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FEU-RISE serves as a gateway to our university’s research community. Our primary aim is to spotlight researchers and their projects, providing a platform for showcasing the breadth and depth of research within our academic community while striving to cultivate a thriving research environment. We can achieve this by fostering collaboration, inspiring academic excellence, and contributing to knowledge advancement across various disciplines, closely aligning with the FEU Research agenda. This emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful contributions to addressing local and global challenges underscores our commitment to push the boundaries of knowledge and make a positive impact on society.
The URC aims to realize our research agenda focused on making tangible contributions to sustainable development by generating interdisciplinary studies and creative works that address pressing issues, contribute to the advancement of knowledge, and realization of UN sustainable development goals. This commitment underscores our dedication to academic excellence and making a meaningful impact on the 21st society and the environment.
Beyond the Shadows: Women as Aswang in Philippine Horror
As we honor the remarkable contributions of women during Women’s Month, it is our pleasure to spotlight on one of our faculty members, Reyjane Del Campo, whose research titled “Resistance and conformity to socio-cultural anxieties: A semiotic reading of female aswang characters in select Philippine horror films” was successfully presented during the Communication Research International Conference (CRIC) 2023 and International conference: 2024 Southeast Asian Media Studies Conference (SEAMSC).
With her co-researchers, George Vincent Gamayo and Jessa Ericka Bien-Munsayac, they explored on the Philippine horror cinema. Their study specifically focused on the portrayal of female aswang characters. Through a semiotic lens, the research dissected the intricate ways these characters navigate and embody socio-cultural anxieties, exploring themes of resistance and conformity within the Philippine societal landscape.
The research revealed various thematic focal points, including the struggles of women against conformity, gendered and racialized oppressions, the challenges faced by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), mental anguish, post-war traumas, hegemonic constructs, and the symbolism of unmasking the real beast. These themes shed light on the socio-cultural dynamics depicted in Philippine horror cinema, offering valuable insights into societal expectations and cultural anxieties.
Join us as we celebrate Women’s Month by delving into the thought-provoking research of Reyjane Del Campo and her co-researchers. Their work not only enriches our understanding of Philippine horror cinema but also contributes to broader conversations surrounding gender, culture, and societal norms.
Let us honor their contributions and continue to champion the voices and achievements of women.
Featured Faculty Researcher: Reyjane Calicdan – Del Campo
Reyjane Calicdan – Del Campo graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Arts and Letters with a degree in MA in Speech Communication. Her bachelor’s degree is BA Communication, Major in Speech, Minor in Broadcast, from the University of the Philippines Baguio. She is a faculty at the Communication Department of Far Eastern University Manila where she teaches research, theory, knowledge management, and speech communication.
She is a PhD in Communication graduate student at the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Mass Communication. She is a member of Speech Communication Organization of the Philippines (SCOP), Philippine Association for Communication and Media Research, Incorporated (PACMRI), South East Asian Media Studies Association (SEAMSA). Her research interests include ICT, AI, intercultural communication, chronemics, feminism in media, and political communication.
Contact details: rdelcampo@feu.edu.ph
The Truth in Forests
Imagine you’re in a forest. You are lost, but you don’t panic. You don’t fear because you see Sandra L. Yap. She beckons to you with a wide, welcoming smile on her lips.
“Trees don’t lie,” she says. Your mind translates this to mean that she knows her way around here and that if you stayed just a bit longer and close enough to her you would eventually know your way around here, too. (READ MORE)