Author: Edelio P. De los Santos

Edelio P. De los Santos is a former journalist and BPO worker. His work has been previously published in Santelmo quarterly literary magazine, the poetry collection Pintanaga: Linya-linya ng Pagsinta, and with 8Letters Publishing: poetry collections Alamat ng Santol Atbp. and Sa Pagkain Sana; and novella Sa Muling Pagsikat ng Araw, and short stories in Circles Magazine and Pinoy SciFi anthology They Came From The Rivers. He is also a member of Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), the oldest organization of poets writing in Filipino. He grew up in Baler, Aurora, and currently lives in Metro Manila with his family and cats.

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Compose Area | TulaToonz

May 22, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

Paano kung naging “compose area” ang compost area? E di gawan natin ng tula! “Compose Area” is a dalít, a traditional Filipino poem with 4 lines and 8 syllables per line. Edelio is a writer, admin, and animator for TulaToonz. He is also a member of the writers group Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo […]

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Nakituntong | TulaToonz

May 15, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

Pa’no kung ‘yung kalabaw ang maghangad na tumuntong sa langaw? Ang palabas natin ngayong linggo ay parody ng isang klasikong video na nalikha ni Marv Newland noong 1969, ang “Bambi Meets Godzilla,” naiba nga lang ang mga karakter. “Nakituntong” is a tanaga, a traditional Filipino poem with 4 lines and 7 syllables per line. Edelio […]

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Ligaw | TulaToonz

May 8, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

What happened to the kitten? “Ligáw” is a tanaga, a traditional Filipino poem with 4 lines and 7 syllables per line. Edelio is the writer, admin, and animator for TulaToonz. He is also a member of the writers group Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA). Watch this TulaToonz here: @tulatoonz Ano na kaya ang […]

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Waiver | TulaToonz

May 2, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

Poet Ronel Osias summarizes emotions felt when signing a waiver in a diyona, a traditional Filipino poem with 3 lines and 7 syllables per line. Osias is a teacher and writer from Rizal province. He is a member of the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA) and Midnight Collective. He was recently accepted as […]

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Kandila | TulaToonz

April 24, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

We keep it alive when we mourn, and put it out on happy occasions. “Kandila” is a dalit, a traditional Filipino poem with 4 lines and 8 syllables per line, and in this cartoon, is used as a riddle. Steven Claude Tubo is from Marikina, currently taking up BSED-Filipino at ICCT Colleges. He is also […]

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TulaToonz: Alaala ng Sinaing

April 17, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

The poet mishears his wife when she asks to have the rice cooker unplugged. “Hugot” ensues. “Alaala ng Sinaing” is a dalít, traditional Filipino poetry with 4 lines and 8 syllables each line. The author is the writer and animator for TulaToonz, and a member of the poet organization Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo […]

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LIRA Poetry Workshop now accepting applications

April 15, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

Poet organization Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA) is now accepting applications for its annual poetry workshop. Dubbed the Palihang LIRA, the workshop is open to all Filipino writers from anywhere in the Philippines and from all over the globe and will be conducted in a hybrid format. Considered the lengthiest writing workshop conducted […]

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TulaToonz: Romansa sa Hardin

April 3, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

This week’s poem is written by National Artist Virgilio S. Almario and expresses the bliss that the poet experiences as he finds a pleasant surprise in a flower garden. “Romansa sa Hardin” is a dalít, a traditional Filipino poem with 4 lines of 8 syllables each. This poem has been published in Almario’s book from […]

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TulaToonz: Pag-uwi

March 20, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

When we just have enough money for the exact fare home, we hold on to them tightly. How about memories? “Pag-uwi” is a dalít, a traditional Filipino poem with 4 lines and 8 syllables per line. Watch this TulaToonz here: @tulatoonz Sakto ang pamasahe at malayo pa ang lakbayin. Kaya panay ang kapkap sa bulsa […]

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LIRA Celebrates Women’s Month with Special Poetry Reading Event

March 20, 2024Edelio P. De los Santos

Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA) will host another special edition of their monthly poetry reading, LIRAhan, in celebration of International Women’s Month. Dubbed “EBAng Klaseng LIRAhan,” the event is free and open to the public. It will feature performances and poetry from LIRA’s women members at Sinauna Restobar in Quezon City on March […]