19 March 2022 - The celebration of PACS @35 continued on the 19th of March, 2022 with the panel, entitled “Chinese Studies in the Philippines: Founders’ Reflections After 35 Years of PACS”. The panel was moderated by Mr. EG Dizon with speakers that included PACS’ early leaders, namely, Theresa Carino., Ellen Palanca, and Teresita Ang See. The [...]
On March 12, 2022, from 10 am to 12 noon, PACS held the third webinar in celebrating PACS@35. The panel theme was “Philippines-China Relations in Times of Crisis”. Three panelists discussed key issues in Philippines-China relations amidst crisis, particularly on the current pandemic, natural disasters, and health security. The panel also examined how this crisis [...]
To celebrate its 35th founding anniversary the Philippine Association of Chinese Studies (PACS) organized a conference entitled PACS @35 with the theme “Conference on Evolving Perspectives on China and the Chinese”. The conference will run through every Saturday of the whole month of March and will be presented via Zoom. The first session was held [...]
by Loui Lagare PACS holds General Assembly and celebrates Lunar New Year The Philippine Association for Chinese Studies held its annual General Assembly and Lunar New Year celebrations through zoom on February 12, 2022. The general assembly serves as a venue for committees to report on their activities and accomplishments during the previous year. Mr. [...]
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION FOR CHINESE STUDIES (PACS) ACADEMIC/SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Amidst the continuing pandemic in 2021, the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies (PACS) conducted several academic and scholarly activities in order to fulfill its mission of deepening knowledge about China and Chinese among Filipinos for the main purpose of promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between the [...]
The rise of China is without doubt one of the defining events of the 21st century. China's growing role in world affairs associated with its rapid rise as a major power has attracted scholars to pursue the various understandings of China and the Chinese. In an effort to contribute to the discourse, the Philippine Association for [...]
Rewatch on our Youtube Channel the PACS Panel on the Philippine Studies Association, Inc. 2021's National Conference with the theme: 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines! Watch the videos here: https://bit.ly/PACS_YT Join our growing community and access the latest exclusive video and webinar updates by subscribing to PACS’ Youtube Channel.
by Christian Rei P. Bautista and Kate Ashley H. Espeleta 2 June 2021 - On May 29, 2021, the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies (PACS) hosted a webinar on the topic of "Perspectives on China-South Asian Relations" via Zoom from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PACS invited Mr. Don McLain Gill -- a resident fellow [...]
by Cristine Detera and Shara Divinagracia 6 April 2021 - On January 22, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress passed a law that, for the first time, specifically defines the provisions under which the Chinese coast guard would be allowed to use weapons on foreign-registered vessels. On February 1, the law went into [...]
by Christian Rei P. Bautista and Kate Ashley H. Espeleta 22 February 2021 - The Philippine Association for Chinese Studies (PACS) held its first General Assembly for the year 2021, along with its Spring Festival celebration, on 13 February 2021 via Zoom. PACS invited Ambassador Chito Sta. Romano and honorary fellows as speakers to commemorate [...]
