Nine PhD graduates were conferred their degrees in the first ever virtual Recognition Ceremonies of Tri-College PhD Philippine Studies Program. The recording of the ceremonies, in line with the university's theme "Maglingkod, Magmalasakit, Manindigan," was streamed on 26 July 2020. 

The guest of honor was Dr. Jaime Z. Galvez Tan for the PhD Philippine Studies Program. All graduates also delivered short video messages during the ceremonies. Below are their names and the titles of their dissertations

Cerda, Christoffer Mitch C. 

“Katwiran ng Kasaysayan: Ang Alegoryang Pangkasaysayan at ang Diskurso ng Kasaysayan, Nasyunalismo, at Bayan sa mga Nobelang Pangkasaysayan sa Wikang Tagalog, 1905–1927”

Fast, Michael John

“Pagkalalaki at Maka-Diyos: A Dialogical look at Masculinity and Religiosity Among Filipino Males”

Galura, Maria-Teresa L.

“Subli (Ang Pamana): Philippine Culture and Values in the Governance of Filipino-Owned Family Corporations in the Philippines”

Liwanag, Marichu C.

“Challenges and Prospects in Promoting Cultural Diplomacy Between Indonesia and the Philippines: A Philippine Perspective”

Manzano, Joanne V.

“Kadagaan sa Sarita at Pakasaritaan: Ang Kilusang Masa ng San Antonio at Sta. Isabel, Ilagan, Isabela”

Mendoza, Guillerma L.

“Diskarte: Understanding Design Culture through the Chairs of the Filipino Design Exemplars”

Peña, Romeo P.

“Naratibo ng Lubi sa Ating Gunita: Ang Industriya ng Niyog sa Panitikan at Kasaysayang Pilipino, 1940–2018”

Reyes, Minard T.

“Piso, The Image of Filipino Identity: The Concealed Value of Philippine New Generation Currency”

Salanga-Torralba, Elyrah L.

“Ang Diviner sa Kaniyang Divinasyon sa Syudad: Isang Naratibo ng Krisis”