Thanks Jim.

Your book will be a great reference for us since many areas in the Philippines are still unexplored.
Estimated 35% botanical species were discovered and described, and 65% remained mysterious and undescribed.
Only few biologists were able study in limited areas were no conflict.

Hope I can get a copy and chance to travel in Manila to meet you.
I'm quite busy with my research of potential ornamental plants of the Philippine rainforest within Mindanao.