Versosimo:11th Writers' Gig

Versosimo: 11th Writers' Gig at the Sosimo Bar.

Anniversary Gig
Open Mic
Poetry
Music
Dance

Free Admission!

March 4 @ 7-9pm, Sosimo Bar, Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City

UPDATED List of FILCOLS Members

Name/Company
Abad, Gemino H.
Abrahan, Gian Carlo C.
Abuan, Mariane Amor T.
Abueg, Efren R.
Acabado, Brian B.
Agapito, Josephine D.
Agbayani, Diana
Agbayani, Susan Claire R.
Aguay, Jr., Bernardo O.
Aguilar, Erick D.
Aguinaldo, Dennis
Agus, Editha L.
Alarde, Crispulo
Alcantara, Ruby G.
Alfabeto, Estrella D.
Alfabeto, Sedd D.
Almario, Virgilio S.
Almonte, Napoleon G.
Alsonado, Mercy T.
Alvarez, Crizzalyn
Amante, Louise Vincent B.
Ampatin, Estrella V.
Andrada, Willy
Andres, Mylette V.
Anima, Nid A.
Angeles, Mark Anthony S.
Anlim, Jaime L.
Antonio, Teo T.
Añonuevo, Roberto T.
Aradilla, Agripina R.
Arbozo, Cruzaldo E.
Arguelles, Mesandel V.
Arisgado, Mark Joseph Z.
Arroyo, Rubie A.
Asuncion, Ruperta (heirs)
Atalia, Eros S.
Atanacio, Glenn Vincent K.
Atilano, Ronald A.
Bacudio, Ana Maria A.
Balde, Abdon M. Jr.
Ballares, Lea D.
Baltazar, Gloria Jesusa D.
Bancoro, Sharon V.
Banzon, Gerardo
Baquiran, Romulo P.
Barbosa, Gina B.
Barcelona, Noel Sales
Barco, Nestor S.
Barro, Liana M.
Bautista, Lualhati T.
Bautista, Sherille Love V.
Baybay, Dulce F.
Bayron, Agapito Jr. M.
Beltran, Andy C.
Beltran, Maria Rona B.
Bengco, Grace P.
Biglaen, Salvador T.
Bolasco, Karina A.
Bolo, Benjamin, Jr.
Boloron, Hazel Marie R.
Bonifacio, Amelia L.
Boquiren, Rommel Chester G.
Borlongan, Ariel D.
Breva, Ofelia F.
Brillon, Cherish Aileen A.
Bron, Ligaya O.
Bucayong, Cecilia O.
Buenavista, Dave P.
Bufe, Aiza Q.
Bugayong, Perla L.
Bumadilla, Sergio A.
Buncales, Emma O.
Bustamante, Marchiesal B.
Cabigon, Lordino G.
Cabote, Diana G.
Cagalingan, Rene Roy
Cahilig, Fatima
Name withheld upon request
Camba, Moreal N.
Camiloza, Loreto G.
Canilao, Narcisa P.
Capili, Jose Wendell
Carcamo, Ronaldo L.
Carpio, Rustica C.
Casanova, Arthur D.
Castillo, Paul
Catanyag, Teofilo M.
Chancoco, Jose Jason L.
Choon, James Teng
Cleto, Ma. Luna S.
Colayco, Francisco J.
Condino, Melrose R.
Consolacion, Estarija A.
Constantino, Anna Veronica L.
Constantino, Gigi
Cordero, Kristian S.
Coroza, Michael M.
Cristobal, Jr., Adrian
Cristobal, Sr., Adrian E.
Cristobal, Celina S.
Crizaldo, Hazel Joy P.
Cruz, Flor Marie SR
Cruz, Isagani R.
Cruz, Jhoanna Lynn B.
Culibao, Mayette
Cuñada-Añonuevo, Rebecca T.
Cura, Faye
Cutab, Leonil Fernando R.
Dabao, Vicente V.
Dalisay, Jose Jr. Y.
Damag, Ma. Emily S.
Dandan, Cora
Daquiado, Nonilona P.
Dargantes, Alan P.
Dargantes, Sylvia Minda T.
De Guzman,Michael P.
De Peralta, Honeylein C.
De Ungria, Ricardo
Dela Cruz, Ainne Frances F.
Dela Cruz, Christa
Dela Cruz, Khavn
Dela Cruz, Mar Anthony S.
Dela Cruz, Maureen Gaddi
Dela Cruz, Rita T.
De los Reyes, Dong A.
Delos Reyes, Joselito D.
Derain, Allan Roberto N.
Diokno, Ferdinand
Dionaldo, Shara Rose Virgini O.
Doydora, Jechris A.
Dudang, Elnora B.
Dumlao, Emmanuel V.
Durado, Adonis G.
Ebuña, Raul M.
Edilo, Genaro Perfecto C.
Ediza, Marilou M.
Enriquez, Delia C.
Espiritu, Jeffrey M.
Estrada, Virginia O.
Euldan, Cristopher N.
Fajilan, Wennielyn F.
Faustino, Jeremiah D.
Felicitas, Catalina L.
Fernandez, Erwin S.
Fernando, Gilda Cordero
Fernando, Ricardo P.
Fernando, Rogerick Fontanilla
Ferma, Elena O.
Festin, Rowena P.
Flores, Jr., Angelito G.
Fonacier, Kristine
Fortun, Noel T.
Funilas, Raul
Gabuya, Josefina V.
Galan, Gloria L.
Galan, Ralph S.
Gallego, Mikael Rabara
Galos, Reparado III B.
Garlitos, Raymund M.
Geminiano, Melody G.
Genova, Windsor John C.
Gervacio, German V.
Gidal, Rowena
Gilbang, Ezzard R.
Gimena, Glady E.
Go, Lolito R.
Gonzales, Danilo V.
Gracio, Jerry A.
Grajo, Jeanette P.
Grampon, Elmer C.
Grego, Frank
Gregorio, Maridol R.
Grutas, Sarah Jean B.
Guerrero, Amadis Ma.
Guevara, Nerisa
Hadap, Henry L.
Hafalla, Tommy D.
Hidalgo, Cristina Pantoja
Hinampas, Lourdes Z.
Imson, April Jade
Jimenez, Jerry A.
Jocson, Schedar D.
Jurado III, Jose I.
Jurado, Linda A.
Kilates, Marne
Kimpo, Phillip Jr.
Kintanar, Thelma B.
Labor, Kriscell Largo
Labtog, Carl Michael Y.
Lacaba, Kris L.
Lacambra, Gexter O.
Lagas, Fe J.
Lareza, Jose Erwin C.
Laudinez, Marisa S.
Lee, Ricardo A.
Libiran, Jim
Lim, Ronald Jeffrey S.
Limocon, Angeline T.
Limpin, Vivian N.
Liongoren, Alfredo A.
Lubang, Jeffrey A.
Lumbera, Bienvenido
Lumbrera, Rosa S.
Lumista, Hannah P.
Madarang, Rhea Claire E.
Madrilejos, Alberto Manalon
Magtalas, Kevin Kristofer R.
Malabanan, Joel Costa
Mantong, Fe H.
Maramba, Asuncion David
Maranan, Edgardo B.
Maranan, Luchie B.
Maranca, Ma. Pamela
Marcelino, Bart
Marfil, Felisa Jyl C.
Martin, Mayo Uno Aurelio
Masangkay, Frederick R.
Mateo, Marilag T.
Matias, Segundo D.
Meadows, Kimiyo Ann P.
Mellado, Love N.
Mendoza, Elenita C.
Mendoza, Gil
Miclat, Alma C.
Miclat, Mario I.
Miclat, Maningning
Mintu, Cynthia B.
Miranda, Anna Vanessa G
Miranda, Daisyree C.
Molde, Ma. Joverly S.
Moldez, Raul G.
Molina, Russel L.
Montalban, Pia C.
Montemayor, Ma. Lebeña
Montesena, Francisco Arias
Morta, Jacqueline L.
Munsayac, Jose R.
Muyargas, Jose George E.
Na, James Teng Choon
Nadera, Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D.
Nadora, Anna Cristina G.
Nallano, Teresita O.
Narreto, Erlinda C.
Narreto, Oliver Michael C.
Naval, Jimmuel C.
Navarro, Leslie S.
Neri, Othoniel M.
Nierva, Victor Dennis T.
Nieto, Deborah Rosalind
Nuncio, Elizabeth Morales
Nuncio, Rhoderick
Nuyles, Christopher B.
Ocampo, Allan Lenard
Ola, Ervin
Ong, Charlson L.
Ong, Mjolnir Xoce V.
Opiso, Jennifer G.
Orara, Ma. Ainyle Ephraimmee M.
Ordoñez, Elmer
Ordoñez, Rogelio L.
Orillos, Jenny
Osorio, Anna Trisha Monica D.
Palaypay, Ricardo A.
Panlilio, Erlinda E.
Parcero, Placido Jr. R.
Pasion-Flores, Andrea D.
Paterno, Maria Elena P.
Patindol, Jean Lee C.
Paulican, Ma. Stella M.
Payongayong, Joahnna Carla A.
Pena, Romeo P.
Perez, Edward
Pernia, Marjorie Evasco
Petras, Jayson D.
Pichay, Nicolas B.
Pineda, Haidee
Pingol, Alicia
Queaño, Nonilon V.
Quilang, Crispin S.
Rafael, Nanoy
Ramos, Windsor Roland M.
Razalo, Lucerne M.
Regacho, Corazon F.
Remoto, Danton R.
Reyes, JST
Reyes, Pedro (Jun) C.
Rillo, Fidel
Rival, Nadeth Rae E.
Rivera, Frank G.
Robles, Willester
Rodriguez, Mary Jane B.
Rodriguez, Rufus B.
Rojo, Sergio, Jr.
Saboy, Scott M.
Salanga, Elyrah
Salud, Joel Pablo
Salut, Andrew
Salvador, Fermin
Salvador, Francis Isidro
Salvador, Mary Anne Jimenez
Samaniego, Lorelie Gloria A.
Samar, Edgar C.
Samson, Rommel
Sanchez, Louie Jon A.
Santillan, Renato Rosario
Santos, Benilda S.
Sarigumba, Cherilyn
Sarigumba, Ritchen T.
Sebullen, Isabel D.
Sepe, Lee
Sepeda, Bernardo N.
Sering, Tara F.T.
Silabay, Gladys G.
Sinamban, Evangeline B.
Sison, Lydia C.
Siy, Beverly W.
Socorro, Alexander J.
Soliven, Hazel E.
Sto. Domingo, Dennis
Suba, Sally C.
Subido, Grace Celeste T.
Sunico, Ramon C.
Supremo, Reinerio P.
Sy, Joaquin
Tabora, Jennelyn M.
Talle, Onnah Pierre P.
Tan, Debbie Ann L.
Tana, Luigi James
Tanauan, Ryan M.
Teodoro, John Iremil E.
Teran, Andrea B.
Tinio, Ergoe
Toledo, Joel M.
Tolentino, Delfin Jr. L.
Tolentino, Roland B.
Tolosa, Kathline Anne S.
Torralba, John Enrico C.
Torre, Ricky S.
Tuazon, Joseph Rosmon M.
Tumamac, Michael Jude B.
Tuvilla, Charles B.
Umil, Roberto O.
Uy-Regala, Betty C.
Valmorida, Jose S.
Veluz, Rosauro Y.
Verzo, Ronald V.
Villa, Lolita P.
Villafania, Santiago
Villanueva, Voltaire M.
Villasanta, Juanito V.
Villasis, Enrique S.
Virgo, Narciso A.
Virtusio, Shiela Salvacion M.
Vitor, Arnel S.
Yabes, Criselda D.
Yanilla-Aquino, Lalaine F.
Yu, Hope Sabanpan
Yumul, Aurora Veronica D.
Yuson, Alfred A.
Zafra, Galileo S.

