Asian Social Institute (ASI)

Applied Cosmic Anthropology

1999-2011

Doctoral Dissertations

Acierto, Erlinda G. 2010. “Storytelling Approach: A Phenomenology to Personal Awakening Towards Social
Transformation.” Manila. May 25, 2010.
Arcinue, Prisinia C. 2009. “As Within So Without: Harmonizing Filipino Spirituality and Social Action in
Leadership, Politics and Governance.” Manila. May 16, 2009.
Balaoing, Joseph G. 2008. “A Personal Journey: Creativity as Spirituality.” Manila. March 12, 2008.
Borromeo, Fr. Efren B. 2010. “Pahingalay sa Lunduyan: Trinitas Healing Phenomenon.” Manila. May 2010.
Braudis, Sr. Ann Marie, M.M. 2005. “The Manunggul Jar: Prototype for a Worldview.” Manila. January 30,
2005.
Cabides, Nilo D. 2007. “Understanding the Process of Integration of the Relocatees to the Community of
Dasmariñas.” Manila. November 25, 2006.
Comandante, Bonifacio. 2010. “Ang Ginampanan ng Higanteng Kabibe sa Pagpapaunlad ng Sinaunang Sulat
Baybayin.” Manila. May 15, 2010.
Costa, Fr. Jyoti Francis. 2007. “Spirituality of Inter-Religious Dialogue, Communion and Solidarity (Milon-
Songhati) in the Context of Bangladesh.” Manila. April 21, 2007.
Cuyos, Fanny A. 2008. “A Phenomenological Inquiry of the Bahay-Lingkod Community Center: An
Experience of People Empowerment and Integral Evangelization.” Manila. May 23, 2008.
Dacillo, Jesus E. 2005. “Kosmic Spirituality and the Bamboo Creation Myth: A Culturally-Rooted
Transpersonal-Phenomenological Study.” Manila. June 19, 2004.
Danao, Ines V. 2007. “A Case Study of a Child-Caring Agency towards a Transformative Organizational
Culture.” Manila. May 25, 2007.
David, Gabriel A. 2010. “Interconnectivity beyond Classroom Borders: An Experience of E-Learning in the
Municipality of Imus, Cavite. Philippines.” Manila. June 5, 2010.
De La Cruz, Ronel P. 2005. “Landscape of the Sacred: A Model of Culture and Development in Fuga
Island.” Manila. April 2, 2005.
Dumelod, Rosario B. 2006. “The Essence of Local Governance: A Phenomenological Study of Selected
LGUs.” Manila. May 26, 2006.
Echague, Jose C. III. 2007. “The ACA Experience: From Epitaph to Ephpheta, ‘Iephpheta’.” Manila. March
31, 2007.
Factura, Sr. Erlinda S. 2002. “Filipino Women in Midlife Transition.” Manila. March 2002.
Gariguez, Fr. Edwin A. 2008. “Articulating Mangyan-Alangan's Indigenous Ecological Spirituality as
Paradigm for Sustainable Development and Well-Being.” Manila. April 12, 2008.
Gatdula, Gladiolus M. 2012. “Ang Kamalayang Nasasalamin sa Buhay at Pananaw ng Katutubong Alangan
hinggil sa Pagmamay-ari ng Lupaing Ninuno.” Manila. January 27, 2012.
Gonzales, Ernesto R. 2002. “The Economics of Ecological Anthropology of Pateros, Metro Manila and Its
Implication to Sustainable Development in the Philippines.” Manila.
Guterres, Jose Cornelio. 2011. “The Indigenous Sacred Ritual of "Tara Badu": A Phenomenological Study of
Environmental Stewardship in Timor Leste.” Manila. July 28, 2011.
Ingles, Antonio Levy, Jr. S. 2011. “Life with Ease (Nakakaluwag): A Hermeneutic-Phenomenological Study
Towards a Pedagogy for Sustainable Living.” Manila. March 23, 2011.
Jia, Li. 2011. Empirical Study of Value Creation of Pop Music Consumers in Baguio City.” Manila. May 17,
2011.
Kallumkal, George Augusthy. 2011. “A Phenomenological Study on the Practice of Ayurvedic Healing
Experiences in the Philippines.” Manila. November 20, 2010.
Luna, Corona L. 2009. “A Journey Towards A New Level of Creativity of the Applied Cosmic Anthropology
Graduates of the Asian Social Institute.” Manila. April 14, 2009.
Maglunob, Jessica A. 2012. “A Phenomenology of Women as Mothers, Wives, and Leaders from Selected
