PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 2012 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

PHILIPPINE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 2012 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Theme: “The Philippines in Asia”

Date: 20-22 September 2012

Venue: University of Iloilo, Iloilo City

Conference Objectives:

·         Discuss patterns of political, economic, social and cultural developments in Asia

·         Identify the challenges confronting Asian nations

·         Relate the role of the Philippines in the light of recent developments in Asia

·         Explore areas of collaboration between the Philippines and Asian nations

·         Enrich the teaching of Philippine and Asian History

Registration Fee:

·         Php 3,500.00

·         Php 3,000.00 - Discounted rate for those who will register on or before August 31, 2012.

·         Inclusions:  registration, conference kit, snacks and lunch, complimentary copy of Historical Bulletin, visit to Museo Iloilo and Molo and Miag-ao Churches

FOR DETAILS, CONTACT:

DR. CELESTINA P. BONCAN

Social Sciences Department

University of the Philippines Manila                                        

Email: celesbon@yahoo.com

Mobile Number: 09178804215

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

TOPIC	SPEAKER
Political Trends: Asian Democracies	Dr. Clarita Carlos University of the Philippines Diliman
Trade and Growth Areas in Asia	Dr. Alvin Ang University of Santo Tomas
National Identity and Cultural Tourism	Prof. Regalado Jose University of Santo Tomas Archives and Museum
Recent Archeological Findings in Asia	Dr. Eusebio Dizon National Museum of the Philippines
Regional Integration and Collaboration in Asia	c/o Department of Foreign Affairs
The Spratly Islands and Panatag Shoal Dispute	Dr. Renato De Castro De La Salle University
Terrorism in Asia: Historical Context	Prof. Rommel Banlaoi National Defense College of the Philippines
Preserving Filipino Identity in Foreign Lands	Mr. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano OFW Journalism Consortium
The Ties that Bind: Filipino-Chinese Relations through the Centuries	Ms. Teresita Ang See Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran Foundation

Day 1-2 (September 20-21) - Conference at the University of Iloilo
Day 3 --- September 22, 2012 (8AM-12NOON)

Lakbay-Aral to Heritage sites and churches in Iloilo City ,  Molo, Tigbauan, Guimbal and Miag-ao.

LAKBAY-ARAL (September 22, 2012: 7AM-1PM)

PLAZA LIBERTAD: site where the Philippine flag was raised in triumph after Spain surrendered Iloilo, her last capital, to the Filipino revolutionaries on December 25, 1898.

MUELLE LONEY: the River Port of Iloilo which is considered one of the safest harbors because Guimaras protects it from strong winds; opened to international markets in 1855.

MUSEO ILOILO: cultural and historical repository of the people of Panay.

VILLA LIZARES MANSION: former mansion and villa of the Lizares family sold to the Dominican Order of the Philippines.

JARO CATHEDRAL: the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles; recognized as a national historical landmark  in 1976.

MOLO CHURCH: a Gothic-Renaissance church built in the 19th century, known to be a feminist church because of the two rows of sixteen female saints; visited by Jose Rizal in 1896 on his way back to Manila from his exile in Dapitan; declared by the National Historical Commission a national landmark in 1992.

TIGBAUAN CHURCH: built in 1578; a fine example of Churrisgueresque Architecture, a type of Baroque architecture commonly found in Spain and Spanish America.

GUIMBAL CHURCH:  an 18^th century yellow sandstone church, made from adobe stones called igang and coral stones quarried from Guimaras

MIAG-AO CHURCH: an 18^th century Augustinian-built baroque church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its fortress-like design suggests its dual purpose as a place of worship and as a fort used in defending the town against Moro raiders.

LIST OF HOTELS AND INNS

ILOILO CITY

HOTEL	RATES (AS OF MAY 2012)	CONTACT NUMBERS
ILOILO GRAND HOTEL Iznart Street, Iloilo City	·         Single Room (Businessman A): 875.00 w/ breakfast ·         Single Room (Businessman B): 995.00 w/ breakfast ·         Standard (Twin): 1600.00 w/ breakfast ·         Superior (3 pax): 2,000 w/ breakfast ·         Dormitory (8 pax): 2,500.00 w/o breakfast ·         Dormitory (6 pax): 2,160 w/o breakfast	Tel No. (033) 335-1801 to 04 Telefax: (033) 335-0456 Mobile Numbers: 0917-718-8843 0922-858-5139 Email: fo_iloilograndhotel@yahoo.com
CITY CORPORATE INN (In front of University of Iloilo)	·         Single Room: 773.00 / discounted rate (cash): 695.00 ·         Economy (2 pax): 936.00 / discounted rate (cash): 795.00 ·         Standard (2 pax): 1054 / discounted rate (cash): 895.00 ·         De Luxe (3 pax): 1172.00 / discounted rate (cash): 995.00 ·         Suite (4 pax): 1884.00 / Discounted rate (cash): 1600.00	Tel No. (033) 508-1976 335-0545; 335-0166 Mobile Numbers: 0918-483-7911 0923-558-0873
PEOPLE’S HOTEL Corner Fuentes – Delgado Streets	·         Standard (Single/Double) – 950.00 ·         De Luxe (Single/Double) – 1350.00	Tel. No.: (033) 508-7111 509-7111 336-1070
RIVERSIDE INN Times Square Building General Luna Street	·         Single – 695.00 ·         Double Matrimonial – 995.00 ·         Double Twin – 1195.00 ·         Family Room for 3: 1400 ·         Family Room for 4: 1675.00	Tel. No.: (033) 508-3488 338-3245 338-0203 0922-838-0191 times_squareiloilo@yahoo.com
HARBOR TOWN Aldeguer Street	·         Single – 900.00 ·         Double – 1200.00 ·         Matrimonial – 1200.00	Tel. No. (033) 337-2384

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