The Eighth Japan Studies Research and Development Competition (JSRDC) was held on 21 March 2026, at the UP Asian Center, Diliman, with the undergraduate category in the morning and the graduate category in the afternoon. Organized by the UP Asian Center and the Japan Foundation Manila (JFM), the event brought together ten finalists—five undergraduate and five graduate—whose research explored Japan’s culture, history, philosophy, and its intersections with Philippine society.

The TriCollege Ph.D. Philippine Studies Program is now accepting applications for the August 2026 intake (First Semester, Academic Year 2026-2027). The deadline for applications is 14 June 2026, 11:59 PM, PHT (Manila Time).

The UP Asian Center is now accepting applications for the August 2026 intake (First Semester, Academic Year 2026-2027). The deadline for applications is 14 June 2026, 11:59 PM, PHT (Manila Time).