“We commend the authors and publishers of this colossal book covering 500 years of Philippine history and for extolling the heroism of Filipino heroes past and present, and it is a must read for every Filipino.”
Thus said Cagayan Economic Processing Zone Administrator and CEO and Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon Raul Lambino following a courtesy call by Twilight Glory principal author and publisher Melandrew T. Velasco at the former’s office on Wednesday in Mandaluyong City.
Twilight Glory: A Tribute to Heroes and Veterans, is a narrative of the Filipino people’s struggle to win for themselves freedom and independence. It highlights the most significant periods in the country’s history from the 1896 Revolution, participation in World War II, the Korea and Vietnam wars, and the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, among others.
Lambino noted that the book also chronicles the continuing fight of Filipino veterans for benefits and recognition not only in the country but most especially in the United States.
The book also tackles the recent and present challenges the country faces that have given rise to a new breed of heroes.
Published by Media Touchstone Ventures Inc. in collaboration with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and the Ramos Peace and Development Foundation Inc., its publication was made possible by sponsors from the business sector led by San Miguel Corporation. The other corporate sponsors are Manila Water Company Inc., Maynilad Water Services Inc., San Lorenzo Ruiz Builders and San Lorenzo Water Development Corporation, International Container Services Inc., Philippine Veterans Bank and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation.