Books Philippines

...The World Is Still Beautiful by Lazaro Francisco, translated by Mona Highley (Best Translated Book), Clothing the Colony: Nineteenth-Century Philippine Sartorial Culture, 1820-1896 by Stephanie Coo (Best Book on History)...

“Claude Tayag’s book A Watercolor Journey deserves to win…[for its] well considered aesthetic preferences, from the thoughtful choice of paper, the book format, to the choice of typefaces and the delicate layout.

“Jose A. Rivera did an impressive job of presenting the relatively obscure subject of cooperative irrigation systems in the Philippines…this book inspires one to read more about the Filipino farmers’ attempts at sustainable practices.” –– Eric R. Punzalan

“Ige Ramos didn’t have to go too far from his home province, Cavite, to illustrate how one can find the Filipino national palate…his book exemplifies what makes for an excellent food book.” –– Michaela Fenix Makabenta

[it] underscores the importance of preserving our heritage, and for that it deserves to be named the winner.” — Joanna Manalastas Calasanz

“[This book] takes us back to the harrowing years of martial law, to the courage that shone brightly during this dark period in our history…[it is] a timely reminder to us all as, decades later, we witness history being whitewashed.” –– Marites Vitug

“An innovative and comprehensive study of 19th century clothing that takes us through textile and fashion towards a richly layered and finely textured inquiry of society where clothes were produced, worn, and held meaning.” –– Maria Bernadette Abrera

“[A] well-conceptualized book with an important agenda. The social scientists who have contributed chapters to the volume together bring a wide set of studies engaging with young people across diverse social (and geographic) locations.” –– Maria F. Mangahas