Local and Foreign Publishers
A-Z Direct Marketing
Abiva Publishing
Adarna House, Inc.
Ambitgoya Books Enterprises
Anvil Publishing
Ateneo Press
BC Educational, Inc.
Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
C & E Publishing
Cacho Publishing House
Cambridge University Press
Central Books
Claretian Communications Foundation, Inc.
Colayco Foundation for Education, Inc.
De La Salle University
Don Bosco Press Inc.
FELTA Multimedia
Futurebuilder Publications
Ilaw ng Tahanan Publishing, Inc.
Lampara Publishing
National Book Store
New Day Publishers
Precious Pages
Shepherd's Voice Publications, Inc.
St. Mary's Publishing Corp.
Think and Print Publishing
UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino
UST Press
Vibal Publishing
Vicarish Publication and Trading, Inc.

Book Industry Association
Book Development Association of the Philippines

Independent life is good for you!

BLTX, small-press expo is on 2 March 2012, Friday, at Ilyong’s on Kalantiaw, Project 4, QC, 8PM onwards.

BLTX Talks in on 3 March 2012, Saturday, at Chef’s Bistro at 94 Sct Gandia cor. Tomas Morato, 2PM to 8PM.

Better Living Through Xeroxography or BLTX is a small-press expo now on its second incarnation, the first one a success by indie standards: 30 small press publishers and 200 buyers on a rainy December day in 2010.

The goal of BLTX is simple. Bring together independent self-publishers from Metro Manila (hopefully from elsewhere, too), in a one-night event that will allow them to sell their wares: books, yes, but also zines and other printed materials like shirts, postcards, posters, and this year, CDs from musicians more indie than indie. It’s about selling, but also about meeting like-minded individuals who believe in literature and creative work that might not ever get into the mainstream of commercial bookstores and galleries, but for one night is the star of the show.

You can also just imagine BLTX to be the coolest meet-and-greet between writers and readers, one that involves beer, some music, and plenty of creativity you rarely see.

This year though BLTX will also be space for productive discussions on the making | marketing | selling of the self-published book, where practical aspects of actual independent book production will be shared by those who have survived it with sanity intact. BLTX Talks will happen the day after the BLTX small-press expo, a full six hours of four different panels that will answer central questions about PRINT PUBLISHING, ONLINE / WEB PUBLISHING, RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION, and COMMUNITY. All necessarily in light of the industry of independent self-publishing, and all against the traditional forms of cultural production as we know it in these shores.

Confirmed speakers for the BLTX Talks are Mabi David (HighChair), Tweet Sering (Astigirl), Honey de Peralta (Flipreads), Oliver Ortega (hal.), Ime Morales (FWGP), Mike David (Kubori Kikiam), Feliz Perez (Mt. Cloud).

Participating small-press and indie publishers for BLTX include The Cabinet,
 Gelo Suarez,
 hal. 
Heights,
 High Chair,
 Kubori Kikiam,
 Macoy,
 Omeng Estanislao, Pantas, Paper Monster Press, Patrick Rawwrr, QBCCC (The Quarterly Bathroom Companion Comics Compendium), Rob Cham, Silent Sanctum Manga, Tapat Journal, Tilde Acuña, UP Writers Club, Zigzag Animals, UP Music Circle, Migi de Belen.

BLTX is the brainchild of the Youth & Beauty Brigade. Check out the BLTX FB Event Page for updated lists of participating small-press and indie publishers and BLTX Talks speakers! See you at BLTX and BLTX Talks!

Here are more details about the venue for the BLTX Talks:

Chef’s Bistro, your all-in-one hang-out place for dining pleasures and memorable experiences.

Away from the traffic noise and the hassle and bustle of city streets, Chef’s Bistro’s location is perfect for focused events. Its function rooms are the perfect venue for your corporate or private meetings, with our delectable set meals served. Or just come as you are and lounge with us outdoor or on the veranda.

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Mga Bagong Kasapi ng LIRA, ipapakilala sa ‘LIRAhan sa Conspiracy Bar’ sa Peb. 21

Mga Bagong Kasapi ng LIRA, ipapakilala sa ‘LIRAhan sa Conspiracy Bar’ sa Peb. 21



Walong bagong makatang-boluntaryo ng Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA) ang ipakikilala at manunumpa sa Peb. 21, 2012, sa LIRAhan: Tulaan sa Conspiracy Bar, Visayas Avenue, Lungsod Quezon.



Ang mga bagong kasapi ng LIRA ay sina Roy Rene Cagalingan, Paul Castillo, Dakila Cutab, Christa De La Cruz, Kriscell Largo Labor, Allan Lenard Ocampo, Andrew Salut, at Luigi James Tana. Sila ang mga nagsipagtapos sa mga programa ng Taunang Palihang Pampanulaan 2011 ng LIRA, na itinatag bilang Rio Alma Poetry Clinic noong 1985.



Manunumpa sila bilang mga bagong makatang-boluntaryo ng LIRA sa pamumuno ng tagapatatag at tagapayong si Virgilio S. Almario (ang makatang Rio Alma), Pambansang Alagad ng Sining para sa Panitikan.



Ang panunumpa ay bahagi ng programang “Tagay at Tula para kay Teo Antonio”, isang pagpupugay para sa dakilang prinsipe ng Balagtasan at makata ng bayan. Isa pang bahagi ng programa ay ang lunsad-aklat ng Isa Lang ang Pangalan, ang pinakabagong koleksyon ng tula ni Rebecca T. Añonuevo, isa ring premyadong makata ng LIRA.



Ang LIRA ang nangungunang samahan ng mga makatang nagsusulat sa Filipino. Sa pagtataguyod nito ng Taunang Palihang Pampanulaan sa loob ng 26 taon, ng Sining ng Tugma at Sukat na serye ng mga seminar hinggil sa tradisyonal na panulaan at pagtuturo ng panitikan, sampu ng marami pang proyektong may mithiing mapalago ang panitikan at kultura sa tulong ng mga kasapi nitong “makatang-boluntaryo”, kinilala ang LIRA bilang isa sa Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) noong isang taon ng National Youth Commission at TAYO Foundation.

