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Louie Benedict Ignacio
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Louie Benedict Ignacio is a Filipino sociologist and political scientist currently serving as Chair of the Sociology Department at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). His research focuses on urban governance, sociology of education, tardiness as a semiotic, and political sociology. Early life and education Ignacio earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Santo Tomas (2002-2006), followed by a Master of Arts in Sociology from the Ateneo de Manila University (2006-2010). He later completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science at the University of Santo Tomas (2012-2018). Career Academic appointments Ignacio has been with UST for over four years, assuming leadership roles: * Chair, Sociology Department (2022-present) * Former president, Philippine Sociological Society * Research areas include urban governance and sociology of education Youth engagement As a frequent commentator on youth politics, Ignacio has emphasized: * Millennial voters' increasing political awareness * The need for critical media literacy: "Youth must discern truth from fake information" * Advocated for civic education reforms through NGO partnerships Selected works * "Colonial Legacies in Contemporary Filipino Temporal Norms" (2020) * "Digital Natives and Electoral Participation" (2021) * "Urban Governance in Metro Manila" (2019) 
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