Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (Lola Basyang’s Stories)

Written by: Severino Reyes
Illustrated by: Various Artists (in different editions)
Published: First appeared in Liwayway magazine (1925)
Age Group: 7+

Lola Basyang loves telling stories to her grandchildren. Each story has heroes, fairies, and talking animals who face challenges and learn big lessons. Some stories make you laugh, some make you think, but all teach the importance of being kind and brave. Over time, her tales were made into books, comics, and TV shows loved by families all over the Philippines.

Shows how Filipinos pass down lessons and imagination through storytelling. Reminds children to listen to elders and learn from their wisdom.

– Kindness and helping others
– Courage and cleverness
– Honesty and fairness
– Respect for family and elders

“Lola Basyang” wasn’t a real person — it was the pen name of writer Severino Reyes! Because of his stories, many people now call any storytelling grandmother “Lola Basyang.”