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Hospital Bullies in the Philippine Clerkship and Residency Training (Volume 5)
The book Hospital Bullies in the Philippine Clerkship and Residency Training: A Book of Discernment for Physicians, Nurses, and Psychologists is one of a kind in the Philippine publications that tackles the latent but pervasive issues of bullying inside the training hospitals and medical centers in the Philippines. This book will serve as an eye opener to enlighten the minds of both bullies and victims against the prevailing culture of bullying that has corrupted the minds of physicians from time immemorial. The book will expose bullying as deviant and uncivilized practice in the 21st century.
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A Voice in the Wilderness: A Path to Wholeness
I’ve sat with individuals who have walked this trail, witnessed the strength it acquires to simply inhale after such a violation. I’ve seen how the world repeatedly turn their back, leaving survivors to navigate a field of pain alone. This book is conceived from that observation, from that deep yearning to illumine the path through the wilderness.
Imagine this book as a symphony of healing, a composition in three distinct movements. The first movement, ‘The Wilderness of Trauma,’ will be a somber exploration of the depths of pain, a confrontation with the harsh realities of sexual assault. The second movement, ‘Finding a Voice in the Wilderness,’ will be a crescendo of courage, a gathering of voices that rise from the ashes of violation, guided by the timeless melodies of biblical wisdom.
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HEARTSONG: Mga Tulang sa Puso Nagmula
In these poems, Ruben deals with both personal and social topics, from his beloved wife’s recent passing to the Pinoy’s legendary patience. Poetry’s magic, of course, is that it transmutes the personal into the social, and the social into the personal, so that the poet’s loss becomes our own, and our sentiments in turn become enlarged into our people’s.
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The True “Balikbayan” (Return to Native Land)
My book covers my life in the Philippines; my life in America; my travels to other countries; my return to my country to retire and stay permanently as a Balikbayan with a mission in mind for my beautiful country and its people. It reveals my dreams, my prayers, and my views as a TRUE “BALIKBAYAN”.
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500+ Philippine Hokkien Nouns
This book contains more than 550 Philippine Hokkien nouns arranged by topics. Some words from Mainland Chinese Hokkien and Taiwanese Hokkien have been added to help familiarize the readers with the variants used in other regional Hokkien dialects. There are 37 topics in this book.
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The General Contractor’s Handbook (Philippine Edition)
Whether you’re just starting out or already managing multiple sites, this book is meant to be your reliable companion. Inside, you’ll find everything from legal foundations and contract templates to project systems, pricing strategies, and checklists—all designed to help you work smarter, avoid costly mistakes, and run a more professional business.
The goal isn’t just to finish projects. The goal is to build with confidence, with systems, and with a long-term mindset.
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The Pamplona Ibanag-English Dictionary: A Maiden Edition
The Ibanag langage is just one among hundreds of indigenous languages and dialects in the Philippines. It is spoken by about half-a-million people, most particularly in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela, especially in the towns of Tuguegarao, Solana, Abulug, Aparri, Pamplona, Lallo, Cabagan, and Ilagan. And even in these places, the Ibanag language takes on different forms, written and oral.
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Law on Corporate Securities
This humble work has a two-fold purpose: the first one is a bit of nostalgia for both of us, when we used to work with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which laid the basis of our understanding and knowledge on Corporation and Securities Law. We were blessed and benefited by our stints with the SEC that this is a way to express our gratitude and to translate our experience into this book on corporate securities.
The second purpose, on the other hand, is the ultimate reason on writing this book on Corporate Securities. The student of law may be quite intimidated by the concept of Securities Regulation, considering that the concepts involved here are technical and statistical (particularly actuarial) in nature. Likewise, the layman is exposed in the trading of securities, and most of the time, is unwary of the risks and legalities in their investments in which their purpose is to gain profits may be jeopardized by their lack of legal knowledge before dealing with securities transactions.
