Documented study of foreign relations of the Philippines since achievement of independence in 1946.

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines (RP) maintain close ties based upon historical relations, common interests, shared values, and the large Filipino-American population. The Philippines faces terrorist threats from several groups. Contents of this report: (1) Overview: Policy Issues for Congress; (2) Political Developments; (3) Econ. Conditions; (4) U.S. Foreign Assistance; (5) Terrorist, Separatist, and Communist Movements: The Abu Sayyaf Group; Moro National Liberation Front and Moro Islamic Liberation Front; Clan Violence; Philippine Communist Party; (6) Foreign Relations: RP-U.S. Security Ties and Military Relations; RP-U.S. Operations on Baslian and Jolo Islands; (7) Filipino Vets; (8) Major Historical Events. Map.

Examines the contested process of colonial education in the Philippines in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War.

THE DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND FRANCE DID NOT MERELY BEGIN OVER 70 YEARS AGO. The journey of discovery began even earlier, when French cartography was being developed as early routes to and around the Philippines were first being plotted by adventurous maritime explorers. The cover of this book depicts this journey: a French frigate bravely traverses the seas of Guillaume Deliste's 17th century world map, headed eastward in search of new discoveries, guided by the Philippine sun. As both countries rediscover each other by building an even better relationship in the future, it will be a continuous journey of both discovery and rediscovery.