The Southeast Asia Research Center and Hub (SEARCH) is a research center based at De La Salle University.  Its mission-vision is to become a cutting-edge research center and networking hub that addresses regional concerns; and serves as a social advocacy arm for De La Salle Philippines.  Its role is to generate Southeast Asian research, collaborate with specialists, network with other centers and institutes of Southeast Asian Studies, provide resource materials, and serve as a hub for all matters concerning Southeast Asia. Its goal is to be a research center of, for, and by Southeast Asians.