Modern Philippines
Published on 20. March 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
979-8-7651-4112-0 (ISBN)
Description
Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2023
This comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, exploring this important island nation from a variety of perspectives.
The Philippines is a nation that has experience being ruled by two separate colonial powers, is home to a people who have had strong attachments to democratic politics, and possesses a culture that is a rich mix of Chinese, Spanish, and American influences. What are some important characteristics of contemporary daily life and culture in the Philippines?
Thematic chapters examine topics such as government and politics, history, food, etiquette, education, gender, marriage and sexuality, media and popular culture, music, art, and more. Each chapter opens with a general overview of the topic and is followed by alphabetically arranged entries that home in even closer on the topic. Sidebars and illustrations appear throughout the text, and appendixes cover a glossary, facts and figures, holidays chart, and vignettes that paint a picture of a typical "Day in the Life."
This comprehensive thematic encyclopedia focuses on the Philippines, exploring this important island nation from a variety of perspectives.
The Philippines is a nation that has experience being ruled by two separate colonial powers, is home to a people who have had strong attachments to democratic politics, and possesses a culture that is a rich mix of Chinese, Spanish, and American influences. What are some important characteristics of contemporary daily life and culture in the Philippines?
Thematic chapters examine topics such as government and politics, history, food, etiquette, education, gender, marriage and sexuality, media and popular culture, music, art, and more. Each chapter opens with a general overview of the topic and is followed by alphabetically arranged entries that home in even closer on the topic. Sidebars and illustrations appear throughout the text, and appendixes cover a glossary, facts and figures, holidays chart, and vignettes that paint a picture of a typical "Day in the Life."
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
780 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7651-4112-0 (9798765141120)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Patricio N. Abinales is professor at the School for Pacific and Asian Studies, the University of Hawaii-Manoa, USA.
Content
Series Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Geography
Overview
Administrative Regions
Climate
Luzon
Mindanao
Natural Resources
Population
Provinces
The Sulu Archipelago
The Visayas
Chapter 2: History
Overview
Timeline
Communism
Extrajudicial Killings (EJK)
Marcos Dictatorship
Muslim Separatism: Update on BARMM
People Power Revolution
Chapter 3: Government and Politics
Overview
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Civil Society Organizations
Elections
Federalism
Martial Law
Political Clans
Post-Marcos Philippines
Presidential Emergency Powers
Relations with Japan
Relations with the People's Republic of China
Relations with the United States
Warlords
Chapter 4: Economy
Overview
Agriculture
Crony Capitalism
Economic Assistance
Industry
Land Reform
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
The Service Sector
Taxation
Trading Partners
Chapter 5: Religions
Overview
Catholicism
El Shaddai
Iglesia ni Kristo (The Church of Christ)
Islam
Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church)
Precolonial Religions
Protestants
Chapter 6: Social Class and Ethnicity
Overview
Bangsamoro Identity
Elites
Indigenous Peoples (IP)
Mestizos
The Poor
Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality
Overview
Family, Economy, and Politics
Generational Changes
History of the Family Unit
LGBTQ
Overseas Workers and Their Families
Parent-Child Relationships
Sexuality
Women and Violence
Chapter 8: Education
Overview
Bilingual Education
History of Education
Kindergarten-to-Grade-Twelve Program
Textbooks
The University of the Philippines
Chapter 9: Languages
Overview
Carabao English
English
Filipino or Pilipino?
Mother Tongue Teaching
National Language Debate
Spanish and Philippine Spanish
Chapter 10: Etiquette
Overview
Clothing
Courtship
Drinking and Dining
Fiesta
Traffic
Chapter 11: Literature and Drama
Overview
Chick Lit
Filipino Novels in English
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
Vernacular Literature
Chapter 12: Art and Architecture
Overview
Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut)
Bungalows
Burnham, Daniel
Locsin, Leandro V.
