Marga Ortigas is a seasoned international correspondent and the author of The House on Calle Sombra, published by PRH SEA in 2021. Before turning her hand to fiction, she traveled the world for nearly three decades as a journalist, with a career spanning five continents and two of the largest global news networks. She started on Philippine TV, then joined CNN in London, working across Europe and covering the Iraq War from its inception. She speaks three languages and is the editor of I, Migrant, an online platform showcasing diaspora writing, advocating a universal human.
'A deeply personal insider's look into modern journalism. This is an insightful, literary work that continually searches for meaning. Our Verdict: GET IT' - Kirkus Review 'Elegant and eloquent... a more intimate and insightful kind of writing not so different from how the late Anthony Bourdain saw the world--a mix of awe and curiosity (at times pessimism), but always with a dash of optimism and faith in our humanity.' - Spot.ph 'Is this a travelogue or a memoir? A bit of both, with a dose of comedy thrown in. The best storytellers deliver a memorable laugh at their own expense and Ortigas is no different...' - Philippine Daily Inquirer