History of

THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FORUM

Poli
sci Homo Politicus
Man, by nature, is a political animal. - Aristotle
Pontifical and Royal
University of Santo Tomas
The program concentrates on the theory and practice of government
and politics. It has two broad purposes: first is to provide an excellent liberal education in
Political Science; and second is to prepare the students for professional career in government
service, or for careers dealing with public
issues and problems. The curriculum is designed to expose the students to a variety of program wo
rk and activities that will provide a broad understanding of the curriculum.

TPSF CULTURE
Although TPSF was founded only in the early '90s, its forerunner, the UST
Political Science Society was already existing since the '80s. Throughout the decades, the Thoma
sian political science community developed its own identity and culture, and
continues to preserve many of its time-honored traditions.

THE ANNUAL
TESTIMONIAL DINNER
Also called the annual socialization party (or 'Socia'), the annual testimonial dinner
is organized by the 3rd year TPSF members as a send-off celebration for their
graduating seniors. This tradition has been around for quite some time now,
and TPSF's Archives provide us a record of past testimonial dinners
 POLITICAL SCIENCE
The Political Science Forum
Faculty of Arts & Letters, University of Santo Thomas
Espana Blvd., Manila Philippines

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WHO EMPLOYS A POLOTICAL SCIENTIST?

The liberal arts and philosophy had been taught
in the University of Santo Tomas since its foundation in
1611. The Faculty of Philosophy and Letters was established in 1896
and the College of Liberal Arts was founded in 1926. In
1964, these two colleges were merged and
was given the general name ofFaculty of Arts and Letters.offered then
were Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Literature, and Bachelor of
Philosophy. In the course of time, new majors were offered. In Academ
ic Year 1971-1972, the Faculty of Arts and
Letters started to offer the degree ofBachelor of Arts Major in
Political Science, together with eight other majors.

In 1972, martial law was declared in the country and all student
organizations were abolished and banned thereon. In 1980, the UST
Political Science Society was founded, and amendments were made in
its Constitution. In the same year, a
Political Science senior, Atty. Reynaldo 'Bong' G. Lopez,
who was President of 'Pax Romana' (a religious student organization)
spearheaded the founding of the Arts and Letters Student Council,
despite the prohibitions set by the regime.

In 1991, the UST

Political Science Society became the Political Science Forum. Its Constitut
ional Commission, which convened in AY
1992-1993,was headed by Alvin Carullo and workedunder the aegis of
Prof. Ferdinand E. Limos. It adopted the Constitution on January 21,
1993, and was ratified through a plebiscite.

In the same year, TPSF published its first academic journal,

'The Political Science Journal', featuring scholarly works by political
science practitioners from different
universities (including members of Congress), TPSF members, and
alumni.

The 1992 Constitution provided that

officers are to serve from the beginning of the second semester
of the academic year up to the end of the first semester
of the next. Due to compelling reasons, the Policy Board, in 2007,
issued Resolution No. 2007-07 and proposed an
amendment to the Constitution, transferring the date of the regular
elections from the end of the first
semester to the second Friday of February (near the end
of the academic year).

TPSF has been a factory of leaders, with its members occupying posts in
university-wide organizations such
as the Central Student Council, the Student
Organizations Coordinating Council, and the Arts and Letters Council
and its Board of Majors.

Government Agencies
International Agencies
Law Firms (following extensive post-graduate studies)
Universities and Colleges
Consulting Firms
Newspapers/Media
Private Firms/Business
Banks
Lobbying Firms
Research Organizations
Government Official
Public Servant
Law Practitioner
Researcher
Foreign Service Officer
Lecturer

ABPOLITICAL SCIENCE
WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AWAITS?
TPSF Mission
As a student organization in the field
of politics from the University of Santo Tomas, the Political Science Forum confers to itself the tas
k of bringing our social and political issues in the Thomasian community,
and to promote the excellence of its students outside the University.
TPSF Vision
The Political Science Forum envisions itself as an arena of responsive and empowered
students capable of generating intellectual outputs. It also serves as a medium for social
and political concerns, and is at the forefront of creating consciousness within the Thomasian
community. It is also committed in strengthening its relations with other universities and
institutions in formulating and creating community services.