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AB instructor wins ‘Mananaysay ng Taon’ award

29

Aug

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AB instructor wins ‘Mananaysay ng Taon’ award

AN INSTRUCTOR of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters was awarded the Mananaysay ng Taon (essayist of the year) for his entry in a national essay writing contest organized by the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF). Mark Anthony Angeles, a faculty member from the Filipino department, was recognized during…

CW parts ways from LitSoc, declares new student-governing org

02

Mar

By Matthew Dave Jucom

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CW parts ways from LitSoc, declares new student-governing org

THE CREATIVE Writing (CW) program announced on Monday its separation from the Literary Society (LitSoc), declaring UST MaKatha Circle as its official student-governing organization. In a statement, they cited the growing number of students and the diverse interest between the Creative Writing and Literature students that led their separation to…

Literary journalism can combat fake news, veteran journo says

01

May

By Joahna Lei Casilao

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Literary journalism can combat fake news, veteran journo says

By JOAHNA LEI E. CASILAO VETERAN JOURNALIST and author Joel Pablo Salud championed literary journalism’s role in combating fake news in a forum held Tuesday. The Philippine Graphic magazine editor in chief said the literary form is “richer and more in-depth” than the straight news style, which he claimed can fail…

Artlet profs launch books in an afternoon devoted to literature

05

Mar

By The Flame Culture

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Artlet profs launch books in an afternoon devoted to literature

LITTERATEURS GATHER on Saturday afternoons to exchange opinions and different perceptions by interacting through books over some snacks and glasses of wine. In one of their book discussions at Solidaridad Bookshop in Ermita, Manila last Feb. 23, some renowned professors from the Faculty and book lovers convened yet again for…

Paul Castillo moves the world one word at a time

02

Jan

By Lorraine Lazaro and Therese Marie Ungson

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Paul Castillo moves the world one word at a time

JUST AS artists have their craft, Paul Castillo has his words. He uses his passion for writing to leave an impact on the world. While revisiting his journey, a smile appears on his face. For Paul, writing is not just a simple act of composition—writing must give back to society…

Keep passion in writing through reading, says Lit prof

06

Oct

By Editor in Chief

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Keep passion in writing through reading, says Lit prof

THE ASSISTANT director of UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies (CCWLS) urged aspiring creative writers from various schools in Manila to keep their passion for writing alive through reading. Cultural and literary critic Assoc. Prof. Ralph Semino Galan underscored that writers must immerse in literary works. “What we need…

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