Jose, F. Sionil Ermita : a novel / F. Sionil Jose - 323 pages Cover title: Ermita : a Filipino novel. Ermita is the story of an enclave of privilege and affluence, and the putrefaction of a society. Here is Manila-before 1941, during the tumultuous years of the Japanese Occupation, and the corrupt Marcos regime. ISBN: 9718845135 9718845127 Subjects--Topical Terms: Philippine fiction (English) Dewey Class. No.: 899.2103