The works included in this book cover varied themes and subjects, but as the title chapter “Valentine Means Love” suggests, the theme of love-love of God, of country, and of people —predominates. Moreover, the title signifies that this work is part of my love offering to my beloved Alma Mater [Central Philippine University] on her 100th anniversary.
Most of the meditations and messages in this book were delivered before the board members, officers, and some employees and clients of Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI) and Opportunity Kauswagan Bank (OK Bank). TSKI is a non-stock, non-profit Christian development organization. It was founded in 1986 and in twenty-five years, by God’s grace, has become one of the largest microfinance institutions in the Philippines. From a staff of three, TSKI now has 2,700 employees. From a dozen of fish vendors in the La Paz Public Market in Iloilo City in 1986, it has 300,000 active, current clients in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. OK Bank is a microfinance-oriented thrift bank that is majority owned by TSKI.
In 1964, the author's book, Mightier Than the Sword: Biography of Graciano Lopez Jaena, came out. It was printed in Bacolod City with the financial assistance of an ardent admirer of the hero, Vice Mayor Benigno G. Hinolan of Murcia, Negros Occidental. The second edition of the book was published by the Graciano Lopez Jaena Foundation in 1988, and the third edition in 2002.
A recent survey in the internet showed that copies of the book are held by twenty-eight (28) major libraries in nine foreign countries. In the Philippines, thirty-five (35) libraries hold the book. The 35 libraries are spread from the Dagupan City Library in the North to Ateneo de Zamboanga University Library in the South.
As seen in the title, this new volume includes a Brief Biography of Lopez Jaena and an Annotated Bibliography. The Bibliography is divided into two parts. Part I comprises the works of Lopez Jaena and Part II consists of writings about him.
The Annotated Bibliography is, by no means, complete. Yet, we are happy to note that Part I includes 87 entries of books, pamphlets, speeches, articles, and letters. Part II lists a total of 206 titles, broken down as follows: 61 books, 134 essays, articles and poems, eight unpublished materials, and three archival materials. We were also pleased to learn that over the years, at least 120 persons have written about Lopez Jaena, the national hero from the Visayas.
Subtitle: Where the Filipino flag was raised in victory outside Luzon, and the Revolutionary Government of the Visayas was inaugurated.
Contents: The Filipino flag is raised in victory — How the flag got to Sta. Barbara for the “Cry” — The Revolutionary Government of the Visayas — Gen. Martin T. Delgado
Published in connection with the 97th Anniversary of the "Cry of Sta. Barbara" and the Launching of the Philippine Centennial Movement in the Visayas. Sponsored by the National Centennial Commission, National Historical Institute, Province of Iloilo, and Municipality of Sta. Barbara at Sta. Barbara, Iloilo on Nov. 17, 1995.
ILOILO – To accommodate more tribes and further highlight the culture and tourism of Iloilo province, the provincial government is studying the possibility of making the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan a standalone event, independent from the Dinagyang Festival.
ILOILO – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is calling on the 43 local government units (LGUs) in this province to establish “impounding areas” for stray dogs.
ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reports a significant shortage of rabies vaccines for humans due to a surge in animal bite incidents.
ILOILO – The province’s float was declared the champion in the “historical float category” of the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” contest at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila as part of June 12’s 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration.
ILOILO – The province’s float was declared the champion in the “historical float category” of the “Parada ng Kalayaan 2024” contest at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila as part of June 12’s 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration.
