The Asian Center

The Asian Center is the University of the Philippines' only unit with a regional area of specialization. It offers graduate level multidisciplinary academic programs on Asian studies (including Philippine studies), and its faculty conduct research on a broad range of political, economic, social and cultural issues affecting Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Center's mandate is underpinned by law, Republic Act 5334.

 

New Asian Center Buildings soon to Rise

Toyota Philippines' donation worth P100 Million

Ground breaking ceremony. December 13, 2008.

As part of the University of the Philippines' Centennial Celebrations, President Emerlinda Roman and Dr. George S.K. Ty (Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, U.P. 1999), Chairman of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, led the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the construction of new facilities to be donated  by Toyota Motor Philippines for the U.P. Asian Center.