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Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of developing Philippine Studies to help the world better understand the country鈥檚 role on the global stage.
鈥淧hilippine Studies has become more than an academic discipline; it is a global platform for Filipino voices and perspectives to be heard and acknowledged, contributing to the larger human conversation,鈥� Legarda said during her speech at the opening ceremony of 鈥淒ialogo: Philippine Studies Goes Global鈥� in Manila on November 27, 2024.
鈥淔rom groundbreaking research and community projects to collaborative dialogues on pressing global issues, these universities have become vital centers where values, ideas, and cultures intersect,鈥� she added.
Various top scholars on Philippine studies converged in one venue, hoping to promote indigenous knowledge production and enrich the country鈥檚 understanding through differing perspectives of global scholarship.
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Furthermore, it provided a platform for showcasing research and other unique initiatives on Philippine Studies, fostering national and international support.
Legarda also announced the upcoming launch of a publication that will chronicle the journey of the Philippine Studies Program, including its milestones, the initiatives it has fostered, and the individuals and communities it has empowered.
Photo from the Office of Senator Loren Legarda
The publication 鈥淔rom the Philippines to the World: A Global Catalogue of Philippine Studies Programs Abroad Promoting Academic Excellence and Cultural Diplomacy鈥� will be introduced in the first quarter of 2025.
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鈥淭oday, Philippine Studies programs continue to grow, creating spaces where our stories, struggles, and triumphs are studied, understood, and celebrated,鈥� shared the four-term senator.
鈥淵our work鈥攚hether in research, in the classroom, or community engagement鈥攗pholds the spirit of Philippine culture and brings our aspirations into a global forum,鈥� she remarked.
鈥淟et us create a strong national brand that indulges the world in the richness of our cultural heritage, the depth of our intellectual discourse, and the dynamism of our creative spirit.鈥�
Through Legarda鈥檚 efforts, 25 universities across the globe have received funding to establish or enhance their Philippine Studies programs.
Photo from the Office of Senator Loren Legarda