What’s Wrong with Philippine Studies? Reflections from the Margins of the Nation-State, by Patricio N. Abinales, PhD

Abstract: In the last decade, several senior “nationalist” historians in the Philippines shifted notably towards the Right. One of the latest instances was the wholesale support by Reynaldo Ileto of Rodrigo Duterte. Another significant development is the attempts to rewrite the story of the brutal Marcos dictatorship by its enablers. This lecture explores several explanations behind this “reactionary turn.” It discusses their consequences on Philippine scholarship. This is particularly relevant to the stories of the economically, politically, and culturally marginalized.

Hosts: UH CSEAS, UH Center for Philippine Studies, UH Department of Asian Studies

Date and Time: December 11, 2024, Wednesday at 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Venue: Moore Hall 258. The event will be followed by a reception at Tokioka Room (Moore Hall 319) at 4:30 PM.