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UP SARSUWELA WRITING CONTEST EXTENDED

2008-09-11T07:57:00.001+08:00

The College of Arts and Letters of the University of the Philippines Diliman announces the extension of submission deadline for the UP Sarsuwela Writing Contest, one of the event included in the UP Sarsuwela Festival to be held in February 2009. The organizers of the Sarsuwela Writing Contest have moved the deadline for submission of entries on October 10, 2008.

The zarzuela was introduced by the Spaniards in the Philippines in the late 19th century. Most scholars believe that this theatre form has its origin from Spanish sainete, performed in private theatres of the nobilities during the golden age of Spanish drama. The zarzuela is a musical drama revolving around domestic stories. For the longest time, romantic stories / love stories were the most watched and anticipated performances. When the Spaniards introduced the zarzuela in the Philippines, early Filipinos immediately fell in love with it. Probably this is due to its central plot closer to everyday experiences of the folks. This Hispanic theatre form eventually was Filipinized into the sarsuwela.

The Sarsuwela Writing Contest is open to all Filipinos. Entries must be written in Filipino and must follow the three-act structure of the traditional sarsuwela. The contest theme is “amor, vida, patria” (love, life, country). The story may be historical or contemporary in subject matter. All entries shall consist of a soft copy (CD in Word or Text Format) and three (3) hard copies (Times New Roman, Helvetica, or Arial Narrow fonts, 12 points, double spaced in 81/2 x 11 inches coupon bond). The recorded score (CD in MP3 or other PC compatble format) shall also be included. The author’s and the composer’s real names and addresses must not appear on the entry; rather, they should seal in a letter envelope both the prescribed Official Entry Form and Authorization Form, together with their bio-notes or brief résumé; and this envelope should be submitted together with the entry. On this sealed envelope should be written or typed the title of the entry and the authors’ pen name. Authors may submit only one entry. The winning entry will be staged by Dulaang U.P. at the festival and will be published in a special issue of the UP Philippine Humanities Review. The winning writer and composer will win a P200,000.00 cash prize.

UP Sarsuwela Festival 2009 is the second festival of this sort that the U.P. College of Arts and Letters is holding. In February this year, the highly successful Komedya Fiesta was held in various venues within the U.P. Diliman campus throughout the said month. UP Sarsuwela Festival 2009 aims to provide a deeper appreciation and understanding of the sarsuwela as a Philipine traditional theatre form; provide a deeper appreciation and understanding of the sarsuwela as a Philippine traditional theatre form; allow audiences to witness sarsuwela productions staged in an urban setting; provide opportunities to discuss the state of sarsuwela in order to promote its growth in the years to come; have a better knowledge of the aesthetics of sarsuwela as a traditional theatre form; and give artists a venue to express their creativity by staging sarsuwela using various theatre approaches. The Sarsuwela Festival 2009, like its predecessor the Komedya Fiesta, is the U.P. College of Arts and Letters contribution to the celebration of U.P. Diliman Month 2009 and National Arts Month 2009.

For further details on the Sarsuwela Writing Contest, the International Conference on the Sarsuwela, and the Sarsuwela Festival itself, contact the festival secretariat at (02) 9287508 or (02) 9818500 local 2102, 2104 and 2106 or email sarsuwelafestival2009@gmail.com. Please check kal.upd.edu.ph for more details on the festival. Contest rules and forms may be downloaded from www.panitikan.com.ph.

HAIKU CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

2008-07-11T18:36:00.003+08:00

The winners of the 3rd Haiku Contest winners have been announced. The contest was sponsored by the Japanese embassy and organized by the UST Haiku Group.

The awarding ceremony will be on July 25, 2008 5:00 PM at the JICC Multipurpose Hall, Embassy of Japan, 2627 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.

Below is the list of winners and their respective entries.

3RD PINOY HAIKU CONTEST
LIST OF WINNERS IN FILIPINO CATEGORY

* 1 *

Ginagabing tutubi'y
Binunggong pilit
Ang nakakwadrong bukid.

Manolito C. Sulit
Pangao, Ibaan, Batangas

* 2 *

natatangi kong hiling
ihip ng hangin
sana ay makapiling

Philip Henry C. Billones
De La Salle University, Taft Ave. , Manila

* 3 *

Ang lakas ng kiliti
Dahong marikit
Daplisan mo't tutupi

Ma. Angelica Lumain
De La Salle University, Taft Ave. , Manila

* A *

Tinig n'yang umiiyak
Kulog at Kidlat
Hampas sa taong bundat

Rhodora Enriquez
San Miguel Subd., Muzon, Taytay, Rizal

* B *

labuyo ay hinog na
kita ng maya
‘tay, ani mo konti na

Armando B. Matunog
La Paz , Makati City

* C *

Mabangis na habagat
may dalang ugat,
Nang magalit ang dagat.

