Semestral Paper and the

recent Autobiography of
Comm. Prof. Jose David
Lapuz

Submitted by:

Christian Ian P. Lim

BPS 4-1

Submitted to:

Commissioner Professor Jose David Lapuz

1. Should there be teaching strategies that allows students to make use of seminars,

workshops, convocation, and colloquial in order to understand concepts in politics that

need to be understood?

The essential importance of teaching strategies is to make it easier to put into practice

a variety of teaching methods and techniques especially in politics. Teaching strategies assist

students take more responsibility for their own learning and augment the process of teaching

for learning. The key is to generate learning environments that are more interactive, to

incorporate technology where applicable into the learning experience, and to use

collaborative learning strategies when appropriate. Also learners were given an opportunity

to widen his/her acquired knowledge. It unlocks the difficulties of comprehension and

vocabulary. Now a day everything is getting advanced every second of time. Every day starts

with something new. Whatever be the field, everything is getting advanced. Lots of

researches and studies are carried out various subjects around the world. These updates on

various fields cannot be included in the student curriculum. The students have to always keep

their eyes on what new things are arriving day by day.  This is where the seminars are of

great importance. Seminars are capable of keeping the students updated with the

technologies. Seminars provide latest information about the things which are happening in

science and technology. Students cannot improve their knowledge from textbooks alone.

They must be take part in various seminars on latest topics. The teachers should also take

interest in conducting seminars for their students. Inviting eminent personalities who have

achieved some feat in science and technology to take some seminars for the students greatly

help them interact with present and ongoing advancements in the technical fields. The

educational institutions should take interest in these. Conducting seminars among students is
also a good habit. This would help to get more information on the particular seminar topic.

Seminars also help them to convey their own ideas to their friends and teachers. They will

start thinking about new things which they think could be implemented practically. Through

conducting seminars they can make others understand what is their idea is all about. Another

way of properly utilizing the advantages of seminar is to give the students a chance to take

seminar on their subject topics. This is turned out to be more effective in many educational

institutions. Many are conducting seminars of this type. The teachers can always take

seminars to their students. It is the old way of teaching. But making students take seminars

on the subject topics would always help them more to understand the subject. This would

give them a chance to collect more information about the seminar topic they are provided

with. The result is that they would learn the subject well. Because they have to acquire

knowledge about the subject of their own. There are also many advantages apart from

acquiring knowledge. By taking seminars in front of their teachers and friends, the students

will be able to talk before a crowd later in their life without any difficulty. Also they can

learn their mistakes and can improve their seminar presentation skills. It is actually a great

chance for the students to improve their skills within their curriculum.

Seminars are basically arranged to discuss current issues and problems or to share

ideas. A seminar is a small group discussion in a formal setting with clear agenda. In a

seminar a speaker present a theme or a set of papers and it is discussed by all those who

participate. The chairman/chairperson of the seminar guides, directs, coordinates and

organizes the discussion in a systematic manner in order to optimize time, resources and get

more benefits. In a seminar, teachers can discuss problems regarding admission, staff,

development, evaluation, new idea of teaching or relevant innovations etc. In a seminar a

teacher may contribute a paper or an idea, constructively criticize or review a conventional

approach. A seminar can also be organized by a group of teachers. The required resources of

a seminar are finance, facilities to sit and discuss facilities to present. The agenda of seminar

to be discussed earlier the general themes to be discussed, dates and time need to be

communicated to participants giving adequate time for preparation including the date, time,

and theme presentation. All the papers received for presentation need to be classified and

made available at die requisite time in the format required to facilitate clear presentation. A

report of the proceedings of the seminar needs to be prepared and distributed to all the

participants of different institutions for their observations and to further channelize the

thoughts through certain experiments, activities or teaching. It is generally organized by an

institution or association in order to develop certain instructional materials, book, resources

material, supportive material, work book etc. Workshops can be organized to develop certain

skills of teachers. Teachers could be trained in certain new laboratory skills, develop a

question bank, analyze question in set different examinations and suggest reforms. A

workshop could mean hard and concentrated work on the part of experienced teachers to

create certain educational materials. A workshop comprises a small, selected group of

teachers or experts drawn from actual working situations or related experts who theories on

the activities.

2. In studying political science is our self-esteem enhanced and because of political science

is there due recognition for the student’s worth?

A positive mindset is one of the greatest assets a person can have. Too many people find

themselves fearful and anxious which naturally has a negative effect on their performance, either

in the work place or at home. The techniques of positive affirmation and positive thought are

hugely beneficial to those who have not been able to live the life they want due to negativity and

fear. In studying Political science it enhances and builds our self-esteem. In most achievements

we get from it, it boosts our self-confidence. It helps us in continuing what we have started and

be able to win. It also helps us to think wisely and positively. Positive affirmations are positive

statements that we tell ourselves, in order to be able to change our negative beliefs and thoughts

into positive, affirming ones. According to studies, an overwhelming majority, close to 90%, of

our thoughts are negative ones. Negative affirmations are easier to believe especially if you have

had a childhood where you were not positively validated enough. Negative affirmations can feed

on all our insecurities and the negative perceptions of us. Through positive affirmations, these

dangerous negative beliefs can be washed away, in identically the same way that an individual

can be brainwashed into doing something. This is not always easy because negative thoughts that

have collected over the years are hard to remove. Fortunately, a number of tools and training

programs are available in the market for those who want to use the highly successful method of

positive affirmations to make a difference in their lives. Most self improvement programs use

positive affirmations in one form or another. The names they are referred to may be different, but

the underlying principle of washing way negative beliefs and reinforcing positive ones in their

place, is common to all self help courses. You can use positive affirmations successfully to

change your thinking and the way you feel about yourself. This will take a lot of practice

initially, but once it has become a habit for your thought process, you will begin to fill your life

with energy and enthusiasm. You will be able to live the life that you have always wanted
instead of envying others and their successes. Positive affirmations can be used to bring about

changes in your health, personal life, and career as well as your mental, emotional, and spiritual

states of mind. To make your positive affirmations more effective, try saying them while looking

in the mirror. Looking you in the eye can be a powerful way to reaffirm these positive beliefs.

Leave little notes stating your affirmations lying around in the home or office, where you can

easily find them. These serve as reminders, so the process becomes ongoing, rather than a once-

a-week session. Practice these positive affirmations with enthusiasm and passion. Alternately,

you could even try stringing them into a tune! Our subconscious mind tends to be more receptive

to these messages when they are sung or chanted. Enjoy the benefits of enhanced self-esteem and

increased energy that positive affirmations can bring in to your life. Self-esteem is the foundation

of your life. Learn ways to rebuild a solid foundation of healthy self-esteem, how to stop needing

others to build you up, and how to get your self-worth from within yourself. Learn to stop

struggling with self-blame and criticism, overreacting to others and life situations, and to take

responsibility for feeling good about yourself. 

3. Does Political Science create its own course objectives, realistically defining the

relationship between the student and the university?

The scope of Political Science is comprehensive, and it has great significance. In

recent years, its importance has multiplied. Man is a political animal, and in all spheres of his

life he is, directly or indirectly, influenced by politics. For several reasons, the study of

Political Science has become indispensable to social welfare and development. Political

Science provides valuable information and ideas about state, government and many political
organizations and institutions to the individual. State is the most universal and powerful of all

social institutions, and politically enlightened people are capable of playing a useful role in

social and political affairs. Statesman, political leaders, legislators, administrators and

diplomats are in charge of running the government in different spheres. To efficiently

conduct their business and discharge their function, they need the knowledge of Political

Science. Statecraft depends on political theory. The study of Political Science is very

important for the efficient organization and development of the political system, because

Political Science is the science of state. Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum imparted

valuable training to future statesmen and administrators. In modern times the future leaders

of the country are being educated and trained about various aspects of government and

administration in different academic institutes and centers. The knowledge gained by

Political Science helps in building good citizens. Now-a-days the individual is not a passive

spectator in regard to administration. He is inclined to influence its decisions. It is therefore

necessary for the citizen to learn about nation-building, the jurisdiction and functions of state.

Political awareness contributes to good citizenships. The citizen should be aware of his rights

and duties granted by the state. He should learn how he will be able to win back his rights, if

these are usurped by state. Vigilant citizens can prevent encroachment of their rights by state

and other external agencies. They can also prevent misuse of power. Therefore it has been

said, "Eternal Vigilance is the price of liberty." In modern welfare states, laws are not meant

only to control and discipline individuals. Laws also help in taking several welfare measures.

Thus, the success of a welfare state depends on the awareness and vigilance of people.

