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Tagpuan Ateneo 2025 Fellowships
Tagpuan Ateneo 2025 Fellowships
(L-R) Eileen Tupaz, Francis Sollano, Beatriz Beato, Karizza Bravo-Sotelo, Nina Bautista, John Gappy, Rachel Sanchez, Robbin Dagle, Nathan Nunez, Enrico La Viña
Tagpuan Ateneo Center for Dialogue, Research, and Collaboration of the Dr. Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences, as a Magis Aspiration, is driven with the resolve to bridge cultural divides through various means and among them, research. The 2025 Tagpuan Fellows convened last March 7, 2025 at the Dr. Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences Dean’s Conference Room to present their research updates and upcoming activities.
There are currently six (6) research engagements under the Tagpuan initiative. The six working groups are interlocutors of pressing societal issues, particularly in the realms of democratic backsliding, political economy, LGBTQ+ inclusion, urban poor organizing, and environmental advocacy. These engagements highlight the importance of research-informed action and the role of community collaboration in shaping a more inclusive and just society.
Dr. Raymund Narag’s shared his lived experience as an inmate in the Quezon City Jail at a special talk last March 6, 2025 held at Hurtado Hall.
A Special Talk on Community-Based Interventions for Correctional Management
The Tagpuan Ateneo Center for Dialogue, Research, and Collaboration of the Dr. Rosita G. Leong School of Social Sciences collaborated with the Ateneo School of Government, and the European Studies Programme for a special talk on the often-neglected facets of Philippine corrections. Entitled “Facing the Overlooked Realities of Philippine Corrections: Ethics, Professional Integrity, and Mental Health”, the talk featured internationally renowned criminology scholars Dr. Raymund Narag from Southern Illinois University and Dr. Rose Ricciardelli from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Dr. Narag shared his lived experience of the extreme congestion within Philippine corrections and underscores an urgent need for holistic reform.
Dr. Ricciardelli talked about practices of Canadian corrections and offers insights on how these might be localized for a more ethical, humane, and effective Philippine corrections system. Criminology scholars Mr. Dwayne Antojado from Australian Catholic University and Mr. Mario Jose Dimaala from the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service responded to the presentations. The special talk was held last March 6, 2025 at Loyola Campus’ Hurtado Hall.
AMLML leads commemoration of EDSA @39
AMLML leads commemoration of EDSA @39
In the spirit of the Jubilee Year 2025, the commemoration of EDSA recalled a time when the Philippines and the world grappled with abuses of power, violence, injustices, and polarization. Despite this, many Filipinos responded with self-giving actions, fostering hope through collective efforts. Stories of personal calling, dedicated work, selfless service, and courageous commitment culminated in a historic moment. The nation overcame its divisions and triumphed against dictatorship, profoundly witnessing divine intervention. This call to shared responsibility, commitment, and faith for renewed hope in national liberation resonated as strongly then as it did in the 1970s and 1980s. The Ateneo community was invited to participate in upcoming commemorative activities. Details of the events can be found here.
In celebration of Women's Month, the Ateneo Martial Law Museum and Library and members of the Martial Law Digital Library initiative organized a special online event last March 7, 2025, featuring a conversation between Adora "Faye" De Vera (Artist and Survivor of Martial Law) and Lila Ramos Shahani (University of Washington) about Adora's experiences in detention and in hiding as a female activist during Martial Law.
In case you missed it
In case you missed it
ALiWW's Pamana Podcast, a monthly program on the Ateneo YouTube Channel, honors Filipino women writers and their impact. Launched for ALiWW's 30th anniversary, it explores the stories behind texts archived at the Ateneo Library of Women’s Writings. Episode 4 celebrates Dr. Soledad S. Reyes, a literary critic honored with the Paz Marquez Benitez Award. The episode features her insights on translating Genoveva Edroza-Matute's "I Am a Voice" and her reflections on receiving the award and the fight for gender equality in literature. "Pamana" (heritage) reflects the podcast's mission to preserve and share these women's legacies, continuing ALiWW's 30-year commitment.
Join Raymund Macanas' seminar on agricultural price instability and Philippine food security. His research, using rice, milkfish, and sweet potato as examples and employing OLS and VECM, reveals how price volatility impacts household food access and long-term stability. This session offers crucial, data-driven insights for policymakers, researchers, and students in economics, agriculture, and development planning aiming to enhance food resilience in the Philippines.
Last March 3-8, 2025, an international workshop on maritime technology and early human migrations to Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on the colonization of Wallacea, took place. Organized by the Southeast-Asia Biocultural Evolution Research Fund, the event was co-hosted by the Anthropological and Sociological Initiatives of the Ateneo and the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt. Leading experts in artifact studies and prehistoric technology discussed their research and methodologies. The workshop highlighted Southeast Asia as a key region for understanding early human adaptation to island environments. Specialists in traceology focused on prehistoric tool making, methods in traceology, and research data management, aiming for quantitative results and advancing the field in Southeast Asia and beyond. More information here.
Former Korean Ambassador Han Dong-man visited Ateneo last February 19-20. He facilitated a session for the KOR 116 class on South Korean public diplomacy and nation branding and accompanied them on a tour of the Korean Cultural Center's "Reinterpreting Hangeul in the Modern Era" exhibition. Ambassador Han also delivered a special lecture on Korean cultural diplomacy in the Philippines, sharing his experiences on fostering cooperation through language, arts, and education, and the impact of Hallyu.
On March 25, 2025, Dr. Gabriel Lopez delivered a lecture as part of the Ateneo Chinese Studies Program (CSP) and Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies (RCCS) "Decoding China" series, focusing on China's success in poverty reduction. He shared observations on China's targeted and data-driven policies, emphasizing its phased development approach. While acknowledging China's remarkable achievements, Dr. Lopez cautioned against simple duplication due to its unique political system. He underscored the crucial role of discipline at both societal and governmental levels, particularly stressing the need for ethical and responsible leadership in the Philippines to effectively address poverty and achieve development.
On March 4, 2025, the Ateneo Chinese Studies Program hosted the Lannang Group for a presentation on "Lannang Stories." This Lannang Archives project, in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, preserves and revitalizes Lannang culture through engaging storytelling in Lánnang-uè (Hokkien). They presented accessible printed and digital storybooks that celebrate Lannang language and identity, using technology to connect with families and schools. Representatives shared how "Lannang Stories" bridges generations and promotes the use of Lánnang-uè, blending tradition and modernity. The session offered Ateneo students insights into Philippine linguistic and cultural diversity and the importance of language preservation, encouraging appreciation for Chinese Filipino cultural identity.
On March 19, 2025, Director Philippe Rheault of the University of Alberta's China Institute visited Ateneo de Manila University to meet with the directors of the Chinese Studies Program (CSP) and the Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies (RICCS). Faculty members Dr. Marjorie Manabat and Mr. Harveen Ang also participated. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for academic coordination and cooperation at individual and institutional levels. This visit established a potential partnership that could help the Ateneo CSP and RICCS expand the reach of their academic initiatives.
On The Horizon
On The Horizon
Reading List
Reading List
To mark 50 years since the call of Fr Pedro Arrupe SJ to be "persons-for-others." we are launching the video series "Conversations on Service: Engaging Fr Arrupe's Call Today." The people featured in this video series are living manifestations that there is still hope in the country. And these individuals carry the torch of hope in diverse fields: social entrepreneurship, advertising, manufacturing, finance, insurance, environment, corporate foundations, and NGOs. These are but some of the stories of hope, and there are many more among the graduates of the institution. May we never tire of sharing stories of hope with each other. More can be found here.
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