Dalityapi Unpoemed

ngeswa na tiagew: ngesnges da'ra'y dulakak ed kaalogan akis da'ra'y tibtiblong ed wawa'y Sinocalan -- red poppies her lips on the rim of my tea cup (saray bibil to ed tambib na tasa'y tsaak)

Perhaps, the most romantic tribute that a husband could give to the first death anniversary of his beloved wife is through art, poetry and music. Mr. Paulito Garcia, one of the co-founders of Ricco-Renzo Galleries & Café, thought of no one who could deliver such homage with ardor and passion, but in the person of a multi-talented Filipino artist Danny C. Sillada. On February 19, 2008 at exactly 6:30 p.m. marks the first death anniversary of a renowned Lady, a Filipino art patron Ms. Offy Flores-Garcia, who inspired many Filipino artists, both the emerging and established ones. One of these inspired artists, then young and struggling who had been snob by art galleries in Metro Manila at that time, was given a chance by the late Ms. Offy Garcia to exhibit at her gallery, is now an internationally known Filipino artist named Danny C. Sillada. His works have been collected as far as UK, France, Middle East, USA and some Asian countries. As a Man of God, Sillada studied priesthood at t

A new Kaluyagan nen Palaris (KnP) is born. Seated L-R: Celia E. Villanueva, Gen. Francisco Bravo, FSec. Conrado F. Estrella, Menardo R. Jimenez. Standing L-R: Cedric Sison, Marion Ll. Puzon, Carlos Pizarro, Menchu S. Tamayo, Norma C. Liongoren, Marietta P. Goco, Virginia J. Pasalo, Santiago B. Villafania, Aurora E. Tan, Evelina V. Estrada and Malaya N. Bernardino. The Kaluyagan nen Palaris, a confederation of socio civic organizations in Pangasinan, traces back its history to the early years after the liberation of the Philippines. Pioneering and enterprising Pangasinan leaders gave birth to this precious organization.

The CCP Literary Arts Division is accepting contributions to ANI 34 . The theme of this year's issue is Spirituality and Healing , tackling the subject of the human being's relationship with God or the Divine as well as the meaning of living. The work may pertain to any religion and may or may not have anything to do with ghosts or spirits. The theme is not new but enlarging the body of Philippine creative works (fiction, poetry, familiar essay and short play) with original insights on the subject is in order. Works may be in Filipino, English or any Philippine language (with an accompanying translation in Filipino or English). They must be typed on 8 1/2" x 11" sheet, accompanied with a brief bionote on the author, including his/her contact number, email or postal address and TIN (for payment purposes). Contributions must be sent to: aniyearbook@yahoo.com. A CD containing the manuscript and attachments, accompanied with a hard copy, may also be sent to: The Editor

Say dilik a bersion na Pambansan Danggo Pilipinas. Bangta, agni nayari ya kasionen ta wala 'ra'y linya ya masoluk so kataga ra. Sakey labat ni 'yan work-in-progress ya kuan. Pambansan Danggo Pilipinas Dalin a kagalgalang Pirlas ed dapit-letakan, Darlang na puso Dia'd pagew mo'y mabilay. Dalin a pinabli Sulminga'y baknang a palbayani, Ed saray manamsam, Agka payayarakan. Dia'd dayat tan palandey, Dia'd samiong na katawenan mon buragaw, Wala'y rilag na anlong tan dangoan Na pilalek ya kawayangan. Say kirlap na laylay mo Masnag ya onkikinang, Saray bitewen tan banua to Kapigan man ag ombilunget. Dalin na liwawa, na malimgas ya aro, Sayan linawa et gloria ed akualan mo; Gayagan min, no sika'y desiangen Say papatey no say sengegan et sika. Lupang Hinirang http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupang_Hinirang Say Danggo Pilipinas ed arum ni'ran salita - http://www.geocities.com/csundita/filipiniana/anthems.html

The year 2008 has been proclaimed International Year of Languages by the United Nations General Assembly. UNESCO, which has been entrusted with the task of coordinating activities for the Year, is determined to fulfil its role as lead agency. The Organization is fully aware of the crucial importance of languages when seen against the many challenges that humanity will have to face over the next few decades. Languages are indeed essential to the identity of groups and individuals and to their peaceful coexistence. They constitute a strategic factor of progress towards sustainable development and a harmonious relationship between the global and the local context. They are of utmost importance in achieving the six goals of education for all (EFA) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on which the United Nations agreed in 2000. As factors of social integration, languages effectively play a strategic role in the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger (MDG 1); as supports for liter

Makata Issue No.1 , January 2008 is now available online featuring the works of our home-grown and international poets: Aurora Antonovic, Luis Cuauhtemoc Berriozabal, Eduardo A. Cong, Erwin S. Fernandez, Lolito Go, C. W. Hawes and Bishnupada Ray. Send all submissions / contributions for Volume 9 February 2008 issue to svillafania at yahoo [dot] com and to Jason Chancoco at tarusan22 at yahoo [dot] com (for Tagalog/Filipino & Bikol poetry). Also accepting poems written in other Philippine languages: Cebuano, Iluko, Hiligaynon, Waray, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, etc.

“Ave Maria napno ka’y grasia Say Katawan so wala’d sika...” i too needed some miracles & so i became one of the many devotees who touched the hem of her dress offered prayers (un)broken novenas to ease my corporeal afflictions “Bendita ka’y biin amin tan Bendito’y bonga’y eges mon si Jesus” not without some modicum of pleasure i too adored her chiseled saintly face Her Immaculatry! if only the cherished Lady could speak ‘t would be a miracle granted no i will not fall on my knees rather kiss her lips like a lover & fill the empty aspects of her eyes with psalms      poetry & philosophistry if only the cherished Lady could speak truly the heart knows its own pain for even such a wish is a sin that saints & angels dare not commit into mind      & i have sinned in silence shall i pound my skull      & unpoemed my brain? i will take my leave from this crowded space with a wrathful christ      raging in my breast they’ve defiled her most O most sacred shrine with sho