Outerhope was formed in the summer of 2004, when siblings Michael and Micaela Benedicto started working on songs made sparingly with a guitar, an electric piano, and a lot of vocal harmony. They were inspired by stacks of old children’s records, lost tales and limericks, and old folk songs.

Their first studio recording was the album Strangely Paired, released independently in 2005 and re-released by Terno Recordings in 2006.

Outerhope’s second album, A Day for the Absent, was independently released in October 2009. -Last.fm

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FALL 2011 PHILIPPINE STUDIES COLLOQUIUM SERIES

Weaponizing Language: U.S. Counterinsurgency and the Politics of Translation Dr. Vicente Rafael
Co-sponsored with The History Workshop, Department of History
Location: Honolulu, HI USA
October 7, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Manoa Campus, Sakamaki A201

Summary
Professor Vicente Rafael (University of Washington, Seattle) will present “Weaponizing Language: U.S. Counterinsurgency and the Politics of Translation,” as the next talk in the History Workshop series “War and Society: Considering Justice, Violence, and the Military in History.” Much has been written recently about the rise of counterinsurgency stressing the “protection of the population” as the preferred strategy of the U.S. in its permanent “global war on terror.”

This talk will focus on two of the most prevalent tropes in the discourse of counterinsurgency: the “weaponization” and “targeting” of foreign languages. How is the counterinsurgent notion of languages as “weapons” and “targets” linked to the strategic imperative of deploying translation as a means for colonizing the lifeworld of occupied populations?

How does the American military seek to expropriate the practice of translation through the development of automatic translation systems and exploitation of the mediating power of native interpreters? What are the limits and contradictions to the targeting of speech and the militarization of linguistic exchange between occupiers and occupied? What do these limits on the weaponization of translation tell us about the vicissitudes of counterinsurgency as a strategy for sustaining the U.S. empire? Finally, are there other ways of conceiving translation in ways that exceed the terrifying demands of war?

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Vicente L. Rafael is Professor of History at the University of Washington. His research and teaching specialties include the following fields: Southeast Asia (especially the Philippines), Comparative Colonialism (especially Spain and the United States), and Comparative Nationalism. Professor Rafael also maintains an active interest in the related fields of cultural anthropology, literary studies and European continental philosophy. Through his location in the department of history, he have sought to touch on topics that include language and power, translation and religious conversion, technology and humanity, the politics and poetics of representation.

Event Sponsor
History and the Center for Philippine Studies, Manoa Campus

More Information
Suzanna Reiss and Matt Romaniello, 956-7407, histwork@hawaii.edu

Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Philippines, 2005
Tagalog with English subtitles

Director Auraeus Solito departs from the Filipino urban jungle of his lauded debut “The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros” and explores life in the wilder jungle of “Tuli,” in which a strong-willed daughter upsets every arrangement her alcoholic father (Bembol Roco) tries to impose on her. With dad being the village’s official circumciser, and daughter Daisy (Desiree del Valle) expected to follow in his footsteps, the film sets up a heady brew of daring sexuality and ancient rituals. As the years pass, Daisy is of marrying age, and though the circumcised lads romantically serenade her outside her window, Daisy’s heart is for girlfriend Botchok (Vanna Garcia). “Tuli” won “Best Film” at the Philippines indie fest Cinemalaya, only to be banned in its home country. The film went on to screen at Sundance and in Berlin (where it won the NETPAC prize for best Asian film).
-Robert Koehler, Variety

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31st Hawaii International Film Festival
Various Venues across Honolulu, HI
13 – 23 October 2011

Established in 1981, Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is dedicated to the advancement of understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and North America through the medium of film. The Center for Southeast Asian Studies is proud to sponsor the following films at the 31st HIFF:

THE GAME KISS
Part of SHORTS PROGRAM #2
Dir. Paul Agusta
Indonesia 2011
9:15 PM | Saturday, October 15 | Dole Cannery E

