School of Teacher Education & Liberal Arts
The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) is the home for students who want to make language and literature, political science, psychology, humanities and music, and communication their main field of study.
School Overview
The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) is the home for students who want to make language and literature, political science, psychology, humanities, music, and communication their main field of study. Future early childhood and adolescent educators and instructors are also housed in STELA. Graduates from the BA and BS programs utilize the opportunity to venture out and advance into law and medicine, and or studies related to Master’s and Doctorate degrees.
The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts are armed with research inquiry and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches to pedagogical, sociopolitical, and cultural fields of study.
STELA aims to equip learners to:
- Demonstrates a competitive academic competence in the domains of learning
- Displays mastery of the 21st-century skills
- Exemplifies the epitome of a socially and professionally accepted code of conduct
- Research on current global trends for the promotion of change and social progress
- Contributes significantly to environmental programs and community development
- Exhibits the highest standards and practices in their chosen profession
Programs Offered
Boasting alumni with national and international recognition in education and the arts, language and literature, humanities and social sciences, students at the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts are armed with research inquiry and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches to pedagogical, sociopolitical, and cultural fields of study.
STELA News Updates Content

UB BAPS Students Kick Off the School Year with Career-Pathing and Team-Building Activities
As its first major event of the school year, the Politis Organization brought the University of Baguio Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BAPS) students and faculty together on August

UB Political Science Students Sharpen Legal Skills Through Paralegal Training
Political Science students from the University of Baguio‘s School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) participated in a full-day training on paralegal practice on September 2, 2026, at FGB

UB Gracefully Sweeps the Win at the 2026 MNL Dance Prix in Taguig
For some, dance is merely a performance, but for those inspired and seeing it through the intended lens, it is a language of discipline and dedication, where dreams can become

Shaping Tomorrow, One Resolution at a Time: UB Political Science Students Lead the Charge at GYAMC 2026
Alt Text: Distinguished UB Political Science students residing as board representatives under the UN development program during the GYAMC 2026 . Photo courtesy of Global Youth Ambassadors MUN | Baguio

UB Political Science Students Shine at the 6th Baguio Youth Parliament 2026
Textbooks, case studies, and mock exercises within the four walls of the classroom are frequently used to teach legislation and theoretical principles. However, the 6th Baguio Youth Parliament offered something

