Dr. Wilmo C. Orejola is a medical doctor,
a retired surgeon, inventor, and published
author. His literary works include innovative
scientific research articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals, a history book,
An Basaynon: A History of Basey, Samar
and Its People, a historical novel Ghosts of
the Insurrection, an epic poem A Mat Weaver's Story: The
Legend of Bungansakit, and a dozen published short poems,
including the award-winning Ode to Galileo Galilei. Born and
raised in the Philippines' Waray-speaking region, he resides in
New Jersey with his children, families, and grandchildren