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Was born in, what was then, Malabon, Rizal, now Malabon City. She
is a teacher, writer (fictionist, essayist, scriptwriter), editor, researcher and
translator. She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a
master’s degree, and a Ph.D. in Creative Writing.
Garcia is a multi-awarded writer in the Carlos Palanca Memorial
Awards for Literature in the short story, essay, script, and children’s story
categories. Her work was nominated for Best Story and Best Screenplay for
the film Saan Darating ang Umaga? (Viva Films, Inc.,1983). Her books
include Sandaang Damit at Iba Pang Kuwento, Apartment 3-A Mariposa
St. Pitong Teleplay (co-editor), Apat na Screenplay (co-editor), Erick
Slumbook: Paglalakay Kasama ang Anak Kong Autistic. (2005 National
Book Award, Autobiography/Biography Category, Manila Critics’ Circle
and 2005 Book Awardee, Fr. Miguel Febres Research Award, De La Salle
University-Manila) and Family Album: Mga Piling Personal na
Sanaysay/Salaysa.
Her short stories and essays are frequently anthologized in high
school and college textbooks. Some have been translated into English
and Russian. Garcia is a Professor at the Department of Filipino, De La
Salle University-Manila and resides in Diliman, Quezon City.
4. Aral sa buhay.
” Hindi baleng mahirap tayo, kahit pa magutom, basta marangal lang.”
o ” Hindi baleng mahirap tayo, kahit pa minsan ay magutom, basta
marangal lang at may tiyaga upang maabot ang pangarap na
marangal pa rin.”
”Malalaos ang bawat puta, pero mananatiling sariwa ang Uncle’s Tom.”