WIN Canada honours Filipino writers for trying to save dying language
VANCOUVER: Under the leadership of Governor Amado T. Espino Jr, a project to revive Panganenses – once a vibrant language but now dying – is progressing very well. The Writer’s International Network (WIN) Canada took notice of this initiative and decided to recognize the contributions made by six writers to the preservation of local language, literature, arts and culture. The six writers selected to receive the WIN Distinction Award at the official residence of Governor called Urduja House are: Santiago Villafania, Caroline “Ceri Naz” Nazareno, Leonarda “Amor Cico” Carrera, Sergio Bumadilla, Prescillano Bermudez, Atty. Ferdinand L. Quintos (posthumous award). In addition to distinguished writers Governor Espino and Virginia Jasmin Pasalo were given Special Citations for their outstanding contribution to local arts and culture. - See more at: http://newseastwest.com/win-canada-honours-filipino-writers-for-trying-to-save-dying-language