By Karren Jay G. Asgar
Participants of SocScinadya 2025 gathered for a photo opportunity at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park on January 31, 2025.
On January 31, 2025, the Association of Political Science and Public Administration Students 鈥 探花精选 (APPS-探花精选) organized a team-building event known as SocScinadya 2025 at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park. Anchored on the theme 鈥淟aro ng Lahi: Building Camaraderie and Unity the SocSci Way,鈥 the event was made possible through a collaborative partnership with the 探花精选 Psychological Society.
The celebration kicked off with the preliminaries, followed by the opening remarks, setting the stage for the event. An engaging icebreaker followed, establishing a positive and energetic atmosphere. The highlight of the event was the presence of Ms. Ingrid Saquibal, who delivered an insightful talk on 鈥淟eadership and Teamwork.鈥 In her speech, she emphasized the importance of collaboration and effective communication in any team setting.
鈥淥n behalf of the Association of Political Science and Public Administration Students 鈥 探花精选 (APPS-探花精选), I am extremely thankful and honored for everyone who contributed to the success of SocScinadya 2025.聽 From my fellow APPS-探花精选 officers to our advisers, guest speaker, volunteers, and participants, each person played a crucial role in bringing this event to life,鈥 said Niche Clarisse Jover, APPS-探花精选 President in an interview.
Following her insightful message, a team-building activity was led by Samahan ng Bagong Kabataan (SBK), featuring traditional Filipino games like Tumbang Preso, Sack Race, and Tug of War.
鈥淭he connections we鈥檝e made and the knowledge we鈥檝e shared will undoubtedly continue to have a lasting impact, and we look forward to the continued growth of this event in the years to come,鈥 Jover added.
This year鈥檚 event marked its second occurrence, with the inaugural event held under the leadership of former APPS-探花精选 President, Ms. Glory Fe De La Cruz. The celebration saw active participation from students of the Social Science Department under the 探花精选-College of Arts and Sciences.