Asst. Prof. Elizabeth Joy Serrano-Quijano, a Blaan-Ibaloy writer from Matanao, Davao del Sur, is an Assistant Professor at Southern Philippines Agribusiness and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology and the Program Head of the Bachelor of Science in Development Communication Program. Her powerful stories explore the heart of Indigenous experiences, environmental issues, and women’s and children’s lives.

Her work has been featured in different publications like World Literature Today and Words Without Borders, UP Mindanao Banwa Journal, LIT, Anomaly, Shenandoah Literary Magazine, Ubod Journal, Ulirat: Best Contemporary Stories in Translation from the Philippines, Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Ani 41: Lakbay, showcasing her talent on a global stage. As a mother and wife, she brings a unique perspective to her writing, often exploring family, community, and resilience themes.

A passionate advocate for her people, Asst. Prof. Serrano-Quijano is a recipient of the 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑭𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 and has been recognized as one of the 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒂 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. Her debut short story collection, “𝑫𝒊𝒍𝒊 𝑷𝒘𝒆𝒅𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒖𝒈 𝑼𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝑺𝒖𝒈𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒏,” is a groundbreaking work that celebrates Indigenous voices and stories.

Join us for our online forum, TIGKANAYAN: ILCA Speaks, where we will delve into the origins of Mindanao’s diverse indigenous cultural communities.

Register here: https://forms.gle/BUQ4gWpJoDryNcds6

E-certificates will be awarded at the end of the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with our speaker and learn about her language and culture. Save the date: September 26, 2024!