BUSONG
Dir. Auraeus Solito 2011
Philippines 2011
8:00 PM | Monday, October 17 | Dole Cannery F
1:00 PM | Tuesday, October 18 | Dole Cannery B

LIVING IN SEDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES
Dir. Ian Gamazon 2011
United States/Vietnam 2011
8:45 PM | Tuesday, October 18 | Dole Cannery C

THE DANCE OF TWO LEFT FEET (ANG SAYAW NG DALAWANG KALIWANG PAA)
Dir. Alvin Yapan
Philippines 2011
6:00 PM | Saturday, October 15 | Dole Cannery D
4:30 PM | Monday, October 17 | Dole Cannery E

RAKENROL
Dir. Quark Henares
Philippines 2011
6:15 PM | Saturday, October 15 | Dole Cannery E

STAR-CROSSED LOVE
Dir. Erick Salud
Philippines 2011
9:30 PM | Friday, October 21 | Dole Cannery E
8:15 PM | Sunday, October 23 | Dole Cannery E

THELMA
Dir. Paul Soriano
Philippines 2011
2:45 PM | Saturday, October 15 | Dole Cannery B

THE WOMAN IN THE SEPTIC TANK
(ANG BABAE SA SEPTIC TANK )
Dir. Marlon Rivera
Philippines 2011
5:00 PM | Thursday, October 20 | Dole Cannery E

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Dir. Kaz Cai, Wang Jing, Anocha Suwichakornpong
Singapore 2011
3:30 PM | Wednesday, October 19 | Dole Cannery C
11:30 AM | Saturday, October 22 | Dole Cannery A

ETERNITY
Dir. Sivaroj Kongsakul
Thailand 2010
1:00 PM | Sunday, October 16 | Dole Cannery C
3:30 PM | Tuesday, October 18 | Dole Cannery F

SAIGON ELECTRIC
Dir. Stephane Gauger
United States, Viet Nam 2011
4:30 PM | Saturday, October 22 | Dole Cannery A

Death Threat are pioneering gangsta rap artists in the Philippines composed of MCs O.G. Beware, olan, Hi-Jakkk, O-Dogg, Gloc-9, Konflick, Phat-L, Dyablo, Sir Scratch and Radical M.K. & the only English speaking artist in the group M.E.N.A.C.E. At a time when party themed tracks dominated Pinoy rap as exemplified by such mainstream artists like Denmark and Andrew E, they released their seminal “Gusto Kong Bumaet” debut LP which ushered the Philippine Hardcore and Gangsta Rap Scene. The group became famous for their song “Gusto Kong Bumaet” (I Want To Be Good) which told tales of the daily lives of the young impoverished Filipino youth growing up in the city streets and slum areas, other singles are “Ilibing Ng Buhay” with Pooch of Ghetto Doggs, “24 Oras”, “Kamusta Na”, “Babae Ay Minamahal”, and “Private Diane” with Ely Buendia and master rapper Francis M. . They already shoot their first single “Hood2Hood” on their 8th upcoming album “Death Threat 8″ and soon to bang on your hood. They have released several albums since then and are currently signed to the record label “Real Deal Productions”. -Wikipedia.

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Welcome to the Center for Southeast Asian Studies Film Archive. This archive represents the bulk of Southeast Asian films purchased by the Center since 2006 for use in academic and community outreach program screenings. A number of the films collected here were also translated and subtitled by University of Hawaiʻi students enrolled in the course ASAN 491s Subtitling Southeast Asian Films, the first program of its kind in the United States.

Many of the films noted here are now cataloged in the University of Hawai‘i’s Wong Audio-Visual Center and may be available for classroom use through Inter Library Loan. This archive is intended to serve as a resource for educators and students interested in the cinema of Southeast Asia, and we will continue to add to this resource as our film program grows. Funding for this collection was contributed in part by the U.S. Department of Education and the School of Pacific & Asian Studies, University of Hawai‘i.

