Lady Kaye Nobleza

As Alliyah comes to terms with her destiny in the world of banana trees, she meets despair with hope and resilience, despite the harsh truths, grief, and loss she encounters in the bed of bananas.

Pagbalik sa Lawod (The Shore Awaits) tells the story of Tonya, a fisherfolk daughter lured by promises of work abroad but trapped in a trafficking ring. Scarred yet unbroken, she returns home, transforming pain into testimony. Her story warns against exploitation, empowers women, and honors the resilience of coastal communities.

Jester, an 11-year-old 4Ps beneficiary (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a national social welfare initiative in the Philippines). He spends his time playing an online game called MVerse at a local Pisonet Shop in their place. What begins as an ordinary game slowly exposes him to an online exploitation scheme disguised as a gaming opportunity. As Jester becomes drawn deeper into the trap, Dan, a Pisonet owner who recently attended a seminar, notices something unusual and takes action. With the scheme eventually exposed and those responsible for the exploitation arrested, Jester later receives counseling and psychosocial support and continues his education through Dan’s help.