Books
Yearly, ISA releases books that highlight its activities and findings. Some are technical, while others touch on the other side of ISA’s core, which are values that unite the nation.
Its collaborators, who are formators in their own areas / sectors in society also release books occasionally.
Philippines 2030 Journey to Nationhood
Philippines 2030 journey to nationhood: towards a national community of responsible citizens / Jesus P. Estanislao. – Makati City, Philippines: Institute of Solidarity in Asia, Inc., 2006. (242 pages)
The revolution this book proposes is for ordinary citizens to take up the cudgels for our country and contribute to its progress such that sooner rather than later, the Filipino would be proud of the Philippines. We have long awaited for Presidents and other elected officials to solve our problems and deliver genuine development. The wait would be over if ordinary citizens would roll up their sleeves and work together with others. Instead of asking, what can the President do for our sector and commnunity, many more should be asking: what can we do for the country? Indeed, what can our sector contribute to the progress of the Philippines? What can our commnunity contribute to national development?
Equipped for battle
a primer on active citizen involvement in governance by Jesus P. Estanislao (Manila: Inkwell Publishing Co., Inc. 2006, 250 pages)
There is already too much disunity in our society. Of great value, then, is unity. We who want to be worthy, actively involved, responsible citizens must be united, and we must promote unity in our land. How can we forge greater unity in our land? The author tells us how in this passionately patriotic book.
good governance
report for the professions by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia and the Professional Regulation Commission (Manila: MG Reprographix, Inc., 2005, 401 pages)
The Professional Regulation Commission partnered with ISA for a series of good governance self-assessment sessions. Under ISA auspices, strategic planning sessions were held for PRC Commissioners, accredited professional organizations, and professional regulatory boards. This report is a record of that work.
back to the basics
Fundamental Principles and Values for Nation Building Edited by Oliver M. Tuazon / Illustrated by Jess Abrera ( Manila: MG Reprographix, Inc., 2005, 196 pages)
Addressed to the the Filipino youth, this collection of essays from various authors underscores the need for virtue to develop one’s potentials to the full. It avers that a balanced governance of one’s life is the most effective way for young Filipinos to contribue to nation building. This is intended as a training material for the various youth groups involved in ISA’s governace program.
responsible citizenship 4
by Jesus P. Estanislao (Manila: Inkwell Publishing Co., Inc. 2004, 196 pages)
We face as a people the reality that our system has broken down. To fix it, we need to be systemic and systematic, by starting with the principles of our society’s basic redesign. This is what is stressed in this latest series of essays on Good Governance and Responsible Citizenship.
responsible citizenship 3
by Jesus P. Estanislao (Manila: Inkwell Publishing Co., Inc. 2003, 233 pages)
This work argues that it is our duty to live responsible citizenship even as we insist on our right to claim good governance. If all of us — many more of us — would live up to our duties as responsible citizens, then we can begin to have a realistic basis for hope in a much brighter future for our country and our people.
responsible citizenship 1
by Jesus P. Estanislao (Manila: Inkwell Publishing Co., Inc, 2002, 39 pages)
This collection of essays reminds Filipinos of their civic duties and responsibilities, and that these have to be given as much stress as their rights and demand for privileges. It reminds every Filipino family that there are broader concerns beyond the walls of one’s home that should be also be the object of their attention and generous contribution.