Political Science also helps individuals gain good idea about the aims and objectives, and

functions of various organizations of a state. Forges Harmony between Individual's Freedom

and State's control: Another objective of Political Science is to establish balance between

state and individual. The freedom of individual and power of state should be integrated and

harmonized. Political Science studies the limit of state's control over individual's freedom

and the area of individual's freedom. It educates the individual about the ideals of patriotism,

toleration, sacrifice and national integration. It enables him to be broad-minded, and to get

rid of different kinds of parochialism like regionalism, casteism and communalism. The

study of politics stimulates international peace and cooperation. Political Science has

conceived the dream of 'one- world-state' through world peace and cooperation. It is now the

goal of many international organizations to free the world from the scourge of nuclear

weapons and to establish peaceful existence. George Bernard Shaw has aptly observed,

"Political Science is the science by which alone civilization can be saved." Political Science,

being a dynamic social science, contributes to social change. The study of Political Science

enables the individual to have good knowledge about progressive ideas and revolutionary

changes. This makes it easy to take collective decisions in social, economic and political

fields. Besides, the study of Political Science enlightens the mind of the man and enriches the

pool of knowledge. According to A.L. Rouse, "A people that neglect politics cannot as a

people be happy." Political Science increases the political awareness of man, makes him

aware of his freedoms, rights and duties and also reminds the government of its duty and

responsibility towards the people. Enlightened, conscious and vigilant citizens will make the

government accountable, and significantly contribute towards the establishment of social

justice and equality. Political Science creates conducive condition for the success of

democracy by laying emphasis on social and economic democracy. Two main pillars of

democracy are conscious and alert citizens, and a responsible government. In creating these
conditions Political Science plays a vital role. Politics are the strategies we employ to

accomplish our goals. Politics are inherent in us all and it would be fallacious to argue that

one is not political. There are those who are very skilled at politics and their success can be

very obvious and there are those who are not very skilled at politics and their own demise

can be traced back to this lack of skill in politics. Julius Caesar was a profoundly skilled

general and tactician and his proclivity toward sharing his plunder made him popular as a

general. Once he became emperor his lack of political skill ultimately killed him. When we

are children and in school we don't vote for who's popular because we are pretending to do

what the grownups do. We vote for whose most popular or for prom king and queen and even

leaders of student council because politics is a part of who we are. Cheerleaders tend to be

popular because they are remarkably cheerful. Emotionally speaking they are very high toned

and this makes them popular with most and hated by the rest. The geeks who ate lunch alone

in the high school cafeteria did so because of their lack of political skill. In fact the definition

of geek should be one who lacks political or social skills. A social skill is politics.

4. In Polytechnic University of the Philippines Political Science students are require to go

beyond?

Goals and importance of political science is first, Knowledge based that provides the

student the knowledge and understanding of a government, with all its component curricula.

Students can learn the nature and characteristics of other different major agencies and how

they work and relate with each other. The Student can appreciate the role of government in

providing the welfare of the people. Teach the students the basic limitations of their rights
and liberties as well. Second, Competence based - to inculcate the objectives and principles

of the state that should be abide by, not only the officials but the citizen as well. And lastly,

Skill based that prepares the student for future career path. Makes the citizens responsible,

participative, action oriented, law abiding, in keeping with their duties are vanguards of our

democratic societies toward harnessing their roles as real agents of the state. It pushes us to

go beyond. Generally, the importance of political science is the application of political

powers and authority in the realm of government structures. The ordinary citizens may know

and learn about their political rights and privileges from a given form of government

including the political structure and processes of the state. The knowledge of human rights

and privileges will educate the citizens about their role in the political affairs of the state

particularly in political rights : a) The right to vote (suffrage);b) The constitutional rights and

privileges ( due process of law); c) the right in providing the basic services such as education,

health and sanitation, employment and other public support. The study of political science

motivates the citizens to participate in the political activities of the state as to achievement

the development thrust of the government in relation to the improvement of quality of life.

The political science concepts on democracy, dictatorship and power structures give the

citizen full understanding as to the consequences on the individual political action as defined

by the political power and authority of the state. The concept of politics may well be studied

in the political science not simply in the art of persuasion and influence that the citizens learn

about also how these political concept areas applied in the society. The comprehensive study

on the branches, forms and systems of government provide the individual better

understanding in the concept of separation of powers, parliamentary system, diplomatic

immunity, human rights, general welfare, social services From the understandings of these
basic concepts of government, state, laws and institutions those who would study political

science must know its importance and function, relationship with other discipline and

broader understanding to its specific roles of individual in a civilized society. The students

and professionals should not only know the political theories but also deeper insights as to its

application in their own field of expertise. Thus the study of political science will also

include the empirical investigation of political facts through social research and the

application of critical thinking. The key words in the comprehensive analysis on the

principles of political science are state, government, law, institution, power relationships,

legal process, constitutions and politics. These are the important dimensions to study political

science that need to be constantly in touch to mold the citizens in achieving quality of life to

our society.

5. Studies of dynamics and politics, should this be further encourage by implementing

positive learning conditions and experiences that promote a healthy and worthwhile study

teaching relationship?

Politics should be further encouraged by implementing positive learning conditions

and experiences that promote a healthy and worthwhile study teaching relationship. In

teaching politics, it helps us know the significance of it. The term "politics" normally conjure

up illustrations of the heads of government, legislators and the government. Currently, an

even more general undertone is the thought of corruption and sleazy dealings. The concept of

politics originates from the Greek "polis", indicating both an element of government and

similarly the state or community all in all. The notion was of a model state and was originally

created in the texts of theorists like Plato and Aristotle. In his book "The Republic", Plato

portrays the ideal state and the manners on how to attain it. As a result initially, politics was
perceived as a manner wherein to generate the ideal social order. Regrettably, this is

perceived as unachievable, so politics then offers means which may be employed in the

anticipation of generating an enhanced society than the existing one. Politics as a result may

possibly be characterized a way to determining this conflict by means of a variety of ways.

To accomplish this, an agreement has to be agreed upon by either everyone or the bulk of

parties implicated. The importance of politics encompasses a discussion of intricate

proportions. Based on the introduction above, one could say that politics is indeed present

when there is a collection of people that constitute a community. Politics is said to be a set of

actions or occurrences that raises questions on the community or society as a whole. These

questions are raised because there is the distinct possibility that the set of actions or

occurrences will inevitably have a considerable effect in the general population at a particular

time. There are certain factors that are specifically involved in the practice of politics.

Normally, one would say that politicians are among the key actors in the practice of politics.

This is accurate to some extent. These individuals formulate bills, propose policies and

advocate their views on how to enhance the performance of the country’s economy.

Nevertheless, they do not have the monopoly of employing politics as a means of carrying

out things. Judges and other members of the judiciary similarly engage in politics when they

make decisions and verdicts that inevitably affect the general public. Normally, cases are

used as precedence in carrying out decisions that involves the same principles of law.

Nevertheless, the main mover and the predominant factor in the employment of politics is the

people in general. The public is capable of making changes based on their perspectives on

how things should be carried out. Simple acts that a single individual like casting a vote or

supporting a cause indicate a participation in political practice. All in all, it could be assumed
that everyone do take part in the practice of politics, one way or the other. It is characterized

as an act that points out the issues that appears to be significant in a society. Basically, it

points out whether a specific situation is indeed problem, and eventually presents how it

could have an effect on society or the community as a whole. The following discussion will

be looking into the discussion of the three individuals regarding the issue of refugees in the

state. Moreover, the discussion will also look into the fact on whether it is political to some

extent or just basically an empty discussion among friends. Politics takes place in all types of

communities and is at hand as an essential means to steer clear of conflict because of

multiplicity of belief and opinion and therefore required to uphold as peaceful as subsistence

as possible. Consequently, the nature of politics is one that is not effortlessly characterized.

Politics is in itself a contradiction in terms, being at its bases extent, very uncomplicated,

tackling simple chains of command within small factions and at its most intricate, a

complicated course of decision making having an effect on throngs of individuals. It can

simply take place in circumstances where people subsist in co-existence. Politics is a way of

generating a more controlled society, by granting means to work out differences, both

through non-violent and vicious ways, which as expected takes place involving members of a

faction. Authority is the fundamental characteristic of politics, but to possess authority, one

have to have power. For that reason, politics in its diverse types is in attendance anywhere

and whenever people create a community.

 The Recent Biography of Comm. Prof. Jose David Lapuz

José David Lápuz is one of the 45 member-commissioners of the UNESCO National

Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM), on the Committee of Social and Human
Sciences[1] and is a member of the UNESCO Advisory Committee on Human Rights and
Poverty based in Paris.[2] He also teaches international relations and political science at
the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.[3]

Career

Lapuz finished his bachelor’s degree at the University of the Philippines and his post-graduate
studies in International Politics and Foreign Policy at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. He
started teaching at University of Santo Tomas in 1970.[4]
José David Lapuz attended and read papers before the Annual Conference of the Political Studies
Association of the United Kingdom, the American Political Science Association in Washington,
D.C. and the International Studies Association of New York. He lectured in the following
schools: Eastern Washington University, Harvard, East Carolina University, UCLA, and
the University of London, L.S.E.,Glasgow University and Oxford University. He has also
lectured at the Leningrad State University, now St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; and the then
USSR Institute of Oriental Studies, Moscow. He also delivered formal lectures at the Humboldt
Universitat Zu Berlin (University of Berlin) in Berlin, Germany.
In 1999 José David Lapuz was first appointed as United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (Unesco) commissioner to the Committee on Social and Human Sciences
and in 2002 he was re-appointed for a further three-year term.[5]
In May 2007, Los Angeles County gave him a Diploma of Commendation in recognition and
appreciation of numerous lectures delivered in the USA since 1971 continuously through the
1970s, the 80s, the 90s, up to the present day.
Similarly, in November 2007, Lapuz was given a Certificado de Honor y Reconocimiento por
Todos Sus Triunfos en las Relaciones Internacionales y la Diplomacia. The award was given by
all the Councilors of the City and County of Honolulu and by the Mayor of the City of Honolulu,
Mayor Hammani.
In August 2007, José David Lapuz was presented an award by the 22nd Phil-American
Exposition in Los Angeles, Calif., USA. The award reads: "For his intelligence, extraordinary
knowledge in the field of political science, diplomacy and international relations, consistent
determination to share his expertise with various people around the world, earning the respect of
the intellectual community,making him a true ambassador of goodwill and a true-modern day
Philippine hero." The main sponsors of the award to Jose David Lapuz were Radio
Manila and The California Examiner.