Reynaldo M. Tamayo, Jr.
Bgy. San Isidro , Sucat Rd. , Parañaque City

* D *

Uhaw na lupa, Ulan!
aking Bathala,
Munting binhi, Pag-asa!

Andrei Viktor P. Valdez
Modesta Village , San Mateo Rizal

* E *

Kumukulo ang dagat
Sa paglublob ng
Nagliliyab na araw

Anna Cristina G. Nadora
University of the Philippines , Diliman, Quezon City

* F *

Bulaklak na kay ganda
Bango ang dala
Handog sa sinisinta.

Joanna Marie V. Lascano
Pasig City Science High School , Pasig City

* G *

Higad ma'y nag-aayos
Sabik na maging
‘sang paru-parong lubos

Maritess B. Oguing
Upper Bicutan, Taguig City

* H *

gumuhong kabundukan
Gintong damuhan
Ito'y hindi tahanan

Ever Laberinto Peralta
Adamson University , Manila

* I *

Ang palaka'y lumukso:
binasag ang b'wan……
at gabing kay tahimik!

Antonio C. Go
Marian School of Quezon City , Novaliches, Quezon City

* J *

Ang paro-paro
Na may malaking pakpak
Pumapalakpak

Ryan Villadolid Diaz
De La Salle University, Taft Ave. , Manila

3RD PINOY HAIKU CONTEST
LIST OF WINNERS IN ENGLISH CATEGORY

* 1 *

Looming lush rice fields
Heads bowing with heavy grain
Feasting time is near

Joseph Abrigo
De La Salle University, Taft Ave. , Manila

* 2 *

Boat-shape, dream-filled moon
Sailing in a sea of stars;
Leads me to the shore.

Richard Heisen G. Menor
St. Augustine Seminary, Calapan City

* 3 *

A bee and a rose,
locked lips in pollination;
such beauty, behold!

Gardhen Claveria
Ibiza, Baleares , Spain

* A *

Fireflies o'er the pond,
Gazing at their reflections –
'twas a starry night.

Jeferson Biangco Zerrudo
Tanza II, San Jose , Antipolo City

* B *

peeping face of dawn
spreading yellow spindles
piercing wayward storm

Ma. Teresa Gargarita Generales
Old Sta. Mesa, Manila

* C *

A fresh bloom's first blush.
A butterfly hovers near,
To give the first kiss.

C. Horatius H. Mosquera
Nayong Silangan, Antipolo, Rizal

* D *

amongst withered leaves
a maya perched on the branch
shook a few, and stilled

Angela E. Rodrigo
Brgy. Mayamot, Antipolo Rizal

* E *

Wide and radiant fields
Where my memories are sown
Future tales to tell

James Daniel L. Custodio
Vergonville Subdivision, Las Pinas City

* F *

On fine sands I rest,
Awed by your endless beauty,
My heaven, my sea.

John Carlo H. Cenojas
San Pedro College , Davao City

* G *

Crystal drops of cloud
Gently fade in the bold sun
A rainbow appears

Fenella C. Carpena
BF Homes, Las Pinas City

* H *

Dews gathering strength
Weighing down the blades of grass
Waiting perfect fall.

Von Ryan Villaruz Alovera
Poblacion, Pilar, Capiz

* I *

Metamorphosis
Silent, fleeting in cosmos
Sentimental spark

Carla Camille L. Mendoza
University of Santo Tomas , College of Nursing

* J *

waves rushed to the shore
forcing himself upon her
engulfing her whole

Raymond C. del Rosario
Pulong Buhangin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan

"Barako" (movie trailer)

2008-07-05T10:46:00.005+08:00

Trailer link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q70sQocF0r8

Prized Artists, Actors and Poets Get Together in Historical Indie Barako

Barako is a thought-provoking, relevant commentary of our times that premiered in last year’s Cinemalaya at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It will have its first commercial run in Robinsons Galleria’s IndieSine (Cinema 8) from July 9-15.

First-time director Manolito C. Sulit, poet and author from Batangas, has taken a slice of his hometown's history and created a story about how a young man galvanizes his town mates into actively participating in their community's economic and political growth, painting an evolved picture of Philippine democracy as the narrative recalled Filipino losses in the Philippine-American war. Emman Pascual co-directed the movie and was also its director of photography.

Arnold Reyes plays the lead role as the Publisista, supported by Carlon Matobato, Leo Martinez and Dennis Marasigan, co-starring theater legend Nanding Josef and writers Simplicio Bisa, Raul Funilas, Mike Coroza and Vim Nadera, among others.

