Philippine Center for Civic Education and Democracy (PCCED) Chairperson Dr. Clement C. Camposano was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the UGNAYANG PANG-AGHAMTAO, INC. (UGAT) during its 33rd Annual Conference held at the Central Mindanao University in Musuan, Bukidnon last October 20-22, 2011.

Dr. Camposano was also elected vice president for Luzon.

The Ugnayang Pang-Aghamtao Inc. (UGAT), organized in early 1977 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1979, is the national organization of anthropologists in the Philippines. It is also known as the Anthropological Association of the Philippines. UGAT’s main objectives are:

• To promote, develop and disseminate anthropological knowledge;
• To promote, deepen the knowledge, understanding and participation of and among different ethno-linguistic groups in working towards an integrated national consciousness and development;
• To promote and forge linkages among anthropologists and others doing related work within the country and other parts of the world;
• To uphold professional ethics.

During the Annual Conference, which focused on public anthropology, Dr. Camposano presented a paper entitled “Assessing the Use of  Anthropological Insights in Promoting Civic Education and Fostering Civic Engagement”. Click here to read the abstract of the paper.