Appointment as Presidential Consultant in 2009

In March 2009, President Arroyo appointed José Lápuz as Presidential Consultant. [6] The

professional specialization of Lapuz lies in international relations, global politics, comparative
foreign policy, moral and humanitarian issues in international affairs, and the changing nature of
world politics. As consultant of President Arroyo, Lápuz is expected to share his views,
comments and observations, whenever asked by the President, on matters and issues affecting
the government's international positions.

National Historical Institute appointment 2009

In November 2009, José David Lapuz was appointed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as
commissioner / board member of the National Historical Institute. The National Historical
Institute promotes Philippine history and cultural heritage through research, dissemination,
conservation, sites management and heraldry works. It aims to inculcate awareness and
appreciation of the noble deeds and ideals of heroes and other illustrious Filipinos, to instill pride
in the Filipino race and to rekindle the Filipino spirit through the lessons of history.
2010 Appointments

Jose David Lapuz was a participant in the 2010 Preparatory Committee of the Non-
Proliferation Treaty Review Conference held in February 2010 at the New World Hotel in
Makati, Manila. The Philippines was the country elected to be President of the N.P.T. Review
Conference which took place in May 2010 in New York. The President-elect of the 2010 Review
Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
(N.P.T.) of New York is Philippine Ambassador Libran Cabactulan.
In March 2010, Lapuz was made a member of the Philippine delegation to the special Non-
Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting on interfaith dialogue and cooperation for peace and
development at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) which was attended by
foreign ministers of 118 NAM Member-States. This SNAMMM Conference was the second
biggest gathering in Manila of high-level government representatives, second only to the
Ministerial Conference on Trade and Development in 1979. NAM represents the interests and
priorities of developing countries in international affairs. It has its origin in the Asia-Africa
Conference held in Bandung, Indonesia in 1955 (briefly known as the Bandung Conference).
Lapuz argued that through the steady promotion of interfaith dialogue, and respect for diverse
cultures, traditions and practices in Mindanao, in Southern Philippines, the government of the
Philippines was able "to build roads that opened up remote areas into the mainstream of
economic activities and to construct irrigation systems in farm-lands that used to be impenetrable
to construction companies because of conflict." Lapuz maintained that in Philippine Foreign
Policy, the Philippines and Pakistan, with the full support of non-aligned movement member
countries, have vigorously pursued in the U.N. the promotion of interfaith, interreligious and
intercultural dialogue, understanding, and cooperation for peace since 2004. In a similar vein,
The Society Of Catholic Social Scientists (SCSS), with headquarters in Steubenville, Ohio, USA,
invited José David Lapuz to deliver a lecture-address on "The Eve of the Quadricentennial
Anniversary of the Pontifical and Catholic University of Santo Tomas (1611-2011): The
Millennial Challenge of Catholic Higher Education in the Philippines", which was held at Holy
Cross College, South Bend, Indiana, East Central, USA in October 2010.
José David Lapuz was appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as member of the board
of trustees of the National Museum of the Philippines in March 2010.
In May 2010, Jose David Lapuz joined some 300 representatives from international human rights
organizations that converged in Geneva for the 44th Annual Session of the Committee on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The purpose of the conference was to strengthen and
reinforce global cooperation in efforts to protect human rights and protect victims of violations
of human rights and human dignity. Also, the conference discussed real concrete proposals on
ways to reinforce cooperation between the human rights system and regional human rights
mechanisms. The conference also tried to identify strategies to overcome obstacles to the
promotion and protection of human rights not only at the national and regional levels but, also
especially on international levels. Professor Lapuz participated as a Delegate and Representative
of the Republic of the Philippines.

Achievements

 Member, Royal African Society (Patron -Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II).
 Member, Foreign Policy Association of New York, New York City, USA.
 International Leader Grantee, under the Cultural Visitors' Program of the U.S. State
Department, 1971.
 British Council Scholar of the United Kingdom to pursue postgraduate studies in the
United Kingdom, 1969.
 Member, Honor Society of Pi Gamma Mu, University of the Philippines Chapter.
 Member, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, University of the Philippines.
 Member, Rizal Center Honor Society, founded by Justice Jesus Barrera of the Philippine
Supreme Court.
 Member, Claro M. Recto Memorial Foundation.
 Knight Grand Cross Of Rizal, the highest and greatest rank of the Knights of Rizal.[7]
 British Council Travel Fellow of the United Kingdom.
 Named as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men[8] in political scientist[9] 1971.
 Best Educator Awardee given by the Auxiliary National Headquarters of the Philippine
Veterans' Legion, 1978.
 Named Lecturer of the Year by the Times Journal in 1979.
 Academic guest of USSR Academy OF Sciences and Institute of Oriental Studies,
Moscow and Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Russian Federation), October - November,
1987.
 Published "Perspectives in Politics: Public and Foreign Affairs', U.S.T. Publishing
House, 2005"
 Fellow of the International Council of Leaders in Washington D.C., U.S.A, 1971.
 Academic Visitor, Socialist East Germany, 1989.
 Member, Francisco Balagtas Circle, founded by Senate President Blas F. Ople.
 Lifetime Member Of The National Press Club, Magallanes, Intramuros, Manila.
 Member of the International Visitor Program - Philippine Alumni Foundation, Inc. (IVP-
PHILS)
 CUM LAUDE GRADUATE of the University of the Philippines, Major in Political
Science and History, 1964.

Reviews of Work
Dr. Ofelia A. Dimalanta, Ph. D. and Director of the UST Center for Creative Writing has said
that José David Lapuz's voice had resounded quite powerfully and arrestingly in the halls of the
academe all these many years and one couldn't help not only hearing but listening. "Lapuz
certainly has been one prodigous fountain spouting forth brilliant, fresh ideas and insights on
sundry subjects particularly Rizal, foreign policy, international news and affairs, his formidable
yield always rich, enriching, and boundless. This book of essays (Perspectives in Politics: Public
and Foreign, UST Press, 2005) has long been overdue, but this result is certainly well worth the
wait. Now we do not only have to listen to him pour away, whether we like it or not, willingly or
willy-nilly, but we may sit down and read and ponder and contemplate and read over and over or
pause to refresh before taking him up again, all in our own good time. We may then more fully
savor his words, his rapier-sharp wit, his clever turns of phrase, his neatly couched sarcasm, his
carefully contained vitriol, his intellectual vigor. In Lapuz's lectures and speeches, he would
display the force and irrepressible energy of Juvenal (Roman satirist) one moment and the next,
the urban savoir-faire of Horace (Roman writer). Certainly, all this is best captured by the
readers when they finally have all the time to read him and absorb the quality of his mind, a mind
vividly alive and alert to catch every flow and flux of the goings-on in the contemporary
historico-political scene and beyond. Finally, the dynamic voice of José David Lapuz is impaled
on print for the pleasure and intellectual enlightenment of readers and posterity." Professor
Ofelia A. Dimalanta who wrote the above-cited review is a consistent Palanca winner in poetry
and is a most highly esteemed professor of World Literature in the Pontifical and Catoholic
University of Santo Tomas, Asia's most ancient university having been founded by the
Dominican Friars (Fr. Miguel Benavidez) in 1611. Similarly, in 2005, the Very Reverend Father
Tamerlane R. Lana, OP, Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas (1611), España,
Manila, Philippines, wrote of Lapuz the following: "This collection of essays and comments on
political issues (Perspectives in Politics: Public and Foreign, UST Publishing House, 2005)
written by Comm. Lapuz over the past years is the result of his studies, reflections and life-
experiences of political concerns which he shared with his students and various audiences here
and abroad. Known to many of us as the "Professor of Political Science," Comm. Lapuz shares
in this endeavor the commitment of the University of Santos Tomas to imbibe among her
students the Catholic social doctrines and political thoughts that would permeate the way they
will conduct their lives and thus hopefully effect a transformation in our society. Considering the
current political events haunting our country and the characters that play a major role in our
nation's political drama, I convey my gratitude to Comm. Lapuz for the many fruitful years he
spent as a Thomasian educator and I gladly commend him for this lasting contribution to the
growing discourses on the political realities affecting our present lives." Sr. Don Professor
Guillermo Gomez Rivera, Member of the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language and Premio
Zobel de Hispanidad in 1975 and Chairman for Spanish and Culture of Adamson University,
located in Marquis de Comillas Street, Manila, said of Lapuz: "Jose David Lapuz is the many-
sided diamond that cuts out new highways in the darkened glass of world-wide culture... He is
the brilliant voice that sings of the Filipino feelings in 'his different tokens, in his doubts and in
all that makes him sad.' It is voices, it is pens, it is sounds like that of Jose David Lapuz that must
come forth and demand, or struggle if necessary, that the embodiment of what is Filipino be
respected. This is the summary of the life, thoughts and works of Jose David Lapuz. This quest
for the respect due the Filipino as attested by his own personal history. A review of all that he
has written and said, point to the same direction that his beautiful life has taken. It is because of
all these day-to-day struggle and labor of Jose David Lapuz that 'a plaque of honor and
distinction' was given to him by Adamson University, then represented by Atty. Marcos Herras,
Fr. Rolando de la Goza, CM, and Fr. Augusto Goecoechea, CM. This plaque of honor calls Jose
David Lapuz "A genius of the race and the pride of his people because he possesses a vast
erudition and an enviable culture."

Achievements or Attainment of Prof. Jose David Lapuz

 Advocate, International Visitor Program-Philippine alumni (IV-Phil) Inc.

