Asian Social Institute

Asian Social Institute
Facade of ASI
Motto	"Prosperity through Justice"
Motto in English	An Asian Graduate School with a Difference
Type	Private, graduate school, non-sectarian
Established	1962
President	Dr. Mina M. Ramirez
Location	Manila, Philippines 14°34′39″N 120°59′19″E / 14.577478°N 120.988671°E / 14.577478; 120.988671Coordinates: 14°34′39″N 120°59′19″E / 14.577478°N 120.988671°E / 14.577478; 120.988671
Website	www.asinet-online.org

The Asian Social Institute (ASI) is a graduate school and research institution in Manila, Philippines. It is one of the few graduate institutes specializing in economics, sociology, social work and social services and development in the country.^[1]

Background

Asian Social Institute (ASI), a Manila-based Graduate School of Social Transformative Praxis was established in 1962 by a Dutch Catholic Missionary of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM), the late Rev. Fr. Francis Senden, Ph.D.

Started with the blessings of the late Rufino Cardinal Santos, D.D. of the Archdiocese of Manila, ASI’s purpose was to form and train social science-based social development managers for Asia and the Pacific in order to implement the social teachings of the Church.

Since the death of its founder in 1973, ASI has provided a learning environment which is structured in two departments – Academe-Research, and Social Development. On top of these two departments is the President's Office to whom the Communication and Publication, MIS, Promotions and Public Relations, and administrative units report. The President of ASI is Dr. Mina M. Ramirez. Academe-Research is headed by the Vice President for Academe-Research and Academic Dean, Dr. Prisinia C. Arcinue. The Vice President of the Social Development Department is Prof. Dennis Batoy.

The Academe-Research integrates theory and practice, while the Social Development Department grounds the students' learning in marginal communities through ASI's Action Subsidiaries – Family Center, Urban Community Desk, Tent School, Diocesan Accompaniment, Youth Accompaniment, ASI Enterprise Center and its NGO networks. ASI's Communication and Publication activities provide for approaches to communicating ideas.

Academic programs

The Institute offers the following academic programs:^[2]

Graduate programs
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Cosmic Anthropology
- Master of Science in Sociology
- Master of Science in Sociology with Specialization in Transformational Politics
- Master of Science in Sociology major in Pastoral Studies
- Master of Science in Sociology major in Pastoral Sociology
- Master of Science in Education with Specialization in Community Organization
- Master of Science in Education with Specialization in Transformative Leadership
- Master in Social Services and Development
- Master of Science in Economics
- Master of Science in Economics with Specialization in Sustainable Community Economics
- Master of Science in Social Work
Undergraduate program (Only as a second undergraduate degree)
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (1 year program for college graduates)
Short courses
- International Diploma Course for Community Development Workers (IDCCDW)
- Phenomenology: Principles, Methods, and Applications in Research
- Transformational Politics
- One Day Forum Series in Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Community Economics
  - Bio-Community Ecological Systems by Dr. Sixto K. Roxas
  - Local Governance, the Art of Advocacy and Networking by former Senator Aquilino Pimentel, Jr.
  - Application of Statistics: The Issue of Hunger by Dr. Mahar Mangahas
  - Agricultural Productivity by Dr. Leonardo Gonzales
  - Community Organization Principles and Christian Social Teachings by Dr. Angelito Manalili
  - Sustainable Community Economic Development by Dr. Ernesto Pernia
  - Community Macroeconomics, Fiscal and Monetary Policies by Dr. Gilberto Llanto
- Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Workshops

Notable alumni

Some of the institute's notable alumni include:^[3]

