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

Open for Registration: 1st "Asian Politics & Policy" Conference

Details

The Asian Politics & Policy journal, in cooperation with the Policy Studies Organization, the University of the Philippines’ Asian Center and the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies, will be holding the 1st Asian Politics & Policy Conference on July 24–25, 2015 at the GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

This conference, with the theme "Is the Philippines Ready for a Post-American World?", will bring together academics, government analysts, and public intellectuals to consider how a radically transformed external environment – particularly with the locus of economic power shifting to Asia – is creating new policy challenges for the Philippines’ political economy, foreign policy, security, and national as well as regional identity. View tentative program of the conference.

Registration Instructions:

1. Fill out the Online Registration Form here. Online registration is open only until July 10. You will receive a confirmation email for successful online registration but slots will only be reserved upon submission of proof of payment.

2. Registration has a minimal fee of PhP 250.00 per day or PhP 400.00 for two days. You may register and pay at the APP office located at Room 205, Hall of Wisdom, GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, University of the Philippines, Magsaysay St. cor. Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, or deposit through the APP EIC’s bank account:

Account Name: Aileen S. Baviera
Metrobank Account Number: 361-7-36180605-7

The registration fee will cover the conference kit including an eco-bag, program, copy of abstracts, and CVs of the presentors. UP faculty, staff, and employees can register for free, but still must register online and bring their valid UP IDs to the conference to take advantage of free registration.

3. You may email a scanned or clear copy of the deposit slip to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., send through fax at 981-8500 local 3586, or send a photocopy to the APP Office (address as above). You will receive a confirmation email upon successful completion of registration.

Note: Slots for the conference are limited and are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is highly recommended. Walk-in participants will not be guaranteed entry.

For queries, you may contact Sascha Gallardo at 981-8500 local 3586 or email us through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

Last updated: 19 July 2015