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22/08/2024

Discover the magic of Philippine books at BAYBAYIN! A new Filipiñana shop that features a wide array of books in literature, history, culture, arts, and many more, including books from XU PRESS.

You may visit it at:
#25 Lake View Drive, Bagong Ilog, Pasig City.

17/08/2024

OICN (Dr Shiella) and XU Press (Dr Arlene) welcome visitors from Sophia University (Dr Midori & Dr Hiroko) and friends and colleagues from MSU Marawi and MSU IIT (Dr Labi and Dr Ivy, Dr Nelia respectively). Thank you Oscar F for the insightful tour in Museo de Oro.

31/07/2024

As we open this academic year and as we celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius, XU Press is pleased to announce that the 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 of 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙖𝙣 Journal is now accessible online.

This Special Issue themed: “Perspectives: Rethinkings of Space and Time” comes in two parts and will be available in print copies before long.

We would like to thank Dr shane carreon of the University of the Philippines Cebu for having graciously worked with us as guest editor. We also take this opportunity to announce that we are accepting articles, literary pieces, and book reviews for the next issue (open theme). Just please email them to 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹@𝘅𝘂.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵. 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘯 accepts manuscripts all year round.

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit University forming leaders of character for the needs of Mindanao, the Philippines, and Asia-Pacific.

24/07/2024

F Sionil Jose Young Writers Awards

THE F SIONIL JOSE YOUNG WRITERS AWARDS

The José Family, The Cultural Center of the Philippines, De La Salle University, and PEN Philippines proudly announce the 2024 F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Award, given to the best short stories in English and Filipino.

The F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Award was established by the children of F. Sionil Jose to honor his legacy to the young and beginning writers of the Philippines. It seeks to advance excellence, integrity, social justice, and the expression of love of country in literature. It is also to honor the memory of his wife, Teresita Jovellanos Jose, who was his pillar of support and inspiration.

Requirements:
· Writers should be 30 years old or younger
· They should be Filipino citizens residing in the Philippines
· The Awards will be for the best short stories in English and Filipino

Submission Guidelines:
· Submit one short story written in English or Filipino. The story may be unpublished or published. Published stories must have been published in January 2023 or later.
· The stories must cover a maximum of 20 pages, in double-spaced, 12-point typeface. The pages must be numbered.
· Submissions must include a Cover Page, which will include the complete name of the writer, their date of birth, address, email address, phone number, and the title and the language of the short story. The Cover Page must also include a brief biography (200 words maximum) about the author. If the short story has been published, the publication source and date should be indicated.
· Submission date: Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m Manila time on September 1, 2024.
· Submissions must be sent in the form of a separate cover page and the short story, both in PDF form to [email protected]

Prizes for each category:
First Prize – P25,000
Second Prize – P15,000
Third Prize – P10,000

The awards ceremony will be held in November, alongside the F Sionil Jose Conference and the annual PEN Philippines Congress.

The F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Award is funded by the Jose children, Solidaridad Bookshop, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. They are managed and facilitated by PEN Philippines and hosted by De La Salle University.

22/07/2024

XU Press joins friends in expressing sorrow for the passing of DR JENNY ORTUOSTE, an award-winning writer who also held various leadership positions in our literary culture. Our deepest condolences and prayers for her family. Thank you Doc Jenny!

The National Book Development Board mourns the passing of one of the members of Manila Critics Circle, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲. The beloved author, educator, and critic died yesterday, July 21.

Among her many leadership positions and accomplishments, she served as a Board member of PEN Philippines, a member of the Manila Critics Circle a judge of the National Book Awards, a Resident Fellow of the UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies (CCWLS), and a Faculty Researcher of the UST Research Center for Culture, Arts, and the Humanities (RCCAH).

The Palanca Award-winning essayist had written essays and short stories published in Philippine magazines and anthologies. She had also written opinion, sports, and book review columns for Manila Standard since 2008.

Doc Jen had been battling pancreatic cancer for a few months now, but passed away in her sleep early morning of July 21.

Our deepest sympathies are with her family and friends, most especially her daughters.

Doc Jen and her exceptional work will always be remembered. May she rest in peace.

22/07/2024

22/06/2024

Congratulations to the winners!

20/06/2024

🌟 Check out the latest publication from -- the NLP Bibliography on Indigenous People! 🌟

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An essential tool for studies on the diverse heritage of the Philippines. 🇵🇭

📥 Download your free copy now: https://web.nlp.gov.ph/IPbiblio

19/06/2024

Get your copy of BUKLAD!
Congrats NAGMAC! ⭐️

ICYMI: Our latest Bulawan release, BUKLAD: RECONSTRUCTING EROTICA, is available to download on Gumroad! 🥀

Get your FREE copy: https://cdopoetrynight.gumroad.com/l/bulawan09
Watch the launch video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1085585175860505
Listen to our podcast episode with Ned Parfan on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nagmacslitpodcast/episodes/Episode-1-Reconstructing-Erotica-e2ja91s

The Bulawan Literary Journal of Northern Mindanao is a multilingual journal published by Bulawan Books, the indie publication arm of NAGMAC. It is one of many NAGMAC-organized platforms for local writers to showcase their talents to an audience of creative enthusiasts who appreciate their work.

