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Filipino eBooks available in Christchurch City Libraries

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A compilation of recently added Filipino ebooks, both written in Tagalog and English

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Christchurch City Libraries

16 items

16 items

Noli Me Tangere Comics

Noli Me Tangere Comics

by Rizal, José, 1861-1896

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2018

Noli me Tangere (Touch me Not) is one of the most important novels in the Philippines. The classic which was written by the Philippines' National Hero, Dr...Show more Noli me Tangere (Touch me Not) is one of the most important novels in the Philippines. The classic which was written by the Philippines' National Hero, Dr Jose Rizal, tells about the Spanish oppression in the Philipines and was seen through the eyes of the protagonist, Crisostomo Ibarra. The novel has full of colourful characters, that symbolises the characters in the Philippine society in that era. It is believed that this book awakens the patriotism of the Filipinos and started the revolution. Show less

Noli me Tangere (Touch me Not) is one of the most important novels in the Philippines. The classic which was written by the Philippines' National Hero, Dr...Show more Noli me Tangere (Touch me Not) is one of the most important novels in the Philippines. The classic which was written by the Philippines' National Hero, Dr Jose Rizal, tells about the Spanish oppression in the Philipines and was seen through the eyes of the protagonist, Crisostomo Ibarra. The novel has full of colourful characters, that symbolises the characters in the Philippine society in that era. It is believed that this book awakens the patriotism of the Filipinos and started the revolution. Show less

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El Filibusterismo Comics

El Filibusterismo Comics

by Rizal, José, 1861-1896

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2018

El Filibusterismo is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere and it starts with the scene of Crisostomo Ibarra coming back to his village as Simon, a rich businessm...Show more El Filibusterismo is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere and it starts with the scene of Crisostomo Ibarra coming back to his village as Simon, a rich businessman. The struggle for freedom and calls for revolution is still the main theme of the novel but while Noli Me Tangere is romantic and hopeful, El Filibusterismo is dark and full of hatred. Show less

El Filibusterismo is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere and it starts with the scene of Crisostomo Ibarra coming back to his village as Simon, a rich businessm...Show more El Filibusterismo is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere and it starts with the scene of Crisostomo Ibarra coming back to his village as Simon, a rich businessman. The struggle for freedom and calls for revolution is still the main theme of the novel but while Noli Me Tangere is romantic and hopeful, El Filibusterismo is dark and full of hatred. Show less

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Festive Dishes by Nora V. Daza With Family and Friends

Festive Dishes by Nora V. Daza With Family and Friends

by Daza, Nora Villanueva

eBook - 2017

Gourmet chef Nora Daza together with her friends share their famous recipes for festive seasons. Recipes are mixed Filipino and western dshes Gourmet chef Nora Daza together with her friends share their famous recipes for festive seasons. Recipes are mixed Filipino and western dshes Show less

Gourmet chef Nora Daza together with her friends share their famous recipes for festive seasons. Recipes are mixed Filipino and western dshes Gourmet chef Nora Daza together with her friends share their famous recipes for festive seasons. Recipes are mixed Filipino and western dshes Show less

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The Little Adobo Book

The Little Adobo Book

by Gonzalez, Gene

eBook - 2017

Adobo, some Filipinos considered this to be the country's national dish and this small book is a collection of various ways of preparing it. Adobo, some Filipinos considered this to be the country's national dish and this small book is a collection of various ways of preparing it. Show less

Adobo, some Filipinos considered this to be the country's national dish and this small book is a collection of various ways of preparing it. Adobo, some Filipinos considered this to be the country's national dish and this small book is a collection of various ways of preparing it. Show less

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Yummy, Mommy

Yummy, Mommy

Healthy Cooking for your Picky Eater

by De Guzman, Tricel Nava

eBook - 2017

As the title suggests, this cookbook is for parents who have fuzzy eaters at home. Easy to follow recipes of nutritious and popular foods prepared in a cr...Show more As the title suggests, this cookbook is for parents who have fuzzy eaters at home. Easy to follow recipes of nutritious and popular foods prepared in a creative way. Book also lists tips and guides for parents to teach their children how to create healthy eating habits Show less

As the title suggests, this cookbook is for parents who have fuzzy eaters at home. Easy to follow recipes of nutritious and popular foods prepared in a cr...Show more As the title suggests, this cookbook is for parents who have fuzzy eaters at home. Easy to follow recipes of nutritious and popular foods prepared in a creative way. Book also lists tips and guides for parents to teach their children how to create healthy eating habits Show less

