Call for submissions: 63rd UP National Writers Workshop

Likhaan: University of the Philippines Institute of Creative Writing is now accepting applications for the 63rd UP National Writers Workshop (2024). Just like last year, we will push through with the physical format of the workshop. Regardless of the venue, rest assured that we will find the most conducive space to host our dear writers […]

Call for submissions: 62nd Silliman University National Writers Workshop

The oldest creative writing workshop in Asia since 1962 will open its 62nd season. The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is now accepting applications for its 62nd workshop, which will be held in-person from June 24 – July 5, 2024, in Dumaguete City. The Workshop is offering ten fellowships to promising writers in the Philippines. […]

The 14th Interdisciplinary Book Forum explores the National Artists for Music’s

The 14th Interdisciplinary Book Forum on Thursday may have gathered individuals from different fields and disciplines, but they all sang one tune: music can indeed tell a lot of stories about a people’s culture, traditions, history, and even one man’s journey. For this edition of the forum, performers and scholars in the fields of music, […]

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