 Radio Political commentator, with his program, Ang Propesor ng Bayan, Radio Veritas
(846)kHz.
 Delivered 14 Interventions or Speeches on The Ethics of Science and Technology,
Human Rights, Gender Quality, "The Flight Against Discrimination", Intolerance and the
Fight Against Bigotry and the "Draft Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and
Human Genetic Data" during the 32nd International Conference of UNESCO held in
September–October 2003, Place the Fotenoy, Paris, France.
 Attended the 12th Annual Meeting Conference of the Society of Catholic Social
Scientists in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. October 29-October 30, 2004. During the Lunch
Sessions and Panels of this learned professional Society. Professor Jose David Lapuz
delivered a talk on "Social Sciences, Human Rights and Extreme Poverty: A New
Response".
 Recipient of USA International Cultural Visitor Program to observe the November 2004
U.S. Presidential Election in San Francisco,USA. Professor Jose David Lapuz was assisted
by Michael Cain of the US State Department and the "Diplomacy Council of San Francisco".
 Prof. Lapuz attended academic meetings and seminars with professors and academicians
and experts of the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado, November 10-November 12,
2004.
 Prof. Lapuz discussed with experts and savants on international affairs at the Chicago
Council on Foreign Relations, South Michigan Avenue,Chicago. He also conferred with the
specialist of the International Association of the Chicago-Cuba Coalition on Wabash
Avenue, Chicago, November 13-November 15, 2004.
 Consulted with experts and specialists of the NEW YORK COUNCIL FOR FOREIGN
RELATIONS on "US Foreign Policy, Historical Setting, the President, Congress, Foreign
Affairs,the role of the "Public and the Economics of Foreign Policy Making",68th St. and
Park Avenue, New York, USA, November 20, 2004.
 Met and Consulted with some professors and experts of the East-West Center of the
University of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA, November 22-November 24, 2004.
 Addressed the THOMASIAN-USA, an organization of U.S.T. Alumni on "The Ruby
Anniversary of the UST Arts and Letters" held on Ocean Drive, San Francisco, California,
November 21, 2004.
 In KENYA, EAST AFRICA, Prof. Jose David Lapuz attended the series of discussions,
meeting, hearing interviews and deliberations, of the INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND POVERTY OF UNESCO as regards the small
grants that were awarded to East and West Africa, Latin America and some countries in
Asia, May 7–11, 2004-2005.
 Addressed a civic organization on "UNESCO Management of Social Transformation and
the Issue of Human Migration", Athens, Greece, June 1, 2005.
 Spoke on "Dr. Jose Rizal as the First Filipino International Overseas Contract Worker"
before an assembly of Filipino overseas contract workers, Athens, Greece, June 2, 2005.
 Visited and conferred with academic friends at the University of Vienna, Vienna,
Austria,June 4, 2005.
 Conferred with professors, experts' scientists and academics, as well as friends at
HUMBOLT UNIVERSITAT ZU BERLIN (University of Berlin). Professor Lapuz, as
Knight Grand Cross of Rizal, the highest rank, also delivered a talk on Dr. Jose Rizal at Rizal
Garten or Rizal Garden, in Potsdam, Germany. The convocation on Rizal was organized by
Manfred Hans Schnell, a devoted, ardent and caring German Rizalist, June 5, 2005.
 Addressed, on invitation extended by Ambassador Romeo A. Arguelles, Filipino envoy
to Amsterdam, the advanced celebration of the 107th Anniversary of Philippine
Independence which was held on Embassy Grounds at Lann Copes Van Cattenburch 125, the
Hague, Netherlands, Professor Lapuz spoke on "The Challenge of Poverty and Human
Rights to the Filipinos and Our Collective Response After 107 years", June 8, 2005.
 Honored and extolled as an Acclaimed Jubilarian by the International Honor Society of
PI GAMMA Mu for Social Science (UP Alpha Chapter), Ang Bahay ng Alumni, U.P.,
Diliman,Quezon City, February 25, 2004.
 Addressed and Actively Participated in a Conference with Dr. Stephen Hill, Director of
UNESCO-Jakarta Office in Indonesia held at the Dulce Fontana Restaurant in Greenhills,
San Juan, August 2004.
 Delivered a formal address on "Philippine Foreign Policy Objectives: Towards a
Framework of Dignity" to the Political Science Forum of the University of Santo Tomas,
UST España Campus, August 24, 2004.
 Attended and actively participated in the 8th International Conference of the South-East
Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for education innovation and
Technology that brought together leading educators, policy makers and other top educational
stakeholders from all over the world in a 3 day interactive forum on the topic of "The
 Challenge to Educational Innovation and Technology" held at the Seameo-Innotech,
Diliman, Quezon City. December 9–10, 2002.
 Addressed as Guest of Honor and Speaker, The Diamond Jubilee Celebration THE
INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF PHI KAPPA PHI on the topic "Sustaining a
Culture of Excellence" at the Bulwagang Claro M. Recto, UP Deliman, Q.C, February 11,
2003.
 Guest of Honor and Speaker of the makati Business Club (Not related to the businesss
club of makati) to speak commemorating the 108th death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal held
at the Max's Restaurant, Greenbelt, Makati City, December 30, 2004.
 Active participant and discussant in the UNESCO National Conference on "Education for
All and Conquering Poverty and Other Emerging Challenges for UNESCO" Mabini Hall,
Department of Foreign Affairs, Roxas Blvd. Pasay City, February 2005.
 Guest of Honor and Speaker of the Montessori College Faculty Assembly on the topic of
Dr. Jose Rizal Thoughts on "Por La Educacion Recibe Lustre La Patria" held at the
Montessori Center O.B. at Greenhills, San Juan on January 28, 2005.
 Speaker at the Grand Alumni Homecoming of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters
marking the Ruby Anniversary of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters, Manila Hotel, Rizal
Park, November 30, 2004.
 Official delegate and representative of the Philippines to the International General
Conference of UNESCO, UNESCO headquarters, Paris, September 29, thru October 17,
2003. Prof. Jose David Lapuz represented both the NATURAL SCIENCE and SOCIAL
SCIENCE at Place de Fontenoy and Miollis St., Paris France.
 Delivered the keynote address at the 4th National Rizal Youth Leadership Institute
Seminar of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, at the Teacher's Camp, Baguio City, December
10, 2003. Professor Lapuz talked on "Rizalism: Unity, Solidarity and Fellowship in the
Ideas, Precepts and Teaching of Dr. Jose Rizal".
 Delivered the Necrological Address eulogizing Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas F. Ople
during a necrological service by the Writers' and Artists' group held at the Mabini Hall,
department of Foreign Affairs, Roxas Bldv., Pasay City on December 17, 2003.
 Invited to deliver a lecture on "Sustainable Technological Development in a Globalizing
World" held in May 2004 at the Budapest University of Technology, Budapest, Hungary.
Because of pressing family problems, Professor Lapuz was unable to go.
 Invited by the Center for Social concern and Action of De La Salle University in a
partnership with la Salle's History Department to deliver two seminars-open forums on
August 12 Friday 2005. The first seminar-open forum was on "Rizal's Concept of
Globalization in Light of the current National Crisis" from 10:30am at the De La Salle
Yuchenco Seminar Rooms. The second seminar-open forum is on "The Idea of good and
transparent Government and Administration and our National Predicament" which was also
held on Friday, August 12, 2005.
 Invited as participant and interrogator in the seminar of the Asian Institute on "The
Global Oil Situation: what is it to the Philippines?" Held at the 5-Star New World
Renaissance Hotel Makati on August 10, 2005-2-5 o'clock p.m.
 Named Kagawad or trustee of the Samahang Balagtas, an association of Filipinologists
devoted to the propagation of Filipino as official language, August 14, 2002 at Club
Filipino,San Juan, Greater Manila.
 Active discussant in the forum of the Asian Institute of Management on "the United
Nations and the war on Iraq" held at the SGV hall,3/F, AIM Conference Center, Paseo de
Roxas, Makati City.
 Lectured on the Life, Works and Commitments of Dr. Jose Rizal before the UST Center
for Creative Writing and Studies, held at the CCWS and Conference Room, faculty of Arts
and Letters, St. Raymund bldg. UST, December 7, 2002.
 Addressed the faculty and students of Pamantasa ng Makati on "The Quest of the Filipino
for Truth, Justice and Democracy and his Crusade for Good Governance," held at the Audio-
Visual room of bldg. 2, Pamantasan ng Makati, J.P.Rizal Extension, Makati on February 15,
2001.
 Active participant and contributor in the "Interfaith Conference on Building Bridges
Between Peoples" jointly sponsored by the Asian Institute of Management and the British
Embassy that brought together various sectors and religions to increased and heightened
understanding and dialogue among peoples of diverse faiths, held at the SGV hall, 3/F AIM
Conference Center, October 28, 2002.
 Delivered a formal address on "The United Nations: Prospect and Retrospect-War or
Peace" before the faculty and students of Immaculate Conception Parish School, #1 St.
Michael St., Cubao, Quezon City, October 17, 2002.
 Delivered a speech-lecture on "The Basic Principles and Future of Modern Democracy"
before the forum of UST political science students, Jose Rizal Auditorium, UST, April 2,
1999.
 Invited to attend an exclusive closed-door seminar on "Iraq and the World" arranged and
organized by the AIM POLICY CENTER held at the SGV Hall, 3/F, AIM Conference
Center, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, February 17, 2003.
 Principal Speaker during the commemoration of Rizal's Death Anniversary held in front
of Municipal Building of Taytay, Rizal, on December 30, 2001. The Rizalist Professor Jose
David Lapuz talked on "The Relevance of Rizal on National and International
Developments".
 Meeting and discussion with Zimbabwean journalist GEOFFREY NYAROTA, editor of
ZIMBABWE's only independent newspaper, THE DAILY NEWS, May 2, 2002.
 Invited by the United States Ambassador FRANCIS J. RICCIARDONE as Corporate
Communications Director of the International Visitor Program-Philippines Alumni
Foundation, Inc., August 16, 2002 at the US Embassy Ground Roxas Blvd. Manila.
 PARTICIPANT IN THE GLOBAL RESEARCH EFFORT TO "LEARN MORE
ABOUT WHAT OPINION LEADERS THINK ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT ISSUE CONDUCTED BY THE PRINCETON SURVEY RESEARCH
ASSOCIATES, an independent research firm requested by the WORLD BANK, Washington
DC, United States, November 8, 2002.
 Addressed the faculty and students of San Beda College on "Rizal-Nationalist and
Internationalist" held at the Audio-Visual Room, San Beda College, Calle Chino Roces,
Manila, on March 19, 2003.
 Has been invited and professor Jose David Lapuz has accepted to attend the 13th
ANNUAL CONVENTION AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE of the SOCIETY OF
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SCIENTISTS OF AMERICA, held October 28–29, 2005, at
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO, USA. Professor Lapuz attended the "Session on Catholic
Reflections on International Politics" held at St. Joseph Center, Tortino Room,
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE, OHIO, USA. He also participated in
the "UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON THE GREAT PROBLEM OF HUMAN
TRAFFICKING" to be presented by AMBASSADOR JOHN R. MILLER, US
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, held at the Finnegan Field House, Ohio, USA, Thursday,
October 27, 2005.
 This coming October 28–29, 2011, Professor Jose David Lapuz will address the 2011
meeting-conference of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists of America on the topic of
"The Quadricentennial Anniversary of the Catholic and Pontifical University of Santo
Tomas: Interfaith Dialogue and Intercultural Conversation and the Transnational Role of
UST in the International Interchange of Knowledge". UST is the oldest Catholic University
in the whole of Asia, having been established in 1611, in the 17th Century.
 During "Proceedings of the International Seminars and Public Lectures" Organized by
the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO, October
18–19, 2004, Fontenoy building, 125 Avenue De Suffren, Paris, France, Professor Jose
David Lapuz, Professor of International Relations, Politics of Development and Comparative
Foreign Policy of the University of Santo Tomas, Chaired the panel on "REQUIREMENTS
OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY" participated in by
several United Nations agencies; such as, the UNDP, ILO, UN-HABITAT, the WORLD
BANK, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR),
LABORATOIRE D' ANTROPOLOGIE JURUDIQUE DE PARIS (LAJP), France; Centre
for Development and the environment, Norway (Studies of South Asia and Latin America);
and finally, the several UNESCO's assistant Directors-General for education, FOR SOCIAL
AND HUMAN SCIENCES, FOR NATURAL SCIENCES, FOR COMMUNICATION
AND INFORMATION, AND FOR CULTURE.
ON THIS HISTORIC OCCASION, PROFESSOR JOSE DAVID LAPUZ ASSEVERATED:
"Through development and reduction of poverty, political independence attains its true meaning.
My well-considered opinion is that the question of poverty and impoverishment is only a new
paradigm in the reduction of human poverty. Impoverishment and poverty will always be on the
agenda of human liberties and freedoms. If only we realize that half of humankind is suffering
from poverty, and this fact bothers our conscience. What should we do? What is do be done? I
think we should all be inspired and motivated by a sense of global unity and cooperation which
would make us refuse to accept this tragic fact. We ought to affirm to ourselves that the poverty
of others is the responsibility of each and every member of humanity. The poor need not always
be with us, and God will bless the merciful." By the way, this one-minute address was received
with a round of applause by the gathering that met at the Fontenoy Office Building of UNESCO
in Paris. In a way, Paris sizzled with this speech.

