IPE FORUM ON CHARTER CHANGE The Political Economy of Charter Change Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas Prof. Alvin Ang Prof. Edmund Tayao 5 December 2001 8:00-12:00 nn Telengtan Hall

IPE ORIENTATION FOR SOPHOMORES The Institute of Political Economy invites all sophomores to an orientation for the Master of Arts in Political Economy, specialization in International Relations and Development (MPE-IRD). We shall be explaining the course content, structure, and more importantly, possible career opportunities. The get-together will also give the sophomores an opportunity to meet the students, faculty, and alumni of MPE-IRD 3 December 2001, Monday Telengtan Hall, 5th Floor, ACB Bldg PHOTO EXHIBITS Remembering Martial Law A photo exhibit that depicts the rise and fall of the Marcos dictatorship and the struggle of Filipinos who fought valiantly during the darkest years of Philippine democracy The US Bases: Ten Years After The Senate rejection of the treaty that would have extended the stay of American military facilities in the country was hailed as a clear assertion of Filipino sovereignty. This photo exhibit traces the development of this significant national experience. 19-21 September 2001 Promenade B APEC Communications Bldg FILM SHOWINGS Sister Stella L. The historic developments of the early 1980s, particularly the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, moved Mike de Leon to make this classic film in 1984, the story of a nun's commitment to fight the authoritarian rule and oppression. 19 September 2001 Wednesday, 3-6 pm Seminar Room 2 Toxic Sunset A documentary produced by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism that exposes the environmental damage caused by the American military facilities in the Philippines. 19 September 2001 (Wednesday) Wednesday, 4-7 pm Seminar Room 1 Batas Militar A powerful documentary about the Marcos dictatorship, the martial law era, and the struggle of heroic Filipinos against dictatorship and oppression. 20 September 2001 Thursday, 4-6 pm Seminar Room 2 FACULTY FORUM "Memory and Forgetting:Politics, History, and National Identity" Dr. Paul Dumol Dr. Ludovico Lacsamana Mr. Joseph Bayana Mr. Clement Camposano 20 September 2001 Thursday, 9-12 am PLDT Hall The victors, it is said, write history. In a country struggling to build its identity, a strong sense history is crucial to building a nation of patriotic and civic oriented citizens. Faculty members from the Institute of Political Economy, Filipino and History departments gather to discuss the teaching of history, the creation of national identity, and the development of Filipino consciousness. The Politics of Memory and Forgetting: An Essay Politics is an inseperable part of human history. Politics is concerned with human interaction from cause to effect, conflict and resolution, influence and coercion. It is ingrained in man's definite uniqueness and variety that creates a diversity of minds and actions; thus, igniting change throughout time. Despite this wondrous daily event, the political cycle must always be remembered and forgotten. It must be remembered for there are many lessons to be learned. Human actions happen for a reason from the stimuli to the reaction. There is always an essence to be obtained. Human behavior is definitely progressive and dynamic. However, there are certain patterns that one may apply. It is the "what" and "how" of politics that makes it an amazing social science. On the other hand, it must also be forgotten. It is the means of stimulating and reacting to change. It is the circumstances that surround its meaning. The coercion and influence that exerts itself is part of the political game. It is the "who," "where," and "when" that envelopes human development. Indeed, man cannot live without politics and vice-versa. Without politics, there shall never be an analytic manner for the study of human behavior. There would not be a science that may see man as part of a greater collective - an integral part of society. There shall be nothing to be remembered nor forgotten for human history would not have existed without it. By: Augie *Disclaimer: The piece you have read is the expression of the personal understanding of its author to the theme of the Pol-Eco week 2001     University of Asia & the Pacific Institute of Political Economy