The following articles were published in the author's continuing monthly column of the Filipino American Journal, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. In these articles, the author addresses and expands upon Dr. Jose Rizal's quest for the true nature of Filipino identity. She can be reached at lysander@lascruces.com. For information about the Filipino American Journal, you may contact the publishers, Leo or Melanie Aromin, at LMAROMIN@AOL.COM.