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Bookstore founded by late National Artist F. Sionil Jose sold to Senator Legarda’s son

23

Nov

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Bookstore founded by late National Artist F. Sionil Jose sold to Senator Legarda’s son

SOLIDARIDAD, the 60-year-old bookstore founded by F. Sionil José, has been sold to the son of Senate culture and arts committee chair Sen. Loren Legarda, but it will still operate with the “continued advice” of the late National Artist’s family. The development was announced on Sunday, Nov. 23, four months…

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Jul

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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‘Solidaridad gone with F. Sionil José’

POET AND educator Nerisa Del Carmen Guevara recalled the ambiance of Solidaridad as much as the man behind it: wooden interiors, polished floors, the distinct smell of old books, and spontaneous conversations that happened in a quiet corner or around a large table. While not everyone had a direct encounter…

Four parties interested in buying Solidaridad bookstore

03

Jul

By Cali Asajar and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Four parties interested in buying Solidaridad bookstore

FOUR PARTIES have so far expressed interest in purchasing Solidaridad, a decades-old bookstore and cultural landmark founded by the late National Artist for Literature F. Sionil José, his son said. Antonio “Tonet” José, the late literary icon’s eldest son, said he and his siblings would wait for up to ten…

Solidaridad sale proceeds to fund scholarship in honor of late National Artist F. Sionil José

03

Jul

By Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Solidaridad sale proceeds to fund scholarship in honor of late National Artist F. Sionil José

A SCHOLARSHIP to be named after the late National Artist for Literature F. Sionil José will be created once Solidaridad, the iconic bookstore he founded in Manila, is sold, his son said. In an interview, Antonio “Tonet” José, the eldest son of the late literary figure, said he and his…

Solidaridad for sale: F. Sionil José chose independence over profit

02

Jul

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Solidaridad for sale: F. Sionil José chose independence over profit

THE DECADES-OLD bookstore Solidaridad founded by the late National Artist for Literature F. Sionil José is now up for sale, a sad scenario born out of a decision not to surrender its independence and identity as a cultural landmark. The Flame and other media entities reported on Tuesday, July 1,…

Bookstore of late National Artist F. Sionil José sold for less than P35 million

01

Jul

By The Flame News

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Bookstore of late National Artist F. Sionil José sold for less than P35 million

Editor's note: This story has been updated, following a statement released by the Solidaridad management. READ: Solidaridad for sale: F. Sionil José chose independence over profit Solidaridad, the bookstore in Manila owned by the late National Artist and Thomasian alumnus F. Sionil José has been sold, his eldest son said.…

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