National consciousness and arenas of struggle: The contradiction of the Philippine state
     Raul PERTIERRA

The Japanese occupation in Malaya and in the Philippines: The Chinese factor, 1942-1945
     Renato S. VELASCO

Nationalism in the 19th century Manila 
     Romeo V. CRUZ

American colonial education and its impact on the status of Filipino women
     Carolyn I. SOBRITCHEA

Decolonization through people's art
     Brenda V. FAJARDO

Possibilities of behavioral changes in a completed development project: Some conceptual considerations 
     Mayu T. MUNARRIZ


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