Lunch with F. Sionil Jose and Tessie Jose in Malate

I had lunch with Frankie and Tessie Jose, more formally known as Mr. and Mrs. F. Sionil Jose. I took the opportunity to interview Frankie, so I now have all these gold nuggets in my head about this beloved Philippine National Artist. 

Thank you, Frankie for the interview; thank you Frankie and Tessie for the wonderful Indian lunch. Many years ago, you also brought Lina Espina Moore and me to the same restaurant on Padre Faura.





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