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Each month, the ANU Philippines Institute convenes the Philippines Institute Research Seminar Series. The seminar series showcases the work of scholars working on political, social and cultural issues in the Philippines and the wider region, with the goal of encouraging greater exchange, collaboration and networking amongst the research community.

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Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Australia-Philippines security cooperation in the South China Sea: Anticipating policy challenges during Trump 2.0 and beyond’

This webinar examines how Australia and the Philippines can navigate China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, evolving US engagement and opportunities for regional cooperation.
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Vice President Sara Duterte announces her intention to run for president in 2028 on Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2026). For Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, Duterte's early announcement is "irrelevant" for Malacañang, stressing that its focus is to work and improve Filipinos' lives.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026

The accountability dilemma: Impeachment, polarization, and Philippine democracy

This lecture examines how Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial could reshape the Marcos–Duterte rivalry, Philippine political alliances, and the 2028 presidential election.
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Poster for the Call for EOI
Mon, 9 Nov 2026

ANU Philippines Institute PhD and ECR Workshop 2026

A workshop bringing together PhD Candidates and Early Career Researchers to share research and strengthen connections among emerging Philippine scholars.
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Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov 2026

2026 Philippines Update - Sama-sama: The Philippines with Australia in a changing world

This conference will explore the evolving Australia–Philippines relationship and the issues and opportunities shaping its shared future.
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Past Events
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026

Policy analysis in the Philippines: Establishing the state of the art

This seminar examines the state of policy analysis in the Philippines, exploring the challenges and prospects how policy is produced and used.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026

2026 Immersia: ANU Film Group Fest | First Light (Philippines)

Filipino film screening as part of a collaboration with the ANU Film Group for Immersia

 
Tue, 15 Sep 2026

2026 Immersia: Cariñosa – A Filipino Dance Workshop

Filipino Grace in Motion: Discover Cariñosa

 
Mon, 14 Sep 2026

2026 Immersia: Growing up in Australia with more than one language

AN ACT Bilingual Education Alliance, CMS Radio and Immersia presentation

 
Tue, 1 Sep 2026

The South China Sea arbitral award: Evolving post-arbitration strategies, implications and challenges

This lecture examines the continuing significance of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration and its impact on maritime governance and Indo-Pacific security.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Domestic courts, private parties, and the enforcement of international law: The Philippine context

The seminar will examine how Philippine courts can apply international law in domestic cases, and whether international law can prevail over conflicting Philippine legislation.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026

Marcos, martial law, and the complexities of memory in the Philippines

This seminar examines how competing memories of the Marcos dictatorship shaped contemporary Philippine politics and what the Marcos families resurgence reveals about authoritarian nostalgia.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Conducting online research with a Filipino sample: From research question development and ethics approval to statistical analysis

This seminar provides practical guidance for Filipino academics on designing, conducting, analysing, and publishing online research, from ethics approval through to manuscript submission.