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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  • [CALL FOR PAPER SUBMISSIONS] Japanese Studies in the Philippines: The 8th Japanese Studies Research Development Competition
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The UP Asian Center in partnership with UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency and the Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development will be organizing the celebration of World Refugee Day on 20 - 22 June 2023, at the UPFI Film Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. The event is free and open to the public but registration and ticket reservation is required.

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The UP Asian Center will hold an Academic Programs Information Session on 13 June 2023, 2:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public but signing in to a (free) Zoom account is required.

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The UP Asian Center invites the public to attend the upcoming colloquium and exhibit launch titled “Salingkat: The Allure of Philippine Basketry” on 7 June 2023, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Seminar and Japan Hall, UP Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. Register for the event through the link provided. Kindly note that registration is required due to limited seating availability. 

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The UP Asian Center will be hosting the forum, “Democratic Governance and the Future of the University” on 13 May 2023, 1:00 PM, PST (GMT+8),  at the Seminar Room, GT-Toyota, Asian Center and via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

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The UP Asian Center will be hosting the roundtable discussion, “Precarious Times? EDCA, Peace and Stability in the Philippines and Beyond” on 11 April 2023, 2:00 PM, PHT (GMT+8),  via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public but signing in to a (free) Zoom account is required.