Danton Remoto, an accomplished scholar and writer, holds degrees from the University of Stirling and Rutgers University. He's been a prominent figure in academia, serving as the head of the School of English at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia. As a prolific writer and journalist, he's received numerous awards and currently works as the news editor of The Manila Times. He also hosts the radio show ""Pinoy Konek"" and continues to produce literary works. Amado V. Hernandez (1903–1970) was a renowned Filipino nationalist writer whose works ignited resistance against US imperialism and the country's socio-economic inequalities. Born in Tondo, Manila, he began as a journalist and later won literary awards. Hernandez actively engaged in activism, served time in prison, and championed human rights worldwide. His influential writings, including ""Mga Ibong Mandaragit"" and ""Luha ng Buwaya,"" continue to shape Filipino education and culture.