08/05/2024

GEARING UP FOR BOOK FESTIVALS AND MORE

Conversation among Ateneo Presses:
We have taken the first step today....
and we'll take another soon pohon.
❤

07/05/2024

🥀 : FIRST LOOK 🥀

We are so excited to reveal our official cover art by the brilliant Hazy Aspera! Join us this Saturday for the launching of the ninth issue of the Bulawan Literary Journal of Northern Mindanao, BUKLAD: RECONSTRUCTING EROTICA. Keep your eyes peeled this week for more sneak peeks and teasers. 👀

06/05/2024

From Book to the actual "Balangay" at the Butuan National Museum and Butuan Archaeological Park.

Thanks to FSUU HS Alumni, to Dr Maria Elena Paulma, and to LEB Commissioner Josefe C Sorrera-Ty for the merry tour.❤

06/05/2024

Salamat gayud FSUU (Fr Saturnino Urios University) for your warm welcome and for helping us launch and celebrate the Balangay book by your alumna, Dr Maria Elena L. Paulma, with her friends and fellow Urians! 🫶

22/04/2024

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

Dive into the heart of Mindanao’s stories through your creativity and passion.
In celebration of National Literature Month, we are pleased to open the Call for Entries for the first-ever 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀:
•The theme for the competition is “Literature and Peace” or “Panitikan at Kapayapaan.”
•Creative nonfiction pieces must be between 1500 and 2000 words and can be written in English or Filipino languages, only.
•The competition has two categories: Senior High School and College level.
•Only Senior High School and College students currently enrolled in any Mindanao public and private educational institutions are allowed to join.
•All entries must be written originally by the author. Entries will be screened for plagiarism and an artificial intelligence (AI) check.

Give it your best and get the chance to win up to 10,000 pesos for our grand prize.

Submit your entries here:
bit.ly/keamananessaycontest

The 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 is on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
Announcement of Winners: May 24, 2024

*𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘰 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘯-𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 (𝙉𝘾𝘼𝘼), 𝙆𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 (𝙆𝙒𝙁), 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙.

13/04/2024

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The 2024 Cagayan de Oro Young Writers Studio (CDOYWS) is now open for applications! This year’s theme is “Literature: A Means to Freedom and Peace.”
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ON THE THEME

“The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.”
— Maya Angelou, “Caged Bird” (1983)

“In order for me to write poetry that isn't political, I must listen to the birds, and in order to hear the birds, the war planes must be silent.” — Marwan Markhoul

Literature’s role in the historical discourse of freedom and peace has been indispensable. As the world witnesses ongoing struggles of oppressed peoples, writing provides a voice to the voiceless. According to Paulo Freire in the work Pedagogy of the Oppressed, “freedom is not an ideal located outside of man; nor is it an idea which becomes myth. It is rather the indispensable condition for the quest for human completion.”

Literature is one of many tools for liberation, as it provides a platform to articulate a plural vision of freedom and ways of nurturing peace: narratives of resistance against tyranny; protagonists' journeys towards self-realization; stories set in counterfactual worlds that prefigure different societies and different ways of practicing liberty and cultivating peace; and the poetic expression of marginalized voices striving for recognition and justice. It can also promote peace through fostering empathy, understanding, and reconciliation. Time and time again, the written word serves as a stalwart against tyrannical forces and unjust power structures.

Through this year’s theme, we wish to encapsulate the struggle for freedom and peace from the personal to the public. Works that illuminate struggles against oppression, quests for identity and freedom, the pursuit of peace, and related subjects are encouraged.
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ABOUT NAGMAC and CDOYWS

The Nagkahiusang Magsusulat sa Cagayan de Oro (NAGMAC), a young artists’ collective of poets, essayists, fictionists, playwrights, screenwriters, editors, and translators from Northern Mindanao is announcing the 2024 Cagayan de Oro Young Writers Studio! The workshop will be held on 26–27 April 2024 onsite at the City Museum of Cagayan de Oro and Heritage Studies Center. Physical presence is mandatory to be considered a fellow.

