LIST OF RECOMMENDED TITLES (160 TITLES)

(11/11/02)

Book #	BOOK TITLE	BRIEF DESCRIPTION	AUTHOR/ PUBLISHER
ARTS & CULTURE
01	Treasures of the Philippine National Museum	Features some of the finest examples of Philippine art and crafts --- cultural treasures that we are truly proud to show off to the world and to the next generations. This book invites us to look at textures and patinas, and to discover implications of who we are and how we live our lives.	Alejandro, Robert I Sia, Claudine Oshima, Neil Paterno, Maria Elena Bookmark, 1995
02	Lugar: Essays on Philippine Heritage and Architecture	This collection of essays takes an inward look at how Philippine architecture expresses the culture that created it, and journeys through history to investigate the cultural influences that have indelibly marked Filipino architecture that defines today’s Filipino lifestyle and the national psyche.	Villalon, Augusto F. Bookmark, 2001
03	20^th Century Filipino Artists (Volume 1)	This is the revised and expanded edition of biographical dictionary published in October 1993. This second edition shows the life and works of the 20^th century artists.	Duldulao, Manuel D. Old Manila Gallery, 1995
04	National Artists of the Philippines	This book aims to introduce to readers the country’s most important treasures. Most of the articles make for informative and entertaining reading as they present the human side of the national artists as well as the importance of their achievements.	Cultural Center of the Philippines CCP and Anvil, 1998
05	Fruits of the Philippines	Identifies in layman’s definition, the fruits generally identified as bungang-kahoy, bunga or prutas. Each fruit is described through taste, the way it is eaten, and how it figures in the culture (in folklore, in belief; its medicinal uses, if any). Also presents full-color pictures and drawings of the fruits to introduce them to the young, foreigners, and those who have not experienced them.	Doreen Fernandez Bookmark, 1997
06	Mandaya	A monograph on one of the largest ethnic groups in Mindanao, famous for their distinctive dress and ornamentation.	Manuel B. Ompang National Commission on Culture and the Arts
07	The Agta of Northeastern Sierra Madre	Photograph by Danny Galang, Chang Guzman Monograph which presents the photographs taken by a group of anthropologists who explored the eastern coast of the Philippines to map the remaining Agta community	National Commission on Culture and the Arts
08	Sanghaya 2001: Philippine Arts and Culture Yearbook
09	Tagabawa Bagobo	Part of a series of monographs about the southern cultural communities. It features the Tagabawa, the group of Bagobo and the first indigenous cultural community discovered by the Spaniards when they colonized Davao.	National Commission on Culture and the Arts
10	Gongs and Bamboo: A Panorama of Philippine Music Instruments	This panorama is a pictorial view of musical instruments starting with older bamboo and other instruments of undetermined aged. The nearly 500 photographs in the book are taken in the field, showing details of making and playing bamboo buzzers, jaw harps, zithers, percussion tubes, flutes and other instruments.	Jose Maceda University of the Philippines Press, 1998
11	Sayaw: Dances of the Philippines	This book is a rare anthology of dances, presented in instructional form. The selected dances presented in this issue were based on complete data and information, including musical notes and historical background. To balance the representations, regional dances from the Cordillera to Muslim dances in Mindanao and other tribal groups were considered, without ignoring Western – influenced dances.	Philippine Dance Society, 1999
12	GLIMPSES: Peoples of the Philippines	This book intends to identify all the ethnic boundaries that define their existence and provide glimpses of the different peoples that make up this nation.	Jesus T. Peralta National Commission on Culture and the Arts, 2000
13	The Tinge of Red : Prehistory of Art in the Philippines	This book traces the development of prehistoric art in the Philippines in its different forms. It seeks to identify the time when ancient Filipinos began developing an appreciation for the beautiful. It goes back to the time when they began going beyond addressing the need for food and shelter, to the time when aesthetics entered their circle of concerns.	Jesus T. Peralta National Commission on Culture and the Arts, 2000
14	Mga Panibagong Ritwal ng Wicca: Tampok ang mga Ritwal ng Samahang Luna Y Sol	Wicca is a way of life that is more complex and higher than shamanism. It is one of the many ways of praising and thanking the Creator, celebrating creation, spreading love, protecting oneself and others from negative forces and realizing ideals by doing obra magica. This volume shares selected practical rituals by a local Wicca group called Luna Y Sol.	Tony Perez Anvil, 2000
15	Enuegs: Extracts of Tributes to My Civilization	A reinvention of old Provencal verse-form called enueg (from Old French for “vexation”). Hufana calls his version “canticle” and “oratorio”.
