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Eusebio Z. Dizon

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Dr. Eusebio Z. Dizon is recognition for her significant contribution I started working in prehistoric archaeology in 1977 at the National Museum of the Philippines and received formal academic training in Archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania specialized in Archaeometallurgy. I was the founding Director of the Archaeological Studies Program, University of the Philippines, Diliman in 1995. To date, as a Scientist III, I am coordinating, participating and conducting archaeological researches in Palaeolithic, Neolithic, the Metal Age, Protohistory, Underwater and Maritime archaeology.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,PA.19104 USA, Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, 1988
  • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.19104 USA, Master of Science in Anthropology/Archaeology, 1983
  • University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, 1977

Field of Specialization:

Philippine Prehistory, Cultural Resources Management, Archaeology

Researches:

Santiago, R.A., Louise Bolurua, MJ., Dizon, E. , (1995) Report on the Archaeological activities in Ivuhos and Sabtang Islands front February to March
Ivatan Studies Journal Volume 2(3-4)

Szabo, K., Dizon, E. , ( 2007) The archaeology of linaminan, Central Palawan, A preliminary report of excavations
Journal of the University of the Philippines Archaeological Studies Program Volume 11

Belmonte, J., Dado, A., Cuevas, N., Neri, L., Batoon, L., Alexandra S., De Leon, De La Torre, A., Bautista, A., De Los Angeles, D. Bersamira, E., Bautista, R. , (2006) Arroceros forest park rescue archaeology project
Society of Philippine Archaeologists Volume 4

Bellwood, P. , Dizon, E., (2005) The Batanes Archaeological project and the out of Taiwan Hypothesis for austronesian dispersal
Journal of Austronesian Studies Volume 1(1)

Lizuka, Y., Bellwood, P., Hung, H., (2005) A Non-destructive mineralogical study of Neprithic Artifacts from Itbayat Island, Batanes, Northern Philippines
Journal of Austronesian Studies Volume 1(1)

De Leon, A., Lacsina, L., Bautista, G., Dizon, E. , (2005) Brief report of the archaeological exploration and excavation of Itbayat Island Batanes, Philippines
University of the Philippines, Archaeological Studies Program Volume 7

De La Torre, A., Cuevas, N., Lacsina, L., Dizon, E., (2005) The archaeological excavation of the Karingal property site at San Nicolas, Batangas: A preliminary report
University of the Philippines Archaeological Studies Program Volume 7

Gaillard, JC., Delfin, F., Larkin, J. Jr., Paz, V., Ramos, E., Remontigue, C., Rodolfo, K., Siringan, F., Soria, JL., Umbal, J. , (2005) Dimension anthropique de'l eruption du Mont Pinatubo, Philippines
BP. L'anthropologie Volume 109

Detroit, F., Falgueres, C., Hameau, S., Ronquillo, W., Semah, F., Dizon, E., (2004) Upper Pleistocene Homo Sapiens from the Tabon cave (Palawan, The Philippines): description and dating of new discoveries
Academie des Sciences Elsevier Academic Press. Paris Volume 3

Bellwood, P., Stevenson, J., Anderson, A., Dizon, E., (2003) Archaeological and palaeoenvironmental research in Batanes and Ilocos Norte Provinces, Northern Philippines
Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association Bulletin Volume 23(1)

Dizon, E., (2003 ) Underwater and maritime archaeology in the Philippines
Philippine Quarterly of Culture & Society Volume 31

Lacsina, G., Dizon, E., (2003 ) A Site visit to an old Kiln site in Rizal, Cagayan Valley
Test Pit Volume 2(1)

Dizon, E., (2003) Batanes Archaeological Project: 1996-1997 Status Report
Ivatan Studies Journal

Cayron, J., Dizon, E., (2003) Archaeological excavation of a stone boat-shaped Burial No. 7 at Locality I, Nakamaya, San Antonio, Basco, Batanes
Ivatan Studies Journal

Detroit, F., Semah, F., Falgueres, C., Hameau, S., Ronquillo, W., Cabanis, E. , (2002) Notes on the morphology and age of the Tabor Cave fossil homo sapiens
Current Anthropology Volume 43(4)

Pawlik, A., Dizon, E. , (2002) The lithic studies laboratory: A new research facility of the archaeological studies program
HukaY Volume 4(l )

Bautista, A., (2000) Additional documentation for the restoration of the San Agustin Church at Paoay, Ilocos Norte: Archaeological assessment
National Museum Papers Volume 10(2)

Dizon, E., (2000 ) Archaeology of Batanes Province, Northern Philippines
Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association Bulletin Volume 19

