Basadours

We mourn the passing of a literary and literacy advocate, who was instrumental in the birth and existence of the Basadours.

Rosario Chua, known to us as Ma'am Ruth, was the first person we approached when we decided to form a group of volunteer storytellers in 2012.

Ma'am Ruth, then chief librarian of the Cebu City Public Library, showered the Basadours with the crucial support that we needed so we can amplify our collective voice of spreading the love of reading through storytelling. The city library became our headquarters and Ma'am Ruth was our nurturing confidante. She was our trusted adviser and loving cheerleader.

Ma'am Ruth was always surrounded with books and she was generous in guiding us with her feedbacks and suggestions so we can be better as a group and as individuals.

The Basadours was officially launched on February 25, 2012, on the day that the Philippines commemorated the 26th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution.

Today, February 26, 2025, just a day after we turned 13 years old, Ma'am Ruth closed this chapter of her life in this mortal world with one last breath.

Our condolences to Sir Rey, Reya, Aying, and the entire Chua family for this profound loss.

Ma'am Ruth, we will miss your warm smile and tender words. We are eternally grateful for your wisdom that has nourished us through the years. We love you and we miss you.