Limbo

WARREN LIMBO

CONTRIBUTORS

AMANTE, LOUISE VINCENT B. Poetry: Hablondawani

Mula sa bayan ng Binangonan, Rizal si LOUISE VINCENT B. AMANTE. Nagtapos siya ng BA Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Filipino at ng MA Araling Pilipino sa UP Diliman. Kasalukuyan siyang instruktor ng Filipino sa University of Asia & the Pacific. Kasapi siya ng Angono 3/7 Poetry Society at Neo-Angono Artists Collective.

ANN, LORIE Poetry: Ang mga Ganid at Uto-uto

Lorie Ann is a student of Cebu Normal University, currently taking up BEED-Gen.Ed. She writes stories on the Wattpad app and some of her poems are posted on her Facebook account. She’s focusing on her studies at the same time enhancing her writing skills. You can find her on Instagram, @lovegodlorie.

AQUINO, JOHN REY DAVE Fiction: Sampaguita

Sumusulat ng mga kuwento si John Rey Dave Aquino doon sa pagitan ng Sierra Madre at Cordillera. Hangad niya ang isang mundong malaya mula sa pananamantala ng iilan, isang daigdig kung saan malayang magmahal ninuman ang sinuman. Bisitahin ang johnreydave.carrd.co para sa iba pa niyang akda.

BARRERA, MA. CRISTINA L. Poetry: Pwede bang Paglaruan nating muli ang Isa’t Isa?

Ma. Cristina L. Barrera, LPT took root, grew, and continues to grow in Quezon City in the Philippines. She completed her Literature Course at the Philippine Normal University-Manila. She was the Vice-President for Internal Affairs of Circulus Literati, a literary organization in PNU-Manila in 2014. Became the Literary Editor of The Torch Publications and published her poetry for women in the 38th ANI Journal of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). A teacher at FEU Diliman and currently taking a master’s for the Creative Writing course at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She believes everything begins and ends with Great Love.

BELTRAN-LAGUIPO, BETS Visual Arts: Fauna’s Patchwork

A loving wife and mother-of-three, Bets is an epitome of strength, resilience, and brilliance. A former nurse and a medical writer by profession, she began painting during the lockdown to cope with stress. Now, she has sold over 90 artworks in a year and joined numerous exhibits and competitions. She believes that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and the things that make you happy.

CARNICE, F. JORDAN Poetry: Taal

F. Jordan Carnice is a writer and visual artist from Tagbilaran City, Bohol. His works have appeared in Ani, Philippines Graphic, Voice & Verse Poetry Magazine, Quarterly Literary Review Singapore, among others. He has released two poetry chapbooks—Weights & Cushions (2018) and How to Make an Accident (2019).

CASTALONE, HANNAH Visual Arts: Blackbird Fly

Ever since she was little, art and crafts have always fascinated Hannah. The process of turning something from her imagination into an actual tangible object has always amazed her. She fell in love with the whole process of creating art, and so she believed that “If she can imagine it, she can make it.” And with this mindset, her artworks became products of her imagination, a mixture of surrealism and contemporary. Her subjects are often children, for she believes that children see the world in all its untainted beauty.

CHAVEZ, YOHAN ASHLEY Visual Arts: Cyber Dimension and The Fear of Abandonment

A Visual Artist from Cavite, exploring and experimenting with different forms of art.

CIRUELA, CAMILLE Visual Arts: Dapit

As an artist, the meanings unseen by the ordinary eyes are what is beautiful and moving. It shows the reality that our minds and hearts seek and see. I am Camille Ciruela, or Acasi as my artist identity – visual artist and educator.

DELA CRUZ, NATHANIEL T. Nonfiction: Isda

Si Nathaniel T. Dela Cruz ay isang freelance writer na taga-Malabon at tagapagtaguyod ng samahang MANUNULÁT TAMBÒBONG (MATA).

GALASINAO JR., ELVIS A. Poetry: Orange

Elvis A. Galasinao Jr. was born to Filipino parents in 1996 in Isabela, Philippines. He teaches English and Literature and is currently enrolled in the MA Language and Literature program of the De La Salle University.

GALLEGO, MIKAEL RABARA Photography: Aralin sa Kulay

Si Mikael Rabara Gallego, Ilokano at mannaniw, ay autor ng Dayawen (Librong LIRA, 2016), unang koleksiyon ng mga tula. Nailathala ang ilan niyang tula sa Bannawag at Filipino publikasyon. Fellow ng Pasnaan 9 (Palihan para sa mga manunulat na Ilokano, 2019), 15th Ateneo National Writing Workshop (2017), at 8th Palihang Rogelio Sicat (2015). Siya ay miyembro ng Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo.

GAPUD, MAIA Fiction: The Invisible Invincible Ones

Maia Gapud earned her BA in Creative Writing from the University of the Philippines Diliman after completing her thesis on horror, fantasy and young adult literature. Her short story, “Sticks and Stones and Gold” appears in Fantasy: Filipino Fiction for Young Adults.

GARCIA, JESSIEMI Nonfiction: Taunang Pananampalataya

Nagtapos siya ng BA Malikhaing Pasulat sa Filipino sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas. Kasalukuyang din siyang nagtuturo ng Humanidades at Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Senior High School.

