UST Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities

Let's cap the Arts Month with "ARTteng Tomasino", happening from Feb. 27-29!

Join us for as we partake in this year's Research Fortnight with ARTeng Tomasino, a 3-day event featuring exhibits, installations, musical performances, prose and poetry readings, sketching, painting, forums, and more.

Catch our opening ceremony at 4PM today, Feb. 27 at the Quadricentennial Park. The program will include a performance by the UST Brass Wind Ensemble, a live sketch session by students and faculty from the College of Fine Arts and Design, and a walking tour of several popular spots on campus led by the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Make sure to swing by the same spots on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 28 to catch a short film viewing, performances by buskers, more live sketch sessions and a reading of excerpts from the from Tomas Journal!

Finally, tune in to our Forum on Feb. 29 for a day-long session of short presentations of various topics prepared by RCCAH's very own researchers.

Hoping to see you there!

We cordially invite you to join us for an insightful discussion titled "Healings, Wonders, and Punishments: Exploring the Supernatural in Pedro Chirino's Works," featuring Dr. Luis Castellvi from the University of Manchester. The event will take place on February 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Central Laboratory Auditorium, 8th Floor, Central Laboratory Building. We look forward to your attendance.

Congratulations to our Director Prof. Maria Alexandra I. Chua, Ph.D. for winning the Alfonso T. Ongpin prize for Best book on Art for 'Julio Nakpil (1867-1960) Collected Works Volume 1: Piano, Vocal and Chamber Music' at the 41st National Book Awards. You make us proud.

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Chuckberry Pascual for winning the Best-Translated Book in Filipino for 'Miguel Syjuco's Ilustrado' and Best Anthology in Filipino for 'Plus/+, at Iba Plus, Maramihan: New Philippine Nonfiction on Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities' at the 41st National Book Awards. We are so proud of you!

Our warmest congratulations go to Assoc. Prof. Joselito Delos D. Reyes, Ph.D, who has been awarded Best Non-Fiction Book in Filipino for 'Pasahero' at the Gintong Aklat Awards.

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Paul A. Castillo, MA, on his appointment as the new Deputy Director of the UST Publishing House!

A multi-awarded writer, Asst. Prof. Castillo is the author of two full-length books of poetry and a board member of the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas, the largest organization of writers in the country. He is a faculty member of the Department of Literature, a Resident Fellow of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies, and a faculty researcher under the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities.

The UST Publishing House welcomes its new Deputy Director, Asst. Prof. Paul A. Castillo, MA.

A multi-awarded writer, Asst. Prof. Castillo is the author of two full-length books of poetry and a board member of the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas, the largest organization of writers in the country. He is a faculty member of the Department of Literature, a Resident Fellow of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies, and a faculty researcher under the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities.

Dr. Jinky Rose Gino-gino of the UST College of Tourism and Hospitality Management and the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities recently pitched her proposal for sustainable tourism in Marine World Heritage Sites in the Southeast Asian region, providing a roadmap for the post-COVID-19 era that sees the resurgence of the tourism industry.

Article: https://www.ust.edu.ph/gino-gino-of-tourism-management-rccah-pitches-sustainable-tourism-plan-for-unesco-marine-world-heritage-sites-of-asean/

Catch us on FB Live!

The MusikaPilipinas team will be sharing the research findings as well for the public on July 25th 2023 from 2 - 5 pm, and we are warmly inviting you to its livestream.

From September 2021 to June 2022, MusikaPilipinas conducted a research project that produced a comprehensive economic baseline of the country’s music industry and a profile of its stakeholders. The results were presented at the House of Representatives last June 8, 2023.

The MusikaPilipinas Project is funded by the DOST-NRCP and implemented by the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities (UST RCCAH). It serves as a seminal research study in the field of Philippine music industry analysis.

It is the team’s ultimate goal to influence the creation and implementation of government policies that will foster the growth of the music industry and assure its sustainability for future generations. We are deeply grateful for your support and we hope to see you at our livestream!

Discover the captivating legacy of Maggie Calloway, the acclaimed "Star of Aggregation." Born in 1910 in Manila, this extraordinary Filipina and Black American bodabil performer enchanted audiences in Manila and Singapore with her unique talent. From the 1920s to the 1940s, she astounded both as a soloist and in chorus formations alongside other Filipino bodabil stars.

