El Fuerza De Mio Mayores by Rocel Matthew M. Gregorio

Some poems aren't flashy but are universally relatable.

Written by Matthew Manalo, the youngest winner in the Bien Chabacano poetry writing contest, this heartfelt Chabacano poem reflects on the patience, sacrifices, and unconditional love that shape us.

It is one of the pieces featured in Voces del Alma: Sombra y Luz.

This a winning piece from the first Bien Chabacano Poetry Writing Contest.

Launched in June 2026, Voces del Alma is the first-ever poetry anthology book featuring contemporary Chabacano poems written by Zamboangueños.