News @ UP Asian Center
-
Exploring Japan Through the MCM Santamaria Collection: Selected Works on and from Japan | A Special Discussion
The UP Asian Center will host the third installment of MCM Santamaria Book Collection Library Talks, "Exploring Japan Through the MCM Santamaria Collection: Selected Works on and from Japan," on 24 April 2026, 2 PM to 4 PM (GMT+8), at the Seminar Room, Second Floor of the Hall of Wisdom, Asian Center, UP Diliman. The event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to register online.
-
Crude Realities: Confronting the Oil Crisis in Asia | A Webinar
The UP Asian Center will be holding the webinar "Crude Realities: Confronting the Oil Crisis in Asia" on 17 April 2026, 2:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), online via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public, but signing in to a (free) Zoom account is required.
-
UP Asian Center's Siao Campoamor Recognized for Oustanding Research in Filipino
UP Asian Center Professor Gonzalo A. Campoamor II, Ph.D., has been conferred the 2026 Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Mananaliksik sa Filipino, one of the most prestigious distinctions awarded to the UP Diliman faculty for their exemplary accomplishments and contributions to their respective fields. The awarding ceremonies will be held on 8 May 2026, and can be watched live via the official UP Diliman website and YouTube Channel.
From Negatives to Narratives: The Analog Heritage of the Asian Center | A Public Lecture and Exhibit
- Details
The UP Asian Center will be holding the onsite public lecture and exhibit "From Negatives to Narratives: The Analog Heritage of the Asian Center" on 23 February 2026, 1:00 - 3:30 PM, PST (GMT+8), at the Seminar Room, UP Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. The exhibit will be displayed at the Hall of Wisdom lobby from 23 to 28 February 2026. The event is free and open to the public. Online pre-registration is recommended due to limited seating.
- Details
The Asian Center Student Organization (ACSO) will be holding the online forum "May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor: Tips and Strategies for Passing Comprehensive Exams." on 19 February 2026, 6:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), Online via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public.
- Details
The UP Asian Center, in partnership with Social Science Diliman, will be holding the hybrid lecture "Knowledge in Motion: Japanese Intellectual Contributions to Research on Southeast Asia: Japanese Intellectual Contributions to Research on Southeast Asia" on 18 February 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), at the Seminar Room, UP Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. The event is free and open to the public. Online pre-registration is recommended due to limited seating. On-site attendees will receive a copy of Social Science Diliman.
- Details
The UP Asian Center will be holding the onsite public lecture "Studying Maritime Piracy in Southeast Asia: Theories, Methods, and Research Frontiers" on 10 February 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), at the Japan Hall, UP Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. The event is free and open to the public. Online pre-registration is recommended due to limited seating.
- Details
The UP Asian Center will be holding the onsite lecture and research presentation "Autocratic Transit States Under Pressure: Nurse Migration Governance in Singapore and the UAE During and After Covid-19" on 16 February 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), at the Japan Hall, UP Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. The event is free and open to the public. Snacks will be served. Online pre-registration is recommended due to limited seating.