Join us for an engaging discussion with Ms. Jewel Pereyra, a Ph.D. candidate at Harvard University's American Studies program. Ms. Pereyra will explore Calloway's transcultural dance styles, vocal experiments, and fashion choices, shedding light on how she redefined concepts of Filipina and Black Amerasian femininities. Through this analysis, we gain a fresh perspective on the dynamic relationship between U.S. and European empires in Asia and the Pacific.

Ms. Pereyra's dissertation, "Afro-Filipina Aesthetics: Transnational Sound Cultures and Dance Performances, 1898-1978," delves into the rich tapestry of poetic, theatrical, and musical performances that emerged from encounters between Filipina and Black women performers.

Don't miss this opportunity to unravel the story of the remarkable Maggie Calloway and celebrate her lasting influence on the world of performance. Join us for this compelling talk with Ms. Jewel Pereyra on May 30, 2023 (Tuesday) from 10 AM to 12 PM at the UST Central Laboratory Auditorium, 8/F Central Laboratory Building.

For centuries, people have been fascinated by the idea that the movement of the planets and stars could create a celestial music that is beyond our human senses. In this talk, Dr. David Kendall, author of the book 'Imagining the Music of the Spheres', brings to the fore various systematic musical ecologies of the cosmos. He focuses on the theoretical, theological, philosophical, physical, and mathematical concepts of a cosmic musical order and explores how these concepts have been used to fit within different worldviews. Dr. Kendall also discusses the imaginations of theologians, theorists, writers of hymns, and authors of fictional literature, including Dante, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien.

Join us in this fascinating session and engage in a stimulating discussion with Dr. David Kendall on May 4, 2023 (Thursday) at 2 PM at the UST Central Laboratory Auditorium, 8/F Central Laboratory Building.

Day 2 of Research Fortnight (held yesterday, 1st March 2023)

We give our heartfelt thanks to the speakers who shared their ideas about the promise, limitations and even moral and ethical challenges of having Artificial Intelligence (AI) at our disposal in the Academe. We were reminded to hold on to our human morality even more in this age of machine learning.

Day 1 of Research Fortnight (held last 28th of February 2023)

Thank you to our speakers for generously sharing their valuable insights! Their knowledge and expertise have definitely inspired us to continue learning in these dynamic industries.

Inviting everyone to the UST RCCAH Research Fortnight!
This year’s theme is “Framing the Future of Arts and Humanities Research: A Talk on the Creative Industry and the Creative AI.��”

The second day’s program will tackle the opportunities and advantages as well as the moral and ethical dilemmas posed by the onset of Artificial Intelligence in the academe and other related fields.

Rev. Fr. Jesus M. Miranda, Jr., O.P., Ph.D, veteran journalist, Asst. Prof. Christian Esguerra and Prof. Paolo Bolaños, Ph.D., and Asst. Prof. Arturo J. Patungan Jr. are the featured guest speakers in this day-long event.

The event will be livestreamed on Facebook at this link: https://www.facebook.com/ustrccah?mibextid=ZbWKwL

For our Day 2 evaluation form, kindly click this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1f0vJEgdiEqn0gokaAlzaQvRgMZ_rBfOc7ktmWwO_nos/edit:

Inviting everyone to the UST RCCAH Research Fortnight 2023!
This year’s theme is “Framing the Future of Arts and Humanities Research: A Talk on the Creative Industry and the Creative AI.��”

The first day’s program will tackle the state of creative and cultural industries, starting with our guest speaker Mr. Gio Franco Gomez, a highly technical consultant of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) who worked closely with congressman Christopher "Toff" De Venecia for the writing of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act.

Professors Ma. Alexandra Chua, PhD, Guillerma Mendoza, PhD, and Ma. Ailil Alvarez, MA, will then present in a roundtable discussion the state of the music industry, the future of design culture and the inner workings of the UST Publishing House.

