Editor's Introduction
Maria Cecilia MEDINA
ARTICLES
Re-examining Japanese Wartime Intellectuals: Kiyoshi Miki during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines
Gonzalo CAMPOAMOR II
Remembering 1965: Indonesian Cinema and the “Battle for History”
Darlene Machell ESPENA
Chinese Aid in Southeast Asia Before the BRI: Solidarity or Business as Usual?
Lermie Shayne GARCIA
Disaster, Resilience, and Social Capital: Filipino Students in the Aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake
Lisette ROBLES and Tomohiro ICHINOSE
COMMENTARY
Pioneers and Legends: The Rise and Transformation of Asian Studies at the University of the Philippines’ Asian Center
MCM SANTAMARIA
REVIEWS
The End of the National Cinema: Filipino Film at the Turn of the Century (2016) by Patrick Campos
Reviewed by Ma. Diosa LABISTE
Aura: The Gay Theme in Philippine Fiction in English (2012) by J. Neil Garcia
Reviewed by Christopher WRIGHT
Tulong: An Articulation of Politics in the Christian Philippines (2015) by Soon Chuan Yen
Reviewed by Manuel SAPITULA
Human Security and Climate Change in Southeast Asia: Managing Risk and Resilience (2013) edited by Lorraine Elliott and Mely Caballero-Anthony
Reviewed by Hansley JULIANO
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
A Pacific Pilipina in the Ocean of Palouse
Tabitha Espina VELASCO
LITERARY WRITINGS
To a Chinese Friend at Xiada
Jose Duke BAGULAYA
Teh Tarik
Pauline Mari HERNANDO
Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal published since 1963 by the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. Promoting original and penetrating research, it offers novel and alternative interpretations of Asian experiences, helps deepen the understanding of the region, and enlivens debates on issues affecting Asian peoples and societies. One of the pioneering journals of its kind in Asia, Asian Studies offers a critical, multidisciplinary platform where scholars, practitioners, and activists can publish research that draws on the theories and perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, or cultural studies. Published twice a year, the journal welcomes full-length research articles; commentaries and documents; reviews (films, books, novels, exhibits, plays, websites, etc.); poetry and short fiction; and travel narratives. View content and submission guidelines @ www.asj.upd.edu.ph. Submissions are welcome year-round. Send inquiries/manuscripts to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..