Philippines

**The Pansitan Serye** is a 💬 *socio-political program* initiated by the **Ateneo Center for Leadership and Governance**. It’s part of the Center’s advocacy to 💪 empower citizens and strengthen 💙 democratic engagement through a combo of lecture 📚 and conversation 🗣️.

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“**Pansitan**,” short for *Participation in National Situation Analysis* 🇵🇭, serves as a platform for **inclusive** and **critical discussions** 🔍 on the country’s most pressing issues—social, political, economic, and more 🌐.

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While actions like **voting** 🗳️, **joining a political party** 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, or **protesting** ✊ are visible forms of participation, they’re often the result of an **informed citizenry** 🧠.

Because let’s face it: without understanding how the government works ⚙️, what issues are at stake 📌, and who the key players are 🎭—meaningful participation becomes tough. 😓

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📝 **How to Join:**
1️⃣ Make your YOMA accounts
2️⃣Access the "Pansitan Serye" opportunity on YOMA.
3️⃣Attend and engage in the discussion! 💬🧠

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Tagalog

Civic Engagement

Good Governance

Youth Activities

Ateneo’s Pansitan Serye program, launched for International Youth Month, engages youth in discussions on social development and governance.

PANSITAN SERYE: Kilos Kabataan para sa Kaunlaran

By LEaP!