J. Philip Ignacio is a musician, actor, documentary filmmaker, and improvisational theatre veteran. A recording artist from 1996 to 2002, Jay also taught Recording Technology and Sound Design at the College of St. Benilde. As an actor he appeared in many sitcoms, a movie, and co-founded the Silly People’s Improv Theatre (SPIT), as well as the Philippines’ first school for improvisational theatre known as Third World Improv. His graphic novel “Alandal” won the 2022 National Children’s Book Award for Best Reads, and the 2023 National Book Award for Best Graphic Novel in English. History, language, and food cultures are his passion, and these are highlighted in his stories.
