De Ocampo, Esteban A.

First Filipino diplomat: Felipe Agoncillo, 1859-1941 / Esteban A. De Ocampo; with the collaboration of Alfredo B. Saulo. - Manila, Philippines: National Historical Institute, 1978. - 353 pages: illustrations; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Destiny's first choice -- 19th century Philippine landscape -- Taal is Batangas prototype -- Birth and early education -- Ateneo to Letran and UST -- "Filibustero" escapes deportation -- Diplomat Agoncillo in America -- Diplomat Agoncillo in Europe -- Verdict of history -- Delegate to First Philippine assembly -- Chief defense counsel in "Renacimiento" case -- Secretary of the interior -- Dona Marcela Marino Agocillo -- Agoncillo's five diamonds -- A golden harvest


Diplomats--Philippines--Biography.