'Toy napigket nga daga
Pitpitenmi nga umuna
Danggayanmi't kankanta
Takkiagmi a napigsa
Kettang ken bannogmi
dikam igingina 

     Mannamili
     Ilokano Folk Song

List of Speakers

ABSTRACTS

Aurelio S. Agcaoili, Ph.D.  Ilokano and Amianan Studies, Northern Luzon Cultures, and the Universities from the Regions: Towards a Theory and Praxis

Aurelio S. Agcaoili, Ph.D.  Some Notes on the Modernization of Ilokano

Dr. Consolacion R. Alaras,  University of the Philippines; with Dr. Virginia Malicdem, Pangasinan State University;  Dr. Luz Ortega Bolong;  Sea and Sky College; and Dr. Nicanor Austriaco,  Angeles Foundation University Turay Ti Dios, Pamathalaan or Sacred Prophetic Politics In the Filipino Earth Charter

Don Alvarez Community and Alliance Building: Reflections on my Work with UFCH and Other Organizations

Rod Antalan, Rachelle Aurellano, James Funtanilla, Janelle Funtanilla, James Ramos, and Jeremy Sabugo Naming Ourselves, Re-claiming Our Layered Identities, and Navigating the Road to Multi-Cultural Awareness: The Timpuyog as Us

Jesus Basuel, Filipino Assimilation, Integration, and Adaptability within the North American Uberculture: A General Overview of Post-Immigration Generations

Amalia Bueno, Grace Caligtan, and Lydia Quides Abajo Yebkas Dagiti Saan a Mayebkas Tapno Masalbar Dagiti Biag:  The Redemptive Power of Theatre

Resty Cena, Ph. D. The Joy of Grammar

Hover M. Ciriaco, Jr., Cesaria P. Pasiwen, Lorebeth L. Ragasa, Venus T. Valdez, and Editha P. Victorio The Ilokano Language as a Medium for Settling Disputes among the Indigenous Cultural Communities of Region I

Josie P. Clausen, Ph.D. and Abraham Flores Interpreting for an Ilokano Immigrant in the American Legal System

William M. Domingo, Esq and E. Edward Aquino, Esq Ilokano and the Representation of Defendants in the American Criminal Justice System

Precy Espiritu Theatre in the Classroom: From Concept to Performance

Myrna L. Fabie, Florecita Q. Cortero, Remilin S. Abrogena,  Gilbert N. Ferino,  Maria Concepcion L. Rigonan, Paul de la Paz, Robert S. Galace Jr., Geraldine Pastor, Greg Dumlao, Rosario Bingayen, Guadalupe Raquepo, Nelson Felicisimo D. Luz Ilokano Theatre in the Northern Philippines and the Making of a Sarsuela

Elvira Fonacier Testing for Best:  A teacher training workshop

Niki Garces, with Dolores Epan, Marianne Codiamat, Gloria Bautista, Chester Sumigat, Absalon Galat  Inhospitalities in the Hospitality Industry: Some Reflections on the Need to Transcend the Sakada Labor in the Time of Capitalist Tourism

Theodore S. Gonzalves, PhD The Heckler & the Comic

Maricon Guillermo, Ph.D. with Macario Salva Traditional Ilokano Courtship and Wedding Practices: Historico-Cultural Background and Social Implications

Filemon L. Lagon The Evolving Life-Style of the Ilocano Families Who Receive Support from Abroad: A Case Study

Raymund Ll. Liongson, Ph.D. A Theoretical Exploration of Nakem as Critical Consciousness and its Central Role in Social Action and Advocacy

Fred Magdalena, Ph.D. Global Pinoy: Janus-Faced or Multi-Layered Identity?

Andres T. Malinnag, Ed.D with Dr Isabel A. Astrero, Dr. Jaime Raras, Rico G. Gagto, and Mario Cantaoi The Hidden Figure of Ilocos’ Stones

Joel B. Manuel and Maria Susana P. Rupisan Effectiveness of Teaching Science in Iloko and the Transferability of Science Concepts into English

Ana Marcelo Agpamakanda: 150+ Years of Ilocanos in America's Restaurants

Rosalina A. Mendigo The Iloko Zarzuela as Reflection of Philippine Society

Itaru Nagasaka, Ph.D. Ilokanos in Paris: Narratives of Coping in a Land of Exile

Dr. Estrella Pada Taong Filipino Immigrants as Business People: Some Reflections on our Experiences in the Financing and Housing Sector

Vincent Pollard, Ph.D. An Independent Foreign Policy: Filipinos Reclaiming History from Foreign Military Bases

Jaime G. Raras, Ed.D, with Dr. Isabel  A. Astrero, Dr. Andres T. Malinnag, Jr, Dr. Jocelyn Abaya, Malou Savella, and Guadalupe Raquepo THE LOST GLORY OF THE BALDI, STONE STRUCTURES OF INDIGO DYE INDUSTRY

Jennifer Rose, Esq. and Helena Manzano Reflections on the Pilipina Rural Project: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Pilipino Community and Protecting the Rights of Pilipina Battered Immigrants

Pacita C. Saludes Ilokano Women Writing: Reflections on My Life as an Immigrant and Ilokano Writer

Lilia Quindoza Santiago, Ph.D. Amianan Studies and the Need for Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Perspectives Keynote

Malou Reg-Sevilla and Alegria F. Oandasan Revisiting Traditional Health Modalities: Its Impact on Ilokano Culture

Gary Singh Language, Jurisprudence, and Immigrant Rights: The Case of Filipinos

Jimmy Soria, Ph.D., with Dr. Susan Q. Refuerzo, Dr. Ceferino S. Ambre, Dr. Christopher F. Bueno, Wilberto Tabutol The Sakadas: Transforming A Better Life for Their Families and Descendants

Julius Soria  Heritage Language Education:  A Snapshot of the Ilokano Curriculum at Farrington High School

Zenaida U. Suyat. Ph.D., Dr. Elena R. Barcelona, and Dr. Lydia Buduhan The Participation of Women in Development: The Ilokano Experience

Lorenzo G. Tabin Reflections on my Work as a Creative Writer in Ilokano

Terry Gabriel Tugade A Narrative on a Narrative: The Story of Alvaro Cortez, the ‘Ilokano Wandering Jew’ and ‘Puraw a Balitok’

John Verzon Toward a Hawaiian-Filipino Alliance for the Struggle for Hawaiian Sovereignty

Alegria T. Visaya, Ph.D. ASALTO: An Emerging Venue for Advocacy of the Ilokano Language and Culture with a Potential for Great Community Impact

Amado I. Yoro Personal Reflections on Creative Writing as an Artist’s Vocation and Mission: My Experience as a Writer in Exile

Ma. Sheila Zamar The verbal repertoire of the Filipino in a multilingual setting

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