CONCLUDED | SPJRD Talks 2025 wraps up series with deep dive into Sulu, Mindanao’s sociocultural and political landscapes
2025-11-13
CONCLUDED | SPJRD Talks 2025 wraps up series with deep dive into Sulu, Mindanao’s sociocultural and political landscapes
November 6, 2025 — Culminating this year’s series of research-sharing engagements, the Publication Unit concluded the third and final session of the Southeastern Philippines Journal of Research and Development (SPJRD) Talks 2025, focusing on “The Sulu Archipelago and Mindanao.”
The session continued SPJRD’s mission of providing an open platform for scholarly exchange, where researchers and practitioners present studies that enrich understanding across diverse disciplines. With this final installment, the 2025 SPJRD Talks series underscored its commitment to advancing dialogues rooted in history, culture, and regional identity.
Renowned scholars Professor Patricio N. Abinales, formerly from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the USA, and Professor Hannbal H. Bara, the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation of the University of Sulu, served as the resource speakers for this session.
Drawing from his work “Mindanao History, Politics, and Culture,” Prof. Abinales offered an engaging discussion that traced Mindanao’s journey from its historical foundations to the developments that continue to shape its political and cultural landscape today. Meanwhile, Prof. Bara reflected on the core ideas of his recently published article, “Hula-Bangsa-Agama as Padduman: Reclaiming the Tausug Doctrine of Statehood and Islamic Political Identity,” highlighting how these principles continue to define Tausug identity, political thought, and their enduring place within the broader Mindanawon context.
Following each lecture, the audience actively engaged in an open forum, posing questions and sharing reflections related to the topics discussed. The resource speakers addressed these inquiries, providing clarifications, additional examples, and deeper insights that enriched the discussion and fostered interactive learning.
This session also upholds the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by promoting inclusive knowledge exchange, strengthening intercultural understanding, and reinforcing the role of research in building equitable and peaceful communities.
With this, SPJRD Talks 2025 officially concludes its three-part series, which throughout the year featured discussions on sociocultural realities, advancing Philippine languages, and exploring the diverse dimensions of Mindanao and its neighboring regions. The Publication Unit remains steadfast in its goal of sharing research that builds knowledge, connection, and understanding across disciplines.
#SPJRD #SPJRDTalks #USePCARES
#WeBuildDreamsWithoutLimit #TransformingLivesAndCommunities
November 6, 2025 — Culminating this year’s series of research-sharing engagements, the Publication Unit concluded the third and final session of the Southeastern Philippines Journal of Research and Development (SPJRD) Talks 2025, focusing on “The Sulu Archipelago and Mindanao.”
The session continued SPJRD’s mission of providing an open platform for scholarly exchange, where researchers and practitioners present studies that enrich understanding across diverse disciplines. With this final installment, the 2025 SPJRD Talks series underscored its commitment to advancing dialogues rooted in history, culture, and regional identity.
Renowned scholars Professor Patricio N. Abinales, formerly from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in the USA, and Professor Hannbal H. Bara, the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation of the University of Sulu, served as the resource speakers for this session.
Drawing from his work “Mindanao History, Politics, and Culture,” Prof. Abinales offered an engaging discussion that traced Mindanao’s journey from its historical foundations to the developments that continue to shape its political and cultural landscape today. Meanwhile, Prof. Bara reflected on the core ideas of his recently published article, “Hula-Bangsa-Agama as Padduman: Reclaiming the Tausug Doctrine of Statehood and Islamic Political Identity,” highlighting how these principles continue to define Tausug identity, political thought, and their enduring place within the broader Mindanawon context.
Following each lecture, the audience actively engaged in an open forum, posing questions and sharing reflections related to the topics discussed. The resource speakers addressed these inquiries, providing clarifications, additional examples, and deeper insights that enriched the discussion and fostered interactive learning.
This session also upholds the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by promoting inclusive knowledge exchange, strengthening intercultural understanding, and reinforcing the role of research in building equitable and peaceful communities.
With this, SPJRD Talks 2025 officially concludes its three-part series, which throughout the year featured discussions on sociocultural realities, advancing Philippine languages, and exploring the diverse dimensions of Mindanao and its neighboring regions. The Publication Unit remains steadfast in its goal of sharing research that builds knowledge, connection, and understanding across disciplines.
#SPJRD #SPJRDTalks #USePCARES
#WeBuildDreamsWithoutLimit #TransformingLivesAndCommunities