Ronquillo, W., Dizon, E. , (1999) An archaeological Resource Management Manual for the National Museum of the Philippines
National Museum Papers Volume 9(2)

Mijares, AS., Dizon, E., (1999) Archaeological evidence of a Baranganic culture in Batanes
Philippine Quarterly of Culture & Society Volume 27

Dizon, E., (1997) Entry on the Philippines
British Museum Encyclopedia of Underwater and Maritime Archaeology

Bauzon, L., Dizon, E. , (1997) Archaeological Discovery in Surigao: The archaeology, prehistory and ethnohistory of Surigao Province in northeastern Mindanao: a preliminary report
Kinaadman Volume 19(1)

Dizon, E., (1995) Batanes Archaeological Project: 1996 Status Report
Ivatan Studies Journal Volume 2(3-4)

Barretto, G., Dizon, E. , (1995) Archaeological test excavation of a stone boat shaped burial, at locality it, Nakamaya, Basco, Batan Island
Ivatan Studies Journal Volume 2(3-4)

Santiago, R., Dizon, E. , (1996 ) Archaeological Explorations in Batanes Province
Philippine Studies Volume 44

Dizon, E., (1996) The Anthropomorphic Pottery from Ayub Cave, Pinol, Maitum South Cotabato, Mindanao Philippines
Indo Pacific Prehistory Association Bulletin 14 Volume 2

Dizon, E., (1995) An archaeological reconnaissance on Eastern Samar, Philippines
Hokkaido Tokai University Bulletin Humanities and Social Sciences Volume 8

Santiago, R., Dizon, A., (1994) Preliminary report on the archaeological explorations in Batan, Sabtang and Ivuhos Islands, Batanes Province, Northern Philippines
Ivatan Studies Journal Volume 1

Dizon, E., (1994) A decade of archaeological research in the Philippines
Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society Volume 22(3)

Dizon, E., (1993) Maguindanao Prehistory: Focus on the archaeology of the anthropomorphic potteries at Pinol, Maituna, South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines
National Museum Papers Volume 1(1)

Dizon, E., (1992) Second progress report on the archaeological excavation Agsalanan site, Dingle, Ilollo
National Museum Papers Volume (2)

Dizon, E., (1992) Status of Philippine underwater archaeological researches from 1989-91: Prospects for 1992
Bulletin of the Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology Volume (1)

Oropilla, Dizon, E., et. al., (1991) Correlation analysis and regression equations for estimation of stature based on measurements of long bones of Filipinos
National Museum Papers Volume 2(2)

Dizon, E., (1990) Prehistoric iron-use and its technology in the Philippines
National Museum Papers Volume 1(2)

Dizon, E., (1998) Growing the Asian staple
Readers Digest Volume 2

Dizon, E., (1998) Vessels to the after life
Readers Digest Volume 2

Dizon, E., (1998) The metals of civilization
Readers Digest Volume 2

Dizon, E., (1998) Stones of the Sea
Readers Digest Volume 2

Dizon, E., (1998) The Merchants of Prehistory
Readers Digest Volume 2

Dizon, E., (1998) The Emergence of the Elite
Readers Digest Volume 2

Papers Presented:

