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

News @ UP Asian Center

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  • Japanese Studies in the Philippines: The 4th Japanese Studies Research Development Workshop

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UP Asian Center Students continue to make their mark in the academic scene as they presented their research at various national and international conferences during the first half of 2026 (January to July 2026). Students from both AC Philippine and Asian Studies Programs brought their fresh perspectives to a diverse range of discussions, demonstrating the breadth of their scholarship and their engagement with pressing social, cultural, and regional issues.

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The UP Asian Center will be hosting the onsite symposium "Inter-Regional Human Mobility in the Era of Geopolitical and Social Uncertainties" on 22 September 2026, 1:30 PM, PHT, at the Japan Hall, 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 TriCollege Ph.D. Philippine Studies Program is now accepting applications for the January 2027 intake (Second Semester, Academic Year 2026-2027). The deadline for applications is 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM, PHT (Manila Time).

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The UP Asian Center is now accepting applications for the January 2027 intake (Second Semester, Academic Year 2026-2027). The deadline for applications is 13 November 2026, 11:59 PM, PHT (Manila Time).

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The UP Asian Center, in partnership with the UP Diliman Gender Office, will be holding an online training workshop, Gender Sensitivity Orientation for AC Students, Staff, and Faculty, on 23 September 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), at the ASEAN and Japan Halls, UP Asian Center. The event is exclusively for the Asian Center Students, Staff, and Faculty. Meals and certificates will be provided.