The Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA), the oldest and leading organization of poets in Filipino, welcomed its new members and officers last Feb. 9, 2013 during its annual general assembly at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Elected to his third term as LIRA president is Phillip Kimpo Jr., who will spend his … Continue reading
The Freelance Writers Guild of the Philippines (FWGP) invites lovers of literature, as well as lovers, period, to a night of poetry, music, wine, and chocolates on Feb. 17, 2013, 6 pm at Bali Hai, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. For an entrance fee of Php 100, guests will get a free “love potion” and chocolates, … Continue reading
Inihahandog ng Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA) ngayong buwan ng mga puso ang “Lirahan: Pintig ng Sining”. Samahan ang mga makata ng LIRA sa isang gabi ng tula, musika, at pag-ibig sa Peb. 19, 7 n.g., sa Conspiracy Garden Cafe, Visayas Avenue, Lungsod Quezon. . Dadalo sina: Rio Alma, Vim Nadera, Michael Coroza, … Continue reading
The Philippine High School for the Arts’ annual Ibarang Arts Festival will commence on February 5 at DL Umali Hall, Sining Makiling Gallery, University of the Philippines, Los Baños. An exhibit showcasing the art works of selected visual arts students will be put on display to officially launch the festival. The school is also celebrating … Continue reading
Experience a different kind of Valentine’s with Serenata, a poetry and music session on Feb. 15, 2013, 9 p.m. at Today x Future, 7-T Gen. Malvar St., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. Italian for serenade, “serenata” is the classic picture of a lover performing a song for his/her beloved standing by the window—a scene as … Continue reading
2013 MANINGNING MICLAT TRILINGUAL POETRY AWARDS RULES OF THE CONTEST 1.The contest is open to all poets of all nationalities, age 28 and below. 2.There are three divisions in the awards: a) Filipino b) English c) Chinese 3.An entry must consist of at least eight (8) but not more than twelve (12) poems for the … Continue reading
Byotch Magazine (www.byotchmagazine.com) is an online magazine that is all about encouraging creativity, ideas and the sharing of experiences—a magazine by crazy girls (and boys) for crazy girls (and boys). We release work on a daily basis (sometimes more than once a day), based on a monthly theme. Currently, we’re in the process of putting … Continue reading
The UP Institute of Creative Writing (ICW) is now accepting submissions for the seventh issue of Likhaan: The Journal of Contemporary Philippine Literature, the Philippines’ leading literary peer-reviewed journal. Published annually with funding by the Office of the Chancellor of UP Diliman, the journal features the best of new and unpublished Philippine writing in English … Continue reading
The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is extending the deadline of applications for the 52nd National Writers Workshop to 25 January 2012. Entries postmarked on that date will still be accepted. The workshop, to be held 6—24 May 2013 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village, is offering twelve fellowships to promising writers … Continue reading
Kalatas: Philippine Literature, Culture, and Ideas 