English: Therefore, the purpose of the study is to introduce Leoncio P. Deriada as a writer, cultural worker, and person from the acquaintance of four writers of Western Visayas who became close to him as a daughter, writing-protege, those he guided mapping themselves as writers and critics, and fellow-teachers and writers during his lifetime.
Filipino: Kaya naging layunin ng pag-aaral na maipakilala si Leoncio P. Deriada bilang manunulat, manggagawang pangkultura, at persona mula sa pagkakakilala ng apat na manunulat ng Kanlurang Visayas na naging malapit sa kaniya bilang anak, anak sa panulat, mga nagabayan niya sa pagmamapa ng sarili bilang mga manunulat at kritiko, at kapuwa guro at manunulat noong siya'y nabubuhay pa.