Handbuk ng sikolohiyang Pilipino, bolyum 1 : perspektibo at metodolohiya = Handbook of Filipino psychology, vol.1 : perspectives and methodology Rogelia Pe Pua, editor.

The Handbook of Filipino Psychology (Sikolohiyang Pilipino or SP) traverses through the history of indigenous psychology in the Philippines. Reading through this compilation of articles, one builds an intimate understanding of SP's development in terms of theory, method, and application. The first volume, which is the focus of this review, presents the perspectives that fueled its institutionalization as an approach and advocacy. It also introduces research methods that SP advocates deem acceptable if one seeks to conduct social scientific inquiries that are aligned with SP's emphasis on advancing Filipino culture and language, national identity and consciousness, as well as social involvement (160). Except for thirteen original chapters, the contents of the handbook have been previously published as academic journal articles, conference reports, and book chapters. Nonetheless, in compiling these writings, the book weaves a complete story of SP's purpose, history, and methodology, as well as its current state, challenges, and possible future directions.