Before the discovery of the islands in the Pacific by Spain, the inhabitants of what is now the Philippines mere ruled by village chieftains called datus. Chinese merchants came to the islands and traded silk, porcelain and other Chinese items. The datus collected tributes from these Chinese merchants. After Spain colonized the islands, trading continued…

They say that if one wishes to be remembered forever, then one should write a book. I have had the privilege of co-authoring two, with the hope that the knowledge shared in those pages will continue to be of service to others. My utmost gratitude to my co-authors, Atty. Marlon Agaceta and Atty. Tristan Langkay,…