Tanghalang Pilipino presents "Nang Dalawin ng Pag-ibig si Juan Tamad" | February 16-March 11, 2018

World-class Filipino artistry will once again be celebrated as Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, concludes its 31st Theater Season (billed as “Freedom Writers: Freedom Fighters”) with Nang Dalawin ng Pag-ibig si Juan Tamad, a new and original production based on National Artist Nick Joaquin’s story “How Love Came to Juan Tamad.”

Call for Submission: CCP accepts literary works for ANI 40 journal

The Cultural Center of the Philippines Intertextual Division is accepting contributions to Ani 40 on the theme of “Katutubo.”

     

International bestselling Filipino author Robert C. San Luis reveals secrets to early retirement

Top international bestselling author Robert C. San Luis delivered a seminar on financial freedom during the launch of his book, Wealth Without Wall Street: Seven Keys To An Early Retirement, held last March 10 at Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City, Philippines.

With the success of his book in the United States (US), the finance guru, successful investor, and sought after investment consultant in America has arrived in the country on a mission to educate Filipinos on investment trends and achieving their dreams of financial freedom.

Tanghalang Pilipino’s EURYDICE at CCP | February 17-March 5, 2017

Tanghalang Pilipino’s EURYDICE takes you in for an emotional rollercoaster ride on love, loss and death. What can you do for love? (Para sa pag-ibig, ano’ng kaya mong gawin?). The question really is, what won’t you do for love?

Get ready to witness a different kind of love triangle between Eurydice, Orfeo and Eurydice’s father. We explore love, loss and the pleasures of pain and memory in this myth’s contemporary retelling that shows the young and very much in love Orpheus and Eurydice. 

Tanghalang Pilipino presents "Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-Araw" at CCP | Sept 30-Oct 16, 2016

Tanghalang Pilipino ushers in its second production for the 30th season Transformance with the enchanting, Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-Araw at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater) of Cultural Center of the Philippines on September 30 to October 16, 2016.

Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-Araw, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream from Rolando Tinio’s Filipino translation, follows one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. The comedy centers on the events surrounding the marriage of Duke Theseus of Athens to the Amazon queen Hippolyta, and follows the stories of a band of fairies, a troupe of players and an Athenian love triangle between Hermia, her lover Lysander and suitor Demetrius.

Call for Entries: TALES of HUGOT audiobook anthology | extended till August 30, 2016

Calling all WattPad and romance authors! Have you ever dreamed of seeing your characters come to life in the form of an audiobook? Well, here's your chance!

An audiobook anthology calls for submission dubbed as Tales of Hugot. The 12 best submitted works (short fiction or creative non-fiction) will be selected for inclusion. Theme should revolve around "Hugot" (literally means "to pull out" or "to draw"). But this "hugot" can mean something else.

According to TagalogLang.com:

Hugot as a slang word refers to drawing emotions from somewhere deep within you… sort of like being emo. So-called “hugot quotes” (#whogoat) are very popular.

Deadline of submission of entries has been extended until August 30, 2016 at 11:59 PM.

Six Young Filipino Martyrs: A Great Book about Martial Law

I highly recommend this book if you want to know more about the Marcos regime/ Martial Law: SIX YOUNG FILIPINO MARTYRS (1997, 300 pages, Anvil Publishing) edited by Asuncion David Maramba. It includes 6 biographies of Leandro "Lean" Alejandro (written by Marites Danguilan Vitug), Ma. Lorena Barros (written by Maita Gomez), Remberto "Bobby" de la Paz (written by Dulce Festin Baybay), Edgar "Edjop" Jopson (written by Lorna Kalaw Tirol), Emmanuel "Eman" Lacaba (written by Sylvia Mendez Ventura), and Abraham "Ditto" Sarmiento Jr. (written by Domini Torrevillas).

Pinoy Bookstore Tour | April 8-10, 2016

In celebration of Buwan ng Panitikan, writers, readers, students, and book lovers are invited to a bookstore tour that will highlight Filipino-owned bookstores within and north of Metro Manila on April 8-10, 2016. 

Readings, book talks, poetry performances, and book signings are some of the activities included in the Pinoy Bookstore Tour. Plus, participants will get to meet and greet their favorite Filipino authors in each of the bookstore stops.

36th Manila International Book Fair at SMX Convention Center | September 16-20, 2015

The country’s biggest book event is right around the corner: the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), which heads back to the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on Sept. 16-20, 2015.

DR. OLIVER SACKS (July 9, 1933-August 30, 2015)

I had goosebumps upon learning just now that one of my favorite authors passed away in the early morning hours of August 30, 2015. 

DR. OLIVER SACKS (born in Willesden, London, England; July 9, 1933–August 30, 2015) was an English neurologist and author, famous for writing best-selling case histories of his patients' disorders, with some of his books adapted for film and stage.

Ballet Manila presents "From Page to Stage" (20th Performance Season) | August 2015-March 2016

Enchanting tales of love, fantasy and adventure topbill "From Page to Stage," Ballet Manila's 20th performance season. This is slated in August 2015 to March 2016 at Aliw Theater in Pasay City, Philippines.

Celebrating literature with larger than life characters, story book and dance enthusiasts will be fascinated by Severino Reyes’ Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, Paul Vasterling’s Romeo & Juliet, OsiasBarroso’s Pinocchio, Martin Lawrance’s Rebel and Alan Hineline’s Hansel and Gretel.

NBDB and PBBY hold "Umuulan ng Libro: Philippine Children’s Book Summit" | July 21, 2015

What was your favorite children’s book as a child? Do you still remember Pinang who turned into a strange yellow fruit with a hundred eyes? What about the fight between the turtle and the monkey? Do you remember whom you rooted for?

On July 21, 2015, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), in partnership with the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY), is holding a celebration for the National Children’s Book Day called “Umuulan ng Libro: Philippine Children’s Book Summit.”

Audition: Repertory Philippines' THE SECRET GARDEN | June 19-20, 2015

Repertory Philippines holds auditions for an upcoming musical, The Secret Garden. It will happen on June 19, 2015 (12:00 pm to 4:00 pm), and June 20, 2015 (5:00 pm to 8:00 pm) at Centro Flamenco, 5th Floor, SJG Building, 8463 Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City

Ka-Chink! A Finance & Wealth Seminar by Chinkee Tan | June 20, 2015

Sought-after finance expert and wealth coach Chinkee Tan gives a powerful seminar dubbed as "Ka-Chink! How to Retire Before The Age of 50" happening on June 20, 2015 at 1-6pm at Metro Tent, Metro Walk in Pasig City. This seminar will empower us to create, handle, grow and protect our wealth, as well as to become financially free and debt free.

NBDB-Philippines holds World Book and Copyright Day at SM Aura | April 23, 2015

National Book Development Board-Philippines celebrates World Book and Copyright Day at 3rd floor of SM Aura, Taguig on April 23, 2015 at 10:00am-3:00pm. Dubbed as AK/DA: Araw ng Aklat at Copyright, this day pays tribute to all authors and promotes a deeper respect for their copyright. One of the highlights of this event is the public launching of our first batch of Book Champions and IP Ambassadors, who have all committed to actively support the campaign of NBDB and IPOPHL all throughout the year.

There will be storytelling sessions, an arts and crafts workshop, a photo exhibit, and book signing. The launch of the Book and Copyright Champions will likewise be held during the event. Admission is FREE. 

March 21 is World Poetry Day

A decision to proclaim March 21 as World Poetry Day was adopted during UNESCO’s 30th session held in Paris in 1999.

One of the main objectives of the Day is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to offer endangered languages the opportunity to be heard within their communities.

Shelter Magazine launches first book, HUMAN SCALE

(L-R) Ar. William Ti Jr., Ar. Royce Nicdao, and Ar. Dianne Naval

Shelter Architecture and Design Magazine has launched the release of its debut book, Human Scale, the first title in an upcoming series of architecture monographs. The event was held last March 7, 2015, 6PM at Fully Booked Bookstore at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

Audition: GOMBURZA play | March 14, 2015

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Audition: GTF's Kanser @35, The Musical | February 23-24, 2015

Gantimpala Theater Foundation holds audition for Kanser @35, The Musical on February 23-24, 2015 at the AFP Theater,  3rd floor of Tanghalang Arturo T. Enrile at Camp Aguinaldo. Registration starts at 4pm.

Characters needed and their corresponding voice classification:

PILOSOPO TASYO Lyric tenor

MARIA CLARA Lyric soprano

CRISOSTOMO IBARRA Lyric tenor

Call for Application: New illustrator pool for Ang INK

Ang Ilustrador ng Kabatan (Ang INK) is now accepting applications for new members for 2015. DEADLINE: March 8, 2015, 11:59 PM.

REQUIREMENTS:

(1)  Portfolio Sample: 

• Individual images should at least be 1000px on one side, 72 dpi, JPG or PNG. 

• Compile all 5 of your works in 1 PDF. File should not exceed 7mb.

• PDF name should follow the format: INKAPP15-yourname-PORTFOLIO.