
International Christian School of Quezon City, Inc.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina
Don Bosco Technical Institute - Makati City

See you all on the 7th!

01/03/2020

It's time to start our countdown to TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit 2020!

Take a sneak peak at our program through the first set of esteemed speakers for our morning plenary session! Not only are these speakers prominent in the fields of philosophy, linguistics, and psychology, but they have also imparted on their students advocacies close to these disciplines. From MTBL-MLE, mental health, all the way to human rights, we're sure that these speakers will have a lot in store for the delegates this Saturday!

See you all soon!

29/02/2020

Take a look at what other events the CSSP Spirit Month has in store for their attendees!

Day 2 of our Conference on Justice and Social Policy will include an Impact Challenge regarding one of the most pressing issues we have in the Philippines.

We want to offer the opportunity of proposing a social policy during the conference to senior high school students as well!

Special prizes and unique opportunities await the winning teams!

Register now and be part of the lucky 20. ❤️
http://bit.ly/UPDHumanRightsConference

[IMPACT CHALLENGE]

Day 2 of our Conference on Justice and Social Policy will include an Impact Challenge regarding one of the most pressing issues we have in the Philippines.

We want to offer the opportunity of proposing a social policy during the conference to senior high school students as well!

Special prizes and unique opportunities await the winning teams!

Register now and be part of the lucky 20. ❤️
http://bit.ly/UPDHumanRightsConference

22/02/2020

Beyond a celebration of the social sciences and humanities, this year's CSSP Spirit Month is an avenue for the promotion and awareness of the Philippines' rich culture and the issues that threaten these. The different indigenous communities in the Philippines play a large role in the formation of the Filipino identity. However, various actors in politics and governance have shown no remorse for the rights of our IP communities.

Get to know more about the Agta Dumagat of the Sierra Madre, the problems they face, and the feat they have accomplished in protecting their ancestral lands.

Sign up now for TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit through this link: tinyurl.com/SSPSummit2020

21/02/2020

[ONLINE REGISTRATION EXTENSION]

Hello Delegates!

Online Registration Has Been Extended Until February 28, 2020. Pre-payments are due on March 3, 2020. Don’t miss it!

Sign up now through this link: tinyurl.com/SSPSummit2020

20/02/2020

Think you have what it takes to beat your fellow delegates in a writing competition? Partake in the SSP Summit 2020's essay writing contest, and share your thoughts on the questions:

What role do the Social Sciences and Philosophy play in Philippine society now? What is their relevance in our daily lives? (Cite one specific social issue to focus on)

MECHANICS
1. Register to the SSP Summit 2020 through this link: tinyurl.com/SSPSummit2020
2. Write a short essay (Must be within 500 to 1000 words only) on the given questions following the format and criteria below.
3. Submit your essay with the subject "[SSP SUMMIT ESSAY ENTRY] Surname, First name" to our email [email protected]
4. Submissions will be accepted until March 1, 2020 at 12:00PM.
5. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, and citations of any format are mandatory and will not be part of the word count.
6. Only one social issue may be permitted as the focal point of the essay, it may be broad or specific (ex. human rights, EJKs, lowering of the MACR, etc.)

FORMAT
Paper Size: US Letter
Font: Times New Roman or Arial size 12
Line Spacing: Double
May be in English or Filipino
Kindly place your name and school on the upper left corner of the first page

CRITERIA
Content - 40%
Originality - 20%
Organization & Coherence - 20%
Grammar & Style - 20%

This is open to all who have signed up to TIPON: The Social Sciences & Philosophy Summit 2020, so sign up now if you haven't yet!