The Protection of Geographical Indications

The Protection of Geographical Indications


Tuesday February 28, 2012
11:00 A.M.
4/F J.V. Del Rosario Function Room 1
Asian Institute of Management
Conference Center (in front of Greenbelt 1)
Paseo de Roxas, Makati City

A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on goods that have a specific place of origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that place of origin. Geographical indications may be used for a wide variety of agricultural products, such as Champagne from the province of Champagne in northeast France; and Tequila from Tequila, Guadalajara in Mexico.

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) aims to encourage branding of products on the basis of their geographical origin. It has initially identified eight products that may be protected as GI, namely Aklan piña cloth, Batangas Barako coffee, Bicol pili nuts, Cebu dried mangoes, Dagupan bangus (milkfish), Guimaras fresh mangoes, Lake Sebu Tinalak from South Cotabato and Lumban barong.

The national forum slated on February 28 and 29 will bring together LGU officials and representatives of community producers such as the Lipa Coffee Board, Bicol Pili Board, Aklan House of Piña, Aklan Piña Man-Tra, Lumban Embroidery Association Multipurpose Cooperative, Guimaras Mango Growers Cooperative, and Lake Sebu Women Weavers Association, Inc. Speakers from the World Intellectual Property Organization and the EU, and the IP Offices of Thailand and the US are set to attend the forum, will attend the forum.

The participants are expected to produce a roadmap for the protection of GI after the forum. The roadmap will assist the IPOPHL in identifying products eligible for protection under the GI system, developing GI associations or groups, establish control, accreditation or conformity assessment mechanisms and push for the passage of laws that will create a national GI protection system under the IP Code or under a sui generis law.

This article was lifted from ipophl.gov.ph.

FILCOLS @ the Folktaglyphs 2012

FILCOLS' Beverly Siy, Executive Officer for Membership and Documentation attended the Folktaglyphs 2012 Philippine Visual Arts Fest held at the Angono Municipal Gymnasium last 17 February 2012. The theme was Tracing Resonant Cartographies through Contemporary Eyes. It was a visual feast where characters and creatures from Angono's mythologies and folklore were featured.

The event was graced by hundreds of visual artists and tattoo artists from all over the country. Most were contestants for the tattoo art competition held last Feb. 18. Local historian Ligaya Tiamson-Rubin and guest anthropologist Dyani Lao served as speakers.

Ramon "Chitoy" Zapata, the president of Neo Angono Arts Collective, gave the welcome remarks as the program started. He mentioned that NAAC has always been in the forefront when it comes to public art festivals. The venue of the event was very conducive for public viewing where everyone can come in and take a look at the art events, a municipal gym right in the heart of the town.

Zapata also signed the FILCOLS Memorandum of Agreement for automatic membership. According to the group's website, NEO-ANGONO's members are visual artists, writers and poets, musicians, theater people, filmmakers, cultural workers, and art critic and researchers. The members of the core group were Wire Rommel Tuazon, Keiye Miranda-Tuazon, Carlos “Totong” Francisco II, Aaron Bautista, Ian Lomongo, Rem Vocalan, Ramon “Chitoy” Zapata, Claire Zapata, Mideo Cruz, Raoul “Iggy” Rodriguez, and Richard Gappi.

Still according to their website, most members are residents of Angono while others come from Manila, Mindanao and as far as Japan and USA. The group welcomes non-Angono artists because their ideas – once applied and contextualized in Angono milieu – are potent ways of infusing Angono art scene with new life and blood.

The group’s advisers include artists Nemi Miranda Jr., Jose Tence Ruiz, Mideo Cruz, Iggy Rodriguez, respected art critic and UP professor Alice Guillermo and poet-musician Jesus Manuel “Jess” Santiago.

Folktaglyphs 2012 was organized by Neo Angono Arts Collective, Municipality of Angono ang the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

FILCOLS @ Baguio last Feb 15, 2012

FILCOLS' IP Made EZ was held in JL 205, University of the Philippines Baguio last 15 February 2012. IP Made E-Z is FILCOLS' forum on copyright especially designed for the tertiary students.

About sixty students from different courses graced the event. The program started at 9:30. Gerald Paul Bandonill, the Assistant Vice-President of Literati, delivered the welcome remarks.

FILCOLS' Executive Director Alvin J. Buenaventura gave a talk entitled Copyright is a Human Right. The talk was followed by a performance from SET-UP. Then Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas Chair Abdon Balde, Jr. was featured next with his lecture on writing as a profession and livelihood and the book as a commercial product.

Before the program ended, certificates were awarded to the speakers. Closing remarks were delivered by Prof. Grace Celeste Subido, the adviser of Literati.

This event was moderated by Ms. Josephine Hagad, president of Literati. FILCOLS' IP Made E-Z was coordinated by Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society (FILCOLS) in cooperation with University Student Council- College of Arts and Communication Committee and UP Literati.

Norway's NORCODE and KOPINOR sponsored the event.

For those who are interested to hold an IP Made E-Z in their universities or colleges, please contact the FILCOLS Secretariat at 746-7162, 747-9250 local 401 or filcols@gmail.com. We are open to invitations especially those that come from outside Metro Manila.

FILCOLS @ Taboan Writers Festival 2012 held in Pampanga

FILCOLS set up a booth at the Taboan Writers Festival 2012 held at the Fontana Convention Center, Clark, Pampanga last February 9. Authors and cultural workers from all over the country were present at the event. Most of them were able to interact with FILCOLS and took home copies of IPOPHL IEC materials and FILCOLS membership forms. German Gervacio of Mindanao State University-Iligan and Hope Sabanpan Yu of University of San Carlos Cebu and Cebuano Studies Center signed up on the spot. Both are creative writers and have numerous published research works on Philippine culture and culture of their respective regions.

Professor Yu brought up the FILCOLS’ request for assistance in finding the heirs of Marcel Navarra, a writer from Carcar, Cebu whose major work in the Cebuano language is still being used in the universities until today. She said this year, FILCOLS will get updates on the whereabouts of the heirs. A cultural event will be held in Carcar, Cebu and she said that FILCOLS is very welcome to participate.

The activities of Taboan Pampanga include a conference, a book bazaar, performances by local artists' groups, and, for the first time ever, a food-and-culture tour on the last day of the Festival.

Taboan Writers Festival 2012, an open to the public event, is organized by NCCA and UP ICW. Below is a copy of the sessions that happened on Feb. 9.



8:00 – 9:00
Registration and Ingress of Book Fair/FILCOLS Booth

9:00 – 10:00
Opening Program with performances by Systems Plus College Foundation

Ms. Cecile Yumul, Master of Ceremonies

Opening Remarks
Hon. Lilia Pineda, Governor of Pampanga

Welcome Message
Hon. Edgardo Pamintuan, Mayor of Angeles City

Conference Address
Mr. Felipe Remollo, President of Clark Development Corporation (CDC)

Performance by Mr. Ysagani Ybarra

TABOAN Pampanga Overview
Dr. Juliet Mallari, Festival Director


10:00 – 11:30
Keynote

Rizal and the Filipino Imagination

National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario takes a look at Jose Rizal as a writer and cultural icon, recognizing his influence on Filipino writers and artists across generations.

11:30 – 1:00
Lunch

1:00 – 2:45 Parallel Sessions

Under 35: Young Writers & Their Milieu
Jose Rizal was 35 years old when he died. What are our under-35 writers doing and thinking? How do they see themselves vis-a-vis Rizal and the nation? Some of our youngest writers speak about contemporary concerns.

Panelists:
F. Jordan Carnice, Paul Alfonse Marquez, Marvin Mejaro, Chuvic Monserate
Moderated by Haidee Emmie Palapar


Toward a Filipino Aesthetic: Our Words, Ourselves
What standards do writers and critics use to assess situations in Philippine literature? How do these standards evolve? How do young writers and critics place themselves in the growth of Philippine literary theory?

Panelists:
John Bengan, Voltaire Oyzon, Edgar Samar, Delfin Tolentino
Moderated by Maria Luisa Reyes

History, Literature & the Art of Remembering
How much creativity can a scholar use in the chronicling of history? How factual must historical fiction be? What role has politics played in the production of such narratives? Writers look at the relationship between literature and a country's memories.

Panelists:
Jose Barrameda, Jr., Eli Guieb, Nonilon Queano, Jun Cruz Reyes
Moderated by Mykel Andrada


2:45 – 3:00
Snacks


3:00 – 4:45

A Harvest of Songs: A Regional Symposium
Writers from Central, Northern and Southern Luzon lead the discussion on writing from the regions. What are their issues and prospects in relation to audience and publishing? What developments in literary circles have emerged?
Panelists: Aileen Rambaud, Romeo Rodriguez, Renato Santillan, Paz Verdades Santos
Moderated by Carlos Arejola

Blurring Boundaries: Women Writing
From explorations of form to transgressions of content, the writings of women capture diverse experiences. What spaces exist for these kinds of literature? How similar or different is everyday life from the one on the page?