16	Viva! Kay Señor Santo Niño	Highlights the evolution of the Santo Niño Ati-atihan Festival in Aklan, a colorful festival in honor of the Child Jesus.	Marcela Mijares Reyes-Tinagan National Commission on Culture and the Arts
17	Edad Medya: Mga Tula sa Katanghaliang Gulang	Edad Medya is the fourth collection of Filipino poem and poetic translations by Lacaba, award-winning poet, scriptwriter, journalist, editor and translator. Includes the Internet titled, “Lahat ng Hindi Ko Kailangan Malaman, Natutunan ko sa mga Pelikulang for Adults Only” (“All I Need Not Know I Learned from Adult Movies”) and another poem in English, “Prometheus Unbound”, that became controversial during martial law.	Jose F. Lacaba Anvil, 2000
LITERATURE
18 19	Noli Me Tangere El Filibusterismo	The novels with the greatest impact on Filipino political thinking in the 19^th and 20^th centuries as well as the widest influence on contemporary fiction, drama, opera, dance and film. Its popularity was rooted in its reflection of the situations of its time, which still ring true today. In this new translation, Ms. Lacson-Locsin, a bilingual writer, has restored previously unpublished or removed texts.	Rizal, Jose Lacson-Locsin, Soledad -translator Bookmark, 1997
20	The Best Philippine Short of the 20^th Century	A compilation of short stories from 1940’s to present by award winning authors.	Cruz, Isagani Bookmark, 2000
21	Filipino Writing: Philippine Literature from the Regions	Compilation of literatures from the different regions of the country.	Lumbera, Bienvinido Anvil
22	The Likhaan Book of Poetry and Fiction 1999	A collection of short stories, plays and poetry.	Ricardo M. De Ungria Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr. U. P. Press, 1999
23	Philippine Folk Literature III: The Legends	This book focuses on the legends, an account of extraordinary happening, believed to have actually occurred. Five types of legends are given here: heroic/historical legends, legends narrating encounters with supernatural beings; miscellaneous legends – about buried treasures, sunken bells; and place name legends.	Damiana L. Eugenio U. P. Press
24	Banaag at Sikat	A widely acknowledged classic of Philippine literature. Originally written in 1906, this book is considered Santos’ “obra maestra”. It has been labeled as the bible of the Filipino laborer. Written in untainted Tagalog script, Banaag at Sikat continues to be used in schools and colleges as a sterling example of early Tagalog literature.	Lope K. Santos Bookmark, 1988
25	Hiyas ng Panitikang Pilipino	A collection of short stories, essays, literary essays and teachings written in Filipino, by famous Filipino authors compiled in recognition of the contribution given by Genoveva Edroza-Matute to Philippine Literature	Handog Parangal Para kay Genoveva Edroza-Matute Bookmark, 1991
26	Selected Poems (1937-1957)	A collection of poems from 1937 to 1957. The author has chosen his best poems from his first book of Poetry and added a group of early poems, which make their first appearance in this book.	Jose Garcia Villa Bookmark, 1993
27	A Season of Grace	The story is about an island, so full of mythmaking images that it recovers for Mindoro, poor island with a wondrous name – something of the mystery; the glamour, with which the conquistadores and the early navigators saw it. An excellent novel beautifully told.	NVM Gonzales Bookmark, 1992
28	Florante at Laura	The book relates the struggles in life of Florante and Laura, written poetically by Filipino poet Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar. Readers would be enchanted to relive the lives of the characters.	Arranged by: Dr. Buenaventura S. Medina, Jr. Prof. Emerlinda G. Cruz Emerald Publishing House, 1999
29	Treasury of Stories	A feast of myths, legends, epics and folk stories for every age group in a family. With illustrations by Carlos Valino. Received the 1995 National Book Award	E. Arsenio Manuel with Gilda Cordero-Fernando Anvil, 1995
30	Teodoro M. Kalaw’s Spiritual Register	National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin translates the original Spanish texts of TM Kalaw’s commentaries and observations of the manners and ideas of his time via a daily column he was commissioned to write in the La Vanguardia, “Mi Pabina Diaria” (My Daily Page).	News Columns La Vanguardia Translated by Nick Joaquin Anvil, 2001
