In celebration of the National Literature Month, the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL, or The Writers Union of the Philippines) will hold its National Writers Congress on April 29, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bro. Andrew Gonzales Building, De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila.

The program will consist of a keynote address and writers fora. The awards ceremony of the annual Gawad Pambansang Alagad Ni Francisco Balagtas, Gawad Paz Marquez Benitez, and Gawad Pedro Bucaneg will be held in the afternoon. The closing ceremonies of the National Literature Month celebration will follow immediately after.

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