Jim Luce’s connection to the Philippines runs through both personal relationships and family legacy, creating a multifaceted foundation for his writings on the archipelago nation. His first romantic partner hailed from Quezon City in Manila and was a graduate of the prestigious University of the Philippines, while his first secretary, also Filipino, introduced him to the Tagalog language and deeper cultural understanding. Perhaps most significantly, his mentor Hank Luce’s contributions to Philippine education are memorialized in the Henry Luce III Library at Central Philippines University, linking Jim’s intellectual development to the country’s academic institutions. Adding another layer to this historical tapestry, Jim’s forebear Stephen Bleecker Luce, founder of the Naval War College, developed the strategic frameworks that led to America’s 1898 victory in Manila Bay and subsequent annexation of the Philippines. This intimate blend of personal experience, familial ties to both Philippine education and American naval history has informed Luce’s comprehensive exploration of the nation’s complex political landscape, from its struggle for independence and ongoing insurgencies to the pivotal figures who shaped its modern history, including revolutionaries, political martyrs, and the intricate dynamics of power that continue to define Filipino society. Follow Jim Luce on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (Twitter). © 2024 The Stewardship Report on Connecting Goodness – Towards Global Citizenship is published by The James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation Supporting & Educating Young Global Leaders is affiliated with Orphans International Worldwide, Raising Global Citizens. If supporting youth is important to you, subscribe to J. Luce Foundation updates here.