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This website is dedicated to the Filipinas Heritage Library's Filipiniana collection -- books, manuscripts, periodicals, photographs, slides, and transparencies on Philippine history and culture.
Our Cory
After the assassination of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. on August 23, 1983, joblessness in the country increased, banks closed, the value of the peso plunged, and prices surged. The country was in economic and political turmoil and President Ferdinand Marcos had lost his credibility. Click here to read more.
 Essays:
"Early records show that the Chinese referred to the Philippine islands as Ma'i."
Part of the Central Bank's Kayamanan Series, Ma'i--Panoramas of Philippine Primeval presents the peoples of the Philippines as they were in pre-colonial times. In a series of essays, author Gabriel S. Casal describes their belief system, their rites and rituals, as well as their relation to the material and spiritual world and to each other.
 Our Publications: This section contains a catalogue of our publications. Click here
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Filipinas Heritage Library: Fourteen Years of Promoting Literacy and Philippine Art, History, and Culture
The Nielson Tower has had numerous permutations since it was built in 1937. From being a passenger terminal to becoming a tower, a police headquarters, and even a restaurant, its purpose has been considerably varied throughout its existence. In 1996, it became the home of the Filipinas Heritage Library.
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 A Filipiniana Album
A peek into our photo library, with a new gallery every month.
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 From books to bytes
A look at our CD-ROM titles, with ordering guide.
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 Online search
Filipinas Heritage Library's online catalogue of books and other materials.
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 Rare books
A preview of our rare-book collection. Also the full texts of selected pieces.
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This section is for the Filipiniana On-line discussion board community
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