Ricardo T. Jose

Dr. Ricardo T. Jose is a Professor of History at the University of the Philippines Diliman, specializing in military history, the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Asia-Pacific history, and Japan-Philippine relations.[1][2][3] He earned his AB and MA in History from UP Diliman in 1978 and 1990, respectively, and a PhD in History/Area Studies from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in 1995.[1][2][3] Recognized with awards such as the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino in 2019, he has contributed significantly to understanding diplomatic and World War II history in the Philippines.[2]