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First Communion Picture St. Theresa’s College Cebu, circa 1953

March 4, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: old photographs

World War Two Heroes Cebu Philippines

February 15, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Please read my blogs on World War Two Heroes of Cebu, Philippines World War Two Heroes of Cebu Philippines Alfonso Escaño Corominas, Sr. https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/world-war-two-hero-alfonso-escano.html Dr. Colonel Emilio Veloso Osmeña https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/world-war-two-in-cebu-dr-col-emilio.html   Conrado Colina … [Read more...] about World War Two Heroes Cebu Philippines

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Pacific War, World War II, World War Two, WWII

Cebu Carnival Queens Philippines from 1914–1941

January 29, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

I wrote a blog about Cebu Carnival Queens - click here https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/01/cebu-carnival-queens-philippines-from.html I did research for a couple of articles about Cebu's Carnival Queens. Here's the link to Positively Filipino, which published the article. In a nutshell, Cebu celebrated the Carnival similar to that in Manila. While Manila's Carnival started in 1908, Cebu … [Read more...] about Cebu Carnival Queens Philippines from 1914–1941

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Carnival Queen, Cebu Carnival Queens

Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor

January 18, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

    In around 1992 I met an elderly gentleman Dr. Herbert Zipper, who had been a Jewish composer-conductor in Germany in the 1930s when Hitler was chancellor. Zipper was picked up and sent to Dachau where he organized an orchestra that gave clandestine concerts from an abandoned latrine. He was released from Buchenwald and he went to Manila to reunite and marry the love of his life Trudl … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Holocaust, World War II, World War Two, WWII

Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard

January 11, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard writes a tribute for Philippine National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose who recently passed away. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/frankie-tessie-reflections-passing-f-104700835.html The article also appeared in Sunstar Cebu with more pictures: Tags: #Nationalartist #Philippinenovelist #Filipinonovelist #Philippinenationalartist #FSionilJose … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: F. Sionil Jose, Filipino authors, National Artist

Author Cecilia Brainard Talk University of Santo Tomas CCWLS

December 18, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Y0aSYxs3Q Filipino FilAm Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard gives a talk for the University of Santo Tomas Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies. This is part of their UST International Writers and Scholars Series. This same video can be viewed in the Facebook site of UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies: … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Talk University of Santo Tomas CCWLS

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Author Cecilia Brainard Blessing This Thanksgiving Weekend 2021

November 21, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

This Thanksgiving Weekend, I would like to share this blessing with all of you. Please continue to take care and keep safe. Thank you all for your support especially to those who have taken the extra mile (you know who you are). Here is the blessing to those who who don't have time to watch the short video: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Blessing This Thanksgiving Weekend 2021

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas, holidays, Thanksgiving

Portrait of Author Cecilia Brainard by Filipino Artist Tony Perez

November 18, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

The Filipino Artist did an oil portrait of me. It's finished and waiting for me to pick it up. This will have to wait until the pandemic is under control and I can travel again. In the meantime, Here are pictures of his work. Tags: #Filipinoartist #Filipinoart #Filipinoauthor … [Read more...] about Portrait of Author Cecilia Brainard by Filipino Artist Tony Perez

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: oil portrait

Certificate of Recognition from LEAP, Inc. 2011

November 9, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Thanks to the Literature Educators Association of the Philippines. Inc. for this Certificate. The leaders did everything gracefully and efficiently, and really it was my privilege to share what I know to Literature teachers. I wish them the best in their important work of teaching young people, not just how to write or read fine literature, but to think critically.  Read … [Read more...] about Certificate of Recognition from LEAP, Inc. 2011

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature Teachers, International Conference LEAP ICLE2021

November 8, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Video of Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature teachers, International Conference LEAP ICILE2021, Part 1 Cecilia Brainard's Talk "Literature as a Coping Strategy", Delivered at the International Conference on Literature Education, Oct. 28, 2021. The conference aimed to address the pressing concerns of Literature Teacher on teaching literature during this time of Covid. It likewise sought to … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature Teachers, International Conference LEAP ICLE2021

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature education

Three Zoom Recordings in One Afternoon!

November 5, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

I did three, I repeat three, Zoom recordings today for future releases, one for a book fair, another for an International Authors Series, and the last is a Christmas reading. I will let you know when the recordings are released. I'll be focusing on homey things in preparation for the Holidays. Baking fruitcake and cookies are in ,y mind, and some gift shopping too. Before we know it, it'll … [Read more...] about Three Zoom Recordings in One Afternoon!

