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 and MPSU Forge ETEEAP Partnership Through Assessors’ Training For Lifelong Academic Excellence
Tenured academic members and organizational representatives from the University of Baguio and Mountain Province State University officially came together to discuss and codify the impending partnership and support through the Expanded Tertiary Education

BAEL continues EXCEL series with seminars on Theater Writing and Foreign Language Learning
Written by: Kristine Gabrielle Banggawan || The Bachelor of Arts in English Language (BAEL) program conducted two seminars on March 12, 2026 at FGB Hall as part of its EXCEL

Moving Forward: UB Political Science Interns at 2026 Baguio’s Resiliency Summit
Written By: Jack Airrol Bonita || The University of Baguio Political Science Interns Under the School of Teachers and Liberal Arts Participated in the Public Consultation for the 2026 Baguio Moving

BA Communication Students of the University of Baguio Embrace theResponsibility of Future Journalists at “Presspective”
Written by Katrina Nicole Vallesteros, Ace Martin & Jhezereel Bangaoet || When the doors of Centennial Hall opened, one thing became clear: news never sleeps, and neither does the passion

BS Psychology Holds Pinning Ceremony for 4th Year Students
Written by Jared Tolyaden, Alexis Cayabyab, and Eubelle Agpes || The Psyche Organization achieved a milestone once again, holding this year’s pinning ceremony for the current 73 Bachelor of Science

WOMENtor Year 5 Showcases Alumni Mentorship
Written by: Leandro Libod Rosete || On March 6, 2026, the University of Baguio held its annual WOMENtor seminar, spearheaded by the program;s founder, maria Christina Ponce Garcia, in collaboration
Research & Development
HUMANITIES EDUCATION WITH EMPIRICAL TRAINING AND PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE
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)
- 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
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Karen D. Bete, PhD
Program Chair, BPED
Emmanuel L. Aller, BA Music
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Jenny Marsha B. Agtani, MAEM
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Jeffrey L. Angagan, MA PE
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Arnel B. Aswigue, Ph.D
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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
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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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