From fiction to self-help: The best picks at the ‘Doulos Hope’

Pia Piquero 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to a good book. Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape, new insights, or just something fun to read, books offer a world of possibilities. With an incredible…

Han Kang wins South Korea’s first literature Nobel

Agence France Presse 10/11/2024

Stockholm, Sweden – Author Han Kang on Thursday became the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for her work exploring the correspondence between mental and physical torment as well as historical events. A…

April is National Literature Month 

Nikki Medalla 04/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA), alongside Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) and National Book Development Board – Philippines, will lead the celebration of National Literature Month this April with the theme, “Ang…

World Poetry Day: Here are some notable Cebuano poets

Kurt Romariz 03/21/2024

Today, the world celebrates the beauty of poetry as we acknowledge the mighty power of the pen and commemorate the people who notably held it. As we recall Western literary geniuses like William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan…

The art of Self-Help Books

Immae Lachica 09/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Reading has always been one of the many things one can do to pass time or learn more about certain things. For some, reading helps ease the tension they are currently feeling. Some may…

Msgr. Rudy Villanueva receives Order of Rajah Humabon Award

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 06/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano literary and music genius Msgr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Villanueva also known under the pseudonym “Renato E. Madrid” is the latest recipient of the Order of the Rajah Humabon award — the highest award…

Cebu City remembers Don Vicente Yap Sotto

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 04/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City commemorated the 145th birth anniversary of Don Vicente Yap Sotto, the ‘Father of Cebuano Journalism, Language, and Literature,’ with a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, April 18, 2022. The wreath-laying ceremony was conducted…

Arts Council of Cebu pays tribute to Jaime Picornell

PR 09/08/2021

A TRIBUTE TO JAIME PICORNELL When the Arts Council of Cebu became a foundation in 1990, one name stood out: Jaime Picornell y Rodriguez. He espoused the foundation idea and was the only original Arts Council of…

Last call for entries to the 69th Palanca Awards

PR 05/26/2019

The Carlos Palanca Foundation, Inc., the sponsor and organizer of the 69th Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, is reminding aspiring authors to submit entries for this year’s literary contest before the May 31, 2019 deadline. This…

CEBUANOS’ PRIDE

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 10/23/2018

RESIL MOJARES, National Artist for Literature Cebu finally has its first national artist. Dr. Resil Mojares, historian and literary writer and critic, will be officially conferred the distinction as National Artist for Literature in a ceremony in…

Cebuano writer is National Artist for Literature

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 10/23/2018

Resil Mojares, a multi-awarded writer and University of San Carlos (USC) professor emeritus, was named as National Artist for Literature. He will be conferred one of the country’s highest honors in a ceremony tomorrow. “This is a…

Popularizing Cebuano literature

Madrileña de la Cerna 08/04/2018

This is a continuation of last week’s column on the seminar on Teaching Cebuano Literature for educators, a program of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts conducted by the Cebuano Studies Center of the University…

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