On the evening of August 30, 2010, the Gunglo dagiti Mannurat nga Ilocano (GUMIL) Metro Manila went to Mag:Net Cafe in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, to celebrate Rabii ti GUMIL (GUMIL Night). We are grateful to Prof. Vim Nadera who spearheaded and hosted the Open Mic Gig...
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Last April, I did an experiment. I challenged myself to write 45 pages of Ilokano fiction within the 30 days of April. Strangely enough, I took the bait and wrote every morning. In fact, I even woke up between 4 and 5 AM just to find time to write! Two pages of fiction a...
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I’m doing a series of projects this 2010. Instead of regretting I don’t have much time writing poetry and fiction, I decided to conduct a series of 30-Day challenges where I pursue a project for thirty days straight! The first one would be writing poetry. I finished BA Political Science from the University of...
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In preparation for the Kannawidan Festