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By Gabriel Cardinoza Philippine Daily Inquirer F INALLY, a full-length movie in the Pangasinan language has been produced, thanks to the pioneering work of Christopher Gozum, a multiawarded independent filmmaker, who is the movie’s director, producer, scriptwriter, sound and video editor, and colorist. Shot entirely in Pangasinan, “Anacbanua (The Child of the Sun),” will have its premier at the 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival on October 15-25. The one-hour, 44-minute film is among the finalists in the Digital Lokal Section (Philippine digital films) of the competition. Gozum, who was born and raised in Bayambang town, said he used the Pangasinan language in the film because it is the breadth and soul of every Pangasinense. “If a [Pangasinense] stops speaking his native tongue right at the very heart of his homeland or even away from home, he will start to smell like a rotten fish. He is also as good as dead because he had lost his soul,” Gozum said in an e-mail interview. ...

T he 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival announces its finalists for the Digital Lokal Section (Philippine digital feature films in competition), Young Cinema Section (Philippine shorts in competition and exhibition), and SEA Shorts (Southeast Asian shorts in competition and exhibition). They are as follows: The finalists for this year’s Digital Lokal are: * “69 1/2” by Ted Manotoc * “Anacbanua” by Christopher Gozum * “Ang Beerhouse” by Jon Red * “Biyaheng Lupa” by Armando “Bing” Lao * “Dolores” by Lito Casaje * “Iliw” by Bona Fajardo For Young Cinema Competition the finalists are: * “Dalaw” by Janus Victoria * “Harang” by Mikhail Red * “Ito ang Gabing Babalikan Kita Pagkatapos ng Tatatlong Taon nang Hindi Maiiyak at Masasaktan” by Antoinette Jadaone * “Limang Libo” by Ice Idanan * “Save Me!!!” by Ramon del Prado * “Stations” by Emmanuel Quindo Palo * “To Siomai Love” by Remton Siega Zuasola For Young Cinema Exhibition are: * “The Artist Is In” by Marcus Adoro * “Ang Ibig Sabi...

A mingaw kon naamper agano so imbuas na liwawa'd letakan 'langalang a linmimata'y banua ta bigta ton nanengneng so lakseb tan say amaligaygay mon pagew anggano saray musia na dayat odino danaya'y kaumaan onibeg ed yumis na limgas mo bangta nipanon ka ya sinmulming dia'd kaereman na Caboloan - parnasu na tumatagaumen tan umaanlong iran dapul la'y kailalaman tan kanonotan anggapo la'y asin na dila ran manganlong ed tawir a salita itepel mo pa so manangaron onkekerew salo na pirdona ed impanakew to ya bengat la'd maginlep tan inggetar mon tawen no inpangarom bilang pinabli ag manaasinduana'y linawan yanlong ed sika'y bilay a dili yalay inge'y balangon na ngaran ya agislaan na onan lesa odino daan ya kamarerua ag paagere'y boblay ed lupam ag patertere'y ermen ed matam

ambetel la'y tusang a dinmelnet ed saray andibaeg kon bibil kalabian labat singa no ngalab ira'y angob mon ag nasebseban saray kukum singa 'ra no tarin inggalip ed inkawes kon baog bangta agko alikna so sakit lapu'd tekep na ey-ey mo'y samit masnag ed saray aspito'y matam aninag na matakew ya tawen ed kabinbintalan ton bilunget naalonga'y nilaksan bitewen komun no napatundak so oras ya kaamsing ka ed kaereman nibagak ya naalmaan ko la so inkaadan tan inkapalsa mangaraldalin man ya gunaet agko panpagaan ira'y duknal tan lurey na maimon ya bekta daput no kalamiong kan pinabli

By Danny Castillones Sillada "Lumapos kaw. Ya tapos. Di kaw mauno." (You will succeed. You will finish. Nothing bad will happen to you.) – Mandaya Panawagtawag Ritual Published in Manila Bulletin http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/219360/what-are-poets-a-post-pomo-society In a far-flung village of Davao Oriental in a remote town called Cateel, there used to live a native guardian of “mangmang” (bamboo instrument). He was called the “Bamboo Beater”, whose task, in his entire life, was to wake up the villagers before sunrise by beating the bamboo instrument. At exactly 4 o’clock in the morning, he would thump the “mangmang’ in a harsh manner and then, the sound would slowly ebb away with melodic beats. The rhythmic vanishing sound would serve as a reminder to the villagers that their endeavors should be fruitful and meaningful at the end of the day. POETS AS THINKERS AND GUARDIANS OF TRUTH Poets today are like Bamboo Beaters, they rouse people’s consciousness from indifference and ...

Pagyugwa to soga pagkamasim Og atras to kadigyom Paminogan nu dadun kan sonata Kay basi kona nud og kadinogan sunod Pagbukyag to buyawanon no kamasiman Og dayom kan kayangitan Aha ka diyat unahan aw tagbawa sikan mata nu Pagkita to mgo botang no kona nug kakitaan diyat taga inop Pero kona kag kaguol no biyahero Bisan pad makitaan to kalibutan kan kalisud nu Kay og abot da to panaho no og ayop kan mata dan Tapos og kabadaan dan sikan piglikatan ta Kan kayung og kahinang on puli no abug Paglipas to mgo aedow ta

“Chancoco’s book enlightens us on important aspects of Bicol poetics. It is a great contribution to Philippine literary scholarship.” – Dr. Cirilo F. Bautista , Philippine Panorama “We could not fault Chancoco’s craftmanship.” – Dr. Leoncio P. Deriada , Homelife Magazine “Jose Jason Chancoco's pioneering and scholarly work, Pagsasatubuanan Poetikang Bikolnon, is a koh-i-noor in the canon of Bikol poetics and literary criticism. A rare achievement!” – Santiago B. Villafania , Pangasinan Poet

Bishnupada Ray is a Reader in English in North Bengal University, India. He is also a poet. His poems have appeared in Indian Literature, New Quest, Makata, A Hudson View, Tonight--An Anthology of World Love Poetry and Shabdaguchha. Three volumes of his poetry have been published by the Writers Workshop, Kolkata, India.

LINGAYEN --- Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr. created a technical working group (TWG) called “Dangoan Pangasinan” to plan, create, and carry out a program on Pangasinan culture and arts. Under Executive Order No. 0073-2009, otherwise known as Pangasinan Culture and Arts Group, the TWG was tasked to do the following: formulate and implement programs on Pangasinan culture and arts; coordinate with other agencies concerning cultural and artistic performances and art exhibits; and create a working plan for the management and administration of the Sison Auditorium. This initiative aims to relive, promote and preserve the distinctiveness of Pangasinan culture through music and arts, crafts, dance and drama which are uniquely Pangasinan. According to the Governor, “ Pangasinan’s culture is known for its diversity and uniqueness developed by an intricate blending of indigenous cultural fibers. ” Gov. Espino said that the undertaking is also of significant timing since the repair and renovation of Sis...

PRESS RELEASE Naga City—August 15, 2009 will be a date to remember in Bicol’s literary history as Bikol writers release five books and a literary magazine. Dubbed as “ An Pagbungsod ” it will be held 6PM at the alfresco area of the Avenue Square in Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City. The grand launch will feature “ Yudi Man: Mga Osipon para ki Nunuy asin ki Nini ,” a collection of short-stories for children by Premio Tomas Arejola para sa Literaturang Bikolnon winners as edited by Carlos A. Arejola and Lorna A. Billanes , and illustrated by Boyet Abrenica ; “ Pagsasatubuanan: Poetikang Bikolnon ,” a book of literary criticism on Bikol poetics by Jose Jason L. Chancoco ; “ Tigsik ,” a compilation of tigsik(s), a Bikol ethnic poetic form by Aida B. Cirujales ; “ Sayod Kong Tataramon/Tuwiran Kong Sasabihin ,” a collection of stage and screenplays by Carlos A. Arejola ; “ Bagyo sa Oktubre ,” a collection poems in Filipino by Honesto M. Pesimo, Jr. ; and “ Bangraw kan Arte , Literatura asin Kultu...

masnag la’y balatabat pinabli pinunit la’y balangon a banua’y pegtaw ya inkabirhin na labi saray luan sinalor ko’y gunaet tinmerter: anggapo’y pagbabawi tinooor ko’y sakey a pilalek say tamitam mon tindek balani sankablasan so bimuat a bekta binegtew ‘yan kalamiong ka agi natan maelalem so liknaan ememan ka’d pagew no nayari oney-ey ak man ed makauley anlong ko’y anggapo'y pakayari omboas ka sakbay na kaimbuasan paunla’d nigetaran mon lari inanaga’y agew no na’ndi ka imbuel so naliknan ag nawari ilaloan la’y ermen kon sigput silalalo ingen ya maomli et no bilang siglem la’y bilunget lakapen ko’y liwawan onsabi tangkapen ko’y aldabis na lasi no ag pawile’y inaron kagut

Selected photos taken from the Poetry / Marathon Reading ( excerpts from the book My Life Story, autobiography of Dr. Paulo C. Campos ) at the EAC-Cavite Library, July 28, 2009. Oh me! bad hair poetry day... too prosaic to be spoken ;-p Reading Dr. Paulo C. Campos' poem entitled "A Lesson from Nature" From left to right : Mrs. Ma. Angeles Cachuela, Chief Librarian; Dean Magdalena Licmoan (Midwifery), Me and Ms. Cristina Javier, Administrator for Non-academics.

The new Department of Education (DepEd) Order ( DO No. 74, s. 2009 ) outlining aspirations for learner and culture-centered MLE is now signed and posted at the DepEd website. INSTITUTIONALIZING MOTHER TONGUE-BASED MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION (MLE) To: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries Bureau Directors Directors of Services, Centers and Heads of Units Regional Directors Schools Division/City Superintendents Heads, Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools 1. The lessons and findings of various local initiatives and international studies in basic education have validated the superiority of the use of the learner’s mother tongue or first language in improving learning outcomes and promoting Education for All (EFA). 2. Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education, hereinafter referred to as MLE, is the effective use of more than two languages for literacy and instruction. Henceforth, it shall be institutionalized as a fundamental educational policy and program in this Department in...

SONET LANGAN SI MAGTUTULAK (Yakan translation by Aliazer Abdurajim, edited by Usba) Bang ellewin pinatlian bulawan langitin sin subuwalab Duk in kalalem bahangi lindem mahamulliya in pagpole in O pakalehun in suwara diyata baliyu dinagmit dayih dayih Gey ne tasiggew nu palubak magbalik Bang pasaplag ne subuwalabin pikpikin tahinang bulawan magbidjak Duk in langit duk yakut lalem gey magsuwara Payamun eyu luu hininang weh de mata in meh kahalan Iye mahang takite nu si diyalem pagtuli nu hekka taginep nu Gae ru kew makananam kasusehan si pagtutulakku kalasahan Bang dunya hin magtali weh kahalan paglamma lambut nu Paabut du in masa bang in mata gey ne makakite Duk laboh du siye tahinang sukud te In baran gah niya isine buhuk tahinang bagunbun Bang in ellew te ellew pitu si waktu dehellu.

By DR. FLORANGEL ROSARIO BRAID I had the privilege of being guest speaker at the 62nd anniversary of the City of Dagupan last month. It was a week-long celebration starting with “Labi ya Panangidayew tan Panligliwa” (A Night of Recognition and Entertainment) which showcased the city’s proud heritage in culture and the arts, and recognized achievements towards making the city the center of trade, education, and now, arts and culture in Northern Luzon. What impressed me most was its comprehensive approach to local governance, its focus on its unique attributes – strategic location, human resources, its rich coastal resources, and the manner it had confronted threats from disasters – with remarkable courage and resiliency. It had done this through its past and present visionary leadership. Thanks to Mayor Al Fernandez and Councilor Farah Decano, chair of this year’s celebration for this opportunity to witness the evolution of the city of my birth. Dagupenos are united behind the revival o...

SONET LANGAN PA NYAWA MAGTUTULAK-TULAK (Bahasa Sug or Sulu Language Translation by Neldy Jolo) Bang in suga sumarul bulawanun in langit sin mahinaat Iban in kalaum sin tigidlum mulliya in kasibug O dunguga in tingug ha taas hangin dimagmit Di’ mu na masaggaw pa in takul magbalik Bang hilaran na sin mahinaat in namulawan pikpikniya mabidjak Iban in langit dilam malaum wayi kawl Kitaa yan duun iban hinang sin manga mata in kahalan Amun mahang mu pagkakitaan ha katug mu hiputagainup Di baha kaw makananam kasusahan magtutulakku kalasahan Bang dunya in magtali sin kahalan pagpatibaba mu Mabut da in masa bang in manga mata nila lumamun na Iban mahulug da sila mabiya’ sin sukud ta In baran wayi luun mahalu’ mahinang bagunbun Bang in manga adlaw ta ha suga mari pa waktu nakauna --- Bahasa Sug Beat - Takul Sapphire – Dilam Empty shell – Baran wayi luun Fate – Sukud Spreads – Hilaran Deep – Laum Noble - Mulliya Dark – Tigidlum Fleeting – Dimagmit from Dagmit Gild – Sumarul from sarul (make a go...

Paimano: arumog ko 'yan anlong ed archive na emails ko tan wala'y daket a Mayo 23, 2006. Say masimoon kon pisasalamat ed sika agin Mel ;-p (para ed si Santiago Villafania) A! Prinsipen Anak-Caboloan Saray dayeo mo so idangoan mi Ta sika may piog-ogagepan Ya mangitalindeg na galang mi. Sulming ka’d sengeg na Caboloan Andawes ka’d saray arawdaoi Anak iran nabligan na lamang Pian paoilen da’y dilan pinabli. Ag mo kari pandeene’y plumam Parlang mo’y seseg ed pageo mo Ya angga’d ag ibango’y Salitan Anambayo’d dilin bilay tayo. A! ilalak na banua’d letakan Ibuang mo pa’y danas na pansesga Gawim pa ‘ra’y ami’y kaagian Ya oniliw’d gendat a Salita. Igulom pa’y geleo-Pangasinan Ya onsungpa’d dilan sangkaili Pangkirlap mo pa’y ayuran plumam Laknaban to’y Layug a pinili. Sagyat mo kari ‘ra’y kabanyakan Diad matmoy, makaroyon tanila Sayakop mo’y puso’y katayakdang Diad matbao, mablin pananalita. Isibbuag mo pa ‘ra’y sangkasurian Ya an-anlong mon essiab na pusom Ipasek, ikayat mo pa ‘ra yan ...

The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the National Committee on Literary Arts (NCLA) and the Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practice (AILAP) are now accepting manuscripts for the UBOD series 2009. 12 writers who have not released book-length titles will be given a chance to have their first book published under UBOD New Authors Series. Four manuscripts written in four languages of each of the three major Philippine Island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be chosen. The manuscript should be 40-60 pages in chapbook length. 20-40 poems or 5-10 short fiction. The most exceptional pieces in their manuscript shall be translated into Filipino or English. Send two copies of the manuscript to the Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practice (AILAP) c/o The Department of Filipino, 3rd Floor Dela Costa Bldg., School of Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108. Include a CD of the manuscript and one page curriculum vitae with...

By Gabriel Cardinoza Philippine Daily Inquirer Dagupan City, Philippines—Pangasinan’s writers are in an uphill climb in their effort to save the dying Pangasinan literature. Aside from the dearth of writers in the vernacular, members of the Ulupan na Pansiansia’y Salitan Pangasinan (Association for the Preservation of the Pangasinan Language) say they have not been getting enough support to implement projects that will encourage a literary resurgence. “Pangasinan [writers] today lack the invigorating environment of a literary movement. We are alone in a wasteland … We are a dying tribe on the verge of extinction,” says Santiago Villafania, the province’s leading umaanlong (poet), who is also a member of the Ulupan. With a population of 2.65 million, half of whom are Pangasinan-speaking, Villafania says the province has only three short story writers, two novelists, six poets and one essayist. Only three of them have published books in the last six years. Literary silence “After half a ...

The National Book Development Board (NBDB), Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), Vibal Foundation, and Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP) are giving aspiring poets a chance to have their poems posted in LRT trains as part of the Tulaan sa Tren readership promotion campaign. Rules and guidelines: 1. The contest is open from 22 June 2009 until 22 July 2009 to all Filipino citizens of all ages. 2. The NBDB will accept original, unpublished poems with the theme Journeys/Paglalakbay. Entries may be in English, Filipino, or any of the regional languages (with English or Tagalog translation if written in a regional language) and should be up to 200 words long. Only one (1) poem per author will be accepted. 3. The Board of Judges will select three (3) winners each for the English and Filipino categories. For each category, the Grand Prize winner will receive P5,000.00, second prize winner will receive P3,000.00, and third prize winner will receive P2,000.00. Winning entrie...