Panelists: Elizabeth Calinawagan, Charmaine Carreon, Padoman Paporo, Janis Claire Salvacion Moderated by: Susan Lara

Teaching Literature in the Contemporary Classroom
How should a poem be taught in today's high-tech world? What relevance does a short story have in a globalized society? Writers and teachers lay out the strategies, approaches and challenges that thrive inside the classroom.
Panelists: Eilyn Nidea Parocha, Louie Jon Sanchez, Grace Subido, Elsed Togonon
Moderated by Juliet Mallari


5:15 Departure for Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF)

6:00 – 7:00 Dinner

7:00 – 9:00 Zarzuela at the SPCF Theater performed by the SPCF Theater Group and directed by Ms. Ditas Yap

COPYRIGHT EDUCATION - LECTURE @ Antipolo

The COPYRIGHT EDUCATION - LECTURE with FILCOLS (Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society) held last Feb. 10, 2012 at the Sky Deck, Cloud 9 Resort & Hotel, Antipolo City became an intimate gathering of authors/creators.

The attendees sat comfortably in the Sky Deck that was good for about 20 people. Among them were artists, writers and two art gallery owners who are also painters.

Ms. Precious Leano of Filipino Visual Arts and Design Rights Organization (FILVADRO) gave a talk on copyright basics and the artists rights over their works. She also spilled details about membership to FILVADRO. All of the participants signed up after she discussed the benefits of a FILVADRO member. She also announced that FILVADRO is now in the stage of licensing and collecting after she proposed a project that will use copyrighted works (visual art) to Department of Trade and Industry.

Ms. Leano also said that all sales of art works should be fully documented for easy monitoring in case of transfer of ownership. She encouraged everyone to be more aware and to practice this kind of system.

After her talk followed Mr. Alvin Buenaventura of FILCOLS. He discussed the potential income of authors especially the artists from the collection of an RRO like FILCOLS. The participants also signed up for FILCOLS membership.

After the program, sharing of ideas took place. FILCOLS encouraged the participants to produce more works in collaboration with other creators for a bigger impact. Zaldy Arboso, the chairman of Siyudad ng Antipolo Arts Guild, invited FILCOLS again for another collaboration to reach a wider audience in Antipolo.

This event was co-organized with SINAG and Cloud 9 Hotel Resort. SINAG is the first group of authors from Antipolo who signed automatic membership of their members to FILCOLS.

UPDATED List of FILCOLS Members

Authors
Abad, Gemino H.
Abrahan, Gian Carlo C.
Abuan, Mariane Amor T.
Abueg, Efren R.
Acabado, Brian B.
Agapito, Josephine D.
Agbayani, Susan Claire R.
Aguay, Jr., Bernardo O.
Aguilar, Erick D.
Agus, Editha L.
Alarde, Crispulo
Alcantara, Ruby G.
Alfabeto, Estrella D.
Alfabeto, Sedd D.
Almario, Virgilio S.
Almonte, Napoleon G.
Alsonado, Mercy T.
Alvarez, Crizzalyn
Amante, Louise Vincent B.
Ampatin, Estrella V.
Anima, Nid A.
Angeles, Mark Anthony S.
Anlim, Jaime L.
Antonio, Teo T.
Añonuevo, Roberto T.
Aradilla, Agripina R.
Arbozo, Cruzaldo E.
Arguelles, Mesandel V.
Arroyo, Rubie A.
Asuncion, Ruperta (heirs)
Atalia, Eros S.
Atanacio, Glenn Vincent K.
Atilano, Ronald A.
Bacudio, Ana Maria A.
Balde, Abdon M. Jr.
Ballares, Lea D.
Baltazar, Gloria Jesusa D.
Baquiran, Romulo P.
Barbosa, Gina B.
Barcelona, Noel Sales
Barco, Nestor S.
Barro, Liana M.
Bautista, Lualhati T.
Bautista, Sherille Love V.
Baybay, Dulce F.
Bayron, Agapito Jr. M.
Beltran, Andy C.
Beltran, Maria Rona B.
Bengco, Grace P.
Bolasco, Karina A.
Bolo, Benjamin, Jr.
Boloron, Hazel Marie R.
Bonifacio, Amelia L.
Boquiren, Rommel Chester G.
Borlongan, Ariel D.
Breva, Ofelia F.
Brillon, Cherish Aileen A.
Bron, Ligaya O.
Bucayong, Cecilia O.
Buenavista, Dave P.
Bufe, Aiza Q.
Bugayong, Perla L.
Bumadilla, Sergio A.
Buncales, Emma O.
Bustamante, Marchiesal B.
Cabigon, Lordino G.
Cabote, Diana G.
Name withheld upon request
Camba, Moreal N.
Camiloza, Loreto G.
Canilao, Narcisa P.
Capili, Jose Wendell
Carcamo, Ronaldo L.
Carpio, Rustica C.
Casanova, Arthur D.
Catanyag, Teofilo M.
Chancoco, Jose Jason L.
Choon, James Teng
Cleto, Ma. Luna S.
Colayco, Francisco J.
Condino, Melrose R.
Consolacion, Estarija A.
Constantino, Anna Veronica L.
Cordero, Kristian S.
Coroza, Michael M.
Cristobal, Jr., Adrian
Cristobal, Sr., Adrian E.
Cristobal, Celina S.
Crizaldo, Hazel Joy P.
Cruz, Isagani R.
Cruz, Jhoanna Lynn B.
Cuñada-Añonuevo, Rebecca T.
Cutab, Leonil Fernando R.
Dabao, Vicente V.
Dalisay, Jose Jr. Y.
Damag, Ma. Emily S.
Daquiado, Nonilona P.
Dargantes, Alan P.
Dargantes, Sylvia Minda T.
De Peralta, Honeylein C.
De Ungria, Ricardo
Dela Cruz, Ainne Frances F.
Dela Cruz, Mar Anthony S.
Dela Cruz, Rita T.
De los Reyes, Dong A.
Delos Reyes, Joselito D.
Derain, Allan Roberto N.
Diokno, Ferdinand
Dionaldo, Shara Rose Virgini O.
Doydora, Jechris A.
Dudang, Elnora B.
Dumlao, Emmanuel V.
Durado, Adonis G.
Ebuña, Raul M.
Edilo, Genaro Perfecto C.
Ediza, Marilou M.
Enriquez, Delia C.
Estrada, Virginia O.
Euldan, Cristopher N.
Fajilan, Wennielyn F.
Felicitas, Catalina L.
Fernandez, Erwin S.
Fernando, Gilda Cordero
Ferma, Elena O.
Festin, Rowena P.
Flores, Jr., Angelito G.
Fonacier, Kristine
Fortun, Noel T.
Funilas, Raul
Gabuya, Josefina V.
Galan, Gloria L.
Galan, Ralph S.
Galos, Reparado III B.
Garlitos, Raymund M.
Geminiano, Melody G.
Genova, Windsor John C.
Gervacio, German V.
Gimena, Glady E.
Go, Lolito R.
Gonzales, Danilo V.
Gracio, Jerry B.
Grajo, Jeanette P.
Grego, Frank
Gregorio, Maridol R.
Grutas, Sarah Jean B.
Guerrero, Amadis Ma.
Guevara, Nerisa
Hadap, Henry L.
Hafalla, Tommy D.
Hidalgo, Cristina Pantoja
Hinampas, Lourdes Z.
Jimenez, Jerry A.
Jocson, Schedar D.
Jurado III, Jose I.
Jurado, Linda A.
Kilates, Marne
Kimpo, Phillip Jr
Kintanar, Thelma B.
Labtog, Carl Michael Y.
Lacaba, Kris L.
Lagas, Fe J.
Lareza, Jose Erwin C.
Laudinez, Marisa S.
Lee, Ricardo A.
Lim, Ronald Jeffrey S.
Limocon, Angeline T.
Limpin, Vivian N.
Liongoren, Alfredo A.
Lubang, Jeffrey A.
Lumbera, Bienvenido
Lumbrera, Rosa S.
Lumista, Hannah P.
Madarang, Rhea Claire E.
Madrilejos, Alberto Manalon
Magtalas, Kevin Kristofer R.
Malabanan, Joel Costa
Mantong, Fe H.
Maramba, Asuncion David
Maranan, Edgardo B.
Maranan, Luchie B.
Marfil, Felisa Jyl C.
Masangkay, Frederick R.
Mateo, Marilag T.
Matias, Segundo D.
Meadows, Kimiyo Ann P.
Mellado, Love N.
Mendoza, Elenita C.
Miclat, Alma C.
Miclat, Mario I.
Mintu, Cynthia B.
Molde, Ma. Joverly S.
Moldez, Raul G.
Molina, Russel L.
Montalban, Pia C.
Montemayor, Ma. Lebeña
Morta, Jacqueline L.
Munsayac, Jose R.
Muyargas, Jose George E.
Na, James Teng Choon
Nadera, Victor Emmanuel Carmelo D.
Nadora, Anna Cristina G.
Nallano, Teresita O.
Narreto, Erlinda C.
Narreto, Oliver Michael C.
Naval, Jimmuel C.
Navarro, Leslie S.
Neri, Othoniel M.
Nierva, Victor Dennis T.
Nieto, Deborah Rosalind
Nuncio, Elizabeth Morales
Nuncio, Rhoderick
Nuyles, Christopher B.
Ong, Charlson L.
Opiso, Jennifer G.
Orara, Ma. Ainyle Ephraimmee M.
Ordoñez, Elmer
Ordoñez, Rogelio L.
Panlilio, Erlinda E.
Parcero, Placido Jr. R.
Pasion-Flores, Andrea D.
Paterno, Maria Elena P.
Patindol, Jean Lee C.
Paulican, Ma. Stella M.
Payongayong, Joahnna Carla A.
Pena, Romeo P.
Perez, Edward
Pernia, Marjorie Evasco
Petras, Jayson D.
Pichay, Nicolas B.
Pineda, Haidee
Pingol, Alicia
Queaño, Nonilon V.
Quilang, Crispin S.
Ramos, Windsor Roland M.
Razalo, Lucerne M.
Regacho, Corazon F.
Remoto, Danton R.
Reyes, Pedro (Jun) C.
Rivera, Frank G.
Rodriguez, Mary Jane B.
Rodriguez, Rufus B.
Rojo, Sergio, Jr.
Saboy, Scott M.
Salanga, Elyrah
Salud, Joel Pablo
Salvador, Francis Isidro
Salvador, Mary Anne Jimenez
Samaniego, Lorelie Gloria A.
Samar, Edgar C.
Sanchez, Louie Jon A.
Santillan, Renato Rosario
Santos, Benilda S.
Sarigumba, Cherilyn
Sarigumba, Ritchen T.
Sebullen, Isabel D.
Sepeda, Bernardo N.
Sering, Tara F.T.
Silabay, Gladys G.
Sinamban, Evangeline B.
Sison, Lydia C.
Siy, Beverly W.
Socorro, Alexander J.
Soliven, Hazel E.
Suba, Sally C.
Subido, Grace Celeste T.
Sunico, Ramon C.
Supremo, Reinerio P.
Sy, Joaquin
Talle, Onnah Pierre P.
Tan, Debbie Ann L.
Tanauan, Ryan M.
Teodoro, John Iremil E.
Teran, Andrea B.
Toledo, Joel M.
Tolentino, Delfin Jr. L.
Tolentino, Roland B.
Torralba, John Enrico C.
Torre, Ricky S.
Umil, Roberto O.
Uy-Regala, Betty C.
Valmorida, Jose S.
Veluz, Rosauro Y.
Verzo, Ronald V.
Villa, Lolita P.
Villafania, Santiago
Villanueva, Voltaire M.
Villasanta, Juanito V.
Villasis, Enrique S.
Virgo, Narciso A.
Yabes, Criselda D.
Yanilla-Aquino, Lalaine F.
Yu, Hope Sabanpan
Yumul, Aurora Veronica D.
Yuson, Alfred A.
Zafra, Galileo S.