The event will be livestreamed on Facebook at this link: https://www.facebook.com/ustrccah?mibextid=ZbWKwL

For our evaluation form, kindly click this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tp0w6PX5Ph2HReGR5iPDxg5wEZbL_MLILwjjPAM1eOg/edit

Saksihan ang isang virtual exhibit tampok ang piling komposisiyon ni Julio Nakpil na binigyang-buhay sa pamamagitan ng biswal na interpretasiyon.

Binigyang-kahulugan ni Ding Royales, resident artist ng Bahay Nakpil-Bautista, ang mga komposisiyong ito sa pamamagitan ng siyam na obrang multimedia. Sa pagsasama ng dalawang larang na ito, nagkaroon ng isang makabagong paraan ang madla upang mapahalagahan ang pag-ibig ni Nakpil para sa kaniyang PAMILYA, BAYAN at MUSIKA na nananatiling makabuluhan hanggang ngayon. Bisitahin ang silid kung saan inisip at kinatha ni Nakpil ang kaniyang mga komposisiyong musikal, pati na ang Bahay Nakpil-Bautista kung saan siya nanirahan.

Maaari nang masaksihan ang exhibit online sa at bahaynakpil.org/bahay-ni-giliw at sa Bahay Nakpil-Bautista, Quiapo, Maynila.

Everyone is invited to the online premier of "The Music of Julio Nakpil: A Documentary" TODAY, May 22, 2022, 6 pm on the occasion of the 155th Birth Anniversary of this patriot and musical genius.

Learn about Julio Nakpil’s music. Discover the history of Julio Nakpil through the narratives of historians and his family. Find out what happened to Gregoria de Jesus following the tragic death of his husband, Andres Bonifacio. Relive his last moments through the story of his three grandchildren in this film about love of country, music, and family.

Watch here:
www.themusicofjulionakpil.com

Watch and learn about Julio Nakpil’s music. Discover the history of Julio Nakpil through the narratives of historians and his family. Find out what happened to Gregoria de Jesus following the tragic death of his husband, Andres Bonifacio. Relive his last moments through the story of his three grandchildren in this film about love of country, music, and family.

The online premier of "The Music of Julio Nakpil: A Documentary" TODAY, May 22, 2022, 6pm on the occasion of the 155th Birth Anniversary of this patriot and musical genius.

watch here:
www.themusicofjulionakpil.com

𝗟𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗗, 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦!
MusikaPilipinas National Survey

If you are:
- 18 years old and above,
- a musician (e.g. composer, songwriter, singer, music arranger, et.al) or an industry practitioner in a music-related business (e.g. concert producer, A&R manager, music publisher, talent manager, promoter, sound engineer, aggregator, et. al)
- a Filipino residing in the Philippines or abroad, or a foreigner residing in the Philippines,

then you are qualified to participate in the survey!

Link: https://tinyurl.com/4y9z7hfx

The survey will be available from May 14-28, 2022.

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What is MusikaPilipinas?
MusikaPilipinas is a government-funded research project aimed at forming a foundational understanding of the Philippine music industry, recently launched an online survey among music practitioners in the country. MusikaPilipinas is hopeful that by getting as many responses as possible from different individuals working in the local industry or whose work is related to music, the project will get a better idea of what the industry needs and how to support its rise to become a major economic contributor.
It is no secret that the Philippines is rife with musically talented people. Yet despite this, the industry is often overlooked during crucial discussions and future planning by the government as to which industries can be improved to help develop the country’s economy.

MusikaPilipinas is designed to fill this gap. This research project was started in support of the creative industries bill in the Philippine Congress filed by Cong. Christopher “Toff” de Venecia. Its primary purpose is to take a very close look at the local music industry and to find out what would help it grow to be at par with foreign counterparts and how to protect it from foreign competition.
MusikaPilipinas is looking for Filipinos working in the industry to answer the survey. MusikaPilipinas wants to know about the experiences of people in the industry, the challenges they face, and how they should be supported by the government.

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Want to learn more about the project? Email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on our social media accounts to get news on our latest updates!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.musikapilipinas.org
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PilipinasMusika
• Instagram:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qpgeeDuTis03U07GTpteQ

Visit us at:
www.musikapilipinas.org

If you’re a Filipino musician,
composer, producer, performer
or working in the Philippine
music industry, we’d like to
hear from you!