Relocation Sites.” Manila. May 26, 2012.
Natocyad, Erlinda K. 2010. Re-Enchanting the Rituals of Everyday Life: A Phenomenological Study.” Manila.
May 22, 2010.
Natulla, Erlinda L. 2000. “An Assessment of the Bachelor of Science Curriculum from the Perspective of
Applied Cosmic Anthropology.” Manila. June 2000.
Nguyen Thi Que Phuong. 2004. “Karma and Reincarnation as Creation Spirituality: A Phenomenological
Study Vietnam.” Manila. June 19, 2004.
Peñaflor, Philip Emmanuel C. 2011. “An Exploration on Community Intangibles in Lautem District, Timor
Leste and its Implications to Development Planning.” Manila. November 13, 2010.
Punnakal, Fr. Stephen M. 2004. “Raja Yoga Meditation: A Way to Personal Transformation Among Brahma
Kumaris Meditators in the Philippines.” Manila. February 3, 2004.
Punzalan, Sr. Sonia, R. C. 1999. “The Zen Way Towards Self-Realization and Social Transformation: An
Approach to the Science of Mystery.” Manila. March 1999.
Regis, Marnon L. 2010. “Pagbibigay Liwanag sa Kamalayang Sinasalamin ng Kundiman.” Manila. June 2010.
Romero, Reynaldo R. 2006. “Discovering the Lived Moments of the Divine-Human Encounter of Lay
Pastoral Workers in the Prelature of Libmanan, Camarines Sur and Its Implications to Transformative
Praxis in the Context of Basic Ecclesial Communities.” Manila. May 26, 2006.
Roxas, Rowel L. 2009. “Politics of Relationality - An Exploration of Three Cities Vis-à-vis Indigenous
Governance: A Phenomenological Study.” Manila. May 16, 2009.
Ruiz, Elsa H. 2005. “The Social Workers' Journey of Healing and Self-Transformation.” Manila. May 10,
2005.
Ruiz, Henry R. 2010. “Child Protection in the Philippine Catholic Church: Focused on Two Parishes in
Metropolitan Manila.” Manila. May 15, 2010.
Sabarre, Leonila P. 2010. “A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Violet Flame Practitioners.”
Manila. September 25, 2010.
Samson, Maria Elena C. 2005. “The Pharisee Complex: The Philippine Penal System's Need for Metanoia.”
Manila. August 20, 2005.
Sanchez, Esmeralda F. 2003. “Spirituality of El Shaddai: An Attempt to Understand a Filipino Religious
Movement.” Manila. May 19, 2003.
San Diego, Esperanza Leonarda V. 2010. “Penomenolohiya ng Dulang sa Malolos, Bulacan.” Manila. June 8,
2010.
Santander, Noel D. 2012. “A Phenomenological Study on Psi Phenomena Experience: A Search for
Spirituality Towards Wholeness and Healing.” Manila. May 26, 2012.
Sebastian, Fr. Sabu. 2009. “The Eucharistic Flame Evangelization Jesus' Fire on the Earth: A
Phenomenology of a Transpersonal Experience India.” Manila. December 9, 2008.
Soh, Evelyn Sock Lee. 2012. “A Personal Journey of Inner Peace: A Phenomenological Approach.” Manila.
May 26, 2012.
Tenda, Joan L. 2010. “Listening to Silent Voices Towards an Integrative Development Paradigm.” Manila.
August 31, 2010.
Titular, Vivian B. 2010. “Affirming Filipino Spiritual Culture of Trust: A Model of People Empowerment in
Isla Verde, Batangas City.” Manila. May 27, 2010.
Wongjomporn, Sunthorn. 2009. “Re-creating Sacred Space through the Water Spirit Ritual: An Approach to
Environmental Protection at Dokdaeng Village in the Province of Chiangmai, Northern Thailand.”
Manila. December 17, 2008.
Valera, Myrna V. 2008. “The Transformative Potential of Engaging the Community in a Research of the
Unconscious through Cave Adventure Experiences.” Manila. April 28, 2008.
Yap, Gina A. 2006. “Deep Ecological Living: A Phenomenological Inquiry.” Manila. May 26, 2006.
Vu Nhi Cong. 2004. “Social and Psycho-Social Factors In and For the Development of the Social Work
Groups in Ho Chi Minh City: A Phenomenological Study.” Manila. June 19, 2004.