Temistokles "Tem" Adlawan ( born on December 21, 1930, Naga, Cebu) was a prominent Cebuano poet and fictionist. Known for his irreverent humor and sensitivity to gender issues, Adlawan explored themes ranging from rural life to urban struggles. His works, including the story “One Day on the Road,” showcase a diverse style, blending colloquial wit, poetic imagery, and thought-provoking narratives.

Merlie M. Alunan (born December 14, 1943) is a multi-awarded Filipina poet, teacher, and cultural advocate from the Visayas. She has authored several acclaimed poetry collections, including Running with Ghosts and Other Poems, which won the 37th National Book Award for Poetry in 2017. A retired Professor Emeritus from the University of the Philippines, she holds degrees from the University of the Visayas and Silliman University. Having lived across the Visayas and Mindanao, Alunan is fluent in major Visayan languages. She now resides in Tacloban City, where she continues to write.

Daryll Delgado is a Filipino author and poet from Tacloban City, known for her award-winning book After the Body Displaces Water and her novel Remains. Her works, featured in various literary journals and anthologies, explore complex themes with depth and nuance. A graduate of the University of the Philippines, she has taught at UP, Ateneo, and Miriam College. Delgado also heads Southeast Asia research on labor rights for an international NGO and lives in Quezon City with her husband, William.