A Sense of Nationhood (239 pages) compiles former Sen. Wigberto “Bobby” E. Tanada’s speeches as a senator (1987-1995), congressman of Quezon province’s fourth district (1995-2001), and as a human rights lawyer and peace advocate. Son of foremost nationalist and statesman Sen. Lorenzo M. Tanada (1898-1992), Tanada led the “Magnificent 12” senators in rejecting on Sept. 16, 1991, the extension of US military bases in the Philippines.