Open for Applications: NBDB Translation Grant

The National Book Development Board of the Philippines (NBDB) offers translation grants to Filipino publishers who wish to translate and publish their books in other Filipino and international languages.

The NBDB will subsidize the book's translation, design/redesign, and five (5) copies of international standard print. The publisher will be responsible for the concept, approval of translations, and publication design.

The publisher will also be responsible for the translation, design, production, and retail pricing of the book. At least five (5) international standard print copies will be provided to the NBDB and associated trade collateral, such as pricing and marketing materials. 

Grantees will receive subsidies ranging from PHP50,000.00 to PHP200,000.00 depending on the genre. Apply now! 🇵🇭

📖 Read the full application guidelines here: https://booksph.my.canva.site/translation-grant-2023-guidelines

🚨 Submissions are accepted until MARCH 3, 2023.

Tanghalang Pilipino's ANG PAG-UUSIG (The Crucible by Arthur Miller) at CCP | Sept 29-Oct 22, 2017

Ang Pag-uusig, a Filipino translation of the Tony Award-winning play “The Crucible” by world renowned playwright Arthur Miller is the second production of TP’s 31st season which will open on September 29, 2017. Playing for four weekends (every Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays), this classic American drama will close on October 22, 2017. This will be shown at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater) at Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Tanghalang Pilipino brings back the powerful steampunk musical, MABINING MANDIRIGMA | Feb 19-Mar 13, 2016

With the overwhelming success of its initial run last July 2015 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, with the support of the National Commission for the Culture and Arts, brings back the hit musical play, Mabining Mandirigma to cap off its 29th theatre season. Written by Dr. Nicanor Tiongson, this musical play foregrounds the legal and diplomatic heroism of Apolinario Mabini.

Read: Mabining Mandirigma's 1st run (July 2015)

Tanghalang Pilipino's MABINING MANDIRIGMA: A Steampunk Musical at CCP | July 3-19, 2015

History once again unfolds as we give light to the events in the life of one of our national heroes, Apolinario Mabini. Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, with the support of the National Commission for the Culture and Arts, opens its 29th Season with Mabining Mandirigma, a contemporary dance musical that foregrounds the legal and diplomatic heroism of Apolinario Mabini.

Mabining Mandirigma runs from July 3 to 19, 2015 (Fridays to Sundays), with 3 o’clock in the afternoon (Matinee) and 8 o’clock in the evening (Gala) shows at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines.  [Please see full sked below]

Free Service: Copyright Clinic | March 28, 2015

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The National Book Development Board, in cooperation with the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS), will hold a COPYRIGHT CLINIC, a legal clinic which aims to address all copyright concerns among all NBDB-registered stakeholders. This is a free service for all authors/writers, editors, publishers, translators, and designers/layout artists registered with the NBDB.

Tanghalang Pilipino's JUEGO DE PELIGRO (Dangerous Liaisons) at CCP | February 20-March 8, 2015

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos classic 18th century epistolary novel, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, has inspired a number of screen and stage adaptations, most popular of which is the Stephen Frears movie, Dangerous Liaisons (1988), starring Oscar nominees Glenn Close and John Malkovich.

Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) has chosen to close its 28th season with a new adaptation of the French novel, starring some of the country’s most notable performers not only from the stage but from television and movies as well.

Juego de Peligro runs for 3 weekends from February 20 to March 8, 2015 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino. [Please see full sked below]

Audition: Dulaang UP's THE COUNTRY WIFE/ ANG MISIS KONG PROMDI | September 30 & October 2, 2014

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Tanghalang Pilipino's PAHIMAKAS SA ISANG AHENTE | September 26-October 19, 2014

The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Tanghalang Pilipino present PAHIMAKAS SA ISANG AHENTE by Arthur Miller on September 26-October 19, 2014 at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater). Translation to Filipino was written by National Artist for Theater and Literature Rolando Tinio.

In Miller's Death of a Salesman, we are ushered into a world where fate is given a name: capitalist materialism. Willy Loman's tragic downfall stems from his unwavering desire to achieve the American Dream. And 65 years later, the obsession with this fantasy still plagues our national ethos -- it could very well define the tragedy of the Filipino people.

Tanghalang Pilipino's "Mga Ama, Mga Anak" | February 21-March 9, 2014

Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines presents its final offering for its 27th Theater Season at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater). Mga Ama, Mga Anak, written by National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin based on his short story “Three Generations,” and translated by National Artist Virgilio Almario and Jose “Pete” Lacaba, Jr., into Pilipino from his original English play “Fathers And Sons,” is a poignant drama in three acts. This play will be shown on February 21 to March 9, 2014.

Award-winning director and stage actor Joel Lamangan directs this production.

 

Pinoy Dictionary 2012: English Words with Pinoy Meanings

TO WAITER
- Isang uri ng social network site na pwede kang magfollow at mag-to wait.

SURVEY TEST
- Yung tagalog ng ICE CREAM.

TIMELINE
- Malungkot o walang sigla... "Bakit ang TIMELINE mo?"

