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

The UP Asian Center will be hosting the online forum "Religious Networks, Mobility and Empire in Asia, c. 1850-1950" on 30 September 2026, 3:00 PM, PHT, Online via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public, but signing up for a (free) Zoom account is required.

TriCollege Ph.D. Philippine Studies Program Students showcased their research and presentation skills as they participated in local, national, and international academic conferences for the first half of 2026. Many students participated in local conferences organized by various institutions in the Philippines and abroad.

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.

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. 

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).