In the olden days, Bathala created a man named Bugso. Everything on earth which Bugso coveted was given to him by Bathala. But Bugso was a creature who found no contentment in life. He wanted wings because he wanted to establish dominion over the heavens. Read in this modern legend the origin of the eagle and why it soars in its flight.
Segundo Matias Jr. is a recipient of numerous literary award giving bodies, which include three Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Philippine’s most prestigious—known as the “Pulitzer Prize” of the Philippines—and longest running awards program. Mr. Matias has also written screenplays for major movie outfits, as well as teleplays for various TV shows before entering the world of children’s literature. He is also a publisher and has published over 1,500 books for children and young adults. He is currently taking Masters in Creative Writing at the University of the Philippines—Diliman.