Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

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News @ UP Asian Center

Pakighinabi 2025: Harmonies of Identity: Exploring Filipino Music and Dance Across Time | Research Forum and Cultural Performances

Written on Monday, 17 February 2025

Asia and Trump 2.0: Geopolitical Outlooks | A Panel Discussion

Written on Monday, 03 February 2025

Book Talk and Signing Tour with Haenim Sunim

Written on Monday, 20 January 2025

[EXTENDED] CALL FOR ENTRIES: Youth-In-Charge: Environmental Action of the Youth as Champions of Sustainability | A Competition

Written on Friday, 17 January 2025

[CLOSED] Job Opportunity: Graduate Assistant @ UP Asian Center (Second Semester, AY 2024–2025)

Written on Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Guidelines for the Second Semester, AY 24-25 are out now!

Written on Tuesday, 14 January 2025

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Academic Programs

MA Programs: Asian Studies

Specialize on the history, politics and governance, economic development, and culture of Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, OR West Asia.

MA Programs: Philippine Studies

Study the Philippines from an interdisciplinary perspective, and specialize on Socio-Cultural Studies, Foreign Relations, or Development Studies.

Ph.D. Philippine Studies

The TriCollege PhD Philippine Studise Program is jointly administered by the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) and the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), with the Asian Center tasked to serve as the secretariat.

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