Abdul Majiid K. Abdul Azis<\/b>\u00a0is a College Instructor specializing in History, recognized for his insightful writings under the pen name “Abdul Abdul”. With a Master’s degree in History, Abdul has contributed significantly to the literary world, showcasing his talent through various publications. Some of his works can be found in \u00a0“The Aftermath: A Struggle for Survival” (2022), “Nowhere Near Home” (Stripes Literary Magazine: Issue 1 Vol. 2, 2022), “Freedom” (TalesFromTheOtherLand Group, 2021), “Coast to Coast” (2020), and “Tales and Twists” (2019).<\/p>\n
In 2024, Abdul continues to expand his literary footprint with notable contributions. He is featured in “Echoes in the Wind” (Written Tales Chapbook XIII, June 8, 2024), selected for “All Your Poems Magazine” (June Issue, The Writers Publishing Company, June 1, 2024), and is a contributor to “The Mountain was Abuzz: Poems of Himalaya: an Anthology” (Sabre & Quill Publishers, May 19, 2024). His other works as a contributor can be read in “Whispers of the Heart” (June 2024), “Otherwise Engaged Literature and Arts Journal 13th Edition” (June 2024), “Highland Park Poetry” (July 2024), and “Lacuna Magazine” (October 2024), and The Literary Magazine (December 2024).<\/p>\n
Abdul’s writing deeply engages with themes of identity, displacement, and the human condition, resonating with readers across diverse literary platforms.<\/p>\n
Sheilfa B. Alojamiento<\/strong>\u00a0began writing for Moro Kurier and National Midweek in the wake of the post-February movement. She took up AB Political Science in Mindanao State University in Marawi and finished AB English in Silliman University in Dumaguete.<\/p>\n Hanin A. Ayaown<\/strong> is a student of the Mindanao State University-Main Campus in Marawi City.<\/p>\n Joross Michael D. Bongcarawan<\/strong>\u00a0is a fourth year Secondary Education student at Mindanao State University-Marawi, majoring in English. He is passionate about teaching as it has been his dream since he was a kid. He wants to be an effective educator both in Western and Islamic education, imparting beneficial knowledge to learners that will help them better navigate the complexity of today\u2019s world. He aims to make a great contribution to the community through teaching. His interests include writing poems, short stories, and journals.<\/p>\n Norhasnie Curo <\/strong>is a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies at the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, MSU-Marawi. A writer and a language researcher with a particular focus on Meranaw and English in court discourse, she is currently conducting a sociolinguistic analysis of legal English. She aspires to become a full-time writer and a professional linguist that will contribute to the preservation and promotion of Meranaw through research and community-based language initiatives.<\/p>\n Nelson Dino<\/strong>\u00a0is engaged in writing poetry, short stories, narratives, novels, and song lyrics in different languages. In addition to serving as a history and language faculty member at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, he is tasked with being the director of the Cultural Affairs Office (CAO), supervising the Tambuli Cultural Dance Troupe, Gusi Lumba Music Guild, Dolphin Ambassadors, and University Marching Band.<\/p>\n Neshrin M. Macabago<\/strong>, 22, hails from Pindolonan, Saguiaran, Lanao Del Sur. She is currently a 3rd year English major at Mindanao State University – Marawi.<\/p>\n Mohammad Ammar G. Mangondato<\/strong> is a Meranaw youth and a Magna Cum Laude BS Psychology graduate from Mindanao State University-Marawi, where he was honored with the College Writer of the Year award in 2024. He actively engaged in extracurricular activities as a youth volunteer, student leader, campus journalist, student peer counselor, and youth parliamentarian during his college years. Writing, whether technical or creative, serves as his ultimate form of self-expression and a powerful medium for empowering the voices of the unheard. He aspires to influence the future and teach the values of kindness and hope to the younger generation through his simple yet meaningful works. In addition to writing, he finds solace in community work, particularly within underprivileged sectors, and has been a volunteer at the Al-Barizeen Foundation since 2022.<\/p>\n Nathara M. Mugong<\/strong> is a Sama from Simunul, Tawi-Tawi. She is a graduate of Ateneo de Zamboanga University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies.<\/p>\n Sittiehaya Lininding Omar<\/strong> is an Islamic Banking and Finance student of the Mindanao State University-Main Campus in Marawi City.<\/p>\n Almayrah A. Tiburon\u00a0<\/strong>is a native Meranaw writer from Mindanao State University, Marawi City. She composed the official school hymn of Philippine Integrated School Foundation (PISF). Two of her books on fiction\u00a0Terminal 1<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Terminal 2<\/em>\u00a0have e-book versions aside from printed ones. Her works have been published in respected periodicals and anthologies such as\u00a0Umaalma, Kumikibo, In Certain Seasons: Mother Write in the Time of Covid, Likhaan: The Journal of Contemporary Philippine Literature, Aruga: Mga Sanaysay ng Pagtanggap at Paglingap, Ani 40: Katutubo\u00a0<\/em>where she served as the editor of the Meranaw section of this book,\u00a0BioLente: Mga Bagong Katha sa Danas ng Dahas at Banwa<\/em>,\u00a0Laoanen:\u00a0\u00a0Kababaihan\/ Digmaan\/ Kapayapaan,\u00a0<\/em>CNN Philippines\u2019 Best Books of 2018\u00a0Lawanen 2: Mga Alaala ng Pagkubkob<\/em>\u00a0which she also served as editor of this book,\u00a0Mga Haraya ng Pag-igpaw, Bangsamoro Literary Review, Liwayway, Danas: Mga Pag-aakda ng Babae Ngayon<\/em>\u00a0which was named among The Best Filipino Books of the 2010s by CNN Philippines,\u00a0Likhaan\u2019s Dx Machina: Philippine Literature in the Time of COVID-19, Sulatan sa Panahon ng Pandemya, Mindanao Harvest 4: A 21st Century Literary Anthology<\/em>, and\u00a0Asymptote Journal<\/em>. She is the author of\u00a0Thotholan: Mga Alamat at Pabulang Meranaw<\/em>, and\u00a0Salamin At Iba Pang Panglaw<\/em>\u00a0which was among the Top 5 finalists for the Best Books of Short Fiction (Filipino) in National Book Awards 2019. Her literary interests also cover the folk literature of the Meranaw people. She wants to encourage Meranaws and other Mindanaoans, whose voices are seldom heard in the literary scene, to write about their sentiments and be published.<\/p>\n Mohannad Daguit Ules<\/strong> is a\u00a0Maguindanaon journalist and storyteller\u00a0from\u00a0Bugawas, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. His work spans writing, multimedia, and policy advocacy, with a deep engagement in narratives that\u00a0inform, challenge, and inspire. A former\u00a0Editor-in-Chief of\u00a0The Torch<\/em>, he has earned national recognition in\u00a0news, science writing, and copyreading. Beyond print, he explores\u00a0filmmaking and visual storytelling, including editing the short film\u00a0Battle of Tampakan<\/em>\u00a0in 2018.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Abdul Majiid K. Abdul Azis\u00a0is a College Instructor specializing in History, recognized for his insightful writings under the pen name “Abdul Abdul”. With a Master’s degree in History, Abdul has contributed significantly to the literary world, showcasing his talent through … Continue reading