Everyone is invited to become a member of PHISO, (Philippine International Studies Organization) whether you are a historian, philosopher, sociologist, practitioner, or in any fields of social sciences and humanities. As long as you are interested in the study and/or practice of the “International,” globality, decoloniality, relationality, among others, you are warmly welcome to join the association.
With partnership with Routledge, the organization was able to establish its flagship book series entitled “International Relations in Southeast Asia.” It is edited by scholars in the region and advised by prominent IR intellectuals worldwide. PHISO is currently working on its flagship journal, the Global South Journal of International Studies, to be partnered with an international reputable publisher.
PHISO holds two regular activities, the biennial exploratory workshop (PEW) and biennial international conference (PIC). The aim is to gather scholars, practitioners, teachers and students to discuss IR scholarship and initiate research collaborations with nurturing spirit of collegiality and amicability. PHISO desires to break the walls of divisive turf, parochialism and paternalism.
We are delighted to announce the result of the essay competition for the PHISO book, “International Studies in the Philippines.” After a careful review and deliberation of all 16 submissions, the board of judges has decided to award the following individuals: 1st best essay…
How and in what ways Filipinos can decolonize knowledge? The decolonization of knowledge begins by mainstreaming it in levels of basic education. The process of mainstreaming it requires indigenous creation, indigenous propagation, and being critical of knowledge that is created and propagated; these three…
How and in what ways Filipinos can decolonize knowledge? Decolonization begins with the mind, a conscious act of foregrounding the unconscious, silenced, unsaid, or gaps in our ways of seeing our society. Filipinos can decolonize cultural practices and knowledge by realizing that throughout history,…