PUBLICATIONS AND LITERATURES

Explore a collection of relevant publications focusing on our nation's rich maritime and archipelagic heritage. Delve into a treasure trove of knowledge covering topics such as marine biodiversity, sustainable fisheries, maritime security, and historical significance. 

The South China Sea Dispute: PH Sovereign Rights and Jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea

Author: Justice Antonio Carpio  

Publisher: Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman 

Publication Date: 2017

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The book collates over 140 lectures and speeches delivered by Justice Antonio Carpio on the South China Sea in various fora in the Philippines and abroad. 

The West Philippine Sea: The Territorial and Maritime Jurisdiction Disputes from a Filipino Perspective 

Author: Aileen S.P. Baviera and Jay Batongbacal 

Publisher: Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman 

Publication Date: April 15, 2013 

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The book presents issues that..."are framed from a Filipino perspective that focuses on information.. considered to be most important and of interest to citizens of this country, rather than information that may be highlighted by...foreign authors, organizations or governments. The contents are not intended as advocacy of any particular position or policy. 

Rock Solid: How the Philippines Won its Maritime Case against China

Author: Marites Dañguilan Vitug   

Publisher: Ateneo de Manila University Press

Publication Date: 2018

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Rock Solid: How the Philippines Won Its Maritime Case Against China presents a comprehensive account of the epic legal success of the Philippines' territorial claim over that of China. the arbitral ruling is paramount to the protection of Philippine sovereignty and territorial integrity. Readers will appreciate the unpacking of the complex nature of Philippine national interest, stretching from fishery and natural resources to security concerns and territorial integrity of the nation. 

The Philippines is not a Small Country 

Author: Gideon Lasco 

Publisher: Ateneo de Manila University Press 

Publication Date: 2020 

ISBN No.: 9789715509930 

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This book is an exploration of the Philippines as a beautiful land, a home to a diversity of peoples, a nation-in-the-making, and a country at the heart of the world. Drawing from anthropology, history, contemporary events, popular culture, and the author's field experiences and travels, the essays draw connections between nature and culture, self and society, the local and the global, as well as the past and the present in order to arrive at a deeper, fuller, critical, vet hopeful view of a country that is larger than many imagine it to be. 

Mapping the Philippine Seas 

Author: Philippine Map Collectors Society (PHIMCOS) 

Publisher: Philippine Map Collectors Society, Philippines 

Publication Date: 2017

ISBN No.: 978-97195907-2-9 

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A catalog of an exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Philippine Map Collectors Society (PHIMCOS), Mapping the Philippine Seas showcases rare historical maps and charts of the Philippine archipelago and its surrounding seas from the early 16th century to the end of the 19th century.

Lalani of the Distant Sea 

Author: Erin Entrada Kelly 

Publisher: Greenwillow  

Publication Date: September 3, 2019 

ISBN No.: 978-0062747280 

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Lalani is an average girl living in a sea-side village, currently experiencing a long drought. The villagers feel cursed by the mysterious mountain, Mount Kahna. So for generations, the village’s strongest men have sailed in search of prosperity on the northern mountain, Mount Isa. Year after year, ships are wrecked and no sailors return, yet the villagers continue their futile tradition. Lalani’s own father was lost to the sea and she now lives with her cruel step-father and step-brother. When her mother becomes terminally ill, Lalani struggles to find hope. One day an accident leads Lalani up to Mount Kahna and a series of events are set in motion. Will Lalani have enough hope to survive the journey and return with a cure for her mother 

Message in the Sand (Sulat sa Buhangin)

Author: Charmaine Aserappa

Publisher: Canvas

Publication Date: 2008

ISBN No.: ISBN10: 9715064892 

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“Miguel lived near the beach and loved the sea,” reads the first line of this storybook. One day, the boy notices the fish dying from waste dumped by a mining company. The story then follows the boy as he spells out S.O.S. (Save Our Seas) on the sand every day, with everything from seaweed to shells, only to have his words washed away by the waves. Get this book to see how his perseverance pays off.   

A First Look at Philippine Fishes

Author: Maria Elena Paterno

Publisher: Tahanan Books

Publication Date: 1999

ISBN No.: 9789716300574   

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Dive deep into the colorful world under the sea and meet the friendly inhabitants of the Philippine waters. Part of Tahanan's First Look at...series, this one also profiles ten types of creatures found in our country.  

Bayan ng Basura

Author: Augie Rivera 

Publisher: Adarna Publishing 

Publication Date: January 1, 2019 

ISBN No.: 9789715088121 

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This is the story of a sea turtle who lived in an underwater paradise until a storm came and he finds himself in another part of the ocean full of garbage. He meets other marine creatures who like him, are all desperately tangled in assorted pieces of nonbiodegradable waste. The sea turtle tries to seek help, but he finds only finds more and more garbage thrown by humans into the sea. Eventually, he is rescued and goes viral. Humans learn from the plight of the sea turtle and they take conscious actions to help save our oceans. 

Diwa the Dugong

Author: Rachel L. Shaw

Publisher: Bookmark, Inc.

Publication Date: 2016

ISBN No.: 9789715698924 

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Do sea cows go moo? The dugong, or sea cow, is a marine mammal (yup, just like dolphins and whales) that are found in the Philippines. They're classified as “vulnerable to extinction” due to unsustainable fishing practices. This is the story of Diwa the Dugong and how the destruction of her habitat forces her to brave the oceans on her own.  

Hipon and Biya

Author: Carla Pacis

Publisher: Adarna House, Inc.

Publication Date: 2010

ISBN No.: 9789715082389 (ISBN10: 9715082386) 

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On the white sand of a coral reef lived a shrimp and a goby fish. Although they were not of the same sort, they lived happily together. In this simple tale of friendship, find out how two different species realize how much they need each other.

Gardener of the Sea: A Story about Nida Calumpong

Author: Didith T. Rodrigo 

Publisher: The Bookmark, Inc.

Publication Date: 2017

ISBN No.: 978-971-569-9143 

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This book serves as an inspiration for young environmentalists and marine biologists through the life of Hilconida P. Calumong. She is a professor of Biology at the Department of Biology and Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences, Silliman University, Dumaguete City. She received her BS in Medical Technology and MS in Biology from Silliman and her PhD in Botany from the University of California Berkely. She has done over 30 years of research on algae, seagrass, mangroves, giant clams and sea hares; making her a globally-recognized specialist in marine botany and coastal resource management. Dr. Calumpong is a member of the United Nations Group of Experts of the Regular Process for the First Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of Marine Environment, including socioeconomic aspects. 

The Legend of Juan Pawikan and the 7,107 Islands

Author: Celine Beatrice Fabie 

Publisher: Mona Lisa Publication 

Publication Date: 2015

ISBN No.: 978-971-95726-1-9 

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Juan the Pawikan is a marine turtle who wants to explore far away from the shore where he was born. It's what marine turtles do — they leave their birth island to travel and return only when it's time for them to lay eggs. Juan's story aims to create awareness about marine turtles who don't get to live their lives because they are caught for money, or their habitat becomes polluted.  

 Si Dong, Ang Matakaw na Dugong 

Author: Jomike Tejido

Publisher: Mona Lisa Publication 

Publication Date: 2017

ISBN No.: 9786214201549 

Description:

Dong loves to eat sweets and junk food which usually makes him slugging during playtime — not good. That is, until a lobster shows him what he really should be eating. This one's another book that's not particularly Earth conservation but is a lot of fun.