An old man wearing the salakot enters the stage, warning others not to fall prey to the machinations of the tiyanak. A kapre smokes his cigar. The manananggal flaps her wings with her entrails hanging. And the bungisngis leers down the audience who are horrified at the dark creatures of Philippine folklore.
Edgar Samar’s folklore-infused work debuts as a Tanghalang Ateneo production this February
Millennials will enjoy this stage adaptation of Edgar Samar’s young adult novel about a Pinoy gamer’s fantastical coming of age
Succinctly directed, though a bit too expository
The National Book Development Board and the Manila Critics Circle on Tuesday announced the winners of the 35th National Book Awards.