 Rev. Father Paul Egli of the Fraternita San Pio X in the Vatican, Roma, commended
Professor Jose David Lapuz, Herrn Professor Und Kommissar Von UNESCO, concerning
the work on human rights and poverty in the following words: " Your(Professor Lapuz) Your
work in the Committee on Human Rights and Poverty is most praiseworthy, commendable
and admirable as it redounds to the good of humanity, and of your country in particular. You
represent, in my opinion, the finest qualities of your people and of diplomacy. You are an
effective ambassador of your country."(Paul Egli,Fraternita San Pio X, Via Trilussa 45, I-
00041 albano laziale, Roma.)
 The Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in awarding the Distinguished
Mentor Award thru the Faculty of Arts and Letters cited Professor Lapuz in the following
words: "It is in grateful appreciation for faithfuly serving the Faculty of Arts and Letters as
Distinguished Mentor inspiring your colleagues with your commitment to excellence,
nurturing your students with your dedication to liberal education, and enriching your
community with your adherence to Thomasian values." The plaqueta de honor y
reconocimiento was signed by Prof. Armando de Jesus, Ph. D., Dean of the College and by
Rev. Fr. Rodel E. Aligan, Regent of the Faculty of Arts and Letters.
 Journalist Jose Mari Mercader, Executive Editor of the Filipino Times and Asian Review
that circulates in the Greater New York Area including New Jersey, said of Prof. Jose David
Lapuz, after Lapuz addressed the "Kapihan sa New York" held at the Lourdes Restaurant at
the corner of 37th avenue and 54th St., Woodside, Queens, NYC, the following words: "Like
Don Claro Mayor Recto whom Lapuz idelizes immensely, he (Lapuz) is also an intellectual
aristocrat with an enviable reputation. With the eloquence of a Churchill and the brilliance of
a Demosthenes, he waxed erudition of his topic. His luminous wisdom left no doubt we were
listening to an authority, may, an intellectual giant. We readily felt that today no Filipino
speaker commands greater respect by sheer force of logic and mastery of the classics than
our guest last Saturday at the Kapihan sa New York, Professor Jose David Lapuz." In said
speech, Prof. Lapuz argued for a foreign policy consistent with the dignity and stature of an
independent Philippines. Specifically, some of Lapuz's main points were: 1) that the US,
Japan, China and the Middle East will influence our foreign policy; 2) That our foreign
affairs formulations would be in the setting of ASEAN; 3) That we will see more the
 decisive importance of multillateral and regional organizations; and 4) that the over 9 million
overseas Filipino workers will play a critical role in the country's foreign and economic
policies. This talk, attended by at least 400 Kapihan Members and Guests, was entitled "The
Angels' Game: My Outlook of Philippine Foreign Policy" and here in this address, Prof.
Lapuz presented his perspectives and insights on international affairs and international
politics.
 Commended by the County of Los Angeles, California, in a Formal Plaque in
"Recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride
demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles
County and in recognition of numerous visits to Los Angeles, California, USA to deliver
lectures and address forums in various universities, in different years, since the '70s, '80s,
'90s and onwards to the 21st Century comprising the years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006 and 2007. The well-travelled PROF. JOSE DAVID LAPUZ has been journeying to the
USA, GREAT BRITAIN, WESTERN EUROPE, and the former USSR since 1969. a period
of 37 years. PROF. JOSE DAVID LAPUZ es realmente un ciudadeno verdaderamente
cosmopolita or "a true citizen of the world." The Commendation of the County of Los
Angeles was signed by MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH, Supervisor, Fifth District of the
County of Los Angeles, California, May 30, 2007.
 Professor Lapuz was awarded a Plagueta de Honor y Reconocimiento for "being a
nationalist and internationalist educator, giving the great number of Fil-Americans in the US
rare and brilliant discernment of the life and works of Rizal, thereby enabling the Fil-
Americans to re-discover their own roots and history in the context of the world's struggle
for freedom.", Given by the Western Greater Area chapter of the Knights of Rizal during its
conference-forum held on May 30, 2007 at the Fil-Am Center on Temple St., Los Angeles,
California, USA.
 From November 15 to November 20, 2004, Prof. Lapuz was in New York City to meeth
with some experts of the New York Council for Foreign Relations to pursue materials on
"US Foreign Policy", Historical Setting, the President, Congress and Foreign Affairs, the
Role of the Public and the Economics of Foreign Policy Making." He was ably helped by
Ms. Aysha Ghadiali of the Fellowship Program at 68th St. and Park Ave, New York, New
York.
 From Paris, France, Prof. Lapuz flew to Ann Arbor,Michigan, USA on October 29, 2004,
to attend the 12th Annual Meeting Conference of the SOCIETY OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL
SCIENTISTS. During the lunch sessions and panels on October 30, 2004, Prof. Lapuz was
invited to talk on "Social Sciences Human Rights and Extreme Poverty: A New Response."
 On November 7, 2007, Prof. Lapuz was the guest of honmor and speaker in a
Felicidades-Tertulla tendred in his honor by the Ars Nobilis Foundation at the Philippine
Consulate and Center at 556 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City.
 In June 2007, Prof. Lapuz discussed "Human Rights and Dignity as the Basic Foundation
of Justice, Democracy and Peace in the World", sponsored by the "Kapihan sa New York" at
 Angeline's restaurant at the corner of Roosevelt Ave. and 59th St., Queens, New York City.
After this forum address of Prof. Lapuz, Jose Mari-Mercader, executive vice-president and
executive editor of Filipino Times and Asian Review, wrote in his column: "Professor Jose
David Lapuz rules the minds of Filipinos through eloquence. The kapihan speech of Lapuz
shows the inex of his mind. His speech from his golden tongue sparked the atmosphere at the
"Kapihan sa New York" for one thing, Lapuz triggered the audience to participate actively.
The forum was transformed into a discourse among great minds. It was evident from the
large crowd that Kapihan would require a bigger place to accommodate everybody."
 President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the 14th President of the Republic of the Philippines,
appointed Professor Jose David Lapuz as Member of the UNESCO National Commission of
the Philippines (UNACOM). In Her Excellency's appointment, the President wrote:
"Pursuant to the provision of existing laws, you are hereby appointed ACTING MEMBER,
COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES, REPRESENTING THE NON-
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION [NGO], UNESCO NATIONAL COMMISSION OF
THE PHILIPPINES [UNACOM] DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS. / By virtue
hereof, you may qualify and enter upon the performance of the duties of the office,
furnishing this Office and the Civil Service Commission with copies of your oath of office."
Signed GLORIA ARROYO, the Appointment coursed thru the Secretary, Department of
Foreign Affairs, DFA Building, Roxas Boulevard Pasay City.
 Attended and delivered lecture address on the "Quadricentennial Anniversary (400th
Year) of the Pontifical and Catholic University of Santo tomas (UST): The Trasnational role
of UST in the International Interchange of Knowledge and the Place of Inter-faith Dialogue
and Inter-Civilizational Conversation in University Curriculums", presented at the 2011
Annual National and International Meeting Conference of the learned, scholarly SOCIETY
OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL SCIENTISTS (SCAA)held at the Franciscan University of
Steubenville, Steubenville, OHIO, USA, October 29, 2011.
 Caught and attended the tail-end of the APEC International Conference hosted by US
President Barack Obama and held in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, from November 7 up to the
13th of November 2011. Prof. Lapuzwas also invited to attend the "Parangal kay Pangulong
Aquino" hosted by several Fil-American Organizations and held at the 5-star Hilton Hotel,
Waikiki, Hawaii USA, November 13, 2011.
 Prof. Lapuz was a guest at the IOLANI PALACE during the birthday of former King of
Hawaii, King Kamehameha, Honolulu, USA, November 16, 2011.
 Professor Jose David Lapuz addressed the venerable KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MYSTIC
LODGE No. 2, at their headquarters at 826 Kaheka Street, Suite 304 Honolulu Hawaii,
United States of America. Prof. Lapuz spoke on "The Similarities and Parallelism between
the Knights of Pythias and the Knights of Rizal: Friendship, Benevolence, Charity, Freedom,
Justice, Chivalry, and Human Rights and the Equality of Men and Women." After his 25
minute lecture address, Prof. Lapuz was presented a "Diploma of Reconocimiento y Honor"
by the Mystic Lodge No. 2 of the Knights of Pythias, the International Fraternity, and signed
 by Sir ANDREW GIESER, Chancellor Commander, and by Sir Benjamin Sanchez, Jr, Past
Chancellor and Pythian International Committee Chairman, November 16, 2011.
 Prof. Lapuz was guest of the radio program broadcast on the Hawaiian Radio Station
KNDI, Broadcast of the Pacific, 1,279 kHz, 9:00am, Honolulu Hawaii, USA. Prof. Lapuz
talked on controversial aspects of Philippine American Relation, both political and
economic, November 19, 2011.
 Prof. Lapuz was, similarly invited, as Guest Interviewee on KNDI, Ethnic program
