Literary

Feb

See things from a child’s ‘eye level,’ aspiring children’s book writers told

AN AWARD-WINNING children’s book author highlighted the importance of seeing the world through a child’s eyes in writing children’s books as their perspective tends to differ from that of adults. Author Sophia Lee encouraged aspiring children’s literature writers to visualize what children see as they navigate through their lives, a…

Feb

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Nang dumating ka

Kung tutuusin, wala akong matapang na dilang magsasabing mahal kita, naisin ma'y walang mga kamay na kayang mahawakan ka, walang mga matang masugid kang tititigan, at walang mga paang kayang tumakbo tungo sa iyo. Ngunit dumating ka bitbit ang lahat ng uri ikaw habang tumutugtog ang himig ng paborito kong…

Thomasian authors explore new personas, techniques in latest books

Feb

By Nicole Samson

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Thomasian authors explore new personas, techniques in latest books

THE UST Authors Series marked its tenth year with new releases from the Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies (CCWLS) resident fellows. Creative Writing professors Assoc. Prof. Chuckberry Pascual and Asst. Prof. Benedict Parfan and Filipino department instructor Mark Angeles reflected on their recent offerings, past works and new…

Feb

By Anthea Anika de Sales

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What the water told me

THE BOAT has learned to rock with its steady rhythm. But, there were times when the blue abyss would dance violently. The waves would rise, crashing then fusing with each other. Then a whiplash of light would appear, followed by the sound of cannons, and the cries of the fisherman’s…

UST creative writing center head to release an anthology of best works

Feb

By Nicole Samson

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UST creative writing center head to release an anthology of best works

THE DIRECTOR of the Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies has unveiled what she described as a compendium of her most significant pieces, ranging from her essays to excerpts of her notable novels. Award-winning essayist Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo’s upcoming book Encantada: the Essential Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo is part of the University of the…

Feb

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Searching by Day

AS THE sun dips, the world shifts. The night burdens her with its heavy weight of unspoken stories and unfulfilled dreams. Under the streetlights, her laughter mingles with the hum of the city—specks of hope rise amid hidden desires. In the darkest of places is where she finds her stage. …

Jan

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Thirst

IT WAS 42 degrees hot and all Denzel could think about was water. His throat had begun to dry. His lips had cracked, too. It was not even noon when the 18 workers set out to cover every pole and abandoned wall alongside the road with campaign posters. Seventeen workers…

Jan

By Tricia Anne Daquiz

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The Light that Fades

IT’S ALMOST 3 a.m. The street is dark and silent. I hear my family stirring in the sala. Ever since I was a kid, we used to arrive earlier than everyone else, enjoying moments of calm before the people gathered. But not this year. As we step into the heart…

Uninvited: A promising premise plagued by a loss of momentum

Jan

By Franz Zoe Stoelzl Baroña

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Uninvited: A promising premise plagued by a loss of momentum

AN INVITATION to a lavish party attended by the who's who of society serves as the perfect backdrop for a mother’s vindictive return. What started off as a night of extravagance and careful observation soon transitioned into a tense exploration of high-stakes twists and secrets that fueled a mother’s deep-seated…

Jan

By Nicole Samson

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Green Bones: The Languages of Justice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYKdomzSCpg WHEN EVERY word can and will be used against a person in court, there seems to be no place for any ounce of humanity between the parties involved. Though there have been many Filipino films that attempted to tackle the shortcomings of the country’s justice system, Green Bones took…