Pagpagayuk: Mahiwagang Ibon Ng Katutubong Bukidnon 
(Pagpagayuk: The Bird of Bukidnon)

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Set in the mountains of Bukidnon, this book is about the enchanted story of a singing datu and a giant who stole the datu’s beautiful voice. The datu’s sons then go in search of Pagpagayuk, a magical bird with healing powers.

Features: 

• For ages 8 to 9 
• Story by Eugene Evasco
• Art by Piya Constantino
• Filipino with English translation
• ISBN 978-971-0422-48-7

About the author:

Eugene Evasco is a member of the faculty of the Filipino Department of the College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman, where he was once Assistant Chair. He teaches Araling Pilipino (Filipino Studies) and Panitikang Pambata (Children’s Literature). He also serves as the editor of Lagda, a refereed journal published by the Filipino Department of UP. He obtained his PhD in Creative Writing from the same University.  

Evasco has written award-winning stories for children and adults, poetry, and essays in Filipino. In 2005, he was recognized as the National Fellow for Children’s Fiction by the Likhaan: UP Institute of Creative Writing for his brilliant contribution in children’s literature.