Book Launch, by Dr. Aurelio Solver Agcaoili

The First Two Books of the Negros Trilogy: We Left and They Kept Dying , and Arsenal of Words. July 10 | University of the Philippines Diliman (Details to follow).

In these first two volumes of the Negros Trilogy, acclaimed poet, scholar, and educator Dr. Aurelio Solver Agcaoili gives voice to the lives, memories, and struggles of the Filipino people. Through lyrical witness and unflinching reflection, We Left and They Kept Dying, and Arsenal of Words confront migration, displacement, injustice, and the enduring search for dignity and home. Deeply rooted in Philippine history and culture, these powerful collections affirm the resilience of the Filipino spirit and the transformative power of language. Together, they make a significant contribution to Philippine literature and Philippine Studies, inviting readers to remember, reflect, and reimagine the nation’s shared journey.