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Constitutional Law: The State and Branches of Government
This timely revision includes the latest doctrine and jurisprudence in this particular work on the State and Branches of Government not encompassed in the first edition. These recent decisions touched upon the delegation of emergency powers, dual citizenship, immunity from suits in relation to international organizations, limitations imposed upon congressional investigations, electoral qualifications, and presidential amnesties, among others. The author also included a new chapter on National Economy and Patrimony, which deserves a separate and distinct discussion of its own.
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IUS GENTIUM: Notes in Public International Law
Increasing relations between States — whether military alliances, economic partnerships and other links — have made rules of a transnational, international character indispensable. The rise of legal regimes — the World Trade Organization, the community law of the European Union, the whole regime of international criminal law — are three of many examples. There is also no doubt that the institutions of international law have become prominent. In the Philippines, the investigation of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte by the International Criminal Court in connection with the ruthless “war on drugs” during his administration has brought the Court to the attention of many Filipinos. The Arbitral Award that gave the Philippines a resounding victory of the Peoples Republic of China have also initiated many Filipinos to the workings of dispute resolution under the Convention on the Law of the Sea. The laudable decision of Finland and Sweden to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization despite Russia’s saber-rattling, and the willingness of the European Union to consider the membership of Georgia highlight the prominence of new forms of international legal personality.
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TOP Notes in Commercial Law
This book is the product of long days, longer nights, and a relentless drive to assist those who dare to dream the lofty dream of becoming a lawyer. It is written for the daunting souls who resolved, despite the odds, to make lawyers of themselves.
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Foundations of Practice in Midwifery
In this comprehensive work, the author profoundly explores midwifery, tracing its historical roots and expanding on modern midwives’ current practices and challenges. Through careful research and insight, this book is a resource for those entering the profession. It offers valuable perspectives for healthcare providers, educators, and advocates who wish to understand better the integral role midwives play in promoting maternal and neonatal health.
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Legal Foundations in Midwifery Practice
Legal Foundations in Midwifery Practice is a timely and indispensable contribution to midwifery education and professional development in the Philippines. It serves as a comprehensive and thoughtfully organized resource that delves deeply into the laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards governing the practice of midwifery. This book is designed to empower a broad spectrum of readers—students, educators, practicing midwives, institutional leaders, and policy advocates—with the critical knowledge and legal literacy necessary to navigate the dynamic intersections of health, law, and ethics.
Its commitment to bridging the often daunting gap between legal theory and clinical application makes this work particularly commendable. By integrating detailed statutory analysis with real-world case studies, current professional guidelines, and policy discourse, the book creates a practical yet intellectually rigorous foundation for understanding legal accountability in midwifery. It does not merely inform—it equips. Readers are guided to think critically, act ethically, and advocate confidently for women’s rights and the highest standards of maternal care.
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Midwifery Research Proposal Writing
This book, Midwifery Research Proposal Writing: From Concept to Completion, is designed to guide midwives, students, and researchers through the intricate process of developing a compelling research proposal. By providing a structured, step-by-step approach, this book ensures that aspiring midwifery researchers can articulate their research questions, justify their studies, and develop a solid foundation for evidence-based inquiry.
This book is essential because it focuses on midwifery-specific research challenges, ethical considerations, and real-world applications. With a strong emphasis on practical examples and structured guidelines, it demystifies the complexities of proposal writing. It provides a clear pathway from idea conception to a well-drafted research proposal.
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21st Century Midwifery Paradigm
This book delves into the transformative role of midwifery, exploring how midwives are shaping the future of maternal and child health. Examining emerging trends, best practices, and the challenges midwives face worldwide offers a comprehensive resource for students, educators, policymakers, and healthcare professionals. The insights and expertise shared in this book are intended to inform and inspire innovation and excellence in midwifery practice.
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Primer on Preliminary Investigation and Inquest Proceedings
This is a seminal work on the new rules on preliminary investigation and inquest proceedings. It intends to serve as a basic tool and guide on the reform initiatives on the administration of justice, specifically on the investigation and prosecution of crimes by our prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. Because of the desire of the government to have a more expeditious, efficient and less expensive administration of justice, there came the burning desire, the persistent push and the all-consuming focus to primacy of the rule of law and the adherence to compassionate justice in our country.
