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Transforming lives through literature
Manila Bulletin
|August 03 2025
For publishing titles that push boundaries while reflecting the real concerns of Filipino readers.
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His young adult (YA) novel “Mga Batang Poz,” for instance, candidly tackles HIV stigma among youth, while his acclaimed fantasy series “Moymoy Lulumboy” reimagines the Filipino aswang as a misunderstood boy navigating the complexities of his identity.
These stories don’t just entertain. They open up difficult but necessary conversations—something Kuya Jun has never shied away from.
“We cannot deny that the country is facing a literacy crisis,” he said in his speech. “We must act—immediately. And part of that solution is giving children access to engaging books they enjoy reading.”
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