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“Fiction is a very powerful tool for teaching history. The Philippines was the first Iraq, the first Vietnam, the first Afghanistan, in the sense that it was the United States initial or baptismal experience in nation-building.”

Quote by Miguel Syjuco

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Miguel Syjuco
Miguel Syjuco

Miguel Syjuco is a Filipino writer known for his novels and short story collections. His works often explore themes of identity, cultural conflict, and globalization. Born on November 17, 1976, Syjuco graduated from Harvard University and obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from New York University. more

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