Poetry as talisman: Romalyn Ante explores myth, memory and migration in Agimat
Tinig UK recently interviewed poet Romalyn Ante about her new collection, Agimat. Winner of the Arthur Welton Award, Agimat is a luminous, unflinching exploration of
Five must-read books by Filipino authors in the UK
By Maika Carrillo My love for reading and books started when I was young. My parents, especially my father, encouraged my siblings and me to
Filipino American billionaire and philanthropist launches book in UK
“Whatever you decide to do, you can do. That’s what the Filipino is. Kaya natin!” This was the message Loida Lewis, Filipino American business leader,
Filipino author Candy Gourlay runner-up in prestigious graphic story competition
London-based Filipino author Candy Gourlay was recently named runner-up in the 2023 Observer/Faber Graphic Short Story Prize. Her entry, Safe Passage, tells the story of
“Wild Song” by Filipino author Candy Gourlay launches to critical acclaim
By Cat Aquino Prayer, blessings and dancing marked the launch of Wild Song, Filipino author Candy Gourlay’s latest book, at the Centre for Literacy in
Written on the Bodies: The Language of the Hostile Environment
By Rogelio Braga It was from the dead body of my neighbour sometime in December 2016 that I was able to read that my country
A Day in the Life: Filipino children’s author Candy Gourlay
By Liezel Longboan Candy Gourlay is a London-based Filipino children’s author with a serious mission: to share her Philippine heritage to young readers across the
Why I launched an online bookshop for Philippine children’s books in the UK
By Katrina Macapagal Six months into my maternity leave I was googling “Philippine children’s books in the UK” and was coming up with nothing. I
Para sa batang Pinoy! 10 children’s books by Filipino authors
By Juris Longboan One of the challenges for Filipino families living overseas, whether in the UK or elsewhere, is staying connected with our culture outside