Thanks to Dr. Herminia Menez Coben Herminia Coben who gave me a copy of this review of the children's book, Seven Stories from Sisters, a project of PAWWA (Philippine American Women Writers and Artists), a group I cofounded. The book was published a while back. PALH may have a few copies left, so email palhbooks@gmail.com if interested. From Wikipedia: "Philippine American Women Writers and … [Read more...] about Book Review of Seven Stories from Seven Sisters, Children’s Filipino Folklore
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Cecilia Brainard Remembers Filipino FilAm Author Bienvenido N. Santos — You Lovely People Conference
Bienvenido N. Santos and Cecilia Brainard, circa 1996 Cecilia Brainard remembers noted Filipino Filam author Bienvenido N. Santos at the "You Lovely People: An Online Conference" on March 22, 2022, sponsored by the Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center and the Department of Literature at De La Salle University, Manila. The Conference went on for 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Remembers Filipino FilAm Author Bienvenido N. Santos — You Lovely People Conference
Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks
Many of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's virtual lectures and literary readings can be found on YouTube Palhbooks or click here https://www.youtube.com/user/palhbooks/videos Her lectures/talks include: Ubec: Cebu Reimagined, a talk for the Cebuano Studies Center - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN0wzeF_j9I&t=17s Cecilia Brainard's Talk for the University of Santo Tomas CCWLS - … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks
Historic Antique Photograph Philippine Cuenco Family
For the first time I deciphered the writing on this old photo that I got from my aunt, Lourdes Cuenco. It's quite an interesting photo that includes a historic figure, Mariano Sevilla who had been part of the Revolution against Spain. His companion revolutionaries were killed by the Spaniards; fortunately for Sevilla, he was exiled. Read on. 1895 historic picture of the Cuenco Family. The … [Read more...] about Historic Antique Photograph Philippine Cuenco Family
First Communion Picture St. Theresa’s College Cebu, circa 1953
I found my First Communion photo with my classmates at St. Theresa's College Cebu, circa 1953. I have forgotten most names, but I remember some: Front row, 4th and 5th from the left - Cherry Ferreros, Milagros Aquino. Second row, far left, Teresita Franco. Third row -Far right, is that Marietta Padilla? Fourth row - 3rd from left, Pilar Rodriguez, and that's me in the far right; Fifth row - … [Read more...] about First Communion Picture St. Theresa’s College Cebu, circa 1953
UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED Talk by Cecilia Brainard, Cebuano Studies Center & YouTube
Cecilia Brainard's Talk: UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED is streaming in the FB site of the Cebuano Studies Center: https://fb.watch/bjCduHleD6/ Cecilia Brainard's Talk can also be viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MN0wzeF_j9I For the transcript of her talk, please click on this link: https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/ubec-cebu-reimagined-talk-by-cecilia.html … [Read more...] about UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED Talk by Cecilia Brainard, Cebuano Studies Center & YouTube