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines, Zoom

Positively Filipino Book Review of Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguera Brainard

November 3, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

George Deoso Reviews Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/i-was-upset-review-of-cecilia-manguerra-brainards-selected-short-stories There is much to rejoice about this feast of a book: the range in terms of form; the weaving of past and present between the pages; and that reassuring sense of being in the hands of a writer—an … [Read more...] about Positively Filipino Book Review of Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguera Brainard

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: book review, Philippine books

Effects of the Pandemic on New Books: A Mild Lament by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

October 25, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

My Selected Short Stories was released by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House and by PALH in July-August, and the book has had a low-key existence since, thanks to the pandemic. The book collects 39 of my best short stories, many of which are used by educators in their classrooms. Classics such as "Woman With Horns", "Flip Gothic", "Romeo:, and more are part of this collection. All the … [Read more...] about Effects of the Pandemic on New Books: A Mild Lament by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away

September 28, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

l-r: Cecilia Brainard, Felice Sta. Maria, Isagani Cruz, Michael Gonzalez, Bienvenido Lumbera, Marily Orosa, Karina Bolasco Bienvenido Lumbera (1932-2021), Philippine National Artist for Literature passed away yesterday. May he rest in peace. This is from the UST Publishing House: "Fondly known as Sir Bien to his students and colleagues, he has become one of the foundational figures in … [Read more...] about Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature, Philippine national artist

Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading

September 10, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

12/21 Statement from Cecilia Manguerra Brainard regarding PAWA and Hot Off the Press Literary Readings: Please be informed that I will no longer be working on future Hot Off the Press Literary Readings (HOTP) and other programs with the San Francisco group PAWA (also known as PAWA, Inc.).  This group is also known as Philippine American Writers and Artists, Filipino American International Book … [Read more...] about Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: literary events, literary reading

Memories & Sketches #2 by Cecilia Brainard — Talisay

September 2, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

I continue my blogging about my memories with sketches ... and also old photos. Copyright 2021 by Cecilia Brainard TALISAY Cecilia Brainard My father had been an engineering professor at the University of the Philippines in Manila. He and my mother lived in a big house on Georgia Street, in the Malate District. There they had their first two two children -- my oldest sister and brother. When … [Read more...] about Memories & Sketches #2 by Cecilia Brainard — Talisay

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: blog literature Cebu Philippines, Cebu sketches

Remembering Jaime Picornell by Cecilia Brainard

September 1, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Cecilia Brainard Remembers Jaime Picornell who passed away last August 16, 2021 Published in Positively Filipino https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-jolly-spaniard-of-cebu The Jolly Spaniard of Cebu Cecilia Manguerra Brainard   Cebu in the 1950s and 1960s had small-town ways. The city was not as sprawling or as heavily populated as it is now. Families knew one another. … [Read more...] about Remembering Jaime Picornell by Cecilia Brainard

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: #cebusociety, books literature Cebu Philippines

Memories & Sketches by Cecilia Brainard — Santo Nino de Cebu

August 30, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

I will be blogging my memories of Cebu with accompanying sketch. This first personal essay is about the Santo Nino de Cebu. These sketches are part of the book, Magical Years Memories & Sketches by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, available as a limited edition of 100 copies from palh@aol.com.  ~~~ SANTO NINO DE CEBU Copyrignt 2021 by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard I was born and raised in the … [Read more...] about Memories & Sketches by Cecilia Brainard — Santo Nino de Cebu

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cebu, Personal Essay, Santo Nino

Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9

August 21, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

12/21 Statement from Cecilia Manguerra Brainard regarding PAWA and Hot Off the Press Literary Readings: Please be informed that I will no longer be working on future Hot Off the Press Literary Readings (HOTP) and other programs with the San Francisco group PAWA (also known as PAWA, Inc.).  This group is also known as Philippine American Writers and Artists, Filipino American International Book … [Read more...] about Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: children's book, Filam Authors, FilAm literature, FilAmbookfest, Philippine American book

RIP Jaime Picornell of Cebu Philippines

August 16, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

 l-r: Chinggay Utzurrum, Jaime Picornell, Cecilia Brainard I am sharing pictures that include my friend Jaime Picornell who unfortunately died of Cardiac arrest (Covid related) on Monday August 16, 2021, 2 p.m., Cebu Philippine time. His family and friends and I are very, very sad over this loss. I knew Jaime all my life, because Cebu in the 1950s-1960s was small and families knew one … [Read more...] about RIP Jaime Picornell of Cebu Philippines

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: #cebusociety

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Welcome!

I am a daugh­ter of the Philip­pines and an adopt­ed daugh­ter of Amer­i­ca. I have also trav­eled to many places so I am also a daugh­ter of the Earth. My expe­ri­ences have found their way into my sto­ries, which try to depict char­ac­ters caught in impor­tant moments in their lives, sit­u­a­tions that force them to act, make deci­sions, change. I try to see the world from my own point of view, not the dom­i­nant West­ern one, thus my inter­est in his­to­ry, cul­ture, and set­ting. But my char­ac­ters car­ry my sto­ries; they are the most impor­tant in my sto­ry-telling. I have to dive deep into them to under­stand their human­i­ty – their good­ness as well as their bad­ness, their beau­ty as well as their ugli­ness. Just like us. Just like each of us. I need to know where they came from, where they are now, so I under­stand where they are going. Just like us.

Please read my full biog­ra­phy here

 

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