Modern Architecture
Painting
Sculpture
Tattoos
Chapter 13: Music and Dance
Overview
Bayanihan Dance Company
Eraserheads
History of Dance
History of Music
Kundiman
Nationalist and Political Music
Overseas Filipino Performers
Singkil
Chapter 14: Food
Overview
Appetizers
Desserts
Drinks
Jollibee
Noodles and Bread
Snacks and Side Dishes
Soups
Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports
Overview
Arnis
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Cockfighting
Pacquiao, Manny
Plaza to Mall
Sungka, Sipa, and Other Traditional Games
Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture
Overview
Comics/Komiks
Film
Print Media
Radio
Social Networking
Television
Appendix A: A Day in the Life
Traffic
Karaoke
Basketball and Billiards
"Joke Only"
Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms
Appendix C: Facts and Figures
Appendix D: Holidays
Selected Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Geography
Overview
Administrative Regions
Climate
Luzon
Mindanao
Natural Resources
Population
Provinces
The Sulu Archipelago
The Visayas
Chapter 2: History
Overview
Timeline
Communism
Extrajudicial Killings (EJK)
Marcos Dictatorship
Muslim Separatism: Update on BARMM
People Power Revolution
Chapter 3: Government and Politics
Overview
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Civil Society Organizations
Elections
Federalism
Martial Law
Political Clans
Post-Marcos Philippines
Presidential Emergency Powers
Relations with Japan
Relations with the People's Republic of China
Relations with the United States
Warlords
Chapter 4: Economy
Overview
Agriculture
Crony Capitalism
Economic Assistance
Industry
Land Reform
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW)
The Service Sector
Taxation
Trading Partners
Chapter 5: Religions
Overview
Catholicism
El Shaddai
Iglesia ni Kristo (The Church of Christ)
Islam
Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church)
Precolonial Religions
Protestants
Chapter 6: Social Class and Ethnicity
Overview
Bangsamoro Identity
Elites
Indigenous Peoples (IP)
Mestizos
The Poor
Chapter 7: Gender, Marriage, and Sexuality
Overview
Family, Economy, and Politics
Generational Changes
History of the Family Unit
LGBTQ
Overseas Workers and Their Families
Parent-Child Relationships
Sexuality
Women and Violence
Chapter 8: Education
Overview
Bilingual Education
History of Education
Kindergarten-to-Grade-Twelve Program
Textbooks
The University of the Philippines
Chapter 9: Languages
Overview
Carabao English
English
Filipino or Pilipino?
Mother Tongue Teaching
National Language Debate
Spanish and Philippine Spanish
Chapter 10: Etiquette
Overview
Clothing
Courtship
Drinking and Dining
Fiesta
Traffic
Chapter 11: Literature and Drama
Overview
Chick Lit
Filipino Novels in English
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
Vernacular Literature
Chapter 12: Art and Architecture
Overview
Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut)
Bungalows
Burnham, Daniel
Locsin, Leandro V.
Modern Architecture
Painting
Sculpture
Tattoos
Chapter 13: Music and Dance
Overview
Bayanihan Dance Company
Eraserheads
History of Dance
History of Music
Kundiman
Nationalist and Political Music
Overseas Filipino Performers
Singkil
Chapter 14: Food
Overview
Appetizers
Desserts
Drinks
Jollibee
Noodles and Bread
Snacks and Side Dishes
Soups
Chapter 15: Leisure and Sports
Overview
Arnis
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Cockfighting
Pacquiao, Manny
Plaza to Mall
Sungka, Sipa, and Other Traditional Games
Chapter 16: Media and Popular Culture
Overview
Comics/Komiks
Film
Print Media
Radio
Social Networking
Television
Appendix A: A Day in the Life
Traffic
Karaoke
Basketball and Billiards
"Joke Only"
Appendix B: Glossary of Key Terms
Appendix C: Facts and Figures
Appendix D: Holidays
Selected Bibliography
Index