We are now on track of publishing the book, “Wisdom of our Filipino Fathers (Without Apology to Tim Russert),” and release it by Fathers’ Day in June 2011.

To give readers an idea of the book’s contents, here are some articles, excerpts of which will be printed in it. The articles of course will be subjected to more editing and revisions. We will include of course photographs about the Filipino Fathers featured in the book. We will request Sen. Nene Pimentel to write the foreword. Here is a partial list of the book materials:

Remembering My Dad, Hermilo V. Rodis

Remembering the Overseas-Filipino Fathers on Father’s Day

My Father Was the Birdman and Butcher of Bulusan during the War and a Don Quixote Later in Life

Tim Russert (1950-2008) Will Always Be Remembered on Father's Day (as a background material for the insertion of Tim Russert in the title of our book)

Remembering the Departed Filipino Diplomats in Los Angeles

Filipino-Canadian Painter Gets “Brush Salutes” From Peers

Memorial Service for Fil-Am Writer Ben Alcantara on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd (By Joseph G. Lariosa)

Remembering Rizalino A. Oades, Ph.D., a Professor, Community Leader and Writer  (By Romeo P. Marquez)

Perry Was Our Peer: How Dr. Calica Touched the Lives of Filipino Americans

Teroy No Longer Belongs to the Laurels, He Is the People’s Own  (By Nene Pimentel)

“Yes, But Syndrome:” A Tribute to a Departed Uncle

(By Joseph G. Lariosa)

Isabelo de los Reyes, Founder of the Philippine Labor Movement, Among Other Titles

Sergio Osmeña, the Founding Father  (By Atty. Lope Lindio)

Remembering Manuel L. Quezon (1878-1944)

Ninoy Aquino: A Hero for All Seasons (By Nene Pimentel)

Remembering Raul Roco (1941-2005)

Senator Pimentel Remembers Henry Canoy for His Contributions to Broadcasting

From Firebrand to Torchbearer: A Tribute to Ka Bel (By Nene Pimentel)

Rev. Fr. Carlos Abesamis, SJ -- R.I.P.

Filipino Educator-Social Worker Killed in Tawi-Tawi in a Kidnapping Attempt

Remembering President Ramon Magsaysay y Del Fierro: A Modern-Day Moses (By Nene Pimentel)

P lease send a private e-mail to this Editor at mediabcla@aol.com before sending any manuscript for inclusion in the said book.

In the meantime, we wish all Filipino Fathers, especially those who are working and/or living abroad, and all our Readers who are Fathers a very Blessed and Happy Father's Day. # # #