CSC director in NHI conference

CSC director in NHI conference

Dr. Erlinda Alburo, director of the Cebuano Studies Center, presented an overview of regional research centers of the Visayas during the recently concluded First National Conference of Affiliated Historical Societies/Committees sponsored by the National Historical Institute. She was the only speaker outside of Luzon.

The conference, which was held last September 20-21, 2007 at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in Manila, was conducted with the theme “Re-visioning Philippine Historiography/ Kasaysayang Bayan: Batasan nga Pambansang Kasaysayan.”. It aimed primarily at establishing strong linkages between NHI and various historical organizations in the promotion and preservation of Philippine history and the country's rich cultural heritage.

Dr. Alburo’s paper focused on the Cebuano Studies Center: its history and role in the region, its various activities and projects, as well as the recognition it has earned through various local, regional and national awards.

Prof. Ambeth Ocampo, NHI chair, gave the keynote address while other speakers came from the Philippine National Historical Society, the Philippine Historical Association, and Asosasyon ng mga Dalubhasang May Hilig sa Kasaysayan (ADHIKA).

Author: J.E. R. Bersale
24 / September / 2007