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myths and legends from the Philippines, an anthology /
edited by Paolo Chikiamco ; illustration, Mervin Malonzo.
Alternative alamat, an anthology
217 pages :

illustrations.
Contents: Ana's little pawnshop on Makiling St. / by Eliza Victoria -- Harinuo's love song / by Rochita Loenen-Ruiz -- The last full show / by Budjette Tan -- The Alipin's tale / by Raymond G. Falgui -- Keeper of my sky / by Timothy James Dimacali -- Conquering Makiling / by Mo Francisco -- The sorceress queen / by Raissa Rivera Falgui -- Beneath the acacia / by Celestine Trinidad -- Offerings to Aman Sinaya / by Andrei Tupaz -- Balat, Buwan, Ngalan / by David Hontiveros -- A door opens: the beginning of the fall of the Ispancialo-in-Hinirang / by Dean Francis Alfar -- Remembrance / by Eliza Victoria -- Upo / by Andrew Drilon.
Summary: Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Filipino writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Victoria (Dwellers). Explore richly imagined realms where powerful gods and magical creatures are responsible for the twists and turns of fate in the lives of ordinary people. (Publisher)