Gapo Ni Lualhati Bautista Instant

‘GAPO is more than a required reading for students; it is a vital piece of social commentary. It challenges us to look at our history and ask how much has truly changed. While the naval bases may have closed in the early 90s, the themes of are as relevant today as they were forty years ago.

Gapo ni Lualhati Bautista

Readers interested in post-colonial studies, feminist literature, Philippine history (particularly the U.S. bases issue), and social realism. gapo ni lualhati bautista

The story takes place in during the 1960s and 1970s. At this time, Olongapo was the site of the U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay. The city was a "liberty port," a place for rest and recreation (R&R) for American soldiers. ‘GAPO is more than a required reading for

A resilient but tragic bar girl who represents the exploitation of Filipina women. She clings to the hope that one of her American "boyfriends" will eventually take her to the States, a dream that often ends in abandonment. At this time, Olongapo was the site of the U