Philippine Studies was the dominant theme chosen for this issue. Articles written in Filipino language were featured to highlight the Journal’s additional role—that is to be a venue for Philippine studies scholarship— while remaining true to its original interdisciplinary character. This is consistent with the University’s intention to establish a Center for Philippine Studies within the Institute for Culture and Language Studies. Academics from different universities contributed think pieces that explored, analyzed, and investigated Philippine reality through the lenses offered by (...) linguistics, cultural studies, ethics, history, and philosophy. (shrink)