ONLY the very naive or the very cynical would try to predict the future course of Philippine literature. There are only the weekly magazines or the occasional books as signposts to indicate trends, and these signposts do not give very coherent directions.
On May 26 at 5:30 p.m., Instituto Cervantes de Manila, at its Intramuros branch, will host a discussion with renowned playwright Denise Despeyroux, who will...
Questions and reflections in a "writing experiment" dealing with language, time, memory, birth, mortality and other human concerns.
Only a writing experiment. Choose at...
Reflections on "narrative—the only art that exists in all human cultures."
Human supremacy may be the product of technology, but technology is, in turn, the...
The Virgin Labfest (VLF) officially comes of age in its 21st edition, stripping down all pretense of innocence while showcasing the bold Filipino voice...
Between usa wildernessof no-treesdevoid of riversbare as the GobiHere windshowl turned loosefrom all directionsThey bury medeep quick as they leapupon mefilling my throat to...
(Editor's note: In response to an article by Linda Bolido entitled "The controversial Magsaysay award" published in our August 28, 1995 issue, Filipino novelist...
jet-blackmy get-up today, from the upperto the underwear:black shirt, the color of mourningon this loveliest of mornings.black denims, the hue of rue.black shoes and...