PPSA Story Part 2

October 22, Saturday

The Pleanry Session was supposed to start at exactly 9:00am, but a lot of people were late. I had a little chat with Dean Zosimo Lee and Prof. Malaya Ronas.

At around 9:30am, the plenary session started. Ma'am Caoili presented the History of Political Science in the Philippines. Ma'am Caoili's presentation was probably the most exciting one. In her own words, Ma'am Caoili said, "I didn't know that my paper would generate so much controversy". While Ma'am Caioli was presenting her paper, Ma'am Carmencita Aguilar would butt in. Aguilar argued with Caoili while Miranda defended Caoili. It was like the two terror professors were terrorizing each other. It was a really scary moment for me because some of Aguilar's words were harsh. They were raising their voices already. Basta, nadama ko yung harsh words ni ma'am Aguilar kay ma'am Caoili. Akalain niyo ba sinabi niya kay ma'am Caoili ay "Olive, I think you need to change your research method".

After the plenary session, there were 3 concurrent workshops. I joined the workshop on "Teaching Political Science". Lalo lang akong inengganyo ni sir Pilapil mag-MA. During this workshop, I was seated beside Prof. Miranda.

Lunchtime came. I was seated beside Prof. Herman and Aleli Kraft. Our table also had Prof. Jose Abueva. It was fun chatting with them while eating. After I ate my lunch, I went to Sir Naval. (You see, the previous night, sir Naval approached me and asked if I could do him a favor. I asked him what the favor was. He said that he wanted a small tour of Bohol because he plans to bring his family with him sometime during the summer. He also added that his wife is part Boholano).

So after lunch, we went out of the hotel. We were picked up by my lola's driver. My lola and me brought sir Naval to the Blood Compact Site (blood compact of Sikatuna and Legazpi), then to the Bohol Bee Farm. We saw Prof. Athena Lydia Casambre at the Bee Farm (tumakas din siya sa conference). Sir Naval thoroughly enjoyed the Bohol Bee Farm. He said that the atmosphere is quite nice for someone who wants to write. We went to only two places because Sir Naval needed to be back at the conference around 4:30pm because of the business meeting.

The closing ceremonies ended early so we had time to go shopping. Again, I accompanied Sir Naval (parang tour guide ako ng mga propesor). He bought Boholano delicacies for his wife and children. He also bought more of his famous "powerballs". We saw Prof. Tigno shopping as well. After shopping, we went back to the hotel. Ang ka-chikahan ko naman ay sina sir Naval, Ranjit, and sir Ronas.

Solidarity Dinner was held at the Bohol Tropics Resort. It was fun! I got to see the other side of my otherwise "terror" professors. We were singing and dancing (I have pics of those who sang and danced). There was also a game, "Bring Me" and I won a shirt in this game. I just had to state the name of the President of the University of Bohol.

While we were eating dinner, pinagsilbihan ako ni sir Naval. Namamatay na tuloy sa inggit ang queen mother ko sa SIKAT.

On the way home, Ma'am Caoili was telling me to become a permanent member of the PPSA. Sure, why not?

I can't wait for next year's PPSA Conference!