  • Recent Underwater Archaeological Findings:Some Insights into Pre-Spanish Philippine Society, 10th Annual Manila Studies Conference, held at Tanghalang Leandro Locsin, NCCA Building 633 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila
  • Moderator on Session I: Symposium on Flores Bioanthropology; Powerpoint presentation on An Update of the Palaeolithic Research in the Philippines, International Seminar on Southeast Asian Paleoanthropology, Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta, Indonesia at the Hyatt Regency
  • Powerpoint presentation on the Les industries paleolithiques d' Asie: Les Philippines, Socrates-Erasmus Mundus Intensif Programme in Prehistory , at the Centre for European Research in Prehistory, Tautavel, France
  • Powerpoint presentation of the HOPsea Activities in the Philippines and New Data on Tabon Cave, Palawan, Philippines, Annual Meeting of the Human Origins Patrimony in Southeast Asia (HOPsea) at the Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
  • Powerpoint Presentation on the Preliminary Archaeological work at the Isumbo Site, a Metal Age site in Isumbo, Espaniola, Palawan, Annual National Conference of the Katipunan ng mga Arkeologis ng Pilipinas UP Bonsai Garden, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
  • Lecture on the Overview of Batangas Archaeology, at Museo ng Batangas , Peoples Mansion Capitol Complex, Batangas City
  • Lecture on the Significance of the Sta. Teresita Ruin site archaeological excavation for the Archaeology of Batangas Province, Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati City
  • Symposium Policy Forum on: Biodiversity Research and Its Contribution to Sustainable Development, Hotel Rembrandt, Quezon City
  • Maritime Archaeological Survey of the Pansipit River and Lake Taal: A Proposal, Katipunan Arkeologist ng Pilipinas (Inc.)4th Annual Conference Meeting, La Mesa Dam Conference Hall, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Lecture on Archaeological Research for Gigantes Island, Museo Iloilo, Iloilo City
  • A Comparative Study on the Archaeology of Batanes Islands, Philippines, Orchid Island, Taiwan; and Okinawa Islands, Japan, International Symposium on Austronesian Cultures: Issues Relating to Taiwan Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
  • The Philippine Experience In The Protection Of Cultural Heritage And Its National Patrimony, Asia Pacific Organization of the International Council of Museums (ASPAC-ICOM) Conference Towards the 21st Century: Museums and Community Building Cultural Center of the Philippines, Little Theater, Manila
  • Philippine Archaeology in the 20th Century, Regional Conference on Southeast Asia in the 20th Century 3rd World Studies Center, Colleges of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
  • Relevance of Archaeology in Understanding Asian History and Culture, Association of Social Science Educators, Researchers and Trainors (Assert), Inc-Conference on Towards Effective Teaching of Work in Preparation for the Pacific-Asia History, Philippine Science High School, Quezon City
  • The Archaeology of Batanes Province, northern Philippines, 16th Congress of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association (IPPA) Melaka,Malaysia
  • Anthropomorphic Pottery from Ayub Cave, Pinol, Maitum, Sarangani Province, Mindanao, Singapore Symposium of Premodern Southeast Asian Earthenware, YWCA, Singapore
  • Notes about the Morphology and the Age of Tabon Cave Fossil Homo sapiens, Katipunan Arkeologist ng Pilipinas (Inc.), Second Conference Meeting, National Museum, Manila
  • Lectures presented: 1) The Tabon man: anthropological approach and dating. 2) Recent field campaigns on the Tabon Cave site, Philippines, Union Internationale des Sciences Prehistoriques et Protohistoriques (International Union of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences XIVe Congres de l'UISPP Liege, Belgium
  • Museum Appreciation Training Program For Teachers & Volunteer Guides. Lectures on Underwater Archaeological Excavation and Research, National Museum of the Filipino People, Manila
  • Significance of Ivatan burial practices, researches done on Ivatan burial grounds, conservation and site presentation of burial grounds, Stakeholder's Consultative Workshop on the Conservation and Management of the Batanes Archipelago and Ivatan Archaeological Landscape Basco, Batanes Island, Philippines
  • Chemistry and Archaeology, The Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP) and the Integrated Chemists' of the Philippines (ICP) Day From Arts to Wast Management: chemistry in action CME Auditorium, College of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
  • The Role of Archaeology in Restoration, Orientation Course for Heritage Site Supervisors, Auditorium of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Building, Intramuros, Manila
  • Lecture on the Underwater Archaeology in the Philippines , Tambunting Hall, National Museum of the Filipino People, Manila
  • Special Lecture on Philippine Prehistory and Archaeology, Institut de Paleontologie Humaine, Laboratoire de Prehistoire du Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris
  • Preliminary Report on the Archaeological Survey of Bontoc and Alab, Mountain Province, Northern Luzon, Philippines, 20th National Conference on Local and National History. Theme: History & the New Millennium Northern Luzon in Perspective Bulwagan Juan Luna, University of the Philippines College Baguio
  • A Country Report on Archaeology in the Philippines, International Colloquium on Archaeology in Southeast Asia in the 3rd Millennium,Centre for Archaeological Research Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
  • Micro-megalithic culture in Batanes Islands, Northern Philippines, 2nd International Symposium of the World Megalithic Association held at the Inchon Catholic University, Ganghwa, South Korea
  • The San Diego Exhibit, Strategic Management Workshop: Gearing Towards the Establishment of a Naval-Maritime Museum Sunset View Room, Manila Yacht Club
  • Relevance of Archaeology to Philippine Education, Symposium on the Correction of Errors in Textbook in Social Studies based on Recent Discoveries College of Education, University of the Philippines
  • The Archaeology Of A 15th Cent. A. D. Shipwreck, Located Off Pandanan Island, Southern Palawan, Philippines, 9th Annual conference of the Manila Studies Association: Andres Bonifacio Centennial Commemoration National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Building, Intramuros, Manila
  • Archaeology and History of the San Diego, a 1600 Spanish galleon, located offshore Fortune Island, Philippines, International Symposium on Underwater Archaeology, War Memorial Museum, Seoul, Korea
  • Reactor to the session on Of Potters and Traders, Visayas Maritime Anthropological Studies II Experts' Meeting,CSSP AVR., Palma Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
  • Preliminary Report on Archaeological Explorations of Batanes Province, northernmost tip of Luzon, Conference on Archaeology in Southeast Asia, University of Hongkong
  • Preliminary Report on Archaeological Explorations of Batanes Province, northernmost tip of Luzon, Symposium on the Medieval Legacies in the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
  • Preliminary Report on Archaeological Explorations of Batanes Province, northernmost tip of Luzon, 5th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists (EurASEAA) held at Musee Guimet, Paris, France
