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“Filipinism” according to Jose P. Laurel

“Filipinism” according to Jose P. Laurel

The Political Philosophy of Dr. Jose P. Laurel, as lifted from the Jose P. Laurel Memorial Foundation Library and Museum. Filipinism is the assertion of one’s national birthright with patriotism defined as love of country as a [...]

“Ang Bayan Higit sa Lahat” by Jose P. Laurel

“Ang Bayan Higit sa Lahat” by Jose P. Laurel

The Nationalist Thoughts of Jose P. Laurel as lifted from the Jose P. Laurel Memorial Foundation Library and Museum. The Country Above All The foundation of good leadership is morality, and the basis of morality is [...]

“My eyes and heart will be there forever” by Jaime Cardinal Sin

“My eyes and heart will be there forever” by Jaime Cardinal Sin

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: We stand here this afternoon on a spot which many would call’’ hallowed ground.’’ Great, shining moments of our history took place here: moment of faith and courage, moments [...]

“I Am A Filipino” by Carlos P. Romulo

“I Am A Filipino” by Carlos P. Romulo

I am a Filipino – inheritor of a glorious past, hostage to the uncertain future.  As such, I must prove equal to a two-fold task – the task of meeting my responsibility to the past, and the [...]

The Literature of Indignation by Isagani Cruz (Tatak EDSA 25)

The Literature of Indignation by Isagani Cruz (Tatak EDSA 25)

(Lifted from: Malate  Journal, Volume 1 Number 1 August-September 1984, De La Salle University) The Literature of Indignation By: Isagani Cruz Like everything else Philippine: Philippine literature drastically changed when Benigno Aquino, Jr. was treacherously murdered at the Manila [...]

NINOY AQUINO’s Famous Los Angeles Speech (1st of 9 parts)

NINOY AQUINO’s Famous Los Angeles Speech (1st of 9 parts)

On February 15, 1981, less than a year after he went on a furlough to seek medical treatment in the United States, Ninoy Aquino was invited to  a freedom rally and symposium by the Movement for [...]

Ninoy Aquino’s (undelivered) Arrival Speech

Ninoy Aquino’s (undelivered) Arrival Speech

It is widely acknowledged that the death of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino II, husband of former PH President Cory Aquino and father of present PH President Benigno S. Aquino III, was the primary catalyst that [...]

“The Filipino as Lover” by Visitacion R. De La Torre

“The Filipino as Lover” by Visitacion R. De La Torre

Only people who love have something to say. This may sound maudlin or romantic but Filipinos, rumored to be Asia’s great lovers, are humorous rather than romantic when they love. Like a skilled, ingenious Acrobat, they [...]

"Luna and Hidalgo" by Dr. Jose Rizal

"Luna and Hidalgo" by Dr. Jose Rizal

(A speech delivered by Dr. Jose Rizal in Spain honoring the 2 great Filipino artists of the 19th century — Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo.  Translated into English from original Spanish.) Such is, indeed, the reason [...]


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