PRESS RELEASE | PR-294-2026
The Philippine Studies Programme (PSP) of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute invites interested members of the public to two upcoming hybrid seminars examining contemporary Philippine politics, governance, and democratic participation.
29 September 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM
Governing from the Margins: The Philippine Vice Presidency and the Road to City Hall
Former Philippine Vice President and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo reflects on her experiences in national and local government and what these reveal about institutional design, democratic accountability, and earning citizens’ trust.
30 September 2026 | 10:00–11:30 AM
From Demographic Leverage to Democratic Voice: Youth Mobilization and the Future of Philippine Politics
The seminar brings together Dr Elma Laguna, Francis “Kiko” Aquino Dee, and Rafaela “Paeng” David for a discussion on the growing role of Filipino youth in political participation, democratic accountability, and civic mobilization.
Both seminars will be held, in hybrid format, at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Seminar Room 2, and online via webinar. Interested participants are encouraged to register early as in-person seating is limited. /END
