Visions of the possible: Legacies of Philippine freedom

by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, B.G.Y. Hernandez

Visions of the Possible commemorates the centennial of Philippine Independence and the centennial of the establishment of Asia’s first constitutional republic. It celebrates the awakening of a people gradually realizing how to adapt democracy to their changing needs and growing expectations. This book features memorable vignettes, gems of historical findings, rare photographs, treasured family heirlooms, works of art, national treasures, public monuments, key shrines, and other icons of patriotism.

318 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 1998

About the author

Felice Prudente Sta. Maria is an internationally awarded cultural heritage advocate, food historian, and non-fiction author known for her pioneering work on the history of Filipino cuisine. For over five decades, she has researched the nation's colonial food history, utilizing sources dating from the Age of Exploration to the early years of the Philippine Republic.