by Fr. John C. Portavella
In 1959, upon being ordained a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei, the Author, Fr. John Portavella, was asked by Founder, St. Josemaria Escriva, to exercise his ministry and help in the apostolic work in the United States. Fr. John remained in the USA until 1967, when St. Josemaria asked him to serve in the Philippines.
by Bernardo Malvar Villegas, Ph.D.
The Philippine Economy Towards First World Status boldly predicts that one generation from now, the Philippine economy will reach First World status with a per capita income of at least US$12,000 in 2022 prices, poverty incidence close to zero and an equitable distribution of income.
by Bernardo Malvar Villegas, Ph.D.
The Book of Virtues and Values (Vol. 2) offers a solid foundation on virtues and values. It holds together numerous inspiring stories, narratives, descriptions, analyses, expositions and arguments that can enlighten and guide us, human beings in our pursuit of happiness.
by Bernardo Malvar Villegas, Ph.D.
The book features highlights from the sport’s more than 100-year history in the country, the Philippines’ former prestige in football, and how the Azkals have helped to reclaim that heritage.
by Roque Carballo, Ph.D.
This is the first book of Dr. Carballo that tells what he learned from his Mother about values on love and care between family members and friends, being selflessness and humility to others.
by: Bernardo Villegas, Ph.D.
For his 2nd Edition, Dr. Villegas continues to discuss the historical trends, empirical findings and policy updates regarding population growth and why is the Philippines a perfect example of sustainable human development.
by Bernardo Villegas, Ph.D.
Like the third edition of The Book of Virtues and Values, in this fourth edition Dr. Villegas emphasizes that good values can only come from the hard and persevering work of individuals who are struggling to live both human and supernatural virtues.
by: Fr. Luis Lisa and Fr. Javier de Pedro
The book documents the life of Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken in such a vivid way that one character enlightens the other. By using new and old historical sources, the book presents original insights both about the couple and the Philippine Revolution.
by Marya Svetlana Camacho, Ph.D.
The Legacy of Lourdes Diaz-Trechuelo had taken root among two generations of Spanish and Filipino historians whom she had trained and mentored. Those who knew her closely write about her as a person as well as about her scholarship and the spirit of service that marked it.
by Fr. Dean Johnpaul Menchavez
According to Archbishop Cardinal Tagle “Johnpaul Menchavez offers us in this book a courageous defense of the indissolubility of Marriage in out laws, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and basing his contentions on scientific research.
Edited by: Veronica Ramirez, Ph.D.
The book series provides a comprehensive view of concerns on overseas migration from the Philippines such as recruitment and deployment skills training, worker protection, wage and compensation, social protection, reintegration and entrepreneurship.
Edited by: Veronica Ramirez, Ph.D.
For Dr. Bernardo Villegas, the book set addresses the question, “Can the economic system based on markets be reshaped so that it can also help the slow, the weak, or the less talented to find opportunities in life?” For him, Social enterprise can really be effective in promoting integral human development.
by: Fr. Joseph de Torre
Fr. de Torre’s work presents the concept of the common good as the real ground of Social Ethics, and shows how the sciences are dependent on a correct understanding of the true nature of man. It is in this context that one can perceive two basic principles—solidarity and subsidiarity—that characterize properly functioning relationships between individuals and society, rights and duties, human law and the natural moral law, private ownership, family life, nationhood, patriotism, and international relations.
by Fr. John Portavella
According to Fr. Portavella, life is a test for which purpose God endowed free will to man. To ensure the enjoyment of freedom and responsibility, the Almighty refrains from making His presence obvious or too forcefully felt. He wants children, not slaves. The ultimate reason for God’s hiding and His silence is His love. The surprising answer to the query why He hides is that He loves his creature so much.
by Fr. John Portavella
Following suggestions of St. Josemaria, Fr. John Portavella shows how to develop for yourself a personalized plan of life that will enable you to balance your duties to God, your family, and your work, and even to make time for leisure. You will discover practical ways to fit piety into your family situation and professional life. It brings you the time-tested keys to lasting serenity of soul.”
by Bernardo Villegas, Ph.D.
