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Marra PL. Lanot

Marra PL. Lanot is a poet, essayist, and freelance journalist. She has published articles and columns in newspapers and magazines on the arts, culture, and politics. She also translates poems from English and Filipino into Spanish, just as her own poems have been translated and published abroad into foreign languages such as Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Dutch, and Japanese. Marra was an official delegate to several international literary festivals here and abroad. She spoke and read her works at the Kuala Lumpur World Poetry Reading; the first International Feminist Book Fair in Melbourne; and the first Hong Kong International Literary Festival; IV Encuentro Internacional de Poetas Mujeres in Oaxaca, among others. At the V Encuentro de Poetas del Mundo Latino, held in Mexico, Marra was the only delegate from Asia. At the 23rd Festival Internacional de Poesía de Medellín, Marra was the sole delegate from the Philippines. She also received a four-month grant to the International Writing Program in Iowa. Among her literary awards are the Palanca award for poetry in English, and another for her essay in English. Furthermore, she received the Catholic Mass Media Award for her columns in Filipino as well as the Balagtas award for a poem in Filipino. Her works include: Cadena de Amor: New and Selected Poems in English, Filipino, and Spanish. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 2017. Dream Sketches, second edition. Manila: University of Santo Tomas Publishing House, 2013. Darna & Other Idols. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2012. Riding the Full Moon and Other Poems in Filipino and Spanish. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2008. Witch’s Dance at iba pang tula sa Filipino at Español. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing Inc., 2000. The Trouble with Nick & Other Profiles. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 1999. Deja vu & Other Essays. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 1999. Dream Sketches. Metro Manila: Anvil Publishing, Inc., 1991. Passion & Compassion. Quezon City: New Day Publishers, 1981 (first printing), 1988 (second printing). Flowers of the Sun. Quezon City: Mayon Volcano Publishing House, 1970. Sheaves of Things Burning. Quezon City: Panitikan Publications, 1967.

Meeting Ninotchka Rosca Again

Meeting Ninotchka Rosca, or Notch, evoked a slice of teenage years. One day, she suddenly popped up among us English Majors, a rather “formidable”...

Lualhati, Paano Ka Ginawa?

Lualhati Bautista is one hell of a woman. Her quite ordinary face, her typical brown skin, and her average height of about five feet...

Joi Barrios’ Sa Aking Pagkadestiyero/In My Exile

Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press, 2021 (with translations in English by various writers) Sa Aking Pagkadestiyero/In My Exile by Joi Barrios rings a...

A basketful of literary food

A long season of drought gripped us and passed by. Before and after the war, local newspapers and magazines carried literary sections, although sometimes...

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Apex Mining Wins Bronze Honors as Best Managed Company In Asia’s Best Companies 2025

HONG KONG, 18 June 2025   Apex Mining Co., Inc. received the bronze award as the Best Managed Company in the Philippines under the Basic Materials category at the Asia’s Best Companies organized by Finance Asia. According to Luis R. Sarmiento, ASEAN Eng., “This award brings us closer to...

Beyond the Win: OKGAMES’s New Focus on Responsible Gaming Journey

OKGames, one of the Philippines’ leading online gaming platforms, announces the launch of its comprehensive Responsible Gaming System. The brand advocates for a world of online gaming entertainment with a kind of culture that helps you secure a more balanced, more disciplined, and healthier way of online...

Labor group joins Supreme Court case that seeks to end political dynasties in PHL

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW), a centrist labor group, has announced it will file a “Petition-in-Intervention” in a case filed before the Supreme Court that urges Congress to finally enact a law defining and banning political dynasties. A Petition-in-Intervention, in the context of law, is a request...

InnoVision 2025: The 1st International Conference Series on Next-Gen Technologies and Innovation

Organized by Philippine Coding Camp About the Organizer Philippine Coding Camp (PCC) is the Philippines' leading STEM provider of future-ready technology education. Since 2020, we’ve trained over a thousand learners of all ages across the country through hands-on and inclusive programs. We’ve worked and partnered with over 10+ institutions...

Dr. Roberto F. de Ocampo Announces Retirement as Chairman of Veterans Bank

Former Finance Secretary Dr. Roberto F. de Ocampo has formally expressed his intention to retire as Chairman of Veterans Bank, a decision that was approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors during its most recent meeting. De Ocampo has served Veterans Bank with distinction for 12 years, initially...

UP Study Reveals Insights on the Probiotic and Antifungal Benefits of Bacteria in Burong Isda

By Harvey Sapigao Filipino fermented foods have long been known to contain bacteria that offer health benefits, also known as probiotics. Burong isda, a traditional fermented fish from Pampanga, contains a bacterium called Limosilactobacillus fermentum (L. fermentum), which is closely related to the well-known Lactobacillus probiotics. Researchers from UP...

CCP’s The Met: LIVE in HD spotlights the melodic genius of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” this July

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s brilliant arias in “Le Nozze di Figaro” as the sixth installment of CCP’s The Met: LIVE in HD - Season 10 this July 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at Glorietta 4, Cinema 1 in Makati City. Mozart’s...

Hope is on the move with SM Foundation’s medical mission 

Amid persistent gaps in healthcare access across remote communities, SM Foundation is bridging the divide through its long-running medical mission program having served more than 1.3 million patients in over 1,700 missions nationwide. Strengthened with a fleet of six mobile clinics, the foundation brings free medical care directly...

Building Beyond Borders: P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin marks 8 years of redefining community living

San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines – Eight years ago, a vision shared by two real estate firms—one Filipino, one Japanese—gave birth to P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin (PAHH). Today, that vision stands as a living blueprint for purposeful, people-centered housing development. What began in 2017 as a joint venture between...

MTerra Solar Project Advances with Nueva Ecija Governor Support

Nueva Ecija, Philippines — 20 June 2025 — Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its renewable energy development arm MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGreen), extends its deepest appreciation to Nueva Ecija Governor Aurelio “Oyie” Matias Umali for his steadfast support of the MTerra Solar Project—a shining example of...

Cybersecurity Education at AMA 2.0: Training Certified Defenders of the Digital Nation

(Celebrating 45 years of Leadership In Quality IT Education) Manila, Philippines – As the Philippines rapidly embraces digital transformation, the stakes for national cybersecurity have never been higher. Rising cyber threats are putting both public and private sectors at risk, prompting a critical need for skilled professionals...

FEU’s creative legacy powers national vision for arts in education

When Abraham Diolanda, a fourth-year medical biology student, joined the Far Eastern University (FEU) Chorale during the pandemic, he simply sought a creative outlet. What he discovered was far richer: “I found a second home. My journey with the FCA taught me discipline, built my confidence, and...