Sandaang Taon ng Aghamtao / 100 Years of Philippine Anthropology

From its institution in the Philippines, the discipline of anthropology participated in shaping colonial policy and engaged the public specifically in the conceptualization of the ‘peoples of the Philippines’, shaping the way we define ourselves (the nation, distinct ethnicities) and ‘others’.  The proposed exhibit presents a timeline of 100 years of Philippine anthropology, and also features ‘100 personalities’ who have been influential to anthropological practice, i.e. not necessarily only those who specifically self-identified as anthropologists, and ranging from even before 1917, e.g. Isabelo de los Reyes and ilustrado contributions, to more recent luminaries.  Intellectual contributions and turning points in the history of anthropology in the Philippines (not just in U.P.) would be highlighted.  Also to be marked or showcased in the exhibit will be the archaeological and ethnographic collections of the UP Anthropology Museum.  The exhibit is researched and curated in consultation with the faculty of the UP Anthropology Department.