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Philippine Folktales

Philippine Folktales

by Igoy-Escalona, Joanne Marie

eBook - 2017

This is an easy to read compilation of famous folktales from different parts in the Philippines ,re-told and translated in English. It includes familiar s...Show more This is an easy to read compilation of famous folktales from different parts in the Philippines ,re-told and translated in English. It includes familiar stories like "Ang pagong at ang unggoy"(The turtle and the monkey) ", "Maria at ang gintong tsinelas"(Maria and the golden slippers) and "Kung bakit magkahiwalay ang buwan at mga bituin" (How the moon and stars came to be. Show less

This is an easy to read compilation of famous folktales from different parts in the Philippines ,re-told and translated in English. It includes familiar s...Show more This is an easy to read compilation of famous folktales from different parts in the Philippines ,re-told and translated in English. It includes familiar stories like "Ang pagong at ang unggoy"(The turtle and the monkey) ", "Maria at ang gintong tsinelas"(Maria and the golden slippers) and "Kung bakit magkahiwalay ang buwan at mga bituin" (How the moon and stars came to be. Show less

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Si boxer at brandon

Si boxer at brandon

boxer and brandon

by Nusinsky, Inna

eBook - 2019

A heart-warming story of friendship between a human and his dog. Written in Filipino A heart-warming story of friendship between a human and his dog. Written in Filipino Show less

A heart-warming story of friendship between a human and his dog. Written in Filipino A heart-warming story of friendship between a human and his dog. Written in Filipino Show less

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Gusto kong kumain ng mga prutas at gulay

Gusto kong kumain ng mga prutas at gulay

by Admont, Shelley

eBook - 2020

One of the bedtime collection books that tell about Jimmy, the rabbit, who is fond of eating lollies. Until something happened one day, that from thereon he just wants to eat fruits and vegetables. One of the bedtime collection books that tell about Jimmy, the rabbit, who is fond of eating lollies. Until something happened one day, that from thereon he just wants to eat fruits and vegetables. Show less

One of the bedtime collection books that tell about Jimmy, the rabbit, who is fond of eating lollies. Until something happened one day, that from thereon he just wants to eat fruits and vegetables. One of the bedtime collection books that tell about Jimmy, the rabbit, who is fond of eating lollies. Until something happened one day, that from thereon he just wants to eat fruits and vegetables. Show less

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Gusto kong magsabi ng totoo

Gusto kong magsabi ng totoo

by Admont, Shelley

eBook - 2020

It stars Jimmy, the rabbit and his dilemma whether to tell the truth to his mother bunny that he ruined her flowers. Join us as we learned the value of honesty through Jimmy's bunny eyes. It stars Jimmy, the rabbit and his dilemma whether to tell the truth to his mother bunny that he ruined her flowers. Join us as we learned the value of honesty through Jimmy's bunny eyes. Show less

It stars Jimmy, the rabbit and his dilemma whether to tell the truth to his mother bunny that he ruined her flowers. Join us as we learned the value of honesty through Jimmy's bunny eyes. It stars Jimmy, the rabbit and his dilemma whether to tell the truth to his mother bunny that he ruined her flowers. Join us as we learned the value of honesty through Jimmy's bunny eyes. Show less

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Gusto kong tumulong

Gusto kong tumulong

by Admont, Shelley

eBook - 2020

Jimmy, the rabbit, goes to the beach and learned the importance of helping each other when his sandcastle was destroyed by the wave. Jimmy, the rabbit, goes to the beach and learned the importance of helping each other when his sandcastle was destroyed by the wave. Show less

Jimmy, the rabbit, goes to the beach and learned the importance of helping each other when his sandcastle was destroyed by the wave. Jimmy, the rabbit, goes to the beach and learned the importance of helping each other when his sandcastle was destroyed by the wave. Show less

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Duterte Harry

Duterte Harry

Fire and Fury in the Philippines

by Miller, Jonathan

eBook - 2018

This is the story of the war on drugs by Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial president of the Philippines. Disclaimer, the stories in the books are written...Show more This is the story of the war on drugs by Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial president of the Philippines. Disclaimer, the stories in the books are written through the eyes of the author, Jonathan Miller, and his views might not be popular or similar to the views of the Duterte supporters. Show less

This is the story of the war on drugs by Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial president of the Philippines. Disclaimer, the stories in the books are written...Show more This is the story of the war on drugs by Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial president of the Philippines. Disclaimer, the stories in the books are written through the eyes of the author, Jonathan Miller, and his views might not be popular or similar to the views of the Duterte supporters. Show less