National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera, veteran director and actor Behn Cervantes and Archie Adamos also played special roles in the movie.

Rhod Nuncio wrote, "Manolito Sulit, the Filipino poet cum director and scriptwriter of this film envisions a criss-crossing of time, genre, form, and narrative to bring out a contemporary reading of local/national Filipino life." Lumbera commented it completely tackles Philippine politics, while fictionist/screenwriter Fanny Garcia said it is a movie that has so much to say about our society, in the Rizalist tradition.

Barako also has the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Check out the film's website at http://barakothemovie.com

Manolito C. Sulit: "Barako" in Galleria

2008-06-19T21:08:00.005+08:00

(Notice: There has been a change in schedule from July 2-8 to July 9-15)

It seems nobody has an update yet, so I'm taking this opportunity to invite you to the first commercial run of Barako, a two-hour independent movie in the historical genre, from July 9 to 15 at Cinema 8 (IndieSine) of Robinsons Galleria.

The movie has been written, directed and produced by this writer, with Emman Pascual as my co-director and Warly Guerra as executive producer. Watch National Artist Bien Lumbera and other fellow writers Wena Festin, Beverly Sy, Simplicio Bisa, Vim Nadera, Mike Coroza, Raul Funilas, Arthur Casanova and John Torralba in various acting roles in a powerhouse of the most promising and seasoned actors led by Arnold Reyes, Carlon Matobato, Leo Martinez, Behn Cervantes, Nanding Josef, Archie Adamos and Dennis Marasigan.

For more information, please visit http://barakothemovie.com.

What about you? Send us your updates now!

Al Dimalanta: THROW's album launch

2008-06-13T10:14:00.005+08:00

I know, I know, I know.... this is off-topic, but what the hell. Sue
me. Hahaha.

Anyway, THROW (my band) will be having an album launch on July 12, 2008
at the Center for the Arts, Timog Avenue, Quezon City. The gig will
start at 9 p.m.

The other bands that will be playing that night are Tame the Tikbalang,
Betrayed, Music Front, The Go Signals, and Choke Cococi (an all-female
hardcore act). This is an underground gig so you may notice that you
don't know any of the bands. Still, all of them are heavy hitters in
the local punk/hardcore scene.

So there. If you have any friends who are into punk and hardcore, tell
them about this event. Thanks!

Al

p.s. if you'd like to know more about the band, check out my Multiply
site at http://aldimalanta.multiply.com or the band's website,
http://throw.page.tl .

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Filipino Literati Online

2008-05-21T09:23:00.007+08:00

New!

Starting June, we'll be publishing works that have been uploaded here and made public by professional writers. We encourage you to contribute at least one of your works in Spanish, English, Filipino or another native language (must provide a translation in English or Filipino) to be made available to online readers worldwide.

We will begin with works contributed through "Ambag-Akda", a project with the CCP Literature Division that has been discontinued since I left my post two years ago. Sangkomunidad at http://1community.tripod.com/ is still up but there's no way I could update the site for two simple reasons: (1) I forgot both my username and password, and, if there's a way to recall them, (2) I no longer work with CCP.

The link to this special feature will be active on June 12 - Philippine Independence Day. You have a couple of weeks to make it to the landmark issue or, if you're ready, use the link below this post to begin your upload now.

Get By With A Little Help

2008-05-16T22:52:00.006+08:00

If you're a writer who would like to share your talent to many aspiring ones out there, don't hesitate to send us your profile, photos or videos of yourself and your works, and a link to your homepage, if you have one. We'll create a page about you within the Write Network, free of charge.

For years, we have been establishing contacts with schools and other institutions that are interested in having their own creative writing (or simply writing) workshops for their campus writers or members of their departments. They are many, in fact, and largely untapped.

Through the Write Network, they will become more aware of many professional writers like you, and know where to go should they need your services. Not only do we get you work as a speaker, or a judge maybe, we also help you promote your many literary outputs and achievements--right here! And we'll make sure that you'll know when an offer is in.

We'll be waiting for your files or CLICK BELOW TO BEGIN YOUR UPLOAD.

Welcome, Writers and Enthusiasts

2008-05-03T09:53:00.007+08:00

"Wow! One more site for writers isn't bad!"

What it does:

1. File sharing: professional/beginning writers and the public can upload/download files with option to keep the files private.

2. Service request: community, schools and organizations can request for the services of a writer right here.

3. Open workshop: beginning writers who uploaded their works can receive comments from their readers.

4. Data bank: a valuable online resource on Philippine literature constantly enriched by your submissions.

5. More interactivity: more utilities and resources to be added on your request.

Notes on the slideshow: Photos may be subject to copyright. More will be added soon (send your own photo to manosulit@yahoo.com).