schedule, Visayan Hour by radio anchor men Rene dela Peña and Erwin Gabrillo, KNDI
Radio, Honolulu Hawaii, USA, 5:00pm, Novv 23, 2011. Prof. Jose David Lapuz discussed
and had a dialogue on "Historical Values and Asian Heritage of the Filipinos."
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was invited as International and Thanksgiving Speaker of the St.
Paul Episcopalian-Philippine Independent Church on invitation extended by Rev. Father
Raymond Albano, vicar and canon of the Philippine Independent Church, 9:00am,
Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011, Queen Emma street, Downtown, Honolulu Hawaii,
USA. Professor Lapuz delivered a formal address on "Helping Us to Interpret the Meaning
of Thanksgiving Day: An Attitude of Thankfulness for the Good of Our Society and Peace in
Our World."
 Professor Jose David Lapuz was guest Speaker of Ms. Emmy Anderson, former Queen of
Hawaii Beauty Pageant and anchor woman of Pinoy Power on KPHI Radio, Honolulu
Hawaii, USA, 4:30pm, Friday, November 25, 2011. Prof. Lapuz was asked to talk on
"POLITICS, DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS,ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
AND OTHER CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ISSUES."
 Prof. Lapuz was the Principal Guest of Honor and Speaker of the ancient Balaan Catalina
Society in ther Fiesta in honor of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, 6:00pm to 11:30pm, Friday,
November 25, 2011, at their Club-Headquarters, 94-065 D Waipahu Depot Road Waipahu,
Hawaii 96797, USA. Prof. Lapuz delivered a formal address on "PEACE IS NOT THE
ABSENCE OF WAR: Peace is a state of spirituality, a state of virtue and a Disposition for
Justice and Liberty." This important Event-Meeting in Honolulu was attended by at least 895
members and guests.
 Professor Jose David Lapuz was a Guest of Honor of the much sought-after and crowd-
pleasing singing and performing soloists and artists known as "Society of Seven" in their
gig-performance at Outrigger Hotel, Waikiki, Honolulu, USA, 8:30-10:30pm, Saturday,
November 26, 2011.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was invited to address the Multi Cultural Studies Seminar
organized by Prfessor Clement Bautista held Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Multi
Cultural Studies of the UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII at MANAO, Honolulu, Hawaii USA.
Professor Lapuz presided on a "Discussions on Rich and Poor States, Foreign Military
Intervention, Global Government, Aims of Foreign Aid, The Arms Race, Theory-Building in
Foreign Policy, Basic Human Rights, Universities in world affairs etc., etc. Guests and
 students in the School of Pacific and Asian Studies of the University of Hawaii at Manoa
also attended.
 Inviteded, as Guest of Honor and Speaker, to deliver a formal address commemorating
the 150th birth anniversary of the Philippines natioanl Hero-Martyr, Dr. Jose Protasio Rizal,
the convocation being part of the Fall 2011 Colloquium Series of the University, held
12:00am to 3:00pm, December 2, 2011, Friday, Tokioka Auditorium, UNIVERSITY of
HAWAII at MANOA, 1890 EAST-WEST Road, Moore 416, HONOLULU, HAWAII, Zip
Code 96822, UNITED STATES, Prof. Lapuz talked on "DR. RIZAL, THE RENAISSANCE
ARTISTIC GENIUS, HIS NATIONALISM AND FILIPINISM AND THE IMPELLING
CAUSE OF HIS IDEAS ON INTERNATIONALISM." Dr. Belinda Aquino, distinguished
professor emiritus and Dr. Lilia Quidoza Santiago were the other distinguished and noted
scholars who presented other facets in Rizal's life and works and shared their thoughts on the
relevance of Rizal today in the 21st Century.
 Professor Jose David Lapuz was recipient of a DIPLOMA DE HONOR Y
RECONOCIMIENTO given by the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the STATE OF
HAWAII in recognition of "his commitment to humanity and for selflessly working to help
those in need and for his pasionate commitment to the study of International Affairs which
have brought International Honors to the Philippines". The DIPLOMA was signed by
SPEAKER CALVIN K.Y. SAY, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, REPRESENATATIVE
JOHN M. MIZUNO, and witnessed by Patricia Mau-Shimizu, Chief Clerk of the House of
Representatives. The Diploma was given on November 25, 2011 at the Balaan Catalina
Society of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
 On November 3, 2011, Thursday, The name of Prof. Jose David Lapuz, distinguished and
well-known expert-savant on the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' National
Hero, was inscribed and imprinted on the podium-platform or dais of the sculpture of Dr.
Jose Rizal's head, shoulders and chest, which bust-memorial-statue stands on the left side of
the Fil-American Center of Los Angeles or FACLA HQ at West Temple Street, East Los
Angeles, USA. The words inscribed on the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal read: " PROF. JOSE
DAVID LAPUZ whose contributions to the spread and dissemination of Dr. Rizal's heroism
and legacy have been his priceless and valuable lectures on the life of Rizal which he had
been giving annually since 1973 up to 2008 (a continuous period of 35 years) and still
counting".
 From 2009 up to June 30, 2012, Prof. Lapuz served as top Presidential Adviser-
Consultant on International Politics and International Organization to Her Excellency,
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, 14th President of the Republic of the Philippines. As
Presidential Consultant-Adviser to President Arroyo, Lapuz's job specifications included the
following: (1) Analyze Philippine foreign relations, relevant legislation and state practices
and positions on relevant global issues; (2) Monitor political, social and legal developments
in the international scene and preparing executive reports containing detailed analyses of
current global developments; (3) Prepare comprehensive analyses and reports with the aim of
 assessing trends and identifying issues which might affect the Philippines, in political,
economic and policy terms; (4) Review the Philippine position vis-a-vis bilateral, regional,
and international relations and agreements; (5) Establish channels of contacts with various
sectors, especially the academe, international and local organizations and learned societies
with the aim of enriching the participatory nature of the international policy position of the
Philippine government; and finally (6) All other tasks that maybe needed by the Office of the
President.
 Last Holy Saturday or Sabado de Gloria April 7, 2012, Prof. Jose David Lapuz, member
of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists of America (SCAA) based in the Franciscan
University of Steubeville, OHIO, USA, was the guest of the most Rev. Fr. Paciano Aniceto,
Archbishop of the Diocese of the province of Pampanga. His Grace, Archbishop Aniceto
commended Prof. Lapuz for remaining as a steadfast Filipino and for always remembering
and cherishing his native provincial roots as a son of Teodora David, a Capampangan, and
Andres Lapuz, also a native of Capampangan, both parents of his were native residents
of Pondong Asukal, Barrio San Jose, San Fernando, Pampanga, a province in Central
Luzon, Philippines.
 Areas of Studies of Prof. Jose David Lapuz: (1) International Politics and Security
Studies; (2) Conflicting Methodologies in International Politics & Foreign Policy which he
specialized in postgraduate courses University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, as a British
Council Scholar under the supervision of Dr. WJM Mackenzie, C.B.E., Classics Don at
Magdalen College, Oxford and James Bryce Chair of Politics at University of Glasgow, and
also the head of its Department of Politics and Moral Philosophy; (3) Ethical Foreign Policy:
Where does the Ethics Come From; (4) Nationalism in Contemporary Perspective: Insightful
Overview about the extent of Ethnic COnflict in today's world; (5) Globalization and
Development and; (6) Development of International Relations Theory and the Great Debates.
 Elected Trustee or Regente del La Junta Directiva y El Consejo de Administracion of
El Premio Gusi de la Paz or Gusi World Peace Prize for International Relation chaired by
Amb. Barry Melo Sotejo Gusi, Forbes Park, Makati, Metro-Manila, Philippines, February
2012.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz addressed recently the ancient and historic civic ALOHA
Shiriners Provost Guard Unit in Waipahu, Honolulu United States. Prof. Lapuz discoursed
on the "Vulnerable Planet Earth: How Production is Connected to Environmental
Degradation". In his talk Prof. Jose David Lapuz argued that "our world is finite and
therefore, there are definitely potential physical limits to economic growth. Economic
expansion necessitates increased extraction of resources from the environment and this fat
leads to ecological problems. And ofcourse, ecological problems put restrictions on
economic expansion. After his speech, Lapuz was awarded a pin, a medallion, and a diploma
by the officers of the Shriners Provost Guard that traces its history to 19th Century.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was also the Guest of Honor and Speaker of the INSTITUTO
CERVANTES, Padre Faura, MANILA, FILIPINAS, in a formal convocation-conference on
 the subject of "DR. RIZAL, El Magnifico Ejemplar de Humana Grandeza: The Cogency of
the Teachings of Rizal on the Present Transnational Global Economic Crisis and Meltdown."
The forum was held on 19th June 2009 attended by College Administrators, Latin American
Diplomats, City Officials and Student Leaders and Followers and Admirers of Dr. Jose
Protasio Rizal, The Greatest National Hero of Filipinos.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz delivered the lecture-address on "Keeping Alive the Dynamic
