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

The Impact of ASEAN Integration on the Philippines: An Interdisciplinary Analysis | Public Forum

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The public forum examines whether, as part of ASEAN, the Philippines is ready to lower its bar to allow integration. It also explores many other issues and challenges, featuring academics and practitioners who will discuss the impact of ASEAN integration on the following: 

  • Society and Culture
    • Manuel Victor J. Sapitula, PhD, Department of  Sociology, University of the Philippines Diliman
    • Prof. Jaime B. Naval, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman
    • Virgilio S. Almario, National Artist for Literature
  • Economy
    • Winston Conrad B. Padojinog, University of Asia and the Pacific
    • George M. Manzano, University of Asia and the Pacific
    • Prof. Nestor T. Palabyab, Philippine Trade Training Center, Department of Trade and Industry
  • Foreign Relations
    • Ambassador Kadatuan P. Usop
    • Ambassador Claro S. Cristobal
    • Ambassador Luis T. Cruz

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The forum is organized by three classes on Philippine Foreign Relations all taught by Dr. Henelito A. Sevilla, Jr., Assistant Professor at the Asian Center; it is co-sponsored by the Japan Foundation, and DZUP, the radio station of the University of the Philippines. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, but interested participants are requested to send an email expressing intent to come at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Inquiries may also be forwarded to 0905.374.1818.

The Asian Center offers M.A. degrees in Asian Studies with four fields of specialization: Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Asia. The Center also has an M.A. program in Philippine Studies that allows students to major in Philippine society and culture, Philippine foreign relations, or Philippine development studies. The Center offers a Ph.D. program in Philippine Studies in conjunction with the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. For an overview of these graduate programs, click here. The Asian Center also publishes Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia, the latest issue of which can be downloaded at the journal's website. View recent and upcoming Lectures & Conferences and read other News & Announcements. Join our mailing list.