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HAWAI’I : A PILIPINO DREAM

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Title: HAWAI’I : A PILIPINO DREAM

Includes Bibliography. Softcover. Gives “voice to a Pilipino plantation laborer, Bonipasyo” and the struggles of the sakadas. The author writes in the voice of an immigrant plantation laborer, Bonipasyo, who shares his life stories as he helps build the sugar industry in Hawaii. TV personality Emme Tomimbang writes—“a very poignant, sometimes graphic and shocking look at the harsh realities of the American Dream … it helps us understand ourselves, our own Filipino identity and what our lives in America and Hawaii is all about.”

Price: $15.95

Author: Virgilio Menor Felipe

Mutual Publishing, Honolulu, 2002, p.212

WALANG HIYA

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Title: WALANG HIYA

Softcover. “Features poetry and short fiction from 32 emerging Pilipino and Pilipino-American writers in a commitment to using the narrative as a departure point for personal and political transformation. Walang Hiya, a term traditionally used to shame, has been reclaimed through this body of work to examine the taboo in our communities with fresh, honest and unflinching voices.” The book can also be used to explore the themes of migration, identity and empowerment.

Price: $16.00

Author: Edited by Lolan Buahain Sevilla and Roseli Ilano

Carayan Press, San Francisco, California, 2010

Prose and Poems

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Title: Prose and Poems

Most of the themes in the stories are universal ones of good and evil, time and eternity, past and present, love and its absence, freedom and fate. A must read. It is an anthology that is written with real distinction – a Filipino literary classic. This is Nick Joaquin’s first book (Manila: Graphic, 1952) and included his play, “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino.” The play was later produced by the Barangay Theater Guild in the bombed ruins of Intramuros, and has since been filmed.

Price: $12

Author: Joaquin, Nick

Bookmark, 1991

A PORTABLE RIZAL READER: SELECTED ESSAYS AND POEMS

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Title: A PORTABLE RIZAL READER: SELECTED ESSAYS & POEMS

This book of selected essays and poems is the Order of the Knights of Rizal’s contribution to the 1998 centennial celebration of the Philippines. It is intended to provide reading materials for Rizal enthusiasts who have limited access to Filipiniana publications and as a teaching tool for Rizalistas. The book’s Part 1 includes the most important essays of Rizal and other selected authors. Part 2 consists of question-guides on his biography, novels and essays. Part 3 is a compilation of exploratory notes and selected sources and suggested readings. The format is designed to be interactive and participatory. The publisher hopes to encourage interest among the overseas Filipinos to read about Rizal and the Philippines.

Price: $10.00

Author: Edited by Maximo P. Fabella

Orange Park, Florida

 

101 FILIPINO ICONS

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Title: 101 FILIPINO ICONS, VOLUMES 1 AND 2

The two volumes contain a comprehensive survey of people, places, things and events that make the Filipino unique. All Filipinos–or those seeking to rediscover their heritage–will relate to these historical and cultural icons. The 101 icons in each volume represent the Filipino persona, a part of Filipino history, or an aspect of Filipino culture that would make every Filipino proud. Each of the icons are arranged historically, according to the time in history where they emerged as part of the Filipino’s consciousness.
The icons are described mostly in English but some are in Tagalog/Filipino. In some pages, there are suggestions for teachers or parents on how they can carry out discussions or activities that may resonate with the youth.
Since the first volume could not cover all, a second one was prepared, with the sequel following the format established in the first volume.
Both volumes are 9 by 12 inches, fully illustrated with photographs and appropriate graphics. It is a good keepsake for families that want to perpetuate the Filipino culture: the icons in the book can serve as a tool to generate discussion, serve as a reference source or a device to trigger memories.

Price: $21.00

Author: Ani Rosa Almario and Virgilio Almario, editors

Adarna House and Bench, 2009

SI JOSE RIZAL: NANG BATA PA

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Title: SI JOSE RIZAL: NANG BATA PA

This children’s book is entirely in Tagalog/Filipino, and is ideal for introducing children to the language and culture by tracing the life and times of the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal. It is less a historical narrative, but more on lessons in character development using anecdotes in Rizal’s life to illustrate the abstract concepts.

Price: $5.00

Author: Estrelita B. Capina

LGM&M Corporation (Books for Children), 2003

HEROES IN LOVE

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Title: HEROES IN LOVE

This volume features two plays that may be of interest to Rizal scholars. The first one—“The Many Loves of Pepe Rizal”—attempts to celebrate, not only his genius, but his humanity by describing via dramatic scenes his relationships with his “loves” that includes his mother, Teodora Alonzo, as well as young ladies he courted: Segunda Katigbak, Leonore Valenzuela, Leonore Rivera, Consuelo Ortiga y Perez, O-Sei-San, Gertrude Beckett, Suzanne Jacoby, Nellie Bousted and Josephine Bracken. The second play is scripted from Noli Me Tangere entitled “ Damaso Contra Ibarra”. Both plays would be good vehicles to increase the young people’s awareness of Jose Rizal.

“The two volumes contain a comprehensive survey of people, places, things and events that make the Filipino unique. All Filipinos–or those seeking to rediscover their heritage–will relate to these historical and cultural icons. The 101 icons in each volume represent the Filipino persona, a part of Filipino history, or an aspect of Filipino culture that would make every Filipino proud. Each of the icons are arranged historically, according to the time in history where they emerged as part of the Filipino’s consciousness.
The icons are described mostly in English but some are in Tagalog/Filipino. In some pages, there are suggestions for teachers or parents on how they can carry out discussions or activities that may resonate with the youth.
Since the first volume could not cover all, a second one was prepared, with the sequel following the format established in the first volume.
Both volumes are 9 by 12 inches, fully illustrated with photographs and appropriate graphics. It is a good keepsake for families that want to perpetuate the Filipino culture: the icons in the book can serve as a tool to generate discussion, serve as a reference source or a device to trigger memories.”

Price: $16.00

Author: Aida Rivera Ford
Manila: Anvil Publishing, 2012. 116 p.