CONGRATULATIONS TO GEMMA MINDA LAXINA ISO
Finalist, Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA) 2026 & Graphic Salute Awardee 2026 The Negros Oriental Alliance of Arts and Culture Advocates (NOACA), Inc., together with the Buglas Reading & Writers Club, extends its warmest congratulations and heartfelt pride to Gemma Minda Laxina Iso . Her outstanding literary achievements have earned her distinction as a Finalist in the prestigious Nick Joaquin Literary Awards (NJLA) 2026 and the recipient of the Graphic Salute Award 2026 . A proud daughter of Negros Oriental, Iso was born in Dumaguete City and raised in Bais City. She completed her early education at Foundation University (Elementary Class of 1976) and Silliman University (High School Class of 1980). She went on to pursue studies in Mass Communication at Silliman University and Business Administration with a major in Economics at Foundation University. Beyond her literary craftsmanship, Iso has long served as a cornerstone of the provin...