The book expounds on countless human and supernatural virtues discussed in previous editions and underlines the need to build a “civilization of love” in the business and economic sectors of society.
by Bernardo Villegas, Ph.D.
The book compiles essays that discuss historical trends, empirical findings and policy updates pertaining to the thesis that population growth is a positive factor in attaining sustainable human development.
by Veronica Esposo Ramirez, Ph.D.
The book is about bringing up adolescents of good character in the digital age, education in chastity, anti-bullying, the use of stories in forming good character, and tools for evaluating character education.
by Jose Rene Gayo, Ph.D.
Through this book, Dr. Jose Rene Gayo hopes to awaken many Filipinos in business, social enterprises, academe, and government to start doing something concrete about these problems.
by Fr. Marciano Guzman
Tongues of Men, Dreams of Angels is collection of poems that dwell on the ideas of life, love and theology.
Other Books
Crossing Many Borders to Reach Home: From Europe to Asia (Vol. 2)
by Klaus Zeller, Ph.D.
The former ambassador to the Philippines Ambassador Zeller shares his experience during his time in Germany up until he settled here in the Philippines. From being a boyhood from Hamburg and his adventures and travels in France and Cairo before entering the German Foreign Service.
Crossing Many Borders to Reach Home: From Europe to Asia (Vol. 1)
by Klaus Zeller, Ph.D.
“This autobiography should be read by our millions of Filipino overseas workers, our compatriots who are constantly “crossing boarders” Dr. Bernardo Villegas.
Good, Better, Best! Fostering Good Work Habits in Children
by Esther J. Esteban, Ph.D.
This sequel to The Work of Children focuses on five work-related habits: diligence, order, responsibility, cooperation, and cheerfulness. These are the building blocks of good work that taken time and considerable training to develop. When they are practiced naturally, constantly, and with ease, they evolve into stable qualities of the human personality.
The Work of Children
by Esther J. Esteban, Ph.D.
The book highlights the universal phenomenon of work, inspires parents to probe its essence, and guides them as they teach their children to love and value the work that they do now and as adults.
Teaching Beyond Content: Strategies for Integrating Values in High School
by Veronica Ramirez, Ph.D.
The Book is best for high school teachers who teach different learning areas: Arts, Language Arts and Literature, Science and Social Studies. It is also for Values Education teachers who intend to integrate other learning areas into the teaching of values.
Historical Genesis of Modern Science and its Effects upon Civilization and Culture
by Fr. Joseph de Torre
“Prof. de Torre brings a wealth of reading and reflection to the task of surveying and critically analyzing some of the main strands of philosophical thought that were woven together in the scientific revolution of the modern period. Very hopefully he identifies major figures and ideas and shows their role in developing certain approaches to the questions of human nature, knowledge and reality…” – Prof. John Haldane, University of St. Andrews
Being is Person
by Fr. Joseph de Torre
Against the backdrop of the unprecedented blood-baths of the 20th century brought about by the totalitarian ideologies, whether collectivist or individualist, trying to destroy humanity, the author describes the rise of a God-centered humanism or personalism, putting on center stage the unique and unrepeatable reality of the human person as open to infinity.
Population Matters: A Symposium
by Fr. Joseph de Torre
This collection of twenty-six articles on the human population issue has all appeared in local and foreign periodicals before. Nevertheless, the editor considered them worthy for a more permanent book format. It is useful as a teaching and reference work because the articles are suitably classified into four definitive chapters: I-Moral Philosophical; II-The Aging Problem; III-The Scarcity Problem; and IV-Economics Issues.
Contemporary Philosophical Issues in Historical Perspective
The book is divided into Three Parts, each with a cluster of interrelated subjects. Part one takes up the confrontation of the two extremes of a collectivism threatening the existence of the individual, and an Individualism threatening the existence of a social community. Part Two discusses the exciting and delicate interrelationships between science, philosophy and religion. And Part Three takes up the escalating and timely issues of unity, universalism and globalism.
