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[OPINYON | Wikapedia] Sa pista ng mga peste, maghanda ng coronavirus ‘dalit’
Noong Marso, nag-tweet tayo ng COVIDiona; nitong Abril, nag-post sa Facebook ng COVIDaglî. Ngayong Mayo, COVIDalit naman – tula na may 4 na linyang magkakatugma, at ang bawat isang linya ay may tig-8 pantig.
[OPINYON | Wikapedia] Paanyayang magsulat ng COVID-19 – Coronavirus Dagli
Sa buong buwan ng Abril, inaanyayahan namin kayong sumulat ng kuwento na iikot sa COVID-19. Gamit ang 19 salita, susulat kayo ng daglî. I-post ito sa Facebook at i-tag ang Rappler at ang Foundation AWIT.
[OPINYON | Wikapedia] COVID bilang Coronavirus #DionaTweet
Gamit ang hashtag na #DionaTweet, mag-tweet ng diona – katutubong tulang may 3 linya, na ang bawat linyang magkakatugma ay may 7 pantig – tungkol sa coronavirus, quarantine, at lockdown
LISTEN: ‘Bukang-liwayway’: A poem to end the year and start anew
The poem written by Agustin Don Pagusara during Martial Law – about new beginnings after a period of hardship – is still a perfect piece to end 2019 with
Singapore Literature Prize 2020: Call for submissions
Press release: The award carries a top prize of $10,000 for the winner in each of the categories
[OPINION] Let them read Wattpad
Having a love for reading expands one's opinions about the world
FULL LIST: Winners, Palanca Awards 2019
56 writers win awards across 22 categories for the 69th edition of the prestigious literary contest
Outrage in Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo over Peter Handke's Nobel win
The Austrian writer is seen by critics as a supporter of late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic
Olga Tokarczuk, Peter Handke win Literature Nobels
(UPDATED) Olga Tokarczuk's books portray a polychromatic world perpetually in motion, while Peter Handke's works are filled with a strong desire to discover and to make his discoveries come to life by finding new literary expressions for them
[OPINION] Aswang: A strange new energy
Contemporary Filipinos have humorously deconstructed and reconstructed the aswang and its beastly kin as intimate parts of the Filipino worldview, much like the beasts of ancient Greek mythology
[OPINION] Appreciating the Filipino identity through our literature and culture
'Being a Filipino does not end with preferring English over Filipino, nor choosing hamburgers over sinigang, but rather ends when we have forgotten that we have our own literature, culture, and heritage to the point where we abandon it'
Mga kabataan, sumali na sa KWF Gawad Jacinto sa Sanaysay
PRESS RELEASE: Ang Gawad KWF sa Sanaysay ay bukás sa lahat ng mga kabataang nása baitang 7 hanggang 11
The science of awakening
Awakenings do not inflame tragedy or sorrow. Awakenings get you to a level that transcends your sorrows, fears, and frustrations.
All-women small press fair to be held at CCP
PRESS RELEASE: The event features women creators who will sell and showcase their books, zines, stickers, illustrations, comics, and accessories, and meet their readers
Refugee's book written on WhatsApp wins Australia's richest literary prize
The imprisoned Behrouz Boochani, a Kurd journalist and filmmaker, says he wrote his book 'No Friend But the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison' bit-by-bit using WhatsApp
Blank page for Nobel Literature Prize in 2018 awards season
Without the Literature Prize, this year's other high-profile Nobel is the Peace Prize, to be announced in Oslo on Friday, October 5
'Kumusta po kayo, ang lamig parang Baguio': The best poems from #BadPoetryDay
Roses are red, violets are blue, these poems are bad, can you do one too?