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Philippine Environmental Laws
This book is for Mother Earth.
In an era marked by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and climate change, the field of environmental law has emerged as a critical area of legal practice and scholarship. Environmental law encompasses a wide array of regulations, statutes, and treaties aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. It serves as a framework for addressing the complex interactions between human activities and the natural world, ensuring that the rights of present and future generations to a healthy environment are upheld.
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Hornbook on Customs Tariff Classification Volume 2
This book, titled “Hornbook on Customs Tariff Classification,” which comes in two volumes that provides a comprehensive resource on customs tariff classification. Volume I outlines the basic concepts, principles, and current regulations governing tariff classifications and aims to guide international traders and economic operators on the correct tariff classification of mostly or generally traded commodities in accordance with GRIs of the HS. Since the Philippine’s tariff system is patterned practically under the U.S. tariff system, this resource offers some of the most important cases on customs tariff classification decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Customs and Court of Appeals, U.S. Customs, and our very own Philippine Supreme Court and Court of Tax Appeals. Volume II provides a collection of advance tariff classification and dispute settlement rulings issued by the Philippines’ Tariff Commission, and Bureau of Customs, and the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) on certain cases. The important and precedential value of these court decisions and administrative cases gives us a lot of useful tariff classification information and guidance on how to classify imported goods that can be used in many similar local cases.
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Hornbook on Customs Tariff Classification Volume 1
This book, titled “Hornbook on Customs Tariff Classification,” which comes in two volumes that provides a comprehensive resource on customs tariff classification. Volume I outlines the basic concepts, principles, and current regulations governing tariff classifications and aims to guide international traders and economic operators on the correct tariff classification of mostly or generally traded commodities in accordance with GRIs of the HS. Since the Philippine’s tariff system is patterned practically under the U.S. tariff system, this resource offers some of the most important cases on customs tariff classification decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Customs and Court of Appeals, U.S. Customs, and our very own Philippine Supreme Court and Court of Tax Appeals. Volume II provides a collection of advance tariff classification and dispute settlement rulings issued by the Philippines’ Tariff Commission, and Bureau of Customs, and the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) on certain cases. The important and precedential value of these court decisions and administrative cases gives us a lot of useful tariff classification information and guidance on how to classify imported goods that can be used in many similar local cases.
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Course Module on Birthing Clinic for Nurses: Evidence-Based
The Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP) is proud to present this Birthing Module, a comprehensive resource that integrates evidence-based practices with expert guidance for nursing professionals. Childbirth is a transformative event, and it demands nursing care that is not only compassionate and skilled but also grounded in the highest standards of knowledge.
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Claiming the Dot: A Young Lawyer’s Journey
Atty. Capila is the heart and soul behind Barrista Solutions, which is dedicated to guiding and supporting students who dream of claiming the dot. What started as a humble online resource quickly evolved into something special. This passion project became a safe, encouraging, and incredibly helpful community where law students and lawyers could share insights, impart knowledge, and find the motivation to keep pushing through.
Now, that same concept has been captured in book form. With all the challenges and pressures law students face today, having a go-to source of inspiration, wisdom, and reassurance is essential.
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Mismo! Eveybody Needs an Inspiration
Mismo! Everybody Needs An Inspiration is a peek into the lives of Dennis and Rene Garcia, the pioneers of the Manila Sound and the founders of the iconic band, Hotdog. It touches on childhood, humble beginnings, their deep love for the craft, and ultimately, the power of brotherhood.
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Forex Robot Para sa Baguhan: Kumita Kahit Tulog Ka!
Hi! Kung hawak mo ‘to, malamang gusto mo ring kumita sa Forex.
Tulad mo rin ako dati, baguhan na maraming tanong. Pero may natutunan akong isang simple paraan: pwede kang gumawa ng sarili mong “trading robot” o EA. Para bang may katulong ka na laging handang mag-trade para sa iyo. Sa librong ito, ituturo ko ang mga simpleng hakbang para ka rin magkaroon ng sarili mong EA.
Tara na!