Friendship Between Dr. Jose Protasio Rizal and Prof. Ferdianand Blumentritt" at the 4th
European Assembly, at CLAM GALLAS PALACE, Thursday, September 17, 2009,
Litomerice, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC. Present the audience was the illustrious Mayor
of the City Litomerice, Mayor, Ladislav Chlupec.
 Prof. Lapuz addressed the Philippine Historical Commission, of the Republic of the
Philippines, on the occasion of the 115th Death Anniversary of the foremost National Hero,
Dr. Jose Rizal, at Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, Manila, December 30, 2011. Prof. Lapuz talked
on "Rizal and the Meaning of his Life in the 21st century".
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was guest of Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn, Mayor of City
Government of Puerto Princesa, to observe the remarkable Tourism Program of Puerto
Princesa City, from May 25th up to May 28, 2012. Particularly, Prof. Jose David Lapuz was
privileged to have been invited to see the PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN RIVER
NATIONAL PARK (Underground River) which is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
and is now OFFICIALLY A NEW 7 WONDER OF NATURE, by popular cyberspace votes
world wide. Prof. Jose David Lapuz was also invited to attend the reception for 71 Mayors
from all over the Philippines in their 49th National Executive Board Meeting, held at the
Legend Hotel, Puerto Princesa, May 27, 2012. Prof. Lapuz commented that "The more we
see and cherish the gifts of Mother Nature to Puerto Princesa and the more we put a value on
them, the more we see the face of God. Such gifts as the climate, the carbon-neutral Puerto
Princesa's Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the long-snouted spinner dolphins, the indigenous
groups that include the Tagbanuas and the Bataks, etc. etc. are all like a ladder, natural
structures that climb up higher and higher to a Creator or Brahma or Allah or, to quote Albert
Einstein, to a 'superior reasoning power xxx revealed in the incomprehensible universe.' "
 Member of the Board of Editors of the FOREIGN RELATIONS JOURNAL, the official
journal or publication of the PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR FOREIGN RELATIONS
(PCFR).
 Addressed the Board of Advisers of the Episcocal and Philippine Independent Church, a
vibrant, well-informed and faithful congregation in the Diocese of Hawaii, headed by Rev.
Canon Randolph V.M. Albano, Vicar and Canon for Filipino Ministry in the Diocese, held
on Thanksgiving Day, November 2011, at St. Paul's Church, 229 Queen Emma Street,
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, Zip 96813.
 Conferred with and conducted seminar with Higinio Buddy C. Mednoza Jr., Vice-
Admiral, PCGA (Phil. Coast Guard) & Director of the Palawan Special Battalion WW-II
Memorial Museum at Rizal Avenue Ext., Bancao-Bancao, PUERTO PRINCESA CITY,
 PALAWAN, Philippines, May 26, 2012. Prof. Jose David Lapuz viewed the five outstanding
galleries (highlights of the Museum) which profile the major countries that participated
during the World War II: UNITED STATES, JAPAN, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN
AND RUSSIA. Prof. Jose David Lapuz, as professor of History, commented on the relics,
weapons, aircraft carrier & bomber plane models, uniforms, bayonets and other significant
relics of World War II.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was invited as Guest of the Ramon Magsaysay Memorial
Foundation during the Magsaysay Ceremony honoring the 2012 Awardees, and he was also
invited to attend the Gala Dinner in honor of the Magsaysay Awardees held at the Ramon
Magsaysay Center at Roxas Blvd., August 31, 2012.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was a delegate to the Biennial International Conference of the
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization on 9-11 December 2002 held
SEAMEO INNOTECH Building, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City,
Philippines. The Conference brought together leading educators, policy makers and other
key education stakeholders from all over the world in a three-day interactive forum
discussing relevant issues affecting the education enterprise, carrying the theme of "Reaching
Out to Learning Communities: THe Challenge to Educational Innovation and Technology".
The Conference focused on current issues that are of common interest to the SEAMEO
Region and other learning communities all over the globe, regardless of loacation, culture,
creed or value system.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was invited to be a member of the INTERNATIONAL VISITOR
(IVP) PROGRAM organized by the recipients of International grants from the United States
Department of State. The gathering took place in the ballroom of the U.S Embassy, 1201
Roxas Blvd., Manila on Saturday, February 17, 2001. The theme of the Founding
Conference was "Building International Bridges through Volunteerism". The organization
hoped to encourage IVP Allumni to further serve their communities and generally to build on
their shared Philippine and U.S experiences.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz attended as a guest of the 36th Founding Anniversary of the
Asian Institute of Management held on March 4, 2004 at the ASIAN INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT 123 Paseo de Roxas, 1260 Makati City, Philippines. The Conference reach
out to as many members as possible including Alumni from India, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam with the Philippines acting as host. Emerging for
Breakthrough Thinking to create and sustain Leadership and how these apply to both local
and international settings were discussed. The Conference also aligned itself with the AIM's
vision of taking a Leadership Difference to the less fortunate segment of Philippine Society.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was elected as MEMBER, COUNCIL OF ADVOCATES of the
International Visitor Program-Philippines Alumni Foundation Inc. His Membership to the
Council of Advocate was subscribed and sworn to on the Sixteenth day of August, 2002
before Francis J. Ricciardone, Ambassador of the United States of American,United States
Embassy Roxas Blvd. Manila.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was invited to a dinner discussion with Dr. Gary Weaver,
October 10, 2001. The event took place in the multi-purpose room of the Public Affairs
Section, Chancery Annex Building, American Embassy, Roxas Blvd., Manila. Dr. Weaver is
a professor of the International Relation at the school of the International Service, American
University in Washington D.C. The topic of discussion was on "Cross-Cultural
Understanding and Conflict Resolution".
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was invited by the Asian Institute Management Policy Center, the
British Embassy and the British Council to a discussion on "Interfaith Conference and
Building Bridges Between Peoples". The Conference was held on October 28, 2002, from
8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the SGV Hall, 3/F, AIM Conference Center, Makati.The Conference
convened together various sectors and religions to increase understanding and dialogue
among peoples of diverse faiths to promote genuine understanding and unity. Of particular
interest was the participation of Dr. Farzan Nizami who is the Director of the Ozxford Centre
for Islamic Studies.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was made a member of the MANILA OVERSEAS PRESS
CLUB on July 11, 1999 at the Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Prof. Jose David
Lapuz was nominated as Member of the MANILA OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB by the
renowned writer, MRS. CARMEN GUERRERO NAKPIL who is regarded as the country's
most distinguished essayist.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was invited as Guest Lecturer and Speaker of the UST Center for
Creative Writing and Studies on December 7, 2002 held at the Conference Room, 1/F St.
Raymond Building, UST Campus, Espana Manila. It was the celebrated novelist, F. Sionel
Jose who suggested to Dr. Ofelia Dimalanda, Chair Person of the CCWS to invite Prof. Jose
David Lapuz to lecture at the Center, December 7, 2002, at 3pm. Lapuz Talked on "Dr. Jose
Protasio Rizal: A Diamond of a Man and Orgullo de su Pueblo."
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was the Speaker and Guest during the Commemoration of Rizal's
Death Anniversary on December 30, 2001, 7:00 a.m, Sunday in front of the Municipal
Building of Taytay, Rizal. Prof. Lapuz spoke on "Make Way for Dr. Jose Rizal: El Justo."
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz has always been the Lecturer/Speaker of the ANNUAL RIZAL
INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR of the KNIGHTS OF RIZAL and the MINISTRY
OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS in Baguio City, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975,
1976, 1977, 1978,1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 (Tagaytay), 1985, 1986, 1987.
 Prof. Lapuz was a BRITISH COUNCIL TRAVEL FELLOW in 1973, 1975, 1956, and
1977.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was the Representative for Asia of the American Association of
Community and Junior Colleges in 1976 and 1977.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was Assistant to President Sotero H. Laurel for Academic
Affairs, Lyceum of the Philippines, 1968-1973.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was the Chairman of the Department of the Political Science of
the Lyceum of the Philippines, 1967-1973.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was the Consultant-Expert on Higher Education in the Senate of
