Three best essays: “How and in what ways Filipinos can decolonize knowledge?”

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:

1^st best essay winner: Xylene Buenvenida Tandoc, Benguet

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2^nd best essay winner: John Leihmar Centeno Toledo, Laguna

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3^rd best essay winner: Shania Ashley Masucol Dejarme, Misamis Oriental

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Click here to read Tandoc’s winning essay.

Click here to read Toledo’s winning essay.

Click here to read Dejarme’s winning essay.

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Please take note that the result decided by the board of judges is strictly unappealable. Congratulations to the winners and special thanks to those who participated in the essay competition.