In commemoration of the 157th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal, the editorial staff of Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia is featuring the following four articles on the Philippines' national hero, all available for download free. 

From Cádiz to La Liga: The Spanish Context of Rizal's Political Thought

George ASENIERO • ASJ 49 (2): 2013

La Liga in Rizal Scholarship

George ASENIERO • ASJ 49 (2): 2013

Jose Rizal and Suehiro Tetcho: Filipino and Japanese Political Novelists

Josefa M. SANIEL • ASJ 2 (3): 1964

Towards community in a doomed world: Rediscovering Rizal's prophetic vision in the age of peak oil and global warming

Floro QUIBUYEN • ASJ 41 (1): 2005
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Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal published since 1963 by the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. Promoting original and penetrating research, it offers novel and alternative interpretations of Asian experiences, helps deepen the understanding of the region, and enlivens debates on issues affecting Asian peoples and societies. One of the pioneering journals of its kind in Asia, Asian Studies offers a critical, multidisciplinary platform where scholars, practitioners, and activists can publish research that draws on the theories and perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, or cultural studies. Published twice a year, the journal welcomes full-length research articles; commentaries and documents; reviews (films, books, novels, exhibits, plays, websites, etc.); poetry and short fiction; and travel narratives. View content and submission guidelines @ www.asj.upd.edu.ph. Submissions are welcome year-round. Send inquiries/manuscripts to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.