UB Enhances Learning, Evaluation, and Validation through Assessors and Faculty Training from 2026 ETEEAP ELEVATE
On August 14, 2026, esteemed academic leaders and representatives from the University of Baguio gathered to share best practices and techniques in validation and assessment of quality standards and competencies
Research & Development
STELA covers a wide range of fields: behavioral and cognitive sciences, education and social work, geography and spatial planning, humanities and social sciences. The faculty’s research and teaching focuses on social, economic, political and educational issues with the common goal of contributing to an inclusive, open and resourceful society.
List of Partners
National, Regional, and Local Partners
- 95.1 FM Love Radio
- 95.9 Big Sound FM
- Amianan Balita Ngayon
- Regional News Group (RNG) Luzon
- Philippine Information Office (PIO)
- People’s Television Network, Inc. (PTV) Cordillera
- Pines International Academy, Inc
- Department of Tourism- CAR
- Baguio Chronicle Media, Inc.
Department of Transportation- CAR - Lucban Integrated School
- Josefa Cariño Elementary School
- City Legal Office
Global Partners
- College of Asian Scholars, Khon Kaen , Thailand
- Nagasaki Wesleyan University, Nagasaki, Japan
Our Faculty
ANTONIO D. MANGALIAG, PhD
Dean, STELA
Dahlia D. Soriano, PhD
Program Chair, BSED
Junalyn C. Penrad
Program Chair, BEED
Jeffrey L. Angagan, MA PE
Faculty
Karen D. Bete, PhD
Program Chair, BPED
Emmanuel L. Aller, BA Music
Faculty
Jenny Marsha B. Agtani, MAEM
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Jeffrey L. Angagan, MA PE
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Arnel B. Aswigue, Ph.D
Faculty
Jandenne Kate S. Bacasen, BSEd Eng
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Alfonso C. Balbin Jr., MA Pol Sci
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Virgilio II A. Bas-ilan, MA Philo
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Nicanor Jr. J. Bastian, MPA
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Renevick C. Bayog, BEED
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Jiffrey B. Bueno, BSEd Math
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Nicole Anne N. Carmen, MAEd
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Jerome P. Cayabyab, BSEd Math
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Angelica C. Corpuz, BEEd
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Lora Janis S. Dangatan, BS Psych
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Aida A. Dapiawen, PhD
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Mary Catherine G. Dela Cruz, MS Psych
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Mhebelyn N. Dizon, MAEd
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Ramil J. Domingo, PhD
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Beatriz C. Dumo, PhD
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Lexter S. Eligio, MAEd
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Claven Jr. T. Erodias, MAT-Math
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Ephraim A. Fiallaseo, BSEd Soc Stud
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John Jameson R. Flores, MAEd Engl
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Eriel Starr A. Gonzales, BA Pol Sci
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Gabriel K. Guzman, BSEd Engl
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Enrick D. Kismod, BA Music
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May Angeline R. Lapuz, MA Soc Stud
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Erjay A. Lerio, BSEd MAPEH
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Cesar P. Liwanag, PhD
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Maria Theresa B. Manalac, PhD
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Sophia Joyce L. Pagaduan, BA Com
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Sunshine K. Palatic, BA Pol Sci
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Jonah K. Palo, BSEd MAPEH
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Norman D. Patiang, MA Gen Sci
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Harold Deane B. Piog, BA Pol Sci
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Cristy Grace O. Ramilo, MA PE
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Raymart M. Ramos, BA Pol Sci
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Sabrina A. Ramos, PhD
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Leandro L. Rosete, MA Engl
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Julius A. Simon, PhD
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Jenessa Faith A. Solis, BSEd Soc Stud
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Romer D. Tanyag, PhD
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Charmaine P. Velarde, MS Bio
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Arnold T. Viray, MPA
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Cristine P. Andayan, MPA
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Michelle P. Ranges, PhD
Program Chair, BAEL
Rhoda Marie A. Cabronel
Program Chair, BS Psych
Rizalina M. Castillo, MAT-Eng
Program Chair, BA COM
Rhoda C. Tique, EdD
Program Chair, EdD
Stacy Hanie B. Ayson, PhD
Faculty
John Edward M. Alvarado, BSEd Soc Stud
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Rommel D. As-il, BSEd Soc Stud
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Marianne M. Andrada, PhD
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Faith B. Balajo, BSEd BSEd Soc Stud
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Mark Anthony C. Baliton, MPA, LLB
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Marianne K. Basoyang, MPA
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Ma. Joanna A. Bautista, MA Psych
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Joemel G. Benito, BA Music
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Christian D. Bistayan, MS Psych
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Oliver C. Cabarubias, MA PE
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Dyesebel L. Chinayo, PhD
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Aeryll Keith B. Cuadlisan, BSEd MAPEH
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Lorie D. Daodao, MA PE
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Jose C. Dela Cruz, BA Pol Sci, LLB
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Wilma W. Deponio, PhD
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Alexander L. Dolin, BSEd-Engl
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Santa Martha Carena D. Dumawing, MAEd Engl
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Elmer C. Eligio, PhD
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Lee Nico L. Emiliano, BSEd Soc Stud
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April Joy S. Fagunias, BS Psych
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Brian R. Flores, MPA
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Rafael O. Ganawed Jr., PhD
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Brent P. Gorio, MA ESL
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Melvin S. Guzman, BSEd Soc Stud
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Ma. Virginia A. Kitan, PhD
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Benjamin III B. Lasegan, BSEd Soc Stud
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Maricar B. Litilit, PhD
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Eunice D. Malabago, BSEd Math
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Jenifer B. Marigza, PhD
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Channel Dane S. Palangdao, BA Pol Sci
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Aira Jessa B. Palisoc, MA Psych
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Carlo D. Parrocha, BSEd MAPEH
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Larisse Kiel A. Pineda, BA Music
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Nelson O. Polvoriza, MA Music
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John Oliver M. Ramos, MAEd LGMT
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Rendel Deen G. Ramos, BSEd Soc Stud
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Johanna Pamela T. Rapayrapay, BSEd Math
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Wylleth Praise Sacyaten, BSEd Soc Stud
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Benecio D. Sokkong, DMD
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Roverlyn S. Sumeg-ang, MAED
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Miguel Xerxes R. Villacrucis, MACT
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Faith L. Yosayos, BSEd Soc Stud
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Joey S. Zamoranos, BSEd MAPEH
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