Edgar Jopson, known as Edjop

More than 15 years ago, my first book, "Edjop: The Unusual Journey of Edgar Jopson" was published in Manila. I have revised, updated, even overhauled, that work for a new biography of the late activist, "UG, An Underground Tale: The Journey of Edgar Jopson and the First Quarter Storm Generation." It has just been published by Anvil Publishing.

I thought I was done with the story when my first book on Edjop came out in two editions years ago. But I felt the need to tell a more complete story. "UG, An Underground Tale" essentially tells the same story of a young man from a rich family who saw the need to give up his life of privilege to help the poor and powerless. But the new book, I hope, captures more of the nuances of that struggle. The new book includes details the first book did not have.

For example, I found out that Edjop was aware of and was seriously disturbed by allegations that the movement was responsible for the Plaza Miranda bombing.

Also, the real names of some of the characters are now included so it is now easier to follow the story. ( In the first book, I could not even use the REAL UG names at the request of the interview subjects.) There is also an afterword by Joy Jopson Kintanar, and a foreword by Senator Jovito Salonga.

For more information, please check out the Anvil Website. You can also send me an e-mail at benpimentel[AT]gmail.com.