  • History and Archaeology and Archaeology of the San Diego, a 1600 AD Spanish Warship: Focus on the trade ceramics, 13th International Association of Historians of Asia (IAHA) Conference, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
  • The archaeology of the anthropomorphic potteries from the Ayub Cave, Pinol, Maitum, South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines, 15th Congress of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association (IPPA), Chiangmai, Thailand
  • MAGUINDANAO PREHISTORY: Focus on the archaeology of the anthropomorphic potteries at Pinol, Maitum, South Cotabato, Mindanao, Philippines, 14th Philippine National Historical Society Conference on Local and National History, Focus on Maguindanao Studies, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, North Cotabato
  • A Decade of Archaeological Research in the Philippines, 1982-1992, SPAFA Special Workshop/Conference on Current Developments in Southeast Asian Archaeology held in Bangkok, Thailand
  • Slide lectures on 1) Archaeology of the Balobok Rockshelter Archaeological Excavation, September 1992 Field season, and 2) Archaeological Project of Surigao del Norte, 13th Philippine National Historical Conference on Local and National History, held in Mindanao State University (MSU), Sanga-sanga Campus, Tawi-tawi
  • Report on underwater archaeological activities in the Philippines from 1991 to mid-1992, SPAFA Consultative Workshop on Underwater Archaeological Research (S-W 141) Jakarta, Carita, Banten and Serang, Indonesia
  • State of Philippine underwater archaeological researches from 1989-91: plans for 1992, Deuxieme Symposium Franco-Thai Recentes Recherches en Archaeologie en Thailande Silpakorn University in Bangkok
  • Status of Underwater Archaeological Researches in the Philippines 1989-91: Prospect for 1992, Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) 10th Conference held in Adelaide, South Australia
  • Description and Dating of New Discoveries of Upper Pleistocene Homo sapiens from the Tabon Cave,Palawan Island, Scientific Forum for Career Scientists, National Museum Building, P. Burgos St., Rizal Park, Manila
  • The Archaeological Excavation of the Old Taal Church Ruins and the Exploration of the Pansipit River in San Nicolas, Batangas, Katipunan Arkeologist ng Pilipinas (Inc.), Fifth Annual Conference Meeting, Balay Chancellor, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Preservation of Archaeological Heritage: Lake Taal Sites Batangas Examples , Symposium on the Preservation of Philippine Cultural Heritage, organized by the National Historical Institute (NHI) and the Far Eastern University, Main Auditorium, Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila
  • Previous National Museum Archaeological Research in Batanes Province, northern Philippines, Workshop on the Asian Fore-Arc Project: Results and Prospects from the Philippines and Taiwan. Held in Seminar Room A, Coombs Building, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
  • The Role of the Philippines as an Entrepot during the 12th-15t Century's Chinese and Southeast Asian Trade Network, International Conference: Chinese Export Ceramics and Maritime Trade, 12th-15th Century. Held at the Chinese Civilisation Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Honkong
  • The HOPsea International Fieldschool and dissemination of knowledge activities; An International teaching program of archaeology at the ASEAN and International scale; and The treasure hunters in the Philippines, International Conference on the Human Origins Patrimony Studies in Southeast Asia, HOPsea network conference, Paris
  • Powerpoint Presentation on the Sorsogon Archaeological Project, with Aya RegrarioUP Bonsai Garden, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Annual National Conference of the Katipunan ng mga Arkeologis ng Pilipinas, Incorporated (KAPI)
  • A Presentation of Ancient Shipwrecks Observed in Underwater works in the Philippines, Asia-Europe Workshop Portugal 2008 From Naval G'igantisn of Chinese Ming Dynasty to Universal Physics in a Seaway Structural Analysis of Ancient Wooden Boats in Asia and Europe
  • New Prospects on the Archaeology of Tabon Cave. , 4th Floor, national Museum main, P. Burgos Street, Manila
  • ARCHAEOLOGY BENEATH THE SEA: Shipwrecks & their cargoes in the Philippines, Theatre 3, Manning Clark Centre, Union Court, ANU, Canberra, Australia
  • Lectured on the Current Researches on Underwater Archaeology in the Philippines, UNESCO Regional Conference on the Silk Roads: Maritime Silk Trade with Manila as an Entrepot in the TransPacific Commerce, in Casa Blanca, Intramuros, Manila
  • The Archaeology of Porta Vaga Site: a prospective site museum in Cavite City, Special lecture held at the Cavite City Hall, 6th Lecture series of the Friends of the Cavite City Library and Museum
  • Underwater archaeology of the Pandanan wreck a mid-15th century A.D. vessel, Southern Palawan, Philippines, 7th International Conference of the European Association of South-East Asian Archaeologists (EASEAA),Museum fur Volkerkunde, Berlin
  • Urduja in the Context of Philippine Archaeology, National Symposium on Urduja, Teacher's Hall, Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines
  • Rice in the Seven Arts, A Symposium held at the Tambunting Villonco Hall, Museum of the Filipino People, National Museum of the Philippines
  • Lectured on the Iron Artifacts found in the Visayan Sites, Visayas Archaeological Summit convened by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of San Carlos and the New Mexico State University, Golden Peak Hotel, Cebu City
  • Lecture on Maitum Archaeology, Provincial Capitol, in Alabel, Saranggani Province
  • Dating and Other Problems in Philippine Archaeology, A Forum on "Philippine Archaeology Revisited" by Ugnayang Pang-Agham Tao, Inc (UGAT), Katipunan Arkeologist ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KAPI), Social Issues Committee of the Philippine Social Science Council (PSSC), Mercedes Concepcion Hall, PSSC, Commonwelth Ave., Quezon City
  • New Direct Dating on the Human Fossils from Tabors Cave, Palawans, Katipunan Arkeologist ng Pilipinas (Inc.), Third Annual Conference Meeting, held at the Tambunting Hall National Museum of the Filipino People, Manila
  • Underwater and Maritime Archaeology in the Philippines, International Symposium on Ming Provincial Blue and White ware from Jingdezhen, held at the Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • New discoveries and new studies of Upper Pleistocene Homo sapiens from the Tabon cave (Palawan, Philippines), 17th Congress of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association (IPPA) held in Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
  • Underwater Archaeology on the Pandanan Wreck 1414 AD, Palawan, Philippines, Royal Geographical Society, London England
  • Plenary Session Paper presented Archaeology: Its academic Growth in the Philippines, 18th Congress of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association (IPPA), NISMED the University of the Philippines
  • Archaeology of Parian Gate, Intramuros, 1st Annual Andres Bonifacio and Parian Lectures at Bulwagang Katipunan Manila City Hall, Philippines
  • Earrings in Philippine Prehistory, 3rd International Conference on Ancient Cultures of South China and Neighboring Regions; 20th Anniversary of Centre for Chinese Archaeology and Art (1978-1998); Archaic Jades in East Asia, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Awards:

