9th PASCHR International Conference at CatSU sets new standards for Cultural Research The
Arts and CultureThe 9th Philippine
Association for the Study of Culture, History, and Religion (PASCHR)
International Conference concluded on May 20, 2023, at Catanduanes State University
(CatSU).
The conference,
with the theme "Narratives and Practices of Meaning-making: Histories,
Cultures, and Religions in the Philippines in their Indo-Pacific
Contexts," saw the participation of approximately 100 attendees, both
online and onsite. This included 52 Paper Presenters representing 31
universities and colleges from across the country and the world.
During the opening
on May 18, CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza expressed gratitude
to PASCHR for choosing CatSU as the conference's partner and venue.
As a sociologist,
Dr. Azanza emphasized the significance of a conference that explores culture,
religion, and history, as it plays a vital role in disseminating and preserving
knowledge. He stressed the importance of future generations learning about
their roots and the historical foundations that have shaped society today.
Dr. Amarjiva
Lochan, President of the South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of
Culture and Religion, delivered an inspirational message, pledging assistance
in publishing the conference research papers in their journal.
Catanduanes
leaders’ Hon. Arlynn H. Arcilla, Vice Mayor of Virac, and Hon. Joselito
Alberto, Councilor of Bato, also delivered inspirational messages on behalf of
Mayor Samuel V. Laynes and Governor Joseph C. Cua, respectively.
Dr. Esmeralda F.
Sanchez, President Emeritus of PASCHR, introduced the keynote speaker, Dr.
Sophana Schrichampa from Mahidol University in Thailand. Following the keynote
address, Dr. Randy T. Nobleza from Marinduque State College took the stage as
the first Plenary Speaker.
The conference
featured parallel sessions where paper presenters shared their research works.
These parallel sessions continued on the second day, May 19, with plenary
sessions led by three more research experts.
Dr. Vibha Agnihotri
of Lucknow University in Uttar Pradesh, India discussed "Religions and
Cultures in the Contemporary Times." Dr. Danilo M. Gerona of Partido State
University presented on "Suppressing the Babylan/Catolonan: Witchcraft and
the Discursive Construction of Diabolic Evil." Dr. Ramon Felipe A.
Sarmiento, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Production Affairs of
CatSU, concluded the plenary sessions with his discussion on "The Ermitas
of Virac, Catanduanes: People's Abodes of Faith."
On the third day of
the event, parallel sessions took place in the morning, and the closing program
was held in the afternoon.
Dr. Sarmiento
expressed his gratitude for the successful hosting of the conference and the
dedication to research, knowledge-sharing, and cultural preservation. He
thanked all the attendees from various universities and colleges, both locally
and internationally, as well as the individuals behind the event, especially
CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza.
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