Dr. Mina M. Ramirez – authority on Phenomenology in the Philippines and Asia and a founding member of the Pontifical Academy of the Social Sciences, The Vatican.
Dr. Epitacio S. Palispis(+) – Vice President for Academics of Trinity University of Asia, National President of the Philippine Association for Graduate Education (PAGE), the national organization of graduate schools in the Philippines, and President of the Association of Christian Schools Colleges and Universities Accrediting Agency Inc. (ACSCU-AAI).
Dr. Prisinia C. Arcinue – former Chairperson of The Moral Recovery Commission during the Presidency of Fidel V. Ramos.
Dr. Villamor Vital – former President of the Worldwide Investment Management Company of the Philippines (WINVEST), Economist and Consultant in various projects of Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and UNCTAD/ESCAP, and advocate of Philippine capital markets development.
Jaime Licauco – Founder and President, Inner Mind Development Institute.
Dr. Mario P. Lamberte – former President of Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), and writer of economic articles in international journals.
Professor Seung Young Lee – Dean, College of Business Administration, Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea.
Dr. Paul Dejillas – social thinker and lecturer on mediated economics, the informal sector, and globalization.
Dr. Leonardo Gonzales – Chairman of the Board, STRIVE. Lead author of the book "Buffalo Meat Imports and the Philippine Livestock Industry: An Impact Assessment" which was awarded as OUTSTANDING BOOK by the National Academy of Science and Technology on July 10, 2013 at the Manila Hotel.
Bro. Karl Gaspar, Ph.D., CSsR – a noted development and social worker, anthropologist, writer and researcher, peace advocate and religious brother affiliated with Ateneo de Davao University.
Dr. Olivia A. Vital – Director, Cash Management Department, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

External links

References

↑ Directory of Higher Education Institutions, Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, 2006.
↑ Official prospectus, Asian Social Institute, 2006.
↑ Alumni list, Asian Social Institute, 2006.

Universities and colleges in Metro Manila

Universities

State universities	Philippine Normal University Polytechnic University of the Philippines PUP Parañaque PUP Quezon City PUP San Juan PUP Taguig Rizal Technological University Technological University of the Philippines TUP Taguig University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines Manila

Local universities	City University of Pasay Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Quezon City Polytechnic University Taguig City University Universidad de Manila University of Caloocan City University of Makati University of the City of Manila

Catholic universities	Adamson University Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle Araneta University De La Salle University Our Lady of Fatima University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas

Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University CEU Las Piñas CEU Makati Far Eastern University FEU Diliman FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University National University New Era University Philippine Christian University Philippine Women's University Southville Foreign University Trinity University of Asia University of Asia and the Pacific University of the East UE Caloocan University of Manila

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics

Local colleges	Marikina Polytechnic College Navotas Polytechnic College

Catholic colleges	Angelicum College Assumption College San Lorenzo Children of Mary Immaculate College Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de San Lorenzo Colegio de Santa Rosa CSR Makati College of the Holy Spirit Concordia College De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Don Bosco Technical College Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque La Consolacion College Manila LCC Novaliches Miriam College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Pasig Catholic College Perpetual Help College Saint Bernadette College Saint Francis of Assisi College System Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College SBC Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College

Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation School Asia Pacific College Asian Institute of Computer Studies Asian Institute for Distance Education Asian Institute of Maritime Studies CAP College Foundation Center for Culinary Arts Central Colleges of the Philippines Chiang Kai Shek College Chinese General Hospital Colleges CIIT College of Arts and Technology DLS-STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges Global City Innovative College Golden Link College Grace Christian College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Adventist College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Mapúa Institute of Technology Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation NAMEI Polytechnic Institute National Christian Life College National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College OB Montessori Olivarez College Open Source College PATTS College of Aeronautics Philippine College of Criminology Philippine College of Health Sciences Philippine Cultural College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges PNTC Colleges Roosevelt College Saint Jude College South Mansfield College South SEED LPDH College Southeast Asian College Southville International School and Colleges STI College Technological Institute of the Philippines The Fisher Valley College Universal College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College

Theological colleges	Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Asian Theological Seminary Christ the King Mission Seminary Maryhill School of Theology San Agustin Center of Studies San Carlos Seminary

Postgraduate education

Graduate schools	Adamson University Graduate School Alliance Graduate School Arellano University Graduate School Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication Asian Institute of Management Asian Social Institute Ateneo Graduate School of Business Ateneo School of Government National Defense College of the Philippines San Beda College of Medicine South East Asia Graduate School of Theology University of the East Graduate School University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery University of Santo Tomas Graduate School

Law schools	Arellano University School of Law Ateneo Law School De La Salle University College of Law Far Eastern University Institute of Law Philippine Law School PLM Graduate School of Law Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law San Beda College of Law University of the East College of Law University of the Philippines College of Law University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law

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