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Pagiging superhero

Pagiging superhero

by Shmuilov, Liz

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2020

Some children dream of becoming heroes and that includes Ron and Maya. They have ideas on how to become one and they try ways to be the superheroes Some children dream of becoming heroes and that includes Ron and Maya. They have ideas on how to become one and they try ways to be the superheroes Show less

Some children dream of becoming heroes and that includes Ron and Maya. They have ideas on how to become one and they try ways to be the superheroes Some children dream of becoming heroes and that includes Ron and Maya. They have ideas on how to become one and they try ways to be the superheroes Show less

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Patron Saints of Nothing

Patron Saints of Nothing

by Ribay, Randy

eBook - 2019

A heartbreaking coming of age story of Jay Reguero, a Filipino-American in the US who went home to the Philippines to investigate the murder of his cousin...Show more A heartbreaking coming of age story of Jay Reguero, a Filipino-American in the US who went home to the Philippines to investigate the murder of his cousin as a result of Duterte's war on drugs campaign. Would he able to accept the truth when he finally uncovers it? Show less

A heartbreaking coming of age story of Jay Reguero, a Filipino-American in the US who went home to the Philippines to investigate the murder of his cousin...Show more A heartbreaking coming of age story of Jay Reguero, a Filipino-American in the US who went home to the Philippines to investigate the murder of his cousin as a result of Duterte's war on drugs campaign. Would he able to accept the truth when he finally uncovers it? Show less

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Tropical Island Cooking

Tropical Island Cooking

Traditional Recipes, Contemporary Flavors

by Aranas, Jennifer M., 1970-

eBook - 2015

Sample the exotic flavour of the Philippine cuisine as Chicago-based chef, Jennifer Aranas compiled famous Filipino dishes and added simple twists for modern cooking Sample the exotic flavour of the Philippine cuisine as Chicago-based chef, Jennifer Aranas compiled famous Filipino dishes and added simple twists for modern cooking Show less

Sample the exotic flavour of the Philippine cuisine as Chicago-based chef, Jennifer Aranas compiled famous Filipino dishes and added simple twists for modern cooking Sample the exotic flavour of the Philippine cuisine as Chicago-based chef, Jennifer Aranas compiled famous Filipino dishes and added simple twists for modern cooking Show less

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The Farm

The Farm

by Ramos, Joanne

eBook - 2019

The bestseller book by Filipino-American, Joanne Ramos is available now in eBooks. Readers would liken this book to the Handmaid's Tale where the protago...Show more The bestseller book by Filipino-American, Joanne Ramos is available now in eBooks. Readers would liken this book to the Handmaid's Tale where the protagonist became a baby-bearer for a powerful or rich couple who could not produce a child. But unlike the Handmaid's Tale's June who was forced to do it, Jane, our protagonist, has a choice. And she chose to be one. Show less

The bestseller book by Filipino-American, Joanne Ramos is available now in eBooks. Readers would liken this book to the Handmaid's Tale where the protago...Show more The bestseller book by Filipino-American, Joanne Ramos is available now in eBooks. Readers would liken this book to the Handmaid's Tale where the protagonist became a baby-bearer for a powerful or rich couple who could not produce a child. But unlike the Handmaid's Tale's June who was forced to do it, Jane, our protagonist, has a choice. And she chose to be one. Show less

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When the Elephants Dance

When the Elephants Dance

by Holthe, Tessa Uriza

eBook - 2002

Set towards the end of the Second World War in the Philippines where the Japanese are becoming desperate because the Americans have landed and wanted the ...Show more Set towards the end of the Second World War in the Philippines where the Japanese are becoming desperate because the Americans have landed and wanted the country back. The Japanese have become more ruthless and started burning houses and killing people along the way. Told through the eyes of three narrators, the novel tells about the life of the Karanglan family who hid in their cellar with friends and neighbours, on how they tried to survive and hold on to each other until the war ends. This is a beautifully-written book on war and recounts the sufferings that the Filipinos endured during the war. If you like war and survival stories especially set in the Pacific or in the Philippines, you should give this a go. Show less

Set towards the end of the Second World War in the Philippines where the Japanese are becoming desperate because the Americans have landed and wanted the ...Show more Set towards the end of the Second World War in the Philippines where the Japanese are becoming desperate because the Americans have landed and wanted the country back. The Japanese have become more ruthless and started burning houses and killing people along the way. Told through the eyes of three narrators, the novel tells about the life of the Karanglan family who hid in their cellar with friends and neighbours, on how they tried to survive and hold on to each other until the war ends. This is a beautifully-written book on war and recounts the sufferings that the Filipinos endured during the war. If you like war and survival stories especially set in the Pacific or in the Philippines, you should give this a go. Show less

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