PALHBOOKS.com is happy to feature Philippine and Filipino American books for sale. For every book sold, PALH raises a bit of money that helps it with its publishing efforts. Thank you for your support. Books include classics such as Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere; Carlos Bulosan's America is in the Heart, and many more. Please click on the link … [Read more...] about Bookshop Sale: Philippine & Filipino American Fiction, Young Adult books
Philippine Embassy U.S. Press Release Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers
Here's the YouTube link of the March 8, 2021 Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers, hosted by the Philippine Embassy of the US. Moderator is Aileen Cassinetto; panelists are: Cecilia Brainard, Miggs Bravo Dutt, Luisa A. Igloria and Gayle Romasanta. Deputy Chief of Mission Renato Villa gave the Opening Remarks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eQNIenrhXc PRESS RELEASE … [Read more...] about Philippine Embassy U.S. Press Release Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers
Philippine Embassy Invitation PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO & FILAM WOMEN WRITERS
We'll be discussing some interesting topics next week March 8 at the "PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO AMERICAN WOMEN WRITERS" sponsored by the Philippine Embassy of the United States, including: How does a young writer find his/her voice? What it's been like being a write in diaspora? How do you stay creative each day? And more topics that will include literary agents, publishers, … [Read more...] about Philippine Embassy Invitation PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO & FILAM WOMEN WRITERS
#CopingwithCovid Cecilia Brainard Interviews #CebuLitFest Producer Hendri Go
Writer Cecilia Brainard Interviews Hendri Go about how he has been coping with the Covid Pandemic in Cebu, Philippines. Hendri Go is the producer/CEO of #CebuLitFest & #littleboyproductions . He talks about the pandemic rates in Cebu, how he has had to adjust his lifestyle and work goals. #CebuLitFest #Cebuliteraryfestival #littleboyprods #littleboyproductions … [Read more...] about #CopingwithCovid Cecilia Brainard Interviews #CebuLitFest Producer Hendri Go
Panel Discussion with Filipino American Women Writers, March 8, 2021, Philippine Embassy Event
Invitation: The Philippine Embassy of the United States is hosting "A Panel Discussion with Filipino-American Women Writers" that will be held on 8 March 2021, International Women's Day, 5-6PM EST via Zoom and Facebook Live. The moderator is Aileen Cassinetto, and the panelists are: Cecilia Brainard, Migs Bravo Dutt, Luisa Igloria, and Gayle Romansanta. To receive the zoom link, please … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion with Filipino American Women Writers, March 8, 2021, Philippine Embassy Event
Panel Discussion of Filipino/FilAm Women Writers hosted by the Philippine Embassy
Save the date: March 8, 2pm PST / 5pm EST The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, USA is hosting its first ever panel discussion with Filipino/Filipino American women writers in honor of International Women’s Day. Moderator is Aileen Cassinetto; panelists: Cecilia Brainard, Migs Bravo Dutt, Luisa A. Igloria, Gayle Romasanta. Register at … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion of Filipino/FilAm Women Writers hosted by the Philippine Embassy
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Tony Robles, North Carolina
The following is part of Cecilia Brainard's series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. As of October 9, 2020, there are 36,625,213 confirmed Covid 19 cases worldwide, with 1.056,186 deaths. The US has 7,611,722 confirmed cases and 212,840 deaths. (source: John Hopkins University of Medicine). Filipino American poet, Tony Robles shares with us the following. He had lived in San Francisco for … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Tony Robles, North Carolina
Guest Blogger: Diona Filipino Poetry by Ralph Semino Galán
I am happy to feature Ralph Semino Galán as my Guest Blogger. He shares with us his work on a unique form of Filipino poetry called "diona" which has been labeled as Pinoy Haiku. The poems are in Tagalog and are about coronavirus. This is part of his larger writing project on the subject matter. ~ Cecilia Brainard Ralph Semino Galán, poet, literary and cultural critic, translator and editor, … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger: Diona Filipino Poetry by Ralph Semino Galán
Guest Blogger: Poetry by Elmer Omar Pizo
In this difficult time of Coronavirus, I am happy to feature poetry by Elmer Omar Pizo, a Filipino who now resides in Hawaii. May his poetry contribute to the healing that we need during this uncertain time. Thank you Elmer for being my guest blogger. ~ Cecilia Brainard POETRY BY GUEST BLOGGER ELMER OMAR PIZO I. Rice birds on the ground in front … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger: Poetry by Elmer Omar Pizo