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Introduction to Economics: With Agrarian Reform and Taxation
Economics is a science that examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, as well as the creation of wealth. This social science provides many valuable benefits, such as the knowledge needed to understand the impact of developments in business, society, and world economy. This study teaches every student about their choices and opportunities, and of scarcity and the impact of decision making on families and society. This field of social science seeks to explain the economic basis for human societies and aims to identify basic problems encountered by an economy. It is focused on the basic concepts that modern economists employ in their attempt to analyze economic problems.
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Legal Negotiation: How to Win Without Fighting (with Artificial Intelligence and other Methods)
This book is specifically designed to share various techniques and strategies about how to negotiate more effectively in the actual practice of law. The core message of this humble work is that lawyers should endeavor to solve their clients’ problems through negotiation first. Only after all amicable means to resolve the disputes have been exhausted should lawyers resort to litigation. Competitive negotiation tactics and more collaborative problem-solving approaches are included in the discussion. This book focuses on negotiation as client representation. Lawyers as advocates have affected the process of negotiation in many ways. Some of the best contributions that lawyers could make to improve the justice system is to exert maximum efforts to resolve their cases without overburdening the justice system.
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Labor Relations: The Labor Code of the Philippines Volume II Book V, VI, & VII
This work covers Book V, VI, and VII of the Labor Code as amended. The covered articles are provided with annotations and explained through the lenses of the constitution, jurisprudence, doctrines, legislations, relevant Implementing Rules and Regulations, and updates on labor laws. Bar Question of the previous Bar Examinations together with suggested answers are also made part of the discussion to help readers frame their understanding within a legal context of the subject under review. The suggested answers are just that, suggested. They are not meant to correct other alternative answers that may have merit in law; hence the answers should be taken as an aid to further understand the topic at hand.
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Introduction to Business Communication
At its core, business communication is not just about transmitting information; it’s about ensuring the right message reaches the right audience in the most effective way, at the right time. Whether it’s an executive delivering a corporate vision, a startup founder persuading investors, or a customer service team resolving concerns, communication is the foundation of business success. And in today’s hyperconnected, fast-paced world, mastering this skill is no longer optional—it’s essential.
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My Training Notes: How to Give and make The Best of Trainings
I am offering this book not only as a guidebook or reference for training but, as importantly, also as a key to – again, this phrase – OPENING MINDS. Meaning, trainings should springboard each and every participant into being open to fresh ideas, and even trigger deep inside them an inner itch to look beyond the horizons, and explore them for new, innovative, alternative paths to development. In other words, this guidebook is not only for trainers. This guidebook is also meant for training participants, teachers, professors, and anyone who values the constant pursuit of growth and development in all forms, be it personal, professional, social, or national.
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Animal Booboos and their Visits to Dr. Ray
Browse through the stories to help explain the procedure being done to your child. A calm child helps produce the best images necessary for the radiologist to make high quality interpretations.
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Self-Reliant Defense Posture
This book delves into the strategic imperatives driving the Philippines’ move towards self-reliance in defense and provides a rich historical and contemporary analysis. It explores the evolving Philippines’ strategic environment, policy decisions and the challenges of defense modernization, offering critical insights into the nation’s security trajectory.
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Bar Reviewer Labor and Social Legislation
This reading material is a syllabus-based Bar Examination guide designed to provide every Bar candidate and law student a comprehensive review, with the aid of some of the latest Supreme Court decisions, on the fundamental of the Labor Code, as amended, its implementing rules and regulations, the NLRC Rules of Procedure and other social legislation that are pertinent to their preparations for the Bar Examinations.
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The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice in the Philippines (R.A. 9266)
This book was enhance to incorporate most frequently asked questions with the intention of making R.A. 9266 easier for the students as well as practitioners and the public to understand the essence and intention of the law. It is the author’s view that the person reading it must easily understand the complicated aspect of the law; hence, the simplicity of this work can serve as guide for students, practitioners, trainees and the public in the architecture practice and its application to the profession.