Local and Foreign Publishers
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Abiva Publishing
Adarna House, Inc.
Ambitgoya Books Enterprises
Anvil Publishing
Ateneo Press
BC Educational, Inc.
Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
C & E Publishing
Cacho Publishing House
Cambridge University Press
Central Books
Claretian Communications Foundation, Inc.
Colayco Foundation for Education, Inc.
De La Salle University
Don Bosco Press Inc.
FELTA Multimedia
Futurebuilder Publications
Ilaw ng Tahanan Publishing, Inc.
Lampara Publishing
National Book Store
New Day Publishers
Precious Pages
Shepherd's Voice Publications, Inc.
St. Mary's Publishing Corp.
Think and Print Publishing
UP Sentro ng Wikang Filipino
UST Press
Vibal Publishing
Vicarish Publication and Trading, Inc.

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1st PANGASINAN LITERARY AWARDS

Poetry, Essay and Short Story Writing Contest



The Pangasinan Literary Awards, is the province’s 1st literary contest, conceptualized to help develop Pangasinan literature by providing incentives for professional and aspiring Pangasinan writers to craft their most proficient literary works in their native language. This award, is thus, envisioned to also help in the preservation of the Pangasinan language and in the Pangasinenses’ appreciation of their mother tongue, in the written form.



On its first year, the PLA announces that it is now accepting submissions for Poetry and Short Story Categories under the Adult Division, and Poetry and Essay Categories under the Youth Division.



GUIDELINES AND RULES OF THE CONTEST:



1. The contest is open to all writers in the Province of Pangasinan, except those of the organizers, the judges and their immediate kin. Deadline for submission of entries is on March 14, 2012.



2. Entries must be original (not translated from other languages); have not won a prize in other contests; published and produced works can be entered in the contests.



3. The contest has two categories under two divisions: Poetry and Short Story Writing (Adult Division) and Poetry and Essay Writing (Youth Division – 18 years and below). All entries must be written in the Pangasinan language.



4. The theme is open and free, except for the Essay writing, under the Youth Division. The theme for the essay writing shall be “Say bilay na sakey a salita, Wala’d mabunan litiratura”.



5. Authors can submit two (2) separate entries in each category. Each can win a prize.



6. For Poetry category, the entry must be a collection of 8 to 10 poems. Each poem must not be less than 10 lines but not more than 25 lines, and must be typewritten clearly, single spaced or computerized in size 12, font Times New Roman Medium on an 8 ½” x 11” bond paper.



7. For the Short Story category, an entry must be at least ten (10) but not more than twenty eight (28) written pages. It must be typewritten clearly, double spaced or computerized in size 12, font Times New Roman on an 8 ½” x 11” bond paper, with approximately one (i) inch on all sides and the page number typed consecutively e.g. 1 of 28, 2 of 28 and so on. The entry must include a one-page synopsis.



8. For the Essay Category, an entry must be at least four (4) but not more than five (5) typewritten pages. It must carry an original title.



9. All entries should be submitted in four (4) copies. All sets of entry shall bear only the “pen name” of the contestant and not his/her real name. Each entry must be accompanied with a sealed envelope containing a short biography of the author, bearing his/her name and address, the title of his/her entry and a 2”x2” picture and cellphone/telephone no.



10. Entries submitted via e-mail should be a MSWord document file and should be sent as an attachment together with the author’s bio-data and 2”x2” picture (Pls. indicate the E-mail address).



Cash prizes and trophies await the winners. Non-winning authors shall be entitled to a certificate of participation. The cash prizes shall be as follows:





Adult Division / Youth Division



a. Poetry



1st prize Php 10,000. / Php 5,000.

2nd prize Php 8,000. / Php 3,000.

3rd prize Php 5,000. / Php 2,000.



b. Short Story



1st prize - Php 15,000.

2nd prize - Php 10,000.

3rd prize - Php 8,000.



c. Essay



1st prize - Php 8,000.

2nd prize - Php 5,000.

3rd prize - Php 3,000.



The names of the winners shall be announced on April 4, 2012. Awarding of prizes will be during the Commemorative Program of Agew of Pangasinan on April 13, 2012.



For information and submission of entries, please see the Secretariat, Pangasinan Tourism Office, 1st Floor Malong Building, Capitol Complex, Lingayen, Pangasinan. Contact numbers (075) 542-8007 or 542-6853 or email tourismpangasinan@yahoo.com.



Download the PANGASINAN LITERARY AWARDS guidelines, official entry form, and authorization form.

The Virgin Labfest

The Virgin Labfest YEAR 8 is now open for script submissions. One-Act plays and Full-Length play scripts are accepted. The Virgin Labfest is an annual festival of unpublished, unstaged, untried and untested works for the theater held in the middle of the year (June to July) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This festival is a partnership project of the Writer's Bloc, Inc., Tanghalang Pilipino, Inc. and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The Virgin Labfest is open to submissions of the following written works:

1. one-act plays,
(maximum running time: 40 minutes)

2. full-length plays,
(minimum running time: 1 hour 20 minutes; maximum running time: 2 hours)

3. All submitted works must NOT have previously been

- published in book form;
- staged commercially for more than two performances (staged readings, one-time workshop productions are allowed);
- awarded any literary or drama recognition in competitions and the like

4. works may be in Filipino or English.

The festival is open to various themes and genres. While we continue to uphold this principle, this year, however, the Virgin Labfest hopes to include works that fall into these categories:

1. Regional Language plays: plays written in Hiligaynon, Cebuano and/or Ilocano.

2. Plays for children (special venue)

Submission Deadline is on MARCH 31, 2012

Send your submissions either

1) in .doc or .pdf format only to
rodyvera@yahoo.com or
drama_ccp@yahoo.com

2) deliver at least two hard copies of the manuscript to

CLOTILDE LUCERO
Performing Arts Department
Upper Basement
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

Submissions should indicate name and contact address of the playwright.

