Asia and the West: A Universal Perspective
The relationship between east (Asia) and west (Europe and America) is discussed in terms of the global future and ideals of universality. Read more
The Reign of Greed (El Filibusterismo)
Continuing the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, now an embittered crusader named Simoun, this sequel to Noli Me Tangere proffers a Read more
Claiming “Malayness”: Civilizational Discourse in Colonial Philippines
This analysis focuses on the discourses that emerged during the Spanish colonial era dealing with the Malay identity and hybrid, multiracial character of the Filipinos. Read more
Filipino Soldiers During the Dutch Wars
The alliances formed between Spanish and Filipino military throughout Philippine colonial history are explored in this essay, especially the progressive enlistment of Filipino soldiers in the Spanish army during the Dutch wars. Read more
Making Women Visible in History
This analysis shows the methodologies and perspectives in women's studies that can be utilized to successfully highlight the woman in history. Read more
The Last Hacendera: Doña Teresa de la Paz
Luciano P.R. Santiago's The Last Hacendera: Doña Teresa de la Paz is a spectacle of history writing in which he Read more
Avoiding Conception in the Nineteenth Century
This essay describes the means by which women in the nineteenth-century Philippines expressed their sexuality despite restrictive colonial standards and prescriptions. Read more
The Women of Ilocos in the Revolutionary Era
The Philippine Revolution has always largely been known for the actions and heroics of its male leaders, yet Filipinas were also actors, fighters and decision-makers during this crucial period in history. Read more
Filipino Women Writing in English
The author discusses the radical change of focus in women's writings, from traditional and conservative topics to liberal and erotic themes in contemporary times. Read more
Roots of Feminine Thought in the Philippines
This essay explains the importance of thriving feminist thought in a continuously patriarchal Filipino society. Read more
Filipina Artists in the Fine Arts
The development of the woman's role and image in the history of Philippine art, from muse to creator, model to art-maker, is described here. Read more
Salud Algabre, Revolutionary
The life of the freedom fighter Salud Algabre, the only female member of the Sakdal peasant rebel movement against the American colonial government in the 1930s, is recounted for the first time through personal interviews and reminiscences. Read more
The Querida in Cebuano Fiction
The author discusses the evolution of image and concept of the querida or mistress through different historical periods of the Philippines. Read more
The Wild Woman in Philippine Novels
This discussion contextualizes the emergence of the wild woman archetype in contemporary Philippine novels and its evolution from the traditional archetypes of Maria Clara and Mater Dolorosa. Read more
The Filipina in Japan’s Gaze
This exploration of the sexualization and racialization of women from third world countries focuses on the figure of the Filipina japayuki working in the patriarchal Japanese society. Read more
Filipino Religious Consciousness
A study of the religious consciousness of the Filipino as reflected in customs, traditions, symbols, folk literature and popular culture, presenting a profile of spirituality consisting of commonalities in the worldviews of representative linguistic groups in the country. Read more
Maharang, Mahamis na Literatura sa mga Tataramon na Bikol
A collection of the finest literature in Bikolano, sampled from anthologies, competitions, magazines, newspapers, theses and dissertations. Read more
Mabathalang Pag-aaral
An exploration of how Filipinos experience God, in a manner unique and distinct from Westernized theological influences, and how they relate these experiences to their everyday lives. Read more
Sanghiyang sa Mundo ng Internet
Explores our experience of the internet in both the “real” and “virtual” arenas, as a site for cultural and ideological exchange. Read more