Click on the following links:

CSEAS Film Series Archive
* Cambodia

* Indonesia

* Malaysia

* Myanmar (Burma)

* Philippines

* Singapore

* Thailand

* Viet Nam

CSEAS Co-sponsored Film Events

Film Resources: Publications

Links: Southeast Asia Online Film Archives

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ICOPHIL-9: The Philippines and the World
The Ninth International Conference on the Philippines
22-25 May 2012 at Michigan State University
Deadline: 1 November 2011

The Ninth International Conference on the Philippines will be held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, USA, May 22-25, 2012. Held at approximately four-year intervals since 1980, this conference seeks to bring together specialists in all academic areas concerning the Philippines or Filipinos anywhere in the world. Within the context of disciplinary and cross-disciplinary sessions we aim to foster interdisciplinary conversations among academics, policy makers, and interested members of the global community that will bring about greater understanding of Philippine matters and address issues of importance for the future of the Philippines and Filipinos in the homeland and its diasporas. Depending upon funding, it is anticipated that some of the sessions will be internet-based to incorporate presenters located outside the United States.

We seek proposals for full panels and individual papers, as well as demonstrations of useful technologies and cultural presentations. Papers should be original works that have not been published or presented elsewhere. Most panels will run for 2 hours, with 30 minutes allocated to discussion. So in proposing panels, organizers should keep in mind a 90-minute window for all presentations, including introductions. When a panel includes a designated respondent (not required), that should also be figured within the 90 minutes of presentation. Individual papers that are not proposed as part of a panel will be scheduled within an appropriate disciplinary or problem-centered session. One or more poster sessions will also be scheduled. Innovative formats, including those utilizing social media, will be considered.

In addition to traditional disciplinary areas, papers and panels are sought on non-traditional topics and areas, such as agriculture, arts and humanities, banking and finance, criminal justice, design, education, engineering, food security, human and animal health, journalism and communications, law, literature, material culture, military affairs, music, natural resources, science and technology. All topics germane to the Philippines are welcome!

Submit panel and paper proposals by 1 November 2011 to:

ICOPHIL Committee
Asian Studies Center
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824-1035
asiansc@msu.edu

Sponsorships and/or matching grants may be available to help defray the costs of travel and attendance by participants with demonstrable need.

Full Scholarship (Dual Campus Master of Arts in Peace Building)
UN Mandated University for Peace, The Nippon Foundation and Ateneo de Manila
Location: Philippines and Costa Rica
Deadline: 14 October 2011

The Asia Leaders Programme, a Dual Campus Master of Arts Programme, is a shared initiative of The Nippon Foundation, the UN Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU). The objective of the program is to train young Asian professionals to become peace building practitioners, ready to take up leading positions in their organizations.

The programme offers additional language training for candidates with intermediate English proficiency and includes an MA program in an area related to peace building (11 specializations available!), specially designed Asia focus courses and a 4-month internship.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
This 17 to 20 month (depending on English proficiency) intensive academic programme begins in March 2012 and is accomplished in four terms:

* Language training at AdMU in the Philippines (6 months for candidates with intermediate English, 3 months for candidates with advanced English);
* MA coursework at the UPEACE Campus in Costa Rica (11 specializations available);
* Asia Focus courses at the AdMU campus in the Philippines;
* A four-month internship in Asia.

Thirty admitted applicants will be granted a full scholarship, provided by The Nippon Foundation. This includes: all tuition fees, the language-training module, academic materials, air travel, living expenses and basic insurance during the period of studies.

The Asia Leaders Programme offers theoretical and practical post graduate education to young Asian professionals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, providing them with a deep understanding of the central issues of peace building. Participants will broaden their knowledge base and will be able to engage with the major concepts, themes and debates within peace studies, preparing themselves for work with NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN and other organizations.

Furthermore, this programme empowers participants to conceptualize the key challenges faced by the international community, as well as the most promising potential areas and courses of action through an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective.

