TURINGAN, Melanie D.

TURINGAN, Melanie D.

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine StudiesDe La Salle University – Manila, Philippines, 2016
  • Master of Arts in HistoryUniversity of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2004
  • Bachelor of Arts in Asian StudiesUniversity of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2002

Research Highlights

  • Focuses on Cultural History through Paintings and other forms of Art

Research Interests

  • Cultural History
  • Community Development
  • Local History

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • Life and Works of Rizal
  • Philippine Cultural History
  • Readings in Philippine History
  • Research (for BA History Students)

Major Recognitions

  • Finalist “Gawad Santo Tomas” 2018 Dangal ng UST (Assistant Professor Category)
  • Best Teacher in Basic Sciences (2017-2018, 2018-2019) College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Professional Activities

  • Acting Dean – UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (2024-present)
  • Assistant Dean – UST Faculty of Arts and Letters (2023)
  • Assistant Registrar – University of Santo Tomas (2021-2022)
  • Auditor – UST Graduate School Alumni Association
  • Secretary – Community Development Society of the Philippines

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Turingan, M. (2021). Book Review: Lee, Christina H., Padron Ricardo, eds. The Spanish Pacific, 1521-1815: A Reader of Primary Sources, 1521-1820 Filipino and Spanish Interactions over the Centuries. Philippiniana Sacra, 46(168), 657-659 [indexed in Scopus and Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index]
  • Turingan, M. (2021). Book Review: Mojarro, Jorge, ed. More Hispanic Than We Admit 3: Quincentennial Edition, 1521-1820 Filipino and Spanish Interactions over the Centuries. Philippiniana Sacra, 46(167), 337-338. [indexed in Scopus and Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index]
  • Abenir, M.A., Abelardo, A.M., Alipao, F. & Turingan, M. (eds.), Journeying with Communities: A Community Engagement and Organizing Handbook for University Extension Workers. Manila, Philippines: University of Santo Tomas Graduate School – Center for Continuing Professional Education and Development and the UST Simbahayan Community Development Office. ISBN: 978-621-96484-0-0.
  • Ang Daynamiks na nakapaloob sa mga obrang pinturang Relihiyoso-Historikal ni Carlos Botong Francisco, Humanities, Diliman Journal June 2017