Letter From F. Sionil Jose

     I did a story on F. Sionil Jose, the most translated Filipino author, in the Philippine Daily Inquirer years ago. A copy of PDI in which my story appeared was shown to him. He immediately wrote me a letter sent through surface mail along with one of his books. Here's the letter dated  Jan. 4, 2000:

     Dear Peter--Dios ti agngina unay for the Inquirer report.
     Just arrived last night from San Francisco and it was shown to me
     just now. You should have introduced yourself in San Fernando. I am
     sending you one of my books which more or less supports what I said.
     If you come to Manila drop by and I'll treat you not  to an Ilocano
     lunch. May your 2001 be happiest.

     Manong Frankie

     Note: the not in not to an Ilocano lunch was underscored.
     The address was SOLIDARIDAD  531 Padre Faura P.O. Box 3959, Manila
     The year 2011, not 2000, is correct.