Asian Center Library, UP Diliman

27/04/2026

What does it take to rise above uncertainty and lead with purpose?

Join us for a compelling TED-style lecture, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, featuring Dr. Sara Safari.

📅 7 May 2026 (Thursday) | 1:00 PM (Manila Time)
📍 Japan Hall, UP Asian UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies
🔗 Register now bit.ly/aceverest

Drawing from her experiences as a mountaineer and advocate, Dr. Safari shares powerful insights on overcoming challenges, building resilience, and advancing women’s leadership in today’s dynamic global landscape.

This event is open to all who seek to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact.

What does it take to rise above uncertainty and lead with purpose?

Join us for a compelling TED-style lecture, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, featuring Dr. Sara Safari.

📅 7 May 2026 (Thursday) | 1:00 PM (Manila Time)
📍 Japan Hall, UP Asian Center
🔗 Register now bit.ly/aceverest

Drawing from her experiences as a mountaineer and advocate, Dr. Safari shares powerful insights on overcoming challenges, building resilience, and advancing women’s leadership in today’s dynamic global landscape.

This event is open to all who seek to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact.

21/04/2026

📢 Service Advisory

The AC Library will be closed on April 23 and 24 to give way to an AC Institutional Activity and the MCM Library Talks 3.

Library services will resume after the MCM Library Talks 3 at 4:30pm.

All book returns shall be done at the AC Entrance Lobby.

Please plan your library transactions accordingly.

14/04/2026

The UP Asian Center invites you to explore Japan through a distinctive archival lens.

"𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗖𝗠 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻" features carefully curated materials from the Santamaria Collection that highlight Japan’s cultural, historical, and artistic dimensions.

📅 24 April 2026 | 2:00 to 4:00 PM (PHT)
📍 Seminar Room, Asian Center, UP Diliman
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/acjapanmcm

This seminar is open to students, researchers, and the broader public interested in Japan studies, archives, and material culture. SNACKS WILL BE SERVED!

It will examine how these works reflect both Japanese society and its engagements beyond its borders, offering insights into representation, exchange, and interpretation across contexts.

09/04/2026

The UP Asian Center joins the Filipino people in observing the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan. 🇵🇭🫡

On this day of valor, we remember the courage and sacrifice of Filipino soldiers who stood in defense of the nation. As we commemorate the Araw ng Kagitingan, we are called not only to honor the past, but also to carry forward the values of resilience, unity, and service in shaping the future of the Philippines.

For this year’s observance, we feature the solemn image of the Mount Samat National Shrine, a lasting symbol of remembrance and national pride.

08/04/2026

Halina’t basahin ang "Barkong Pabrika ng Alimasag: bersiyong Filipino ng Kanikōsen"— salin ng 2026 Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Mananaliksik sa Filipino na si Dr. Gonzalo A. Campoamor II, Propesor mula sa Asian Center.

Punta na sa AC Library mula Martes hanggang Sabado, mula ika-9 ng umaga hanggang ika-6 ng gabi.

08/04/2026

The UP Asian Center extends its warmest congratulations to 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗜 for being awarded the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗸 𝘀𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼! We are proud of you!

Read more: https://bit.ly/accampoamor26

07/04/2026

What does it mean to “reclaim” Asia in conversations on the global economy?

The UP Asian Center invites everyone to a timely and thought-provoking webinar, 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 “𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮”: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘆, featuring Alex Taek-Gwang Lee of Kyung Hee University.

📅 10 April 2026 | 2:00 PM, PHT (Manila Time)
📍 Online via Zoom
🔗 View details and register: bit.ly/acreclaimasia

Be part of the conversation! Join us as we revisit dominant economic, political, and cultural narratives and explore how Asian perspectives can reshape our understanding of global dynamics.

31/03/2026

Please be advised that the AC Library will be closed for onsite services tomorrow.

Likewise, kindly refer to the attached image for the Asian Center schedule for the Holy Week.

For any inquiries or concerns, feel free to reach us at 📧 [email protected].

Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Holy Week. 🌿

Pursuant to Memo No. PAJ 26-05 and UPD Bulletin 2026-004, the UP Asian Center, Library, and Museum will be observing a half-day Work-from-Home arrangement tomorrow, 1 April 2026, from 8 AM to 12 PM only.

From 12 PM on 1 April until 5 April 2026, the UP Asian Center, including its library and offices, will be closed in observance of the Holy Week.

On Monday, 06 April 2025, the Asian Center will continue to observe a Work-from-Home (WFH) arrangement while maintaining regular office hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM). Regular onsite operations will resume on Tuesday, 07 April 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe, blessed, and meaningful Holy Week! 🕊️✝️

For General Concerns: [email protected]
For Student Concerns: [email protected]
For Library Concerns: [email protected]

28/03/2026

New database on trial - Oxford eJournals Full Collection https://mainlib.upd.edu.ph/oxford-ejournals-full-collection/

As the platform of Oxford University Press, Oxford Academic provides access to over 40,000 books and 500 journals. It has over 1,500 academic disciplines covering arts and humanities, law, medicine and health, science and mathematics, and social sciences. The collection of articles, images, and downloadable chapters are categorized further, forming Oxford Academic’s subject taxonomy.

» Access: On campus within UP System only and remote (off-campus)
Expiry: 22 May 2026

28/03/2026

Publish your scholarly works with Cambridge for free! 📢

See the guidelines for open access publishing under the Cambridge Transformative Agreement: https://bit.ly/CambridgeTA

Note: For UP Constituents ONLY.

Publish your scholarly works with Cambridge for free! 📢

See the guidelines for open access publishing under the Cambridge Transformative Agreement: https://bit.ly/CambridgeTA

Note: For UP Constituents ONLY.