CONFERENCE  THEME and OVERVIEW

The 7th Linguistic Society of the Philippines International Conference, Language through the Ages, Across the Regions will focus on theorizing and reimagining national and regional languages through interface studies on language, culture, literature, digital spaces, online discourses, and language education. Varying perspectives on incidence of language regions, linguistic distinctiveness, regional authority, internationalization of education and multilingual presence, language governmentality in Philippine Education Policy, language preservation and revitalization, revaluing national literature and regional literatures, regional analysis of dominant and minority literatures,  are welcome but not limited to the scope of these issues. 

LSPIC 2025 will be substantiated with studies from various disciplines under the umbrella of Humanities which will altogether lead to meaningful discussions and conversations about language studies and the greater intention of bridging disciplinary islands in theorizing issues on national and regional languages and cultures.

The LSPIC 2026 banner represents the 8th Linguistic Society of the Philippines International Conference, highlighting its commitment to advancing research and collaboration in linguistics and language education. The dominant gold typography of “LSPIC 2026” conveys prestige, excellence, and the long-standing legacy of the conference.

The banner features the conference theme, “Charting Future-Proof Paths in Linguistics and Language Education,” emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and responsiveness to emerging global and technological shifts in language teaching and research.

Visual elements showcase iconic landmarks of Iloilo City and cultural symbols of Western Visayas, reflecting the host institution, West Visayas State University, and celebrating the region’s rich heritage, identity, and academic leadership. The inclusion of cultural performers and local imagery reinforces the conference’s goal of situating global linguistic scholarship within local cultural contexts. This year's banner communicates LSPIC 2026 as a meeting point of tradition, culture, scholarship, and future-ready language education, scheduled on April 23–25, 2026, in Iloilo City, Philippines.