PHILIPPINES, JANUARY 9, 2011 – To celebrate its 25th year, the Philippine STAR looks to the literary figures among its ranks for a series of events this month presented by the broadsheet with the country’s leading bookstore, National Book Store.
A poetry reading section led by Alfred "Krip" Yuson held on Saturday, January 8, at the Greenbelt 5 Gallery. The first in the four-event series was fueled by Starbuck and Krispy Kreme. Noted names in literature and media joined the reading, including Raymond Ang, Juaniyo Arcellana, Regina Belmonte, Audrey Carpio, Karen Davila, Enchong Dee, Leandro Leviste, Ed Maranan, Derek Ramsay, Ronald Regis, Danton Remoto, Myrza Sison, Enrico Subido and the Syjucos–Cesare, Maxine and Trix.
On January 15 F. Sionil Jose will discuss “Filipino Writers Today: How Relevant Are They” with a panel led by editor-in-chief Isaac Belmonte and executive editor Amy Pamintuan at NBS Rockwell Power Plant. The following weekend, January 22, Jessica Zafra will talk to STAR writers about their Favorite Books at at NBS Glorietta 5. The next Saturday, January 29, Butch Dalisay will speak about “The Writing Profession: How Writers Can Improve their Craft and Earn a Living” at NBS Edsa Shangri-La Plaza. Events are at 3pm. Admission is free.
Source: Philippine STAR