the Philippines, 1971. Senator Eva Estrada Kalaw was the Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Education, Philippine Senate.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was named BEST EDUCATOR BY THE AUXILLIARY
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS of the Philippines Veterans' Legion, 1978.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz meet with ZIMBABWEAN JOURNALIST, Geoffrey Nyarota at
a Malacanan Palace Ceremony where UNESCO's Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom
Prize for 2002 was awarded to Nyarota by UNESCO Director General KOICHIRO
MATSUURA with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as guest of honor at the event. At this
affair which was held on May 3, 2002 Prof. Jose David Lapuz observed the "Contemporary
International Political Events, starting with the September 9 Terrorism in New York,
highlighted the need to investigate and scrutinize questions and problems cropping up from
media coverage of terrorism."
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was the Recipient of the PLAQUE of RECOGNITION and
DISTINCTION given by the San Beda College, Plaza Mendiola, Sampaloc, Manila. The
Plaque cited Prof. Jose David Lapuz for "Promoting Intellectual Rizalist Cooperation
through the sharing of Rizalian ideas and thoughts; for promoting Rizalist Education as an
instrument of nationalist and internationalist culture towards the achievement of World
Peace and Human Understanding; for reaffirming his belief in the freedom of human
expression and human dignity through the advocacy of justice and human rights for all
regardles of race, color or creed; and specially, for addressing the faculty and students of San
Beda College." The Assembly was held March 19, 2001 at the Audio Visual Room, San
Beda College, Calle Chino Roces, Manila.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was the Guest/Lecturer/Speaker of the University of Asia and the
Pacific in a symposium/open-forum on Dr. Jose Rizal and His Influence on the Filipino
Youth of today, held at the PLDT Lecture Hall in the University of Asia and the Pacific 1:00
- 4:00 pm, March 9, 2001. In his lecture, Prof. Lapuz applied Rizal's idea of education and
showed Rizal's relevance to the Filipino youth in the new millennium.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz address the Immaculate Conception Parish School at 39 Lantana
St. Cubao, Quezon City in a Symposium-Convocation on the topic of "The United Nations:
Prospect and Retrospect: War or Peace. At this Convocation held on October 17, 2002, 1:30-
3:30pm at the Audio-Visual Room of the College, Prof. Lapuz shared his expertise and
knowledge about the present condition of the United Nations and how our membership in the
U.N is so important in the foreign affairs of the Philippines.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz is the recipient of a letter-citation from the world-renowned DR.
W.J.M MacKENZIE, M.B.E,(Member of the British Empire), EDWARD CAIRD
PROFESSOR OF POLITICS AND CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS
of the University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, which document is dated February
27, 1973 where Prof. W.J.M MacKenzie wrote, regarding the post-graduate studies of Prof.
Lapuz on the methodology of International Politics and Foreign Policy: "He(Lapuz) worked
 on the Literature of International Relations under the supervision of the Dr. C.M. Mason,
who is at present on secondment to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London;
he(Prof. Lapuz) attended regularly at graduate seminars offered by this Department and
others in the Sub-Faculty of Social Sciences; and he made regular contacts with members of
staff.¶ In addition, he(Lapuz) was active in studying the teaching of International Relations
in other Universities in the United Kingdom, and he attend a number of Inter-University
Conferences concerned with these and related matters. ¶ We were glad to have Professor
Lapuz with us for the session. Signed by W.J.M. MacKenzie, Edward Caird Professor of
Politics, University of Glasgow.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz is the author of numerous and various researches, essays and
monograms and studies on Philippines foreign Policy, especially RP-US relations, Mutual
Defense Treaty, Military Bases Agreement, the Parity Question, assistant pact, economic
trade and cultural relations, Red China, USSR, the United Nations, political parties,
neutralism, and Dr. Jose Rizal. In all these publications, Prof. Lapuz stressed in the Rizal and
Recto traditions the urgent need for an independent Philippine posture in foreign and military
affairs worthy of our sovereign republic and for asserting enlightened, assertive and militant
nationalism and humane internationalism, Philippine sovereignty and self-reliance.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz is a much sought-after Speaker and Lecturer of such civic clubs
and professional organizations as Rotary Clubs, Lions, Jaycees, Public School Teachers's
Association, Faculty Clubs, Social Action Clubs, YMCA, YWCA, Management Association,
International Clubs, Womens' Groups, Student Organizations, etc, etc.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was inducted last August 19, 2002 as an Advocate of the
International Visitor Program-Philippines Alumni Foundation Incorporation at simple
ceremony at the U.S Embassy, Roxas Blvd. IVP Philippines is an organization of more than
190 Filipino Participants of the International Visitor Program of the United States launched
in the 1960s. On the RP-US mutual understanding, Professor Lapuz expounded: "We are
sincerely concern about the safeguarding and upholding of the close friendship, goodwill and
amity between the Philippines and the US. And we believe that that friendship is base on
mutual respect, esttem and meaningful interdependence."
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz is the KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF RIZAL, the highest rank,
of the Order of the Knights of Rizal, an organization created by Philippine Congress through
Republic Act 646 whose objective is "to study and to spread the ideals, teachings and
exemplary life of Rizal specially to the youth of the land."
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was the recipient of a Diploma of Honor given by Fr. Paul Egli of
the FRATERNITA SAN PIO X, VIA TILUSSA 45, 00041 ALBANO LAZIALE, of Roma,
Italy. It reads in German, later to be translated into English; "FUR DEN LIEBEN UND
SEHR QESCHATZTEN, HERRN PROFESSOR UND KOMMISSAR VON U.N.E.S.C.O.
JOSE DAVID LAPUZ // IHRE SEHR WICHTIGE ARBEIT IM KOMMITTEE FUR,
HUMAN RIGHTS AND POVERTY/ 1ST SEHR LOBENSWERT UND
BEWUNDERUNGSWURDIG, WEIL IHRE ARBEIT ZUM GROSSEN WOHL DER
 MENSCHHEIT UND BESONDERS THRES LANDES PHILIPPINEN. SIE SIND NACH
MEINEM URTEIL EIN REPRASENTANT DER BESTEN QUALITATEN IHRES
VOLKES, DER PHILIPPINOS, UND VON DIPLOMATIE. SIE SIND EIN SEHR
EINFLUSSREICHER UND AUCH ERFOLGREICHER AMBASSADOR IHRES
LANDES.// -MAY THE BLESSED MOTHER OF GOD, UND IHR LIEBER SONN,
UNSER ERLOSER JESUS CHRISTUS SIE IMMER SEGNEN UND BEHUTEN AUF
ALL IHREN WELTREISEN. HUTEN AUF ALL IHREN WELTREISEN. UNSERE
LIEBE FRAU VON FATIMA, UNSERE LIEBE FRAU VOM HL. ROSENKRANZ BITTE
FUR UNS! IN SWEET JESUS NAME, SIGNED FR. PAUL EGLI VIA TRILUSA 45
00041 ALBANO LAZIALLE OF ROMA. This is translated thus; Professor Commissioner
Jose David Lapuz, your work on the committee on human rights and poverty is most praised
worthy commendable and admirable as it redounds to the good of humanity, an of your
country, Filipinas in particular. You represent, in my opinion, the finest qualities of your
people and of diplomacy. You are an effective ambassador of your country. I give you the
blessing of the Perpetual Lady of Fatima and of the Lady of Holy Rosary. Signed FR. PAUL
EGLI VIA TRILUSA 45 00041 ALBANO LAZIALLE OF ROMA. This Diploma-
Document was given on May 24, 2005 during the visit of Professor Jose David Lapuz at the
Vatican City.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was featured as a personality in the Lifetime Section of the
FILIPINO TIMES and ASIAN REVIEW, a newspaper of record that circulates in and
around the greater New York area, USA. The interview was featured in the newspaper
FILIPINO TIMES and ASIAN REVIEW, October 27- November 3, 2007 at page 18. The
article was entitled "A Biographical Statement On UNESCO Commissioner & Professor
Jose David Lapuz.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was a participant at the Annual Congress of the POLITICAL
STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM held at CHRIST CHURCH
COLLEGE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY where Professor Lapuz sat in the panel on Political
Theory and Foreign Policy 1970.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz attended and actively participated in the 19th annual conference
of the ROYAL INSTITUTE of INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS held in EDINBURGH
UNIVERSITY, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz attended as a delegate and vigorously participated in the 12th
Annual Conference in International Relations held at the London School of Economics and
Political Science (LSE), London, England 1969.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was elected as Vice-President of the International Social Science
HOnor Society of PI GAMMA MU, University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines,
March 1964.
 Prof. Jose David Lapuz was made Member of the RIZAL CENTER HONOR SOCIETY,
then headed by SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JESUS BARERA, 1964.