News @ UP Asian Center
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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.
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Wash Out | An Onsite Documentary Screening and Talkback
The UP Asian Center in collaboration with the UP Department of Sociology, the UP Film Institute, and UP CIDS Program on Alternative Development, will be holding the onsite screening and talk back for the documentary, WASH OUT, on 14 April 2026, 2:00 - 5:00 PM, PST (GMT+8), at Cine Adarna, UP Film Center. The event is free and open to the public, but online registration is recommended.
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Reclaiming “Asia”: Understanding the Global Economy the Asian Way | A Webinar
The UP Asian Center will be holding the webinar "Reclaiming “Asia”: Understanding the Global Economy the Asian Way" on 10 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.
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The UP Asian Center and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines will hold the onsite forum, "Republic of Korea-ASEAN Connectivity Forum: Advancing Regional Cooperation under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship" on 20 November 2025, 9 AM to 12 PM (GMT+8), at the Ascott BGC, Taguig City, Metro Manila. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are required to register online and wait for CONFIRMATION OF SLOT.
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The UP Asian Center is co-hosting "Punla at Binhi: Buto Workshop Series" on 19 November 2025 at the ASEAN Hall, UP Asian Center, 1 - 5 PM, PHT (Manila Time). The workshop is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Pre-registration is recommended due to limited available slots.
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The UP Asian Center is now accepting photo entries to the photo contest, "Flavors of Friendship: Food Across the ASEAN" co-organized with DFA - Office of Cultural Diplomacy and the Asian Center Student Organization. The deadline for applications is 6 November 2025. The call is open to the public.
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The UP Asian Center's on-site gastronomic fair, "Flavors of Friendship: A Taste of ASEAN Heritage" has been POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. The event will remain free and open to all.
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The UP Asian Center is co-hosting the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue 2025 on 10 November 2025 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel and 11 November 2025 at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, 9 AM - 5 PM, PHT (Manila Time). Both days of the forum are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Pre-registration is recommended due to limited available slots. Food and refreshments will be provided.