  • Alumni Achievement Award for Batch '72, Notre Dame of Greater Manila, 2003
  • Research Grant for the "Maritime Archaeological Survey of the Pansipit River and Lake Taal, National Commission for Culture and the Arts , 2003
  • Scientific Research Grant , National Geographic Society, 2005
  • Most Outstanding Kapampangan Award, DOST, 2005
  • Scientific Research Grant, National Geographic Society, 2006
  • Fiscal 2000 Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects, The Sumitomo Foundation, 2002
  • (NCCA) partial research grant for the Tabon Cave, Palawan Archaeological Project, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 2000
  • Foundation, Inc. Grant , University of the Philippines , 2001
  • Plaque of Appreciation, Social Sciences Humanities Association, 1997
  • Partial Research Grant for the Batanes Archaeological Project, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 1996
  • Plaque of Appreciation, Centre for Inter Cultural Studies, 1996
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Professorial Chair in Humanities for the Academic, School of the University of Santo Tomas, 1994-1995
  • Toyota Foundation Grant, Toyota Foundation
  • Most Outstanding Alumni of the Faculty of Arts and Letters, University of Santo Tomas, 1991
  • Pre-Dissertation Travel Grant , University of Pennsylvania, Department of Anthropology , 1986
  • Scholarship Grant , Ford Foundation , 1980-1985