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
From March to June 2012 (The Philippines), English Module 1: Intermediate English Training:

Accepted applicants with an intermediate level of English language proficiency will participate in this first module of English Training. The intensive 3-months English training will focus on grammar, syntax and sentence formation in all four aspects of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This module thus prepares the student for the advanced English training.

To be accepted to this first module the applicant must meet the following minimum English Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL (PBT) 513
TOEFL (IBT) 71
TOEFL (CBT) 183
IELTS 5.5

From June to August 2012 (The Philippines), English Module 2: Advanced Academic English Training:

Applicants with a high level of English language proficiency will start the programme with English module 2, together with the students who successfully completed Module 1.

The students in Module 2 are expected to have close to perfect grammar, very few mistakes in sentence structure, confidence in public speaking and presentation, and proficiency in listening to academic lectures.

The language instruction in English Module 2 will be integrated with an Academic Content Class. This will help the students to contextualize their language competencies in the Social Sciences and Peace Studies fields by increasing their vocabulary and analytical skills in these fields. The course also prepares the students for their upcoming MA coursework at the UPEACE campus in Costa Rica and their internship in an international organization with English as the working language.

To be accepted to this second module the applicant must meet the following minimum English Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL (PBT) 530
TOEFL (IBT) 90
TOEFL (CBT) 215
IELTS 7

From August 2012 to March 2013 (Costa Rica), Specialized MA Coursework: Students will continue their studies in one of the Specialized MA Programmes offered by UPEACE:

* Environmental Security and Peace
* Environmental Security and Peace – Specialization in Climate Change and Security
* Gender and Peace Building
* International Law and Human Rights
* International Law and the Settlement of Disputes
* International Peace Studies
* Media, Peace and Conflict Studies
* Natural Resources and Peace
* Peace Education
* Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development
* Sustainable Urban Governance

From April to June 2013 (The Philippines): Students will pursue specialized courses with a focus on Peace building in Asia.

From June to October 2013 (Asia): Participants will do a 14 week internship at an international organization in Asia.

Visit the University for Peace website http://www.upeace.org/
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Pedicab is composed of the country’s seasoned artists. Daddy Maps (Diego Mapa of Monsterbot and Cambio) is the band’s lead vocalist. Sugar Raims (Raimund Marasigan) is on synths and back-up vocals. The master of drums is Mike Dizon a.k.a. Masterbeat of Sandwich and Teeth. Jason Caballa of Twisted Halo and Blast Ople is the guitarist and back-up vocalist a.k.a. J.Sonic. Just Toni (RA Rivera) is responsible for the band’s visuals and multimedia.

Around August 2004 the band pedicab was formed. They did their first gig in September that year. On 2005, the band released their debut album entitled Tugish Takish under Vicor Music. The name was taken from the onomatopoeia of the drum’s banging sound. Containing 12 tracks, the album’s singles include Dixzy Boy, Dito Tayo Sa Dilim, Konti Na Lang, Bleached Streaks etc. Its videos were directed by its own member RA Rivera. Prior to that, they released a two-track sampler dubbed as “For Hire” with tracks Bago Pa Mag Pasko and Pa-Experience.

Pa-Experience was included in the compilation of Rock Against The Round: Musicians Against The WTO on 2005. Songs Isasayaw Ko and Awitin Mo were included in Hopia Mani Popcorn 2: The Best Of Manila Sound on 2007 under Viva Records. The group signed a recording deal with MCA Records Philippine for their sophomore album. Entitled Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter, the album was released on April 2008 under MCA Music. The album is a logical progression from raw, dance-punk sound of their first record, having more beats, more guitars, more sonic elements and more singing. The release contained carrier single Ang Pusa Mo. Its video, directed by RA Rivera, featured the band members being abused physically by 8 lovely ladies. Other tracks incorporated are FX, Follow Through, Breaking Away and the remake of Pa-Experience which they retitled into Pa-Taste.

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