Emiliana Kampilan

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Emiliana Kampilan is a Filipino writer and comic book creator [1] best known for the critically acclaimed graphic novel "Dead Balagtas." [2] [3] The name is a pseudonym, and the artist famously remains anonymous by attending public events with her head covered by a bayong. [4]

Among the most prestigious awards won by Kampilan for Dead Balagtas include Philippines' 37th National Book Awards, [5] given by the National Book Development Board, [6] and the 18th Madrigal-Gonzalez Best First Book Award (MGBFBA), given by the University of the Philippines' Institute of Creative Writing, [7] both in 2018.

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