The Routledge Handbook of the Contemporary Philippines provides a comprehensive overview of the current political, economic, social, and cultural issues of the country. The Handbook is divided into the following four sections concentrating on a different aspect of the Philippines: domestic politics; foreign relations; economics and social policy; cultures and movements.

ANU library held this wonderful 20 volumes set. Text includes some music and a facsim. of Doctrina Christiano pr. Manila, 1593. Contents include v. 1-2. Literature.--v. 3-4. Biography.--v. 5-6. Commerce and industry.--v. 7-8. Art.--v. 9. Education.--v. 10. Religion.--v. 11-12. Government and politics.--v. 13-14. Science.--v. 15-16. History.--v. 17-18. Builders, --v. 19-20. General information.

This volume is a set of supplementary readings that form part of the multivolume third world perspectives on politics series. Purpose of these readings is to help the readers assess if the problems, issues, and sometimes, proposed solutions mentioned by the authors continue to be relevant in terms of contemporary philippine government and politics.

This guidebook to the Philippines for budget travellers gives historical, cultural and environmental commentary. It includes insider's information about recreational activities and local specialities.