He only dreamed of becoming a priest, but little did he know he was fated to become a member of the highest court of the land. Silver is My Gold details Adolf Azcuna's years growing up in Dipolog City, Zamboanga to becoming part of the Aquino cabinet, chair of the Philippine National Bank, a member of two constitutional commissions, an associate justice, and, finally, chancellor of the Philippine Judicial Academy. Adolfo Azcuna's life is a testament to the interesting times he lived in when the country was on the cusp of democracy. The Filipino people needed a framework for governance, and the framing of a new Constitution was an imperative step towards nationhood.