Edilberto K. Tiempo Edilberto K. Tiempo was a Filipino fiction writer, literary critic, educator, and one of the central figures in the development of Dumaguete’s literary culture. His long association with Silliman University and his role in founding the Silliman University National Writers Workshop gave him a lasting influence on generations of Filipino writers. Biography
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César Ruiz Aquino César Ruiz Aquino is a Filipino poet, fiction writer, educator, and literary figure closely associated with Dumaguete City and Silliman University. Through decades of writing, teaching, and mentoring at the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, he has become an important figure in the literary culture of Dumaguete and Negros Oriental. Biography Name:
Cristina “Kitty” Taniguchi Cristina “Kitty” Sollesta Taniguchi is a Filipino visual artist, curator, and cultural advocate based in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Raised in Dumaguete, she has worked for decades in painting, sculpture, curatorial projects, and the development of the local visual arts community. She is the founder of Mariyah Gallery, an artist-run space established
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Eddie Romero Eddie Romero is included in Negros Island Stories as a Dumaguete-born filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer whose career became an important part of Philippine cinema. His work spanned more than six decades and included historical films, political dramas, international productions, and television. In 2003, he was named National Artist of the Philippines for Film
Edith L. Tiempo Edith Lopez Tiempo was a Filipino poet, fiction writer, teacher, and literary critic closely associated with Silliman University in Dumaguete City. She was named National Artist for Literature in 1999 for her contributions to Philippine literature. Together with her husband, Edilberto K. Tiempo, she founded the Silliman University National Writers Workshop in
Angel C. Alcala Angel Chua Alcala was a Filipino marine biologist, conservationist, and National Scientist closely associated with Silliman University in Dumaguete City. His work focused on marine protected areas, coral reef ecology, biodiversity, and Philippine amphibians and reptiles. He helped establish the marine protected area at Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental, which became
John Lester Barot John Lester Barot is included in Negros Island Stories as a professional violinist from Bais City whose long-running career has become closely associated with Dumaguete and the wider Negros Oriental events and music community. His work spans weddings, live events, and public performances, while his role in bringing together local wedding professionals
Josip Tumapa Josip Estolloso Tumapa is a Filipino fashion designer based in Dumaguete City and the founder of Josip Tumapa Design. His work focuses on Barong Tagalog, Filipiniana, terno, and contemporary formalwear. His career includes participation in major cultural events in Negros Oriental, awards at the Buglasan Festival, and designs worn by Miss Universe Philippines
Hersley-Ven Casero Hersley-Ven Casero is included in Negros Island Stories as a Dumaguete visual artist and photographer whose work has documented the city, its people, and everyday life for more than two decades. Working across photography and visual art, he has developed a body of work closely connected to Dumaguete and Negros Oriental while receiving
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Ian Rosales Casocot Ian Rosales Casocot is included in Negros Island Stories as a Dumaguete writer, educator, and literary figure whose work has contributed to the city’s long-established writing and cultural community. His career includes fiction, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, teaching, participation in national writing programs, and involvement in institutions that have helped sustain Dumaguete’s
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