Getting started with genre fiction
Are you a fan of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi? We’ve got some literary recommendations for you
Swedish intellectuals form new literature prize in Nobel protest
However, some observers are skeptical about whether the New Academy can compare with the Nobel Literature Prize's history of recognizing distinguished authors
Want to read more Filipino literature? Here's where to start
Novels? Komiks? Here are some Filipino favorites you could avail online
Cagayan de Oro celebrates Pride Month through literature
PRESS RELEASE: A book launch and poetry night are set for June 29 in Cagayan de Oro City
American literary giant Philip Roth dead at 85
(UPDATED) Philip Roth's literary agent Andrew Wylie says the cause of death is congestive heart failure
Robredo on West Philippine Sea, Cirilo Bautista dies, North Korea on U.S. | Midday wRap
Watch Rappler's midday newscast with Mara Cepeda
National Artist for Literature Cirilo Bautista dies
(3rd UPDATE) Malacañang sends its condolences to the family and friends of the late National Artist for Literature Cirilo Bautista
No Nobel Literature Prize after #MeToo turmoil
For the first time in almost 70 years there will be no Nobel Literature Prize this year
2018 Nobel Literature Prize postponed after #MeToo turmoil – Swedish Academy
The academy is linked to a man facing rape and sexual assault allegations
[OPINION] Can you read Baybayin?
People will be compelled to learn to read content written in certain writing systems if there is enough literature written using those systems to begin with
The best #Tweetanaga entries for the 4th week of April 2018
As the #BuwangNgPanitikan comes to a close, we get treated to many compelling traditional poems
The best #Tweetanaga entries for the 3rd week of April 2018
Submit your own tweet-friendly poem and you may be part of next week's top picks
The best #Tweetanaga entries for the 2nd week of April 2018
Submit your own tweet-friendly poem and you may be part of next week's top picks
Coming soon: More European literature translated into PH languages
Czech Republic ambassador to the Philippines Jaroslav Olša announces that selected European literature will be translated into Bicolano, Waray, and Masbateño
The best #Tweetanaga entries for the 1st week of April 2018
Submit your own tweet-friendly poem and you may be part of next week's top picks
Running after a Big Bad Wolf
'Some intellectuals claim that we are not a reading people, but I believe that's inaccurate'
Fantasy fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin dies at 88
In her stories of galactic societies, Le Guin sought to prove there is no total and permanent solution, either in theology, politics or human science past or future
4 local anthologies you should be reading right now
Time to upgrade your library with these reads by Filipino writers
Pinoy komiks is alive and kicking with Dead Balagtas
Just when you think this book can't get any better, it does
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, October 6, 2017
Hello! Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Friday.
British author Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel Literature Prize
The 62-year-old, "in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world," the Academy wrote in its citation
Teaching martial law period literature in the era of post-truth
If there could be one lesson from anti-Marcos writings, it should be respect, and teachers should strive to put this lesson forward
FULL LIST: Winners, Palanca Awards 2017
51 writers were awarded this year with 23 of them being first timers
#Tweetanaga 2017: Pinakamahusay na 6
Katulad ng patimpalak ng Rappler noong 2013 at 2016 pinagkasya ng mga manunulat ang katutubong tula sa isang Twitter post o 140 characters
Bob Dylan accused of plagiarism in Nobel Prize lecture
The legendary American songwriter may have lifted phrases from SparkNotes Moby Dick study guide
Arundhati Roy releases first novel in 20 years
Arundhati Roy s eagerly awaited second novel goes on sale two decades after her prize winning debut The God of Small Things propelled her to global fame
WATCH: Interview with Gemino Abad, poet and literary critic
What projects excite internationally-renowned poet Gemino 'Jimmy' Abad? Find out in this episode of 'Akdang-Buhay.'
WATCH: Interview with Cirilo Bautista, National Artist for Literature
Akdang-Buhay: Cirilo Bautista talks about coming full circle from his humble beginnings to giving back to the less fortunate but talented writers
WATCH: Interview with Virgilio Almario, National Artist for Literature
Akdang-Buhay: Rio Alma talks about the factors that shaped his poetry
WATCH: Interview with F. Sionil Jose, National Artist for Literature
Akdang-Buhay: F. Sionil Jose talks about literature, colonialism, and class struggles
WATCH: Interview with writer and visual artist Gilda Cordero-Fernando
Akdang-Buhay: Gilda Cordero-Fernando talks about why she gave up fiction writing and took up painting and publishing
WATCH: Interview with Bienvenido Lumbera, National Artist for Literature
Akdang-Buhay: Bienvenido Lumbera talks about poetry and activism
