NATION AND NATIONALITY

In partnership with Asia Society Philippines, we hosted a virtual discussion revolving around the Filipinio identity.

Joined by various experts with different interests in Philippine history Dr. Fernando Zialcita from Ateneo de Manila University, Dr. Jorge Mojarro from the University of Santo Tomas, Atty. Raymond Baguilat from UP Diliman, and Professor Leo Nery from Far Eastern University traversed in a wide discussion on cultural hybridity and indigenousness.

Highlighted in the webinar were the perils of fixating on a singular, static Filipino identity; and the importance of a shared story among the various communities in the Philippines, whilst recognizing the varied narratives across the country.