TY - BOOK AU - Sta. Maria, Felice Prudente TI - Visions of the possible legacies of Philippine freedom SN - 971-91353-5-2 AV - DS 682.A1 .St11 1998 PY - 1998///];copyright 1998 CY - Makati City PB - Published in commemoration of the Centennial of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence by Studio 5 Pub. KW - Independence Day (Philippines) KW - sears KW - Philippines N2 - Commemorates a major event in Asian history. Counts the beginning of constitutional democracy in the region, and celebrates Filipinos as Asia's pioneering democrats. Narrates a story of how different peoples scattered across seven thousand one hundred seven islands discovered the power of collective visions in pursuit of freedom and respect for fundamental human dignity. Celebrates the awakening of a people gradually realizing how to adapt democracy to their changing needs and growing expectations. Contains vignettes, historical findings, rare photographs, family heirlooms, works of art, National Treasures, public monuments, key shrines, and other icons of patriotism ER -