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Friday, June 06, 2008 |
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Patriotism in absurd times
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Bob Ong’s collection of books brings tears to
our eyes—tears of laughter, that is—with his own unique
concoction of reality and humor, “Bakit Baligtad Magbasa Ang Mga
Pilipino?” Mga Kwentong Barbero ni Bob Ong [Why does the Filipino
read in reverse? Barber’s Tales from Bob Ong].
A must-read especially this coming celebration
of our national freedom, the book is a collection of short stories
and essays from different people about the Philippine culture.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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Writing for the children of the world
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The 1st Canvas Story Writing For Young Children
Competition
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For years, they have successfully brought together the finest
painters with most inspiring writers to collaborate on creating the
finest children’s books in the Philippines, now the Center for
Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (Canvas.ph)
introduces the country’s most promising fabulists to the world.
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Calling all outstanding writers and educators
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Gawad Balagtas and Gawad Paz Marquez Benitez now
accepting nominees
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The Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas now accepts nominations for
the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas and Gawad Paz Marquez
Benitez for Outstanding Educators.
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THE
SCRIBE VIBE
By Libay Linsangan Cantor
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Personal journals as
historical documents
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I recently discovered a new book of writings by one of my favorite
authors, British novelist Virginia Woolf. It features creative
nonfiction works written from a recently unearthed 1909 notebook of
hers.
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CALIFORNIA
DREAMING
By Carmen C. Hernandez
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Fil-Am democrats
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San Francisco, CA—While interest remains focused on Senators
Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain, Filipino-Americans in
the Bay Area are also vying for elective positions this November.
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PEOPLE
By Bob Garon
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Staying on track
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Love is a thing of such balance that one needs to exercise great
skill in keeping it on track. The countless failed relationships
that litter our society proves this right. Perhaps the most common
problem that counselors have to deal with is the failing and the
failed relationship.
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HI!
SOCIETY
By Becky Garcia
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Ballroom dancing and
horseracing anyone?
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CAN ballroom dancing and horseracing go together? Why not, when you
are at the Manila Jockey Club of the San Lazaro Leisure Park and
Casino in Carmona, Cavite, at the Chantilly Restaurant and Bar which
is managed by famous chef Billy King.
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DESSERT
COMES FIRST
By Lori B. Baltazar
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Stomp on purple
grapes, get Purple Feet
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Admittedly, the restaurant’s name, Purple Feet, is cause for
pause, but for a restaurant that’s an extension of Wine Depot, it
makes sense. The wine making process of old included the
time-honored tradition of stomping the grapes, thus the name Purple
Feet.
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