XU Press

11/11/2024

Happy Birthday to Denver Torres, the voice behind 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘥𝘴: 𝘱𝘰𝘦𝘮𝘴! Wishing you a day filled with inspiration and joy. 🎉

29/10/2024

Meeting colleagues and new friends during the First ASEAN Literary Forum and Festival at MSU-IIT.

Thank you MSU-IIT and Dr. Christine Godinez-Ortega for the invitation! 🫶

22/10/2024

Meet our esteemed Plenary Speaker and Guest Speakers:

Prof. Maria Luisa Torres Reyes, PhD
Full Professor, and Scholar-in-Residence
University of Santo Tomas (UST), Manila

Prof. Nie Zhenzhao
Chair Professor
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Guangzhou, China

Prof. Syed Farid Alatas, PhD
Sociologist,
National University of Singapore

Early bird registration is still going on until October 31, 2024:
PhP1,300.00 for professionals
PhP 1,000.00 for students (PhD/Masters/Undergrad)

November 1, 2024 onwards:
PhP 1,500.00 for professionals
PhP 1,200.00 for students (PhD/Masters/Undergrad)

Pay through BPI account number: 9330-0016-55
Account name: Xavier University

For this conference, you will earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units.
Scan the QR code to register or use the link.

For professionals: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZQnco3JRg-GvfEutWl9WoH3yEP34ugA4swuDX32JgkA/viewform?edit_requested=true

For students: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XeIT9mC6Yb8c3Y7hj9UOpj_j6puVEyQqJq13qWTSMG0/viewform?edit_requested=true

11/10/2024

Join this gathering of literature teachers, students, literary critics, and culture enthusiasts!
Early bird registration (on or before October 31, 2024):
PhP1,300.00 for professionals
PhP 1,000.00 for students (PhD/Masters/Undergrad)
November 1, 2024 onwards:
PhP 1,500.00 for professionals
PhP 1,200.00 for students (PhD/Masters/Undergrad)
Pay through BPI account number: 9330-0016-55
Account name: Xavier University
For this conference, you will earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units.
Scan the QR code to register.

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Join this gathering of literature teachers, writers, students, literary critics, and culture enthusiasts!

Early bird registration (on or before October 31, 2024):
PhP1,300.00 for professionals
PhP 1,000.00 for students (PhD/Masters/Undergrad)
November 1, 2024 onwards:
PhP 1,500.00 for professionals
PhP 1,200.00 for students (PhD/Masters/Undergrad)
Pay through BPI account number: 9330-0016-55
Account name: Xavier University
For this conference, you will earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units.
Scan the QR code to register.

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11/10/2024

10/10/2024

XU Press welcomes MSU Marawi - Office of Information, Press and Publication, led by Dr. Sorhaila Latip-Yusoph.
We are truly grateful for the insightful visit!

Excited for future collaborations!

08/10/2024

Asian Journal Network at work! 💪

Kinaadman wishes to thank the UST for its kind and gracious hosting of the AJN 2024 Conference. Special thanks to AJN Convenor, Prof Lulu Reyes; to Host and Kritike Editor, Paolo Bolanos; the ADMU Team headed by Vincenz Serrano, and to fellow Journal Representatives from all over Asia.

22/09/2024

Kinaadman Journal joins the second AJN onsite seminar-workshop at UST!

19/09/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/J7WmcmF5Lfk7AFtG/

As Center of Development in Literature, Xavier University-Department of English Language and Literature in cooperation with Ethical Literary and Cultural Criticism Association of the Philippines (ELCCAP), International Association of Ethical Literary Criticism (IAELC) and Cultural, Literary and Art Studies Society, Inc. (CLASS) hosts the first Regional Conference on Ethical Criticism of Mindanao Literature. This conference brings together well-respected proponents of Ethical Criticism, paper presenters, literature teachers from high school and tertiary levels, and English majors/Graduate students for meaningful explorations of works by Mindanaoan authors through the lens of ethics as a pedagogic, analytic, and critical tool in appreciating, understanding, and interrogating literary and cultural texts.

November 15 and 16, 2024
Little Theater
Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
Cagayan de Oro City

Registration details to follow.
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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