31	Ani 22 (Mindanao Issue)	This issue on Mindanao’s rich literary heritage and vibrant creative writing, “Ani Mindanao II” includes Maranao, Tausug and Higa-unon folktales, literary criticism of the Mindanao epic, “Darangen”; essays; poetry; fiction; and artworks by Mindanao-based writers and artists.	Cultural Center of the Philippines
32	Ani 23	Dedicated to the lives and families of overseas contract workers (OCWs), this is a compilation of writings accomplished by the children of OCWs, their families and other writers. Included are poems, song lyrics, fiction, essays, and letters, artworks and photographs.	Cultural Center of the Philippines
33	Ani 24 (Performing Arts Issue)	This volume aim to record/document the history of selected regional and city-based performing groups in theater, dance and performing literature. It also includes the lives and memories of selected artists in the performing arts on their best performance/achievements and their reflections on selected events/performances	Cultural Center of the Philippines
34	Ani 25 (Performance Poetry Issue)	A compilation of Tanghal Tula syllabi and proceedings papers on the poetic oral tradition and creative works written in different parts of the country during the Philippine Centennial Celebration. A handy reference for teachers, students and cultural workers.	Cultural Center of the Philippines
REFERENCES
35	New Vicassan’s English Filipino Dictionary	Comprehensive Filipino-English Dictionary	Santos, Luningning E. Santos, Vito C.
36	Kasaysayan: The History of the Filipino People – Volumes 1 – 10	Kasaysayan: The History of the Filipino People is a timely and highly laudable effort by some of the most accomplished scholars and writers. Unparalleled in its scope, in its details and its self-critical honesty, it tells the story of the Filipino people and open options for the future by making sense of the past.	A joint venture of Reader’s Digest and A – Z Direct Marketing Asia Publishing Company Limited, 1998
37	Dictionary of Philippine Culture and Values	This book hopes to bridge the gap between Filipinos and their cultural values so that they will be able to articulate in their lives, works and even activities the unarticulated positiveness of their culture and values.	Andres, Tomas Giraffe, 1994
38	U. P. Cultural Dictionary for Filipinos	A handy reference to the concepts and ideas that constitute the common knowledge and understanding which informed Filipinos actually share as Filipino citizens. It is by definition a dictionary of what every Filipino should know to be culturally literate.	Kintanar, Thelma Abueva, Jose Anvil, 1996
ENVIRONMENT
39	Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines	This book presents the environment as a unique ecological community of highly diverse flora and fauna and rich mineral resources. The maps feature the natural qualities of the earth and show how much both man and nature have changed them.	Magdaraog, Gregorio Luna ECP Foundation, 1998
40	Plantas Medicinales	A practical manual on the use of plants by Filipinos in the treatment of diseases. It serves as a reminder that many of the plants within the Filipino household have the power to restore us to health and at a price affordable to most and in some cases, at no cost at all. The book talks about the many and diverse use of makahiya, the simple bayabas, the foul-smelling calumpang in the treatment of cough, wounds, diarrhea and dysentery.	Pardo de Tavera, T. H. Ayala Foundation, Inc., 2000
TRAVEL
41	Cebu: More than an Island	“Kinapusoran” or ‘in the very navel’, is one way of looking at Cebu, a province which lies in the navel of an archipelago. This landmark book explores and offers the reader the unique world that is Cebu through its history, economy, language, literature, architecture, food festivals, and religious rituals.	Mojares, Resil B. – editor Quimpo, Susan F – editor Ayala Museum, 1997
42	26 Days Around the Philippines	Based on low budget, public transportation, Libosada’s itinerary can take you to many places in the Philippines within 26 days. This book guides you through your journey with notes on transportation, travel time and scenery.