Angelie Kyle Babon 
Multi-awarded artist Dr. Dominador “Doms” Pagliawan surprised third-year BSEd English students with his appearance during the presentation of their musical play on Sunday, June 16, 2024, inspired by his “Tabsik hin Kagamhanan,” the first Waray novel.
This performance was in compliance with their term requirement in the course Great Books, with Dr. Pagliawan being invited by one of the students.
In his Facebook post, Dr. Pagliawan said it was “an exciting moment watching the dramatic presentation” and thanked the entire team behind the play.
“[I am] grateful also to the SSU administration and community whose support made the event possible and successful. Many thanks for considering my novel a great book,” his post reads.
Dr. Pagliawan is an educator, fictionist, journalist, cartoonist, essayist, composer, poet, and painter. He hails from Tacloban City and is also a native of Jiabong, Samar, born in Catbalogan City, with writings published in various publications worldwide.
See his post here: Doms Pagliawan – Such an exciting moment watching the dramatic… | Facebook