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New Government Procurement Act of 2024 (Republic Act No. 12009)
AND ITS IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF 2025
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Cross-Examination Techniques: A Practical Guide to Litigation
This book explores the art of cross-examination in Philippine courtrooms—its tools, tactics, and techniques. It draws a vivid comparison between the best practices of Philippine and American trial lawyers, examining what truly works and what falls short.
To uncover these lessons, an empirical method was used. Surveys, interviews, and real-world experiences shaped the findings—revealing how Filipino litigators set their goals, prepare their cross, and choose the techniques that land with impact. By mapping the patterns and themes in these practices, and comparing them to time-tested American strategies, this work bridges a long-standing gap in Philippine legal literature. More than just theory, this is a practical handbook—one the Philippines has long needed, but until now, did not have. It distills the real-world wisdom of trial lawyers, prosecutors, public attorneys, and judges across the country.
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Under One Umbrella
“Under One Umbrella by Alvin B. Cruz is a collection of haiku, senryu, and tanka poems, exploring themes of human emotion, nature, and everyday life. The book unites these traditional Japanese poetic forms under a shared focus on brevity and depth, often blending humor, reflection, and vivid imagery. Through its concise and evocative verses, the collection captures fleeting moments of beauty, insight, and human connection, inviting readers to pause and find meaning in the small details of life.”
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Telling Truths from Lies
When you take a life, it takes yours. Always remember that we only have ONE WORLD to live, and ONE LIFE to spare. It is therefore a shared responsibility among nations, and all persons of this planet, to protect this place we live in, and to treasure each life we have. People sometimes make wrong choices and decisions in life, they commit mistakes, stumble a lot. But most of the time, they get up, move on, take different routes, and they can recover.
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A Handbook on the Fundamentals of Eminent Domain
The decision to write a book on eminent domain is prompted by the author’s experience in handling expropriation cases as a practitioner, and later, as a judge. The author hopes to bring common practices in expropriation closer to the Rules and/or jurisprudence. He notes, for instance, that under Rule 67 of the Rules of Court, pre-trial conference, an otherwise mandatory fixture in the pursuit of ordinary civil (and even criminal) actions, has no place in the procedure to be followed in expropriation cases.
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Baha, Bahay, Buhay
May baha sa labas ng aming bahay.
Umabot na ito sa aming tarangkahan.
Hanggang tuhod ang taas ng baha.Walang tigil ang malakas na ulan!
Saan kaya kami maaaring pumunta?
Paano kami lilikas kasama si Mingming,
ang alaga kong kuting?Angkop ang aklat-pambatang ito para sa mga
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Your Taxmate Says: Lawyer’s Version
This book is a product of a decade of experiencing, learning, practicing, and teaching Taxation. Honed by my tax experience in an accounting firm and a law firm, and further solidified at my current tax work with the Court of Tax Appeals, this book is an ever-evolving work of art, a culmination of how my mind works in trying to explain the constructive glory and the destructive fury of taxation. This is patterned after my handwritten teaching notes as early as 2016, the Powerpoint slides that I have continually been editing since 2020 when the teaching landscape has been forced to adapt to the pandemic, incorporating the test banks I have originally created ever since I started teaching.
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Corporate Security, Safety Investigations and Report Writing Handbook
In the dynamic and ever-evolving corporate world, the significance of robust security measures, thorough safety investigations, and precise report writing cannot be overstated. As businesses expand and technology advances, the need for comprehensive security protocols and meticulous documentation becomes increasingly critical. This manual, Corporate Security, Safety Investigation, and Report Writing Manual, is crafted to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate these complex challenges effectively. This Manual is aligned with the guidelines under Ched Memorandum Order Number 6 (BS in Industrial Security Management), thus a good reference material for both courses beneficial to students, professors, deans, and program heads.
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Pre-Week Refresher in Political Law
For some law students, Political Law may not be as interesting as the other subjects, compared to, especially for the beginners, Criminal Law. Yet, in the Bar Exam, Political Law carries great weight in the computation of what would be the examinee’s final rating.
To help the examinees in conquering what would be one of the most important journeys of their lives, the Authors decide to write this pre-week reviewer to serve as their refresher or final reading material. The Authors hope for the best and wish the examinees “Good Luck!”.