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…

Family, friends bid farewell to Maxi with songs, poetry

Agnes B. Alpuerto, Cris Evert B. Lato-Ruffolo 09/27/2017

The family and friends of slain call center agent and disc jockey Marie Alexi “Maxi” Bolongaita staged a tribute to her as her remains were cremated in St. Peter Chapels-Imus on Wednesday. Maxi, who was also a…

Lang Leav Poetry and Passion

Bai Hayde Quiñanola, Maria Niza Mariñas 07/01/2017

  CALL it buttonhole poetry, the type that’s shamelessly moored with mush and endless giggles in the circle. Lovebirds and hopeless romantics have pieces to share as well—a line or two that seem to speak to them.…

Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye: Falling in love with poetry

Apple Ta-as 05/15/2017

ONE beautiful thing about writing poetry is finding the right words to relive a moment over and over again. The experience becomes even bigger when the poet gets to perform his (or her) piece before a live…

Interaction with Mike George

Sofia Aliño Logarta 11/30/2016

Advocates of Living Values, Brahma Kumaris, The Inner Space and Prosel Pharma, Inc. invited many students from Cebu Cherish School Inc., Cebu Normal University, College of Immaculate Conception, University of San Carlos, University of Southern Philippines, Southwestern…

Of muses and musings

Apple Ta-as 10/31/2016

AN ARTIST uses his hands and mind to create new things. But, more importantly, Novereich Agustin wants his artworks to speak of his “individuality”—be it through drawing, painting, beadwork, or poetry. Here we begin to appreciate the…

Word up

Apple Ta-as 08/14/2016

A MODERN Francisco Balagtas personified without the fancy wreath, he tells stories in rhymes in quaint cafes on an improvised stage. Juan Miguel Severo gave face to the growing spoken word community as his video performances went…

‘Prose and Poetry’ by Jaime Gil de Biedma

Jaime Picornell 05/19/2016

FOR TODAY at 6 p.m.: “Las Tres Marias” opens at Qube Gallery in Crossroads, Banilad. Michelline, Beatrix and Maxine Syjuco exhibit their latest sculptures, paintings and installations, up to June 7. The Mandani Bay show gallery will…

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