We hope to hear from you!

From Sir Rody Vera.

Dom Cimafranca's "An Unusual Treatment and other short stories"

The Davao Writers Guild, together with the National Commission or Culture and the Arts and the Humanities Division of Ateneo de Davao University, will hold the book launch of Dom Cimafranca's "An Unusual Treatment and other short stories" on February 17, 2012, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM, at the Alumni Hall of Ateneo de Davao University.

"An Unusual Treatment" is a collection of Cimafranca's short stories previously published in Philippines Graphic, Philippine Genre Stories, Philippine Speculative Fiction, and other magazines and anthologies. Edited by Dr. Ricardo M. de Ungria, the collection consists of genre stories of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and crime. This is Cimafranca's first book of fiction.

"An Unusual Treatment" was published under the Davao Writers Guild's Tubao Book Series, under a grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. The Tubao Book Series aims to promote Mindanao's unique literature by featuring writers from the region.

Book launch of Dom Cimafranca

The Davao Writers Guild, together with the National Commission or Culture and the Arts and the Humanities Division of Ateneo de Davao University, will hold the book launch of Dom Cimafranca's "An Unusual Treatment and other short stories" on February 17, 2012, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM, at the Alumni Hall of Ateneo de Davao University.

"An Unusual Treatment" is a collection of Cimafranca's short stories previously published in Philippines Graphic, Philippine Genre Stories, Philippine Speculative Fiction, and other magazines and anthologies. Edited by Dr. Ricardo M. de Ungria, the collection consists of genre stories of fantasy, horror, science fiction, and crime. This is Cimafranca's first book of fiction.

"An Unusual Treatment" was published under the Davao Writers Guild's Tubao Book Series, under a grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. The Tubao Book Series aims to promote Mindanao's unique literature by featuring writers from the region.

FILCOLS Member Joel Toldeo featured in FWGP's OpenBook

POET JOEL TOLEDO @ Freelance Writers’ Guild’s OpenBook
At Chef’s Bistro on Feb. 17

After a series of successful OpenBook talks featuring highly-acclaimed and bestselling authors Sam Sotto (Before Ever After), Bebang Siy (It’s a Mens World), Tweet Sering (Astigirl) and Ricky Lee (Si Amapola sa 65 na Kabanata), award-winning poet JOEL TOLEDO will be the featured book author at the Freelance Writers’ Guild of the Philippines’ (FWGP’s) OpenBook talk at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Chef’s Bistro, located at 94 Scout Gandia near corner Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

Joel will read works from Ruins and Reconstructions -- his third collection of poems (published by Anvil Publishing) -- and his works in progress. This will be followed by an open forum, book signing and photo ops.

Joel is the author of three books of poetry, winner of two (2) Don Carlos Palanca Awards for Poetry, and is the first Asian to win the Bridport International Creative Writing Prize. He was a recipient of The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center residency in Belagio, Italy in March 2011, and the International Writing Program (IWP) residency at the University of Iowa, U.S.A. from August to November 2011.

A poetry-reading session will precede Joel’s talk. Among the guest readers are: columnists Jenny Ortuoste and Karen Kunawicz, Ramil Gulle, Abet Umil, Ceres Abanil, Nonilon Queano, Haresh Daswani, Veronica Laurel, Brandon Dollente, Rustum Casia and Rafael San Diego.

There will be performances too of GENTLE UNIVERSE, a nature- and children-inspired ambient sound performance group and BERSUS, which will play poems-turned-into songs pieces.

The event will be hosted by BEBANG SIY. Entrance fee is at P200, inclusive of one drink. Proceeds from this event will fund future projects of FWGP, including upcoming OpenBook sessions and ongoing efforts to help Sendong victims in Mindanao. Also available during the event are FWGP shirts and the book/s of Joel. Limited seats. Book via 0917.937.8617 (Ime) or 0915.391.3129 (Teena).

Call for Submissions for the 11th Ateneo National Writers Workshop

Call for Submissions for the 11th Ateneo National Writers Workshop

The Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices (AILAP), with the support from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and in cooperation with Humanities Division of Ateneo de Davao University and Heights: The Official Literary and Artistic Publication and Organization of the Ateneo de Manila University, is now accepting applicants for the 11th Ateneo National Writers Workshop (ANWW) to be held from May 21 to 25, 2012 in Davao City.

Each applicant must submit a portfolio in triplicate (3 copies) of any of the following: a suite of five (5) poems OR a collection of three (3) short stories written in Filipino or English with a title page bearing the author's pseudonym and a table of contents. Entries must be addressed and submitted to the Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices (AILAP) c/o Department of Filipino, School of Humanities, 3rd Flr. Dela Costa Bldg., Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108.

The portfolio must be in Garamond, font size 12, with one (1") inch margins on all sides. The portfolio must also be accompanied by a CD containing a file of the portfolio saved in MSWord (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text format (.rtf). All submissions must include a sealed envelope containing the author's name, address, contact number, e-mail address and a one-page resume including a literary CV with a 1X1 ID picture. The resume must mention the applicant’s province of origin.

Twelve slots are open to beginning writers, from which a few slots will be allocated exclusively to writers from Mindanao and to Heights members. Food and accommodations will be provided for all accepted applicants. Deadline of submission will be on March 31, 2012. For more information, e-mail AILAP Director Dr. Edgar C. Samar at esamar@ateneo.edu; or this year’s workshop director, Mr. Allan Derain, at allanderain2003@yahoo.com.

IPOPHL JOINS Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) joined the expanding Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) network. Director General Ricardo Blancaflor signed the PPH agreement with JPO Commissioner Yoshiyuki last February 9, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.
PPH is in general, work-sharing among IP offices. Work products from one IP office can be used as reference by another IP office for substantive examination. Hence, PPH is envisioned to benefit both examiners and applicants as it will increase efficiency of examination and result to faster turn-around time.

Implementation of the IPOPHL-JPO PPH will begin on March 12, 2012. The guidelines and other important matters relating to the program have been uploaded in the IPOPHL website.

The IPOPHL is the latest IP office to join the 24-country PPH organization which includes modern IP offices of more advanced countries such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), European Patent Office (EPO) and Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). In ASEAN, only the Philippines and Singapore are members of the PPH. The PPH program is part of a global effort to initiate work-sharing and reduce redundancy of work in IP offices.

This article was lifted from ipophl.gov.ph.

The NBDB is on the look-out for a Deputy Executive Director.

The Deputy Executive Director III's power and functions are:



1. To assist the Executive Director in the discharge of her power and functions.

2. Act as Executive Director during the Executive Director's absence, sickness, or other temporary disability.

3. Discharge such other powers and perform such other functions as may be required by the Executive Director or the Board of Governors.



Qualifications:



Bachelor's Degree

At least 3 years supervisory experience

Career Service Executive Eligibility (CSEE)/ Career Executive Service (CES)



Other Qualifications:



Experienced/interested in book publishing and allied industries

Lawyer or Bachelor of Laws graduate an advantage, but not necessary

At least 30 years old and of established competence and integrity



Interested applicants may send a copy of their résumé/CV to oed@nbdb.gov.ph or fax them to 9268238.

Vacancies at the IPOPHL

For details, please check

http://ipophil.gov.ph/viewwhatsnew.php?id=222

Trademarks payment and BPI

Payment Procedures Using the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI):


1. The BPI Payment Facility is available to all trademark applicants filing applications using the Trademarks Online Filing System (“TM Online”; https://trademarks.ipophil.gov.ph/tmonline). It is not available to applicants filing their trademark applications in the IPOPHL Headquarters in Taguig City, Philippines.
1.1 TM Online filers will need to choose “BPI Payment” in the drop down box for “Payment Type”.
1.2 Upon completion of the online application form, a Statement of Account (SOA) containing the BPI Reference Number will be generated. The SOA is valid for a period of seven (7) calendar days.
1.3 Bring the SOA to any BPI branch where payment can be made over-the-counter or using the BPI Express Assist (BEA) machine in the branch (Annex “A”).
1.4 The filing date of the application will be the date of payment in any BPI branch.
1.5 The IPOPHL will send an e-mail confirming receipt of the application and the application number to the applicant and/or agent/authorized representative within seven (7) calendar days from payment.
1.6 A minimal service fee will be collected by BPI for the use of the payment facility.

