SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty. Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser. Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed. Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything. Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly. However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation? How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school? Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category

SIS (Social Issue Series) #3: Gender Inequality Men and women in the 21st Century still aren't able to totally get free from the socially defined roles. They are expected to act in certain ways just because they are male and female. Lalake ka raw kaya hindi ka pwede sa ganito. Babae ka raw kaya hanggang dito ka lang. Ellie Madeline have always dreamed of becoming a pilot. She believes that she was born to fly. Despite the disapproval of the people around her, she was able to take one step closer to her goal. Little did she know that her entrance in the best Aviation Academy in town is just the beginning of her struggle against discrimination. Spencer Donovan is her number one rival. He wants to be the best in this field just as much as she wants. As they pit against each other, Ellie found herself falling for Spencer's unforeseen charms. But her bold advances to win his heart just backfires all the time. That's when Zaiden Pierce decided to join the picture and offer her some help. Who is he? Well, he's just nothing more than Spencer's bestfriend. Or... could there actually be more to that? Started: May 1, 2020 Completed: May 18, 2020

SIS (Social Issue Series) #1: Objectifying Women Over protectiveness of boyfriends are often romanticized as cute and caring nowadays. To the point that some ladies fail to live their lives to the fullest just to satisfy their men's insecurities and the likes. Pero kung ikaw si Nayeli Reese P. Eusebio, you'll probably say that you've had enough of those kinds of bullshit. Nari had been deprived of a normal life for her 17 years of existence. She never had a chance to step out of the four corners of their house and experience what common people usually do due to unfortunate circumstances that involves her personal family issues. So when she had the opportunity to finally get out from that nightmare, she promised herself, and her brother that wishes her nothing but happiness, that she will bring out the best in her as she strives to achieve her goals. But when Colton Jace R. Octavio gets into the picture, Nari felt things that she never felt before. Unexplainable feelings that are enough to confuse and distract her from her goals. Colton's dream was just to grow old with her while Nari's was for them to grow individually together. When love gets in the way of your dreams, is it possible to grow with the flow? Started: April 3, 2020 Completed: April 14, 2020

(For Love # 1) Saniela Victoria Clemente aspires to become a cardiologist like her deceased mother who she truly admires. Being left in the care of her busy father and sick grandfather made her somewhat a rebel who lives her life to the fullest. Upon meeting a popular group of friends changed her snug life--especially the cryptic Keegan Joaquin Arciago. The first encounter was a tease, the first dance was ferocious, and the first kiss was a night to remember. Everything was going smoothly, or so she thought, not until everyone found themselves cruelly trapped in an ill-fated tie they won't be able to escape. Love, hatred, secrets, truths, and vengeance, how will they be able to face all of these and put everything in right places? Without a doubt, their decision lead them to end where gaining means losing. •••TAGLISH | New Adult (disclaimer: photo used as book cover wasn't mine. credit to the rightful owner/s :))

Gia, an heiress of a known hospital in Manila, is about to take her nursing licensure examination despite her parents' disapproval. Living out of her comfort zone, and without the comfort of her friends, she still tries to keep up with their expectations. Aiden, a Medicine student and a scholar of Cordovez Foundation, doesn't care about anyone's thoughts about him because he only has one goal: to become the best heart surgeon in the Philippines. With Aiden's help, Gia begins to live independently and more freely. But what happens when the rock she's been holding on to turns out to be a sharp blade that lacerates her heart? Will she be able to suture it back in place to stop it from bleeding?

Jules, a scholar engineering student was suddenly pulled in an empty room by Archer, a famous rockstar who was studying architecture and currently running away from crazy fans, when she accidentally bumped into him during an architectural seminar in Thorns Hotel. Not knowing who he was, she kicked him in the groin and ran away, screaming on top of her lungs. Little did she know, Archer would find ways to see her again.

Gabby, a nursing student and an aspiring doctor, met Mason Adryx, a student pilot and a club owner, on a bar while celebrating her friend's birthday party. After their encounter, Gabby was so determined to meet him again. And she will do everything in her power to find him.

El Vicente Series #2 (COMPLETED) Zhianela is a perfect description of submissive daughter that has always been just after his father's footprint. Deep inside her, she wants to break the enclosure and free her voice. The strong urge to step out of the darkness and face the world without a string holding unto her. Running away wasn't the answer to cope up from problems, that's what she believed. But there is an unexpected phenomenon she needed to face. An unforeseen augury of pain and mischief that will take her to a different path.

El Vicente Series #1 (COMPLETED) Amberley Fedelin is a definition of a dauntless woman who shows full determination and straight up fearless. She lived her whole life in a circle of fun. Her family believed that great is for great and poor is for poor. The punish of love might seem so cruel but that's not a threat for some people. She believes that the consequences of love like pain and mischief is bearable and almost not possible for her when you fall in love. Love is almost like a paradise, love heals, she thought. But then again, is it really love... that will save us? Is love enough to heal us? Possibilities didn't scare her. The danger of Hunter Lucas Cullen didn't scare her at all. But is it really reality that 'we expect the unexpected'? Is it really the danger of the Hunt or the Amber Alert?