"This book is being launched during the year-long celebration of the centennial of Philippine independence from January 1998 to January 1999"--P. vii.

Includes index.

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The historical roots of the Filipino phenomenon

Religion, culture, and language

Competitive advantage of Filipinos

Institutional profiles of the Filipino phenomenon

Personal profiles of the Filipino phenomenon.

Philippines > Civilization.

Philippines > Economic conditions > 1986-