GONZALES, AJ Poetry: God is on the bathroom floor and In Braille

AJ Gonzales, 25, teaches English at Iloilo National High School in Iloilo City. Currently, he is pursuing his Master of Arts in English and Literature at West Visayas State University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree. Outside teaching, he enjoys reading, writing, performing, cycling, sleeping, and complaining.

GRUTAS, JOHN LUIS R. Photography: Kontraktwal

John Luis R. Grutas, an aspiring photographer and an aspiring filmmaker. I am a 3rd-year college student at Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Sta. Mesa, studying Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations. Aiming to enhance my skills and knowledge about photography. Ability to critically think and implement ideas will help to reach more audiences and explore more opportunities.

LEON, MAYA Visual Arts: Pagsukat Sa Hininga

Maya Leon (b. 1994) studied BA Art Studies at the University of the Philippines, Diliman and has been participated in various group exhibitions. Her works navigate spirituality through colors that evoke forgotten emotions and the hidden world of the self. She also charged her works with poetry hidden beneath the surface (or sometimes revealed).

LIMBO, WARREN Photography: Limbo

My name is Warren Limbo straight from Lucena City, Quezon and I’m a Street Photographer/Poet. I want to see also the different kinds of worlds from other people with their genuine emotions.

MAGISTRADO, JOREL Fiction: Flowers, Facemasks, and Everything in Betweens

Jorel Magistrado is an aspiring animator/children’s book illustrator. She studied in DLSU - Integrated School under the Arts in Design Track. She is currently transitioning to college, though still scared of life in Manila. You may find more of her art online under the name @makisodaa.

MAGPILE, CHRISTINE MARIE L. Poetry: Tigsik

Si Christine Marie L. Magpile ay kasalukuyang nag-aaral ng MA Araling Pilipino at university research associate sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Diliman. Naisulat niya ang tigsik na ito para sa Fil.10.2 noong ikalawang semestre.

MAMANTA, JAS. Photography: Juxtapose, New Normal, and Old Normal

Jas or Jap, is a jumper on any kind of art. Presently, a lurker of every urban or street scenario that gives interest to his eyes. Bound to take shots without disturbing anything, or anyone. See his vision on Facebook - Jasparzival.Visuals and Instagram - @Jasparzival.

RAMOS, GEANNE Visual Arts: Si Perla, Kung Biyernes...

Geanne Ramos, who creates under alias Daléna, is a self-taught artist who tries to further improve her craft: dry drawing and mixed media art. To her, creating means being amused by her own world. Every craft she makes, she considers a journal or a record of a thought or emotion.

RESURRECCION, MADGE GENELE A. Fiction: Homecoming

Madge Genele A. Resurreccion graduated at the University of Santo Tomas in 2017 with a degree in Literature. After working as a writer for a few years, she decided to pursue further studies to hone her skills. She is currently taking her MFA in Creative Writing at De La Salle University while working full-time as a writer for TeamAsia, an integrated marketing experience agency. She writes during her free time and has her works published in Inquirer Youngblood and Manila Times before. As of now, she is looking to finish her studies and get her master’s degree.

ROLDAN, JULES YUAN Nonfiction: Tungo Sa Muling Pagkabuo

Kasalukuyang tinatapos ni Jules ang kursong Batsilyer ng Artes sa Filipinolohiya sa Politeknikong Unibersidad ng Pilipinas. Nailathala ang ilan sa kanyang mga tula sa antolohiyang “Lakbay: Mga Tulang Lagalag” ng 7 Eyes Production at Katitikan Issue 3: (Re) Imaginations.

SAN JUAN, ARTHUR DAVID Fiction: Ang Regalo Kay Tonyo

Si Arthur David San Juan ay kasalukuyang mag-aaral sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas - Diliman. Inilimbag ang kanyang mga akda sa CCP Literary Journal Ani 41, Abandoned Library Press International Journal, Loch Raven Review, at iba pa. Siya ang may-akda ng librong “Sikreto sa Loob ng Kwarto” (8Letters, 2019).

SIASOL, JUDY ANN LLANTO Photography: Dasig

Judy Ann Llanto Siasol was born in Cebu City, Philippines. She’s drawn in reading nonfiction books, writing poems and prose, making arts, and telling stories through capturing photos.

TRINIDAD, JT Photography: I Let My Memory Click the Shutter Button

JT Trinidad is a film critic and a filmmaker from the Philippines who studies BA Film at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is currently in-development of his short film Baby, soon to be developed as his first feature. You can find him on Instagram (@jttrinidad_) .

VIBAR, VITTENA ELOISA Fiction: Whopper

Vittena Eloisa Vibar, is a 30 year old writer living with her lesbian partner in Manila. She currently works from home as a Real Estate Virtual Assistant, though a registered nurse who graduated with flying colors. She has been into writing ever since and took the editor-in-chief leads during my elementary and high school days for school journals. She is a naturalized Filipino citizen - born in Saudi Arabia to both Filipino parents and made a home in Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga del Sur, and Manila.

ZURETA, YSABELLA MARGARETTE Poetry: Things I Did Before We Left

Ysabella Margarette Zureta is a freshman in Ateneo de Manila University, taking up AB Philosophy. She likes to write about mundane moments and hopes to find out the meaning of life in her own writing.