Blogs in February 2015

Mayon 24th February 2015

After being discharged from the Marines, John Buchanan takes a position as overseer for plantation owner Ignacio Saenz. The work is good, but the real draw for John is Mount Mayon, the active volcano looming on the island’s horizon. Finally...

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Benevolent Assimilation: The American Conquest of the Philippines, 1899 – 1903 24th February 2015

American acquisition of the Philippines and Filipino resistance to it became a focal point for debate on American imperialism. In a lively narrative, Miller tells the story of the war and how it challenged America’s sense of innocence.

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An Anarchy of Families: State and Family in the Philippines 24th February 2015

Winner of the Philippine National Book Award, this pioneering volume reveals how the power of Filipino family-based oligarchies both derives from and contributes to a weak, corrupt state. From provincial warlords to modern managers, prominent Philippine leaders have fused...

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Philippine Folk Tales 24th February 2015

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

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Gagamba: The Spider Man 24th February 2015

The novel pinpoints many insights that illuminate the subtle interplay of people in Manila in the 1990’s. Simple and direct… the pages turn at the speed of light.

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