Now on its seventh year, the Cagayan de Oro Young Writers Studio is an annual creative writing fellowship for 10 of the most promising emerging and “unworkshopped” poets, essayists, fictionists, playwrights, and screenwriters born and/or based in Northern Mindanao. This year's iteration is in collaboration with the City of Cagayan de Oro Local Government Unit and the City Museum of Cagayan de Oro and Heritage Studies Center for National Literature Month.
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Entries in Binisaya, (Tagalog-based) Filipino, and/or English shall be composed of any of the following:

For a Poetry fellowship: 2 poems (written for the page and/or for performance);

For a Fiction fellowship: 1 short story (1500 to 3000 words), or 1 chapter (3000 to 5000 words) from a novel (with synopsis), or 2 works of flash fiction (500 to 1500 words each);

For a Creative Nonfiction & Essay fellowship: 1 creative nonfiction (1500 to 3000 words) such as nonfiction memoir, personal essay, travel writing, lyric essay, literary journalism, or other hybridized forms; or 2 micro-essays or works of flash nonfiction (500 to 1500 words);

For a Drama fellowship: 1 one-act play, or 1 short screenplay, or 1 ten-minute radio drama script (up to 30 pages). Applicants may apply for more than one genre but will only be accepted in one.
Works with the theme "Literature: A Means to Freedom and Peace" are highly encouraged.

The CDO Young Writers Studio will consist of manuscript critiquing and consultation, craft lectures on writing genres and creative process, mentoring sessions, and other parallel writing activities.

Accepted fellows will be provided with certificates and food for the duration of the workshop. There is no registration fee.

Electronic copies, in MS Word format, Times New Roman font 12, of the manuscript may be emailed to [email protected] with the subject Genre_CDOYWS (example: Drama_CDOYWS). The applicant’s name should not appear on the manuscript. On the email’s body, include the following applicant details: full name, address (in Mindanao), institutional affiliation (workplace and/or school), Facebook URL, mobile number, and a short bionote (150–200 words).

Deadline of submissions is on 14 April 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Teachers of junior or senior high school and college Creative Writing/Malikhaing Pagsulat and Creative Nonfiction/Malikhaing Sanaysay subjects who wish to observe the sessions may send in a letter of intent addressed to the workshop director through the same email address on or before 23 April. Slots are limited.

All inquiries from interested partners and sponsors should be coursed through the same email.

The CDO Young Writers Studio aims to be a safe space for new ways of writing where emerging writers are engaged in a dialogue of critical discourse and creative practices situated in and shaped by geopolitics and aesthetics of writings from the southern Philippines, and where these same writers are not subjected to a “promotion of deference and reproduction of hierarchies, but a multiplication of approaches and cultivation of difficult originality” (Charlie Samuya Veric, 2017).

The impetus and core purpose of Young Writers Studio, bringing emerging writers together to share their pieces and develop their craft, contributes to the larger goal of enfolding these young writers, many of whom do not have access to creative writing resources, into the larger community of local writers and indie publishers, and the flourishing local literary scene.

12/04/2024

XU Press launches two new anthologies at Basa Books XU Press has launched two important books by two illustrious authors, celebrating the opening of the Kagay-anon owned and operated Basa Books at the 3rd Level of Ayala Centrio Mall on April 11, 2024. We were indeed thankful to be favored with an ex...

10/04/2024

A Book Launch Event

The Xavier University Press in partnership with Basa Books will be celebrating southern narratives of the Philippines! Join us for the book launch of "Bride Price and Other Stories" by acclaimed author Calbi Anji Asain. Discover the complexities of bride wealth practices and the vibrant traditions that inspire his captivating tales.

Mark your calendars for April 11th (Thursday) at 3PM and head to Basa Books in Ayala Malls Centrio. Come meet the author, explore the new release, and delve into the poignant stories that honor the intricate customs and rituals of the Tausugs.

10/04/2024

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫

Through vivid narratives, Paulma transports readers into the Kingdom of Butuan, where they'll "meet the old Butuanons, the community or barangay members who built the balangay without the use of blueprints." These skilled seafarers and artisans passed down their maritime traditions orally, as "boats were the only means of transportation at that time."

Paulma's words beckon you to "rediscover for yourself that which was lost, replaced, or erased, and what it truly means to be a Filipino." Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Balangay and let this captivating collection transport you to a forgotten maritime kingdom, where the enduring spirit of the Filipino people shines brightly.

09/04/2024

A Book Launch Event

The Xavier University Press in partnership with Basa Books will be celebrating southern narratives of the Philippines! Join us for the book launch of "Balangay Stories" by acclaimed Maria Elena Paulma. Discover the enduring legacy of balangay woven through her storytelling, as we gather to support homegrown literary talents.

Mark your calendars for April 11th (Thursday) at 3PM and head to Basa BooksBasa Books in Ayala Malls Centrio. Come meet the author, explore the new release, and immerse yourself in the stories of Butuan's balangay.