| Full Name |
Lualhati Bautista |
| Date of Birth |
2 March 1945 |
| Place of Birth |
Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Date of Death |
12 February 2023 |
| Place of Death |
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Filipino |
| Education |
Arellano University (High School), Pratt Institute (attended, withdrew) |
| Profession |
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Playwright, Screenwriter |
| Years of Activity |
1960s - 2023 |
| Brief Information |
Lualhati Bautista was a prominent Filipino novelist and playwright. She is known for her works that addressed social issues, women's rights, and the struggles of ordinary Filipinos. Her novels like "Dekada '70" and "Bata, Bata, Pa'no Ka Ginawa?" have had a significant impact on Philippine literature and culture. |