Department of Behavioral Sciences, CAS-UPManila

25/04/2026

🌱 “Ang Binhi ni Tala” ⭐ an original storybook brought to life by the members of the organization highlights how care, support, and environment shape a child’s growth.

Let us support the UP Behavioral Science Society who continues to foster meaningful community engagement through child-centered initiatives grounded in Behavioral Science.

We commend our students for their dedication in bringing this initiative to life!

Pre-order here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hyuuuNJCBYE6OJHEGk4CjNyRLP9VQwtR1Twwm_xTwXc/viewform

18/04/2026

Re: “Understanding People: Your First Step Into Forensic Behavioral Sciences”

We would like to thank everyone who showed interest in our upcoming microcredential.

To make sure we deliver a high-quality learning experience, we will be placing the course on a temporary hold as we finalize key components of the program.

Please read full announcement.

09/04/2026

Please stay tuned for more details about the course, Understanding People: Your First Step into Forensic Behavioral Sciences Microcredential Course.

07/04/2026

To deepen our understanding of how gender-based violence (GBV) and patriarchy are structurally intertwined, please watch the Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho segment titled: "Babae mula Cagayan de Oro City, nabulag matapos buhusan ng asido ang mukha."

The link to the video is:
https://youtu.be/bOKfxboJeoo?si=z6BegV4I5v5alli1

As you watch this episode, please look beyond the immediate tragedy and critically analyze the underlying power dynamics that fueled this act of violence. Focus on how the "if I can’t have you, no one can" mentality serves as a violent manifestation of patriarchal views that treat women as property rather than individuals with agency. Consider the chilling intent behind disfigurement, and reflect on why acid attacks specifically target a woman’s face to strip away her perceived social value and place within a beauty-centric society. Finally, identify any systemic failures in the narrative - instances where our social or legal structures may have been complicit by failing to provide the protection or intervention necessary to prevent such a devastating outcome.

An excerpt of the whole episode is provided here which highlights the message of empowerment by our very own Archie Lawrence P. Geneta, DBS Faculty and current chairperson.

30/03/2026

INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS:

Full-Time Faculty Positions for Anthropology
Please send application package to apgeneta@up.edu.ph. Please CC casdbs.upm@up.edu.ph.

12/03/2026

From BehSci students to BehSci mentors 💡

Our alumni have come full circle—former students and now faculty members of the Department of Behavioral Sciences, shaping the next generation of scholars OF and FOR the nation.

10/03/2026

The story of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who formed a strong attachment to an IKEA plush toy after being rejected by his mother, highlights several important ideas in behavioral science. Seeking comfort in the toy, Punch demonstrated the human-like need for emotional security and attachment. His behavior reflects how individuals cope with stress and loneliness by finding alternative sources of support.

Over time, Punch gradually interacted more with other monkeys and became less dependent on the toy, showing how social environments play a key role in development and adaptation. His story reminds us that behavior is shaped not only by biological factors but also by emotional and social experiences.

For the Department of Behavioral Sciences, this serves as a meaningful reminder that learning environments should be supportive and inclusive. When students feel emotionally safe and connected, they are better able to adapt, engage, and grow both academically and socially.

09/03/2026

ADVISORY:

DBS will implement a four-day work week starting today, 09 March 2026. Office transactions are available Tuesdays to Fridays.

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In compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 114 issued by the Office of the President and Joint Memorandum OVPAA-OVPA 2026-01, the University of the Philippines Manila hereby adopts the implementing guidelines for energy conservation and compressed work week.

Read Memorandum No. CMLT-2026-084A for the complete details of the policy.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Tracy Lenn Superal (Class of 2025) for presenting her study at the Philippine Population Association International Scientific Conference, 05-06 March 2026, Xavier University.

Her paper was titled "Investigating Fertility Intentions through Extensions of the Reasoned Action Approach: A Sequential Exploratory Mixed-methods Study Among Postemerging Adult Women (25-34 years old) in Bagbag, Quezon City" which was her undergraduate thesis. She was supervised by Asst. Prof. Samuel Brando Piamonte.

06/03/2026

As part of their commitment to university service, students participated in an extension program organized by the Ugnayan ng Pahinungod in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Sciences and UP-PGH Rehabilitation Medicine, 06 March 2026.

During this full-day activity, they joined fellow volunteers at Bayugo Elementary School in Meycauayan, Bulacan, to conduct essential screenings for learning and neurodevelopmental disorders.

05/03/2026

15/01/2026

We are offering the following graduate courses this semester! Please message us for more details.

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