Illustrations by Jomike Tejido

When an opportunity came for him to work in America, Juanito’s father didn’t let the chance pass. Is American sugar really so much sweeter?

Nang dumating ang pagkakataon na magtrabaho sa Amerika, hindi ito pinalampas ni Juanito at ng kaniyang Tatay. Talaga kayang mas matamis ang asukal na nakukuha sa Amerika?

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Featured in the Batang Historyador series are stories of the challenges, dreams, and awakening of five children from five different relevant points of Philippine history. Each story is a glimpse in the way of life and rights of the children during these periods, and a look back at the colorful past of the country.

ISBN: 971-508-112-6

Published: 2001

Language: Filipino (Tagalog) with English translation

Age Recommendation: 10+

32 pages | 80 grams | 6 by 8 inches

Illustrated by Adrian Panadero

The riveting life stories of our Philippine heroes can inspire children, students, and the next generation of community leaders. Share your love of history by bringing home Tahanan’s award-winning Great Lives Library.

Ages 8 and up • 7 x 10 • 32 pages • Paperback • ISBN 978-621-422-027-4

*For LLH Years 7-10 and new with CM Methods/Living Books, read through the Great Lives Series starting with Mother Ignacia*

Published in 1986. Reprinted in 2003. Winner of National Book Award, as part of the Panitikan Series.

Category: Literature

Weight: 0.434 kg

ISBN: 9789715504201

Imprint: AUP Imprint

Language: Filipino

Edited by Nina Macaraig-Gamboa

Illustrated by Jonuel Benedict A. Reyna

Lucio San Pedro was born on February 11, 1913 in Angono, Rizal, the son of Elpidio San Pedro and Soledad Diestro. At a young age, he composed various hymns and became the local church organist, succeeding his late grandfather.

San Pedro graduated from the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Music with a double major in Composition and Conducting. While at UP, San Pedro wrote a symphonic work called “Suite Pastorale.” In 1943, he wanted to write lyrics for one of its movements to submit to a competition sponsored by the Japanese government during its occupation of the Philippines. He did not join the competition. San Pedro took further studies at the Juilliard School of Music in 1947. On a ship upon his return home, San Pedro met Levi Celerio who wrote the lyrics for this movement, what would become the iconic “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”, a lullaby and ode to a mother’s love.

San Pedro excelled as a teacher, conductor, and composer. He eventually became Professor Emeritus at his alma mater, UP. He also taught in many other universities. San Pedro conducted the Banda Angono Numero Uno, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Musical Philippines Philharmonic Orchestra, Peng Kong Grand Mason Concert Band, and the San Pedro Band of Angono. He was a prolific composer whose works included band music, concertos, choral works, cantatas, chamber music, and songs for solo voice. Among his famous compositions are “Simbang Gabi”, “Lahing Kayumanggi”, and “Sa Mahal Kong Bayan”, which touch on Filipino culture.

San Pedro was dubbed a “creative nationalist” for his artistic way of showing love for his country. He won countless awards, the most prominent being his conferment as National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1991.

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ISBN: 978-971-569-827-6

size: 8″ x 10″, 16 pages in full color | C2S Paper