These readings represent a wide array of famous histories and scholars with divergent interpretations of the issues in Philippine history. Since this book provides rich materials necessary for querying Philippine history, this makes it a very important tool for students, researchers, and instructors alike. We hope that this book will inspire thought-provoking discourse on and a better understanding of the historical context that frames contemporary Philippine society up to this day.

This book is a potential resource for knowing and conducting qualitative research. It discusses methods and approaches utilized by researchers in exploring the complexity of social processes and human experiences. It covers the whole range of qualitative approaches, from phenomenology to ethnography. Both novice and seasoned researchers can benefit from the authors’ practical insights based on theoretical principles.

Ethics are at the core of apprehension and behavior in every sphere of life. While understanding these ethics is central, it is more so in a multicultural country like the Philippines. This module introduces several ethical theories and points of view to give a comprehensive insight into ethics. It further excavates the traditional cultural norms and showers the learners with academic and real-world views.