In the Press: Nagmalitong Yawa in the Iloilo Daily Guardian

Nagmalitong Yawa was recently featured in Daily Guardian. The article, “Reimagining Nagmalitong Yawa for New Readers,” talks about how this legendary epic character was reworked for a contemporary audience.

Noel Galon de Leon, organizer of the Iloilo Children’s Book Fair and Executive Council Member of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts – National Committee on Literary Arts, says this:

"Nagmalitong Yawa shows us what becomes possible when literary artistry, cultural respect, and publishing excellence come together with purpose and heart. It reminds us that our country holds a vast wealth of stories still waiting to be honored, stories that deserve to be carried forward with care, imagination, and integrity."

"This book is not merely a retelling; it is an act of reclaiming, a celebration of cultural memory, and above all, a heartfelt invitation. It calls on children, readers, and storytellers alike to recognize that these stories are not relics of the past, they are living, breathing voices that continue to shape who we are, and who we can still become."

Read the article here