"An introduction to the Philippine media, with emphasis on its popular culture aspects - film, radio and television in particular. The various readings present an overview of development; discusses practical economic aspects; makes critical analyses from sociological, political, economic and aesthetic viewpoints; and assesses the various possible roles of the media in a developing country like the Philippines. There are notes and an index. The editor is Chairman of Communication Arts at De La Salle University and a documentary film maker." (Eleanor Blum, Frances G. Wilhoit: Mass media bibliography. 3rd ed. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1990 Nr. 104)