The recent controversy sparked by Ted Aldwin Ong’s Facebook post on May 27, featuring his so-called art installation Houseband worker, a creative always and forever, demands careful scrutiny. To be clear from the outset, this post cannot be regarded as legitimate artwork. Yet, Ted Ong’s status as a public intellectual
May 29, 2025
In reading Wyn Gallo’s latest zine, Ang Pangarap Kong Suso, published by Bente Bente Zine (BBZ) under the Women’s Literature category, one immediately recognizes the significance of her work. As a trans writer, Gallo crafts a narrative that not only foregrounds her personal struggles and aspirations but also highlights the
March 26, 2025
There is a pressing need for a comprehensive Hiligaynon Children’s Dictionary. This initiative should be a priority for Hiligaynon language scholars in the coming years. One potential avenue for its development is through Sumakwelan Iloilo, the literary organization founded by National Artist for Literature Ramon L. Muzones. Recognized as the
March 19, 2025
To establish a clearer understanding of the concept of a regional book fair, it is essential to first define what this term entails. For the purpose of this discussion, and drawing from my extensive experience, spanning nearly a decade in literary initiatives related to creative writing and publishing, I offer
March 12, 2025
The five-play lineup of 033 Playhouse emerges as an unexpected yet fitting gift for the 2025 Women’s Month celebration, offering more than just narratives centered on women; it is a theatrical reimagining of femininity across time, circumstance, and cultural memory. These plays do not merely showcase women’s stories; they interrogate,
March 11, 2025
