Part 5
The module shares the Filipinos’ story, where emotions lie deeper in their artworks. Their capacity to love is narrated in their spirit and beliefs. Filipino indigenous thought or “loob” is important in this conversation lest the nation lose touch with the value of life.
BIO: Christine Carmela R. Ramos, author of Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person, Globalization and Technology and Introduction to Philosophy. Obtained her Ph.D. in Philosophy at De La Salle University, Manila, graduating with distinction (magna cum laude). She also completed her Masteral Degree in Philosophy and AB-BSE at De La Salle University. A former professor of The Philippine Women’s University and the Philosophy Department of De La Salle University, Dr. Ramos is currently teaching at Mapúa University. Born in the sign of Cancer, her other interests include learning to speak foreign languages, travelling, visiting museums, historical places, and singing.
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For the historical background of Filipino arts, viewers can see Dr Ramos' work at Academia.edu:
Ramos, Christine Carmela. Arts in the Philippines. Link: https://www.academia.edu/39269069/Arts_in_the_Philippines.
For background of Filipino Indigenous thinking, viewers can purchase for a minimal amount an e-book at rexinteractive.com:
Ramos, Christine Carmela. 2023. Introduction to philosophy of the human person, 3rd ed. Rex Book, Inc. Quezon City.
Finally, viewers can subscribe with a minimal amount to CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHILIPPINE ART. The section on Peoples of the Philippines contains the master essays on 54 ethnolinguistic groups, arranged alphabetically from Aeta to Yakan. The next eight sections focus on the eight arts, namely: architecture, visual arts, film, dance, music, theater, broadcast arts, and literature. Each section is further divided into historical essays, forms and types, aspects, works, and artists and organizations.