2. The BPI Payment Facility may be used by patent applicants filing their applications at the IPOPHL Taguig Headquarters but paying for their application within 30 days from filing.
2.1 The receiving officer will issue a SOA with the BPI reference number. The SOA will be valid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days.
2.2 Bring the SOA to any BPI branch where payment can be made over-the-counter or using the BPI Express Assist (BEA) machine in the branch.
2.3 If payment is made within thirty (30) days from filing, the filing date will be the date of receipt by the IPOPHL of the patent application.
2.4 A minimal service fee will be collected by BPI for the use of the payment facility.
3. For any concerns or queries, please call Tel. No. +632-2386300 ext. 357 (Mr. Roger Tobongbanua) or ext. 515 (Ms. Kahrene Ragos).


Annex “A”: BPI Express Assist (BEA) Payment

1. Select Bills Payment



2. Select the merchant you want to pay; If IPOPHL is not among the merchants named on screen, select “Other Merchants”.





3. Encode the Reference Number on your Statement of Account (SOA) issued by IPOPHL or generated using the TM Online Facility.



4. TYPE OF TRANSACTION

A. Cash payment

A1. Select CASH


A2. Encode amount to be paid



A3. Encoded transaction details will be displayed. If correct, tap NEXT. If not, CANCEL.








A4. If single transaction, select NO. If multiple transactions, select YES.



B. CHECK PAYMENT

B1. Select CHECK





B2. Encode amount of check.



B3. Encoded transaction details will be displayed for client’s confirmation. If correct, tap NEXT, if incorrect, tap CANCEL.







C. COMBINATION OF CASH AND CHECK PAYMENT

C1. Select CASH & CHECK



C2. Encode amount of check payment.





C3. Encode amount of cash payment



C4. Encoded transaction details will be displayed for client’s confirmation. If correct, tap NEXT. If incorrect, tap CANCEL.






6. If single transaction, select NO. If multiple transactions, select YES.



7. Confirm if the transaction summary is correct by tapping NEXT. If incorrect, tap CANCEL.







8. Queue Number will be displayed and printed.


This article is from IPOPHL's website.

UP Diliman Joins ITSO

Barely a month and a half before the formal Launching of the Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSOs) or the Patent Libraries Network, the University of the Philippines -Diliman finally accepted the invitation of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to be one of the hosts institutions of the ITSO.

UP Diliman’s acceptance to be host institution was formalized through the Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the IPOPHL on 01 February 2012 by UP Diliman Chancellor Caesar A. Saloma and IPOPHL Director General Ricardo R. Blancaflor. The MOA Signing was witnessed by IPOPHL Deputy Director General Andrew Michael Ong and UP Diliman Research and Development Vice Chancellor Benito Pacheco.


Primarily, the ITSO is envisioned by both parties to provide the following services:

1. Support IP creation by facilitating access to global science and technology information:
a. Serve as a patent search facility and library for patent information;
b. Provide skills training in patent searching;
c. Render patent search services; and
d. Organize a community of patent information users.

2. Support IP protection by promoting domestic and globally-competitive
innovations:
a. Provide general information on patents and patenting;
b. Provide skills training in patent drafting and prosecution;
c. Render patent drafting and prosecution services; and
d. Organize a community of experts to participate in patent examination.

3. Support IP utilization by assisting commercialization of globally- competitive innovations:
a. Render IP audit and evaluation services;
b. Provide licensing support;
c. Provide advice on IP management and commercialization strategies; and
d. Be a depositary of patent-related documents, papers and statistics.

UP Diliman will join 30 other Host Institutions from Universities and non-academic Institutions during the official Launch on March 22, 2012 in time for the WIPO-IPOPHL’s “High Level Forum on Access to Technology for Innovation”. This is regarded as a momentous occasion as no less than the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General, Dr. Francis Gurry, will be the Guest of Honor.

WIPO is IPOPHL’s partner in the implementation of the ITSO project. The organization provides technical assistance and international linkages to similar initiatives worldwide.

This article is from IPOPHL's website.

Philippine Graphic now accepts works for publication

Poets, fictionists and fellow writers, lend me your words. I come to select the best of your opuses, not to praise them. For the good work you write is oft interred in anthologies, but let it not be thus always: Email your fiction and poetry to litgraphic[at]gmail[dot]com and give me your pieces to read.

From Alma Anonas Carpio of Philippine Graphic

Poets, fictionists and fellow writers, lend me your words. I come to select the best of your opuses, not to praise them. For the good work you write is oft interred in anthologies, but let it not be thus always: Email your fiction and poetry to litgraphic[at]gmail[dot]com and give me your pieces to read.

FILCOLS on TV with Lisa Macuja, ang Ballerina ng Bayan

'Art 2 Art' announces new episodes

Art 2 Art presents one of its most special episodes as National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera discusses the life and works of fellow writer and National Artist for Literature Lazaro Francisco on February 26, Sunday, 3:30 to 4 p.m., via DZRH.

“It is indeed a great opportunity for us to have Dr. Lumbera as a resource person to talk about the late Lazaro Francisco who Filipino novels, as serialized in Liwayway Magazine, tackled social issues that remain relevant today,” says host Lisa Macuja.

The episode on Francisco is part of Art 2 Art's tribute series on National Artists aired every last Sunday of the month.

Art 2 Art also features the following guests in its upcoming episodes: Filipino-American tenor Arthur Espiritu, the second Filipino to perform at the legendary La Scala opera house in eight decades (February 12); Alvin Buenaventura, executive director of the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society (FILCOLS), a private organization mandated by authors, publishers, and other rightsholders of printed works to enforce their economic rights and moral rights (February 19); and Arlene Briones, Shayla Sanchez and Danielle Tan, the photographers behind Boudoir Dolls which specializes in “boudoir photography” catering specifically to women.

Produced by the Manila Broadcasting Company, Art 2 Art is aired nationwide every Sunday, 3:30 to 4 p.m., on DZRH (666 khz on the AM band), and can be viewed simultaneously via RHTV on Cablelink Channel 9 and on the Internet through the website http://dzrh.tripod.com.

For inquiries, please e-mail art2artdzrh@yahoo.com.ph. On Facebook, check out the account Ballerina ng Bayan for updates on Art 2 Art episodes and Ballet Manila performances.

FILCOLS Copyright Education for Artists and Writers in Antipolo City

Calling the Attention of Artists and Writers in Antipolo City: ATTEND the COPYRIGHT EDUCATION - LECTURE with FILCOLS (Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society) on Feb.; 10 (Friday) 1-5 PM at Cloud 9 Resort & Hotel, Antipolo City.

Mr. Alvin Buenaventura of FILCOLS and Ms. Precious Leano of Filipino Visual Arts and Design Rights Organization (FILVADRO) will give a talk on copyright and the artists/writers rights over their works.

Registration fee is pegged at P50.

For details, please contact 0919-3175708 or filcols@gmail.com.

FILCOLS @ Art 2 Art

FILCOLS Executive Director Alvin J. Buenaventura was interviewed by the Ballerina ng Bayan, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde last 6 February 2012 for the Art 2 Art radio program. The episode will be aired on 19 February 2012, 3:30-4:00 pm on DZRH 666 khz on the AM band. It can also be viewed at RHTV which is being carried by cable link and by internet through live streaming. Google DZRH to watch the episode.

The episode featured Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society. The host and the guest talked about the importance of respect for copyright. Buenaventura explained the system that FILCOLS is introducing to the adaceme. He also said that copyright infringement is just a fancy term for disrespect for law, in short, something that is illegal.

Lisa Macuja-Elisalde encouraged Buenaventura to invite authors and publishers to join FILCOLS.

This feature episode was made possible through the efforts of Ms. Susan de Guzman of Art 2 Art. Photos are owned by FILCOLS. Email: filcols@gmail.com

Bringing Culture into BLOGGING 101 & SEO

Bringing Culture into BLOGGING 101 & SEO
Yuchengco Museum teams up with Freelance Writers’ Guild

The Freelance Writers’ Guild of the Philippines (FWGP) and the Yuchengco Museum present a series of writers’ clinics and talks on culture, art, design and heritage.

The first in a series of four writing clinics kicks off at noon on Saturday, Feb. 11. Blogging pioneer Ganns Deen will speak about Blogging 101, Janette Toral on Search Engine Optimization or SEO, and Dannie Alvarez of the Yuchengco Museum will give a theoretical framework on culture, to be followed by Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Arch. Isabel “Cookie” Berenguer Asuncion with a talk on “Let the Eyes Speak, Articulating the Language of Design.”

The Workshop will be hosted and moderated by Ms. PINKY ASERON. Workshop fees are pegged at P1,800, inclusive of attendance in one session, a day pass to the Yuchengco Museum, cocktails and a certificate of attendance or participation.

Cash or credit card payments are accepted and may be coursed through the Yuchengco Museum. Check the website for more information and schedules of talks for the year www.yuchengcomuseum.org. For inquiries, email abrina_programs@yuchengcomuseum.org or call 889.1234. The museum is located at the ground floor of RCBC Plaza, corner Ayala and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati City.

The event is made possible by partners Gerry’s Grill and Malagos Farmhouse.

