
Alamat ng Bawang
2009
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In the beginning of time, there was a barangay in the north where unexplained disappearances of harvest always happened. Sakwel, the datu's youngest son, discovered the wrongdoings of the white-men. But instead of punishing them, he cared for them and showed them sheer kindness Find out in this story the origin of the garlic and why its cloves are bound, and also the blessings that could be achieved from diligence and kindness.
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Segundo D. Matias Jr.
Author · 17 books
Segundo Matias Jr. is a recipient of numerous literary award giving bodies, which include three Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Philippine’s most prestigious—known as the “Pulitzer Prize” of the Philippines—and longest running awards program. Mr. Matias has also written screenplays for major movie outfits, as well as teleplays for various TV shows before entering the world of children’s literature. He is also a publisher and has published over 1,500 books for children and young adults. He is currently taking Masters in Creative Writing at the University of the Philippines—Diliman.