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Feminist and award winning writer Lualhati Bautista passes away at 77

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Peter Andrew Acierto

Veteran novelist and screenwriter Lualhati Bautista passed away last February 13 at around 6 in the morning in her residence in Quezon City. Her grandson, Xyril Salazar, declined to disclose details surrounding the writer’s death in an interview with<a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/"> ABS-CBN News.</a> <div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flualhati.bautista.3%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02UGa4rbUQv6sWjEsiAS5D91qq9b5T3yM7M5rxjb2Lt9ekd33RKigLDQSgod2eGhSJl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="712" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Lualhati was 77 years old.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2017/5/30/fresh-scoops/awardwinning-writer-lualhati-bautista-inalala-si-d-71410">READ: Award-winning writer Lualhati Bautista inalala si direk Gil Portes</a></div>The family of the late writer shared that anyone who wishes to pay respect could do so as they will be opening the wake from February 15 to 17. Lualhati’s wake is in Room 208 of the St. Peter Chapels in Commonwealth, Quezon City. “Our family is inviting all who would like to pay respects and celebrate the life of our beloved, Ms Lualhati Bautista, known writer and novelist. The wake is exclusive to relatives and friends starting on February 13, 2023, and will be open to all from February 15-17, 2023 at St Peter Chapels Commonwealth Quezon City, Room 208,” Lualhati&#x27;s family wrote in an official statement.Lualhati’s interment is scheduled to be on February 17 at the Holy Cross Memorial Park Quirino, Novaliches in Quezon City.Meanwhile, star for all seasons Vilma Santos paid tribute to the late veteran writer on her Instagram story after the announcement of her passing. Vilma took on the roles of Lea Bustamante and Amanda Bartoleme in the film adaptations of Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa and Dekada 70, respectively.The two films were based on the novels of the same title written by Lualhati.“Paalam at maraming salamat, Bb. Lualhati Bautista. Sumalangit nawa ang iyong kaluluwa. Ipagpatuloy ko ang pakikipaglaban para sa karapatan ng mga kababaihan,” Viilma wrote in her story.Lualhati was an award-winning writer for her works which tackled women’s activism and the injustices she experienced during the Martial Law era back in the 70s. She previously received the Gawad CCP Para Sa Sining award back in 2020 for her outstanding achievements and contributions to Philippine arts and culture.”

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Award-winning writer Lualhati Bautista passes away at 77

Drew Acierto

Published February 13, 2023 06:38 PM PHT

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