Four new books from Far Eastern University will soon be released as part of its Centennial celebration in 2028.
Published under FEU Publications, NOCHE BUENA: 100 Stories Shared at the Philippine Holiday Table is the first title in FEU’s 100 book series. This mini coffee-table book gathers one hundred personal recollections of Christmas memories, traditions, and authentic stories from chefs, restaurant owners, food producers, and writers across the Philippines.
The original Illustration is by Architect Isaiah Israel D. Susi, FEU’s dean of the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts. With forewords by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria and Amado Forés, it serves as record of Christmas traditions centered around food as shared by prominent and important Philippine chefs, restaurant owners, and food writers.
“We did this because of the really wonderful and moving stories of the contributors to this book: stories of family closeness and generations of tradition, stories of the love of a mother or grandmother expressed through food, stories of struggle, hard work and commitment and eventual success found through a dedication to authenticity in food,” said Maria Teresa Trinidad Tinio, SVP for Academic Affairs, who also leads the FEU Culture Collective—a group of FEU writers, researchers, and artists.
RESILIENCE: The Roots and Rebirth of FEU Roosevelt by Gillian Joyce Virata and edited by Dr. Michael M. Alba and Genna Estrabon celebrates and chronicles the nine decades of the institution’s milestones. It contains inspiring stories from significant leaders, influential figures, movers and alumni who helped shape its history and how the success of this institution is due in large part to their leadership and that of many others. RESILIENCE documents the transition and rebirth of a stronger FEU-Roosevelt with renewed mission anchored on academic excellence since FEU acquired RCI in 2016. RESILIENCE maps out the direction where FEU-Roosevelt is headed in the years to come with a focus on the leaders’ vision and goals.
Bringing not just style but substance to their titles are two books on women from different generations.
Love, Marina by Vicky Veloso-Barrera and edited by Thelma San Juan is a tribute to Marina Antonio’s sense of style, meticulous attention to detail, and ingenious innovations that have made generations of women trust her to create their iconic fashion statements. In this visual inspiration and practical guidebook, her granddaughter Vicky distills her memories of her grandmother, sharing Marina’s story—from loving recollections of family, friends, and clients to treasured images.
IT’S A WRAP Ditta Sandico: Unraveling the Future of Fashion by Francine Medina Marquez and edited by Gay Eiko Yoshikawa-Zialcita narrates how the dream and vision of a woman have changed the quiet lives of weaving communities and turned them into self-reliant hubs of social enterprise. Ditta hopes that her story will challenge and inspire the new generation of young clothing designers who will see the value of indigenous crafts in nation branding.
All books are going to be available and can be ordered through TAMS Bookstore. For inquiries, email tamsbookstore@feu.edu.ph.
