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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The UP Asian Center will be hosting the online forum, "Pax Silica in the Philippines: What's at stake?" on 7 September 2026, 2 PM, PHT, online via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public, but signing up for a (free) Zoom account is required.

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For three years in a row, UP Asian Center (AC) has been hosting students from King Faisal Center for International Relations, Mindanao State University - Main Campus, Marawi City for a one-month internship. The internship kickstarted with an orientation program on 22 June 2026 as the Center officially welcomed seven students. They were: Nour Zarmiah G. Abantas, Sittie Maida S. Abdul, Sittie Asiah S. Datu-dacula, Damiarah A. Mangigin, Sittie Aisha A. Pangandaman, Sitie Mojahida B. Sacar, and Maharabansa M. Tomara.

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The UP Asian Center will be hosting SANAYSAYAN: An Onsite Thesis Writing Bootcamp on 12 and 19 September 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, PHT (GMT+8) at the ASEAN and Japan Halls, UP Diliman. The event is free and open to AC and TriCollege Students only (Priority is given to AC Students). Meals and refreshments will be provided during the bootcamp. LIMITED SLOTS ONLY. The deadline for registration is 7 September 2026.

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The UP Asian Center will be hosting the onsite lecture "Beyond the Roof of the World: Exploring Tibetan Culture and Heritage" on 27 August 2026, 2 PM, PHT, at the Seminar Room, UP Asian Center. The event is free and open to the public, but online registration is recommended due to limited slots. 

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The UP Asian Center and the Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines will be hosting the online symposium, "From Neighbors to Partners: Celebrating 50 Years of Philippines-Vietnam Relations" on 18 August 2026, 2 PM, PHT, online via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public, but signing up for a (free) Zoom account is required. Please note that due to the weather, the event has been shifted to an online platform.