Formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and France were established on 26 June, 1947. This book grew out of a symposium held at the Ateneo de Manila University in 2007 to mark the 60th anniversary of this occasion. The symposium covered four themes: France in Philippine history; France in Philippine culture; France in Philippine education; and Filipino families with French ancestry. The themes have been expanded to include business, and a folio of Filipino artists who lived, visited, or were touched by France.