Keisha Corine O. Mallete is a Filipina poet from Bicol whose writing navigates queerness, longing, and identity through intimate storytelling. Currently pursuing her undergraduate studies, she is deeply passionate about literature, the arts, and youth advocacy.
Fueled by a passion for activism, prose, and public speaking, she have competed in various prestigious competitions, including the Goi Peace Foundation’s International Essay Contest for Young People, University of the Philippines (UP) Ibalon’s Padunungan: Essay Writing Competition,Diliman Debate Open (DDO), Ateneo de Manila University’s Philippine Schools Debating Championships (PSDC), and the Division and Regional Schools Press Conferences in the Philippines.
Beyond these accomplishments, she writes poetry and essays online, particularly on platforms like Write the World and Instagram. I look forward to connecting and sharing ideas—please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].