Quote of the day
Look in the mirror. The face that pins you with its double gaze reveals a chastening secret. You are looking into a predator's eyes. Most predators have eyes set right on the front of their heads, so they can use binocular vision to sight and track their prey.
F. Sionil José

Born: December 3, 1924
Died: January 6, 2022 (aged 97)
Bio: Francisco Sionil José was one of the most widely read Filipino writers in the English language. His novels and short stories depict the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism in Filipino society.
Known for:
- Po-on (1984)
- The Pretenders (1962)
- My Brother, My Executioner (1973)
- Gagamba (1991)
- Ermita (1988)