Early Life and Literary Pursuits Severino Reyes y Rivera, known by his pen name Lola Basyang and affectionately called Don Binoy, was a Filipino writer, playwright, and an unsung hero in the realm of visual arts. Born in Manila, Philippines (1861), and passing away in 1942, his life traversed multiple disciplines, leaving an indelible mark on the country's literary and artistic landscape. His formative years were marked by a passion for literature and theater—interests that would profoundly shape his creative output throughout his career. Andrea Rivera and Rufino Reyes were his parents, foste…