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

UP Asian Center Participates in 2014 Philippine Studies Conference in Japan

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L–R: Dr. Tina Clemente, Dr. Michiyo Yoneno-Reyes, Dr. Joefe Santarita, and Associate Professor Rolando Talampas in Kyoto. 

The faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the Asian Center took part in the Philippine Studies Conference in Japan held from 28 February 2014 to 1 March 2014 at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University. The Asian Center faculty formed a panel, ‘Emerging Asian Communities in the Philippines,’ which was organized by Associate Professor Michiyo Yoneno-Reyes. The panel featured four papers:

  • The Exploration of Guanxi in Commerce among Chinese in the Philippines by Dr. Tina Clemente
  • ‘New Wave of Indian Movements in the Philippines Especially in the Context of Knowledge-based Economy’ by Dr. Joefe Santarita
  • Persian, Arab and Turkish Communities in the Philippines: Economic, Socio-Cultural, Political Challenges and Mobilization of Communities by Dr. Henelito Sevilla, Jr.
  • Shuttling Migration of Japanese-Filipino Children: Language Acquisition and Multiculturalism by Dr. Michiyo Yoneno-Reyes

Dr. Michiyo Yoneno-Reyes was also a part of a panel, 'Filipino Nurses and Caregiving Workers Transcending the National Boundaries.' She presented ‘Japanese Language Education for the JPEPA.’

Other AC faculty took part in conference. Dr. Eduardo Tadem’s and Dr. Antoinette Raquiza’s papers were part of a panel, ‘Filipino Elites Revisited’. Dr. Tadem presented ‘Political Dynasties: The Philippine Case while Dr. Raquiza discussed the ‘Changing Configuration of Philippine Capitalism.’ Associate Professor Rolando Talampas delivered his paper, ‘Interrogating (Re-)Integration: The Philippine Sama-Bajau Case as part of a panel on ‘Advancing Indigenous People’s Rights: Lessons and Prospects.’

Mr. Janus Isaac Nolasco, University Researcher, discussed ‘Redefining, Reconfiguring: The Emergence of the Contemporary Filipino Diaspora Intellectual’ (retitled ‘Post-War Philippine Historiography and the Emergence of the Filipino Diaspora Scholar').

Several alumni of the Asian Center also participated. Mr. Charles de Guzman, who graduated with  an MA in Asian Studies (Northeast Asia), presented ‘Philippines-China Relations: The Linkage of Economic and Security Interests.' Ann Louise de Leon discussed her work, 'Searching for Babaylan and Catalonan in Sacrifice Valley.' The AC faculty, students, and staff were joined by other Asian Center alumni, including Koki Seki.