Anibersaryo ng Harana ng Puso

Ika-6 na Anibersaryo ng Harana ng Puso, 5 Pebrero 2012. Sumasahimpapawid ang programang "Harana ng Puso" tuwing Linggo, ika-8:00 hanggang ika-9:00 ng gabi sa DWBR 104.3 FM. Para sa mga nasa ibang bansa, maaari itong pakinggan sa oras mismo ng pagsasahimpapawid dito sa Filipinas sa pbs.gov.ph. Hanapin at iklik lamang ang ikono ng DWBR.

Ito ay pinadadaloy ng FILCOLS member na si Prop. Michael Coroza.

Verses: Writers Gig

Verses: Writers Gig at Wharf Galley, 7:00 p.m. on February 5, 2012.

Tribute for Jo Bisuna

Poetry, music, books, theater, dance and a whole lot more.

Free admission.

FILCOLS Member Adarna House Sale Events

Mark your SALE calendars!
We have finalized our line up of bargain events for 2012! Can you say ‘Happy New Year!’? Of course, we’ll be sending out reminders when the events are nearing. Nevertheless, here’s our list so you can already mark the dates on your planner.

March 17 (morning) – 40 for 40
Buy up to 40 storybooks for only 40 pesos each!

March 17 (afternoon) – For Day Care Centers
Day Care Workers can buy an unlimited amount of storybooks for 40 pesos each. Official ID required.

May 15 – Preschool Sale
Purchase packages of our preschool books at a much lower price! Get discounts on other products if you show your ID as a preschool teacher.

May 15 to June 15 – Back-to-School Sale
Bargain books available during first 2 days. Brand new storybooks at 60 pesos each. Other titles discounted up to 30% off!

June 16 (morning) – Big Book Sale
Buy brand new big books at only 150 pesos each (from the original price of Php275). Purchase 10 or more, and attend a Teaching Beginning Reading Primer in the afternoon for free!

Sept 12 to 16 – Manila International Book Fair
Bargain books available during first 2 days. Brand new storybooks at 55 pesos each. Selected titles up to 35% off!

Dec 1 to 20 – Christmas Sale
Bargain books available during first 2 days. Brand new storybooks at 60 pesos each. Other titles discounted up to 30% off!
All events, except for the MIBF, will be held at the Adarna House Showroom, which is open Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

FILCOLS Member Adarna House Accepts Manuscript and Portfolio Submissions All Year Round!

Freelance Authors and Illustrators

We accept manuscript and portfolio submissions all year round. Submissions are open to anyone, the only requirement is your submission. More details can be found on our FAQs page.

To try out for authorship, submit three (3) copies of your original manuscript typewritten on short bond paper accompanied by a one-page literary bio-data. On the first page of the manuscript, indicate its genre (short story, nonfiction, poetry, etc.) and the literary contest/s it has won, if any.

Address your submissions to Ani Almario, Product Development Manager, ADARNA HOUSE, Scout Torillo corner Scout Fernandez Sts, Brgy Sacred Heart, Quezon City 1103. Submissions have to be accompanied by a self-addressed, self-stamped envelope to facilitate responses after being screened. Manuscripts may be dropped off at our showroom, or sent through post. No manuscript submissions may be sent over e-mail.

For those who want to illustrate one of our books, send us your resume and two (2) or more sample works representative of your style in illustration. If you have more than one style of illustration, 2 or more sample works of these other styles will suffice. Artists should take note though that Adarna looks for artists with a unique and consistent illustration style. Email your submissions to Eli Camacho (eli[at]adarna.com.ph) with "Adarna Book Illustration Application" on the subject field.

FILCOLS Member LAMPARA BOOKS BARES CHILDREN’S STORY WRITING WINNERS

LAMPARA BOOKS BARES CHILDREN’S STORY WRITING WINNERS

"Sinemadyika," by Lauren V. Macaraeg, won first prize in the 1st Annual Lampara Books Children’s Story Writing Contest, winning for its author, an AB Interdisciplinary Studies graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, a cash prize of Php30,00.00. Second prize, with a cash prize of Php15,000.00, went to "Susie Simangot" by Mark Anthony Angeles, a BA Journalism graduate of Polytechnic University of the Philippines and currently a technical support representative with Convergys Philippines, while the third prize, with a cash prize of Php10,000.00 went to "Prince of the Cranes"by Marites Rogado, an AB Political Science graduate of the University of the East and currently taking her MA in Creative Writing at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
The contest was sponsored by Lampara Publishing House, Inc. (LPHI).
The three winners were chosen from a field of 178 entries, with 30 entries disqualified due to lack of requirements, by a board of judges composed of:
Ms. Becky Bravo, award-winning author of children’s stories and editor-writer-translator at LPHI;
Ms. Edith Garcia, editor at LPHI and editor-in-chief at LPHI’s sister company, Precious Pages Corporation (PPC);
Mr. Joen Chionglo, film and television scriptwriter and head of LPHI art department; and Boots S. Agbayani-Pastor, award-winning film scriptwriter and writer-editor-translator at LPHI.
LPHI and PPC president and general manager, Mr. Segundo Matias, Jr. congratulates the winners.
BSAP
19.XII.11

FILCOLS Member Adarna House is in need of an Artist

Artist
Job description:
The position will report to the Product Development Head and will assist in conceptualizing, designing, encoding, preparing layout and illustration for company products in line with the company’s strategic and annual plans. The specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conceptualize and design artwork for company products and collaterals
- Encode, layout, and prepare illustrations for company products
- Ensure high quality and consistency of all reprints
- Assist in the review of manuscripts submitted to the company for publication
Requirements:
Candidates should have the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Marketing, Advertising, or related field
- Preferably with at least one year experience in advertising or in a creative department; but talented fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
- Good interpersonal skills; basic English communication skills
- Knowledgeable in publications design; preferably proficient in InDesign software
- Must be a team-player

To apply:
Interested individuals must submit an application letter, comprehensive resume with photo, and list of personal references via e-mail to Jovit Talag, Resource Manager, through e-mail (jovit[at]adarna.com.ph). Only qualified applicants will be notified.

FILCOLS Member UST Press launches two books by National Artist F. Sionil Jose

The University of Santo Tomas Press and Solidaridad Book Shop cordially invite you to the presentation of F. Sionil Jose’s Gleanings from a Life in Literature—Essays and The Feet of Juan Bacnang—a novel at 4 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Powerbooks, Greenbelt 4, Makati City.

RSVP: Tels: 254-1086 or 254-1068

Program

Guest of Honor
Socorro Ramos

Presentation of Gleanings from a Life in Literature
by Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo

Musical number by Frederick Cichy

What is Filipino in Filipino Literature in English
by F. Sionil Jose

Open forum

Book Signing

FILCOLS Members get 50% discount in Colayco Foundation for Education's Seminars

Colayco Foundation for Education is now a publisher-member of FILCOLS. It offers 50% discount to all the members of FILCOLS who would like to join its seminars about Financial Wellness this February and March 2012.

Please email filcols@gmail.com for the coupon.

19th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW)

19th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW)

The Mindanao Creative Writers Group, Inc., and the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) are accepting applications from writers to the 19th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW) to be held on May 14-18, 2012 in Iligan City.

Panelists this year are Erlinda Kintanar Alburo, Leoncio P. Deriada, Merlie M. Alunan, German V. Gervacio, Steven Patrick C. Fernandez, Ralph Semino Galan, J. Neil Garcia, John Iremil Teodoro and Christine Godinez-Ortega and this year’s keynote speaker, Victor N. Sugbo.

Fifteen (15) slots, five each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and one (1) slot each for the Manuel T. Buenafe Writing Fellowship (MTBWF) and the Ricardo Jorge S. Caluen Bursary for Creative Writing or a total of 17 slots are available for writing fellowships to the 19th INWW.

Applicants are required to submit five poems, or, one short story, excerpt of a novel, or, a one-act play in Filipino, English or in Sebuano, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Waray, Chabacano (with English or Filipino translations) along with the applicant’s biodata, two 2X2 photos and a certification that his/her work is original. Please submit a hard copy and a CD with the manuscripts encoded in MS Word. Those submitting excerpts of novels or works-in-progress -- please provide a one page summary of the novel. Unpublished works are preferred and applicants who have attended regional workshops are given priority.

Writing fellows will be given free board and lodging and a travel allowance. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 30, 2012. No applications or manuscripts will be accepted if sent by fax or e-mail. Applicants are also advised to keep copies of their manuscripts since these will not be returned. Announcements of this year’s writing fellows are released during the third week of April 2012.

Applicants to this year’s workshop may download application and other forms at http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/ (under MSU-IIT OVCRE MMIDU).

Send all applications to the 19th INWW Director c/o OVCRE, MSU-IIT, Iligan City. For more information call Pat Cruz, Leda Gonzales or Ofelia Taneo at
telefax (063) 2232343; or e-mail: inww_ovcremsuiit@yahoo.com

[via Steven P.C. Fernandez]

This was reposted from Freelance Writers Guild of the Philippines Facebook page.