This book is a collection of scholarly essays published in commemoration of the centenary of José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Edited by Leopoldo Y. Yabes, the volume presents critical re-evaluations of Rizal’s historical, intellectual, and cultural significance, written by professors of the University of the Philippines. The essays examine Rizal’s role as a reformist, writ…
This book presents a firsthand political and historical account of the Philippines’ struggle and role in Asia during and after the Second World War. Written by Carlos P. Romulo, a prominent Filipino diplomat, soldier, and statesman, the work reflects on the broader Asian conflict against imperialism and totalitarianism, highlighting the Philippine experience as a symbol of democratic resistan…