Link: https://tinyurl.com/4y9z7hfx

for more information visit:
www.musikapilipinas.org

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Photo: www.pixabay.com

Congratulations to RCCAH Faculty Researcher Dr. Augusto V. De Viana for his recent book publication "Stories from the Other Side and Other Narratives" published by BOOKS ATBP Publishing Corp. The book is a complementary collection of narratives to Dr. De Viana's other Philippine history publications: " The 'I' Stories", "Stories Rarely Told" and "Kulaboretor!"

RCCAH Faculty Researcher Dr. Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi will be presenting a lecture at the webinar "𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐘: 𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬" organized by the Heritage Conservation Society - UST Youth Chapter. The webinar will be discussing the pressing need to address the country's heritage laws. It will be on April 6, 2022 (Wednesday) at 2:00-5:00PM via Zoom & HCS-USTYC Facebook Live.

Interested participants may register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe0LVOWwga3Gm.../viewform

HCS-USTY presents to you 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐘: 𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 — a webinar event where you get to know more about the mentioned topics with our amazing guest speakers Mr. Stephen Pamorada and Asst. Prof. Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi, Ph.D.

Join us on April 6, 2022 (Wednesday) at 2:00-5:00PM via Zoom & Facebook Live! Together, let us broaden our knowledge and move the state of our country’s heritage to a better footing.

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0LVOWwga3Gm5LX6JE0AB9EmvA-Pt3eNDySly3OwRJs4x6kQ/viewform

Poster by JC Oberes
Caption by Summer Velitario

RCCAH Faculty Researcher Asst. Prof. Cecilia May S. Villanueva is featured in an interview with Haligi Publication, the official publication of the United Architects of the Philippines, where she highlighted the empowering position of women in the field of Architecture. Asst. Prof. Villanueva is a faculty member of the UST College of Architecture, an Environmental Planner, and Associate Member of the National Research Council of the Philippines.

Read more here: https://m.facebook.com/uapsa.haligipublication/photos/a.1955612781382247/3178500715760108/?type=3&source=48

When you let a woman lead, opportunities are limitless!

In today's 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, we have 𝗔𝗿. 𝗖𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗦. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮, 𝗨𝗔𝗣. She is an Environmental Planner, Academic Researcher, and Associate Member of the National Research Council of the Philippines under DOST. In her interview, she pinpoints how we are now becoming more accepting of women's strengths in our field of work.

Read more of her statement below:
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What are the challenges you faced in a male-dominated career like architecture? What advice can you give to women who experience these situations?

Today is the perfect time to be a woman where more doors are open and people have accepted the sensitivities and strengths of womanhood. The entire planet is referred to as mother earth, because of the softness, bountiful and generous resources a mother is willing to give her children. Architecture cannot exist without women. The practice today calls for inclusive, smart and nature based solutions that every women is programmed for.
Opportunities are limitless for everyone. Assert your strengths. Possibilities are plentiful and you can create your own niche in the field.

What improvements do you want to see in the working environment of architecture for women?

In the work place, more specifically in construction sites, I hope there will be room for inclusiveness, and gender and development. Specifically temporary facilities for women and children in the offices, construction sites and surroundings, such as well-ventilated spaces, safety in all areas, provision of maintained rest rooms. Which are really very basic but most often overlooked.

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Through the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Resolution No. 2021-126, the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts, and Humanities was named 2021 NRCP Outstanding Institution awardee, with the recognition conferred yesterday, March 15, 2022, during the NRCP’s Annual Scientific Conference and 89th General Membership Assembly.

The NRCP Outstanding Institution Award is given to institutions in recognition of their dedicated support and/or significant contributions to the growth and development of basic sciences, humanities, and the arts in the Philippines.

Thank you for your continued support to our research center!

Read more here: https://www.ust.edu.ph/rccah-is-named-2021-nrcp-outstanding-institution-awardee/?fbclid=IwAR2TGvSch56tTg7v3xsoNp03viU8FjuhyvIzCqXnq8FIPrIyrfY2X0gOxLI

We congratulate the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities - RCCAH, its past and present scholars and administrators, for this well-deserved recognition from the National Research Council of the Philippines-DOST!

Article: https://www.ust.edu.ph/rccah-is-named-2021-nrcp-outstanding-institution-awardee/