Jerry Gracio

Jerry B. Gracio (born July 6, 1969), also credited in his early career as Jerry Arcega-Gracio, is a Filipino poet, screenwriter, author, and political activist. Recognized for his substantial contributions to contemporary Philippine literature and cinema, he is a recipient of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for Literature, the S.E.A. Write Award, and a FAMAS Award for Best Screenplay. He previously served as the Commissioner for the Samar-Leyte languages at the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) until his resignation in 2020.