As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman will be holding a series of activities throughout November. Please see the list of events below. If and when available, clicking on a title will jump to a press release that contains more information.
| Date | Title/Nature of Activity | Speaker (s) | Venue |
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3 November 2015
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A State Prosecutor’s View on Extrajudicial Killings: An Introduction of Cases | A Human Rights Colloquium |
Atty. Peter Ong, Senior State Prosecutor |
Seminar Room, Hall of Wisdom, UP Asian Center |
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5 November 2015 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
The Impact of ASEAN Integration on the Philippines: An Interdisciplinary Analysis: A Public Forum | Various experts on society and culture, economy, and foreign relations | GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, UP Asian Center |
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8 November 2015 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Asian Center Fun Day Sunday | The College of Human Kinetics, UP Diliman and Alpha Sigma Fraternity are co-organizers | Sunken Garden, UP Diliman |
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10 November 2015 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Utsav: A Festival of India | Co-sponsored with the Indian Embassy in the Philippines | GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, UP Asian Center |
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12 November 2015 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.*** |
In Search of Common Symbols in Southeast Asia: A Public Forum | Grace Odal-Devora, Ph.D, Professor, UP Manila and Honey Levi Achanzar-Labor, Ph.D.*** | GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, UP Asian Center |
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12 November 2015 5:30 p.m. to 11 December 2015 (Office Hours) |
TILAOK: An Art Exhibit Inspired by "Ang Mahiyaing Manok" |
Ruben de Jesus, Professor, College of Fine Arts, University of the Philippines Diliman | Asian Center Museum Galleries, UP Asian Center |
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12 November 2015 |
Meeting of Asian Center Alumni* | GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, UP Asian Center | |
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14 November 2015 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Religion and the Environment: A Roundtable | Dean Julkipli M. Wadi of the UP Institute of Islamic Studies; Rev. Fr. Dexter Toledo, OFM, the Provincial Secretary of the Franciscans; Mr. Gurdial Singh of the Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple; and Venerable Miaoxin of the Mabuhay Buddhist temple. | ASEAN Hall, Hall of Wisdom, UP Asian Center |
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14 November 2015 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Flavors of Harmony: A Food Festival | Sumptuous dishes from all over Asia | Lobby, Hall of Wisdom, UP Asian Center |
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23 November 2015 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Financial Inclusion, Migrant Worker Re-Integration and Philippine Development: A Public Conversation** | Diwa C. Guinigundo, Deputy Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Jun Perez, Microfinance expert; Yvan Yonaha, Lecturer, UP Los Baños; and Frances Cruz, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman | Seminar Room, Hall of Wisdom, UP Asian Center |
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25 November 2015 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Asian Center Night: Dinner and Cultural Presentation** | Dr./Pastor Ed Lapiz; Kaloob Dance and Music Ministry | GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, UP Asian Center |
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27 November 2015 Starts 6:00 p.m. |
Intercollege Socials and Conversations on Transdisciplinary Collaborative Community Involvement** | Rooftop, Hall of Wisdom, GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center |
All events are free and/or open to the public unless indicated with an asterisk (*). Please stand by for further announcements regarding events marked with (**). Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, but the organizers would appreciate an email expressing intent to come: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please indicate the activity/activities you would like to attend. Furthermore, kindly note that schedules, seating arrangements, and other logistical matters may change; to keep abreast of these changes, sign up for this mailing list. For further inquiries, kindly email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
*** The public forum was originally scheduled to end at 5:00 p.m, and to feature a talk by NCCA Chairman, Felipe de Leon, Jr. Ph.D., as well as cultural presentations. Please be guided accordingly.
Photo: 60th anniversary logo. Desig by Neli Quejado. Page last updated: 13 November 2015; 1707 PM
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