I SCREAM
- eto yung ingles ng SURVEY TEST

FOLLOWED
- Ang sasabihin mo sa tindera ng load.

Pleasures and Perils of Translation: A Public Forum

In celebration of the International Translation Day, a public forum on the “Pleasures and Perils of Translation” will be held on 29 September 2012, 1-3 PM at Room 201, CAL New Building, UP Diliman. The event is organized by the poet-volunteers of LIRA and the Filipinas Institute of Translation (FIT).

Poet Marne L. Kilates is the main speaker. He has won the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards, the NBDB-Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards, and the SEAWRITE Award given by the Royal Family of Thailand. His latest book is Pictures as Poems and Other (Re)Visions, from the UST Publishing House. Kilates has translated the works of some of the leading Filipino writers, including National Artists Virgilio S. Almario and Bienvenido Lumbera.

The forum is open to the public and is free of charge. For inquiries, please contact the event coordinator, James Luigi Tana at +63.915.9765157. 

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Tanghalang Pilipino restages "Pinocchio, Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao?" (Nov 18-20, 2011)

Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is proud to bring back Pinocchio, Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao? at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater), from November 18, 19 & 20, 2011 at 3pm.

September 30: International Translation Day

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Why is International Translation Day held every year on September 30? This is the birthday of St. Jerome, a known Bible translator of his time. Some translators consider him as their patron saint. But others who see September 30 as a non-religious event still celebrate this day as a chance to highlight the importance of translation in a globalized world.

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International Freelancers Day on September 23, 2011

Freelancers all over the world celebrate the International Freelancers Day on September 23, 2011 with the biggest Online Conference exclusively for solo professionals. Registration and online attendance to this event are FREE.

Wikipedia Tambayan Talk on June 18

The Wikipedia Tambayan Talk will be held on June 18, 2011 (Saturday) from 11am to 5pm at the Wikimedia Philippines Benchmark Corporate Center in Makati City. It is the first informal brainstorm discussion in three years that solely discuss the existing cloud projects made by Filipinos or relates to the Philippines. These include Wikimedia projects (Wikipedia, Wikibooks, Wiktionary, Wikisource, Wikinews, etc.) in Philippine languages. Currently there are projects, existing and proposed, in Tagalog/Filipino, Cebuano, Ilokano, Waray-Waray, Kapampangan, Bikol Central, Zamboanga Chavacano, Pangasinan, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Capiznon, Pandan Bikol, Rinconada Bikol, Maranao and Tausug.

The aim is to gather ideas on how to expand and improve the articles in those projects and set standards in orthography, translation, and resource building. Admission is FREE.

NetSuite Delivers First Cloud ERP Software in the Philippines

NetSuite Inc., the industry's leading provider of cloud-based computing/ ERP (enterprise resource planning) software suites introduced the NetSuite OneWorld PH, the first cloud-based ERP suite in the Philippines.  It also announced the appointment of Mark Troselj (pronounced Trosely) as NetSuite's Asia Pacific Managing Director. This event was held on October 14, 2010 at the Manila Peninsula Hotel.

Ricepaper's RepresentASIANS calls for submission

From Asia Writes:

The Asian Canadian Arts and Culture community is a lively community made up of people who overcome and reconfigure binary concepts such as: east / west, insider / outsider, naval-gazing / public persona, global / local. By exploring both the familiar and the terra incognita within our shared landscape, artists and writers look at how members of the demographic have been, and continue to be, represented in books, on stage, and in the media. Given the relationship that has always existed between power and representation, it is not surprising that this theme continues to be a focus of contemporary critical thought.

Ricepaper accepts writing in the following genres and formats:

* Literary and creative writing: previously unpublished short fiction, poetry, play excerpts, and works of translation;

* Features: (2,000 to 2,500 words) in-depth articles and interviews offering original analysis, investigation and exploration into important socio-cultural trends affecting the Asian Canadian and broader public (features address

the proposed “theme”);

Published by the Asian Canadian Writer’s Workshop, Ricepaper is a national literary arts magazine committed to providing voice and venue to a vibrant and evolving Asian Canadian identity and culture. A forum for inclusive, representative and progressive dialogue, Ricepaper showcases the quality work by artists, scholars, and cultural producers that reflects the diverse interests of Asian Canadians. Please include a short biographical note (50 to 75 words) with writing and publishing credits and/or resume with your submission.

Early submissions are highly encouraged. All first drafts for Issue 15.2, (REPRESENTASIANS) are due no later than March 1, 2010. Send to: editor@ricepapermagazine.ca (c/o Eury Chang).

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Ricepaper magazine

PO Box 74174 Hillcrest RPO

Vancouver, BC V5V 5C8

Original article can be found HERE.

Faith & Fate: the poet'sPicturebook Issue No. 35 now online

Faith & Fate, poet'sPicturebook No. 35, the first of Year Three, is now online. New poets and new poetry. Check out the new and continually intriguing little online magazine, poet'sPicturebook, owned and edited by poet & translator, Marne L. Kilates.

Send your contributions of poetry, art, photography, and essays for poet'sPicturebook, the monthly literary & art ezine: http://marnescriptsmain.blogspot.com/

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