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 – CPU (APPS-CPU) organized a team-building event known as SocScinadya 2025 at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park. Anchored on the theme “Laro ng Lahi: Building Camaraderie and Unity the SocSci Way,” the event was made possible through a collaborative partnership with the CPU 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 “Leadership and Teamwork.” In her speech, she emphasized the importance of collaboration and effective communication in any team setting.
“On behalf of the Association of Political Science and Public Administration Students – CPU (APPS-CPU), I am extremely thankful and honored for everyone who contributed to the success of SocScinadya 2025. From my fellow APPS-CPU officers to our advisers, guest speaker, volunteers, and participants, each person played a crucial role in bringing this event to life,” said Niche Clarisse Jover, APPS-CPU 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.
“The connections we’ve made and the knowledge we’ve 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,” Jover added.
This year’s event marked its second occurrence, with the inaugural event held under the leadership of former APPS-CPU President, Ms. Glory Fe De La Cruz. The celebration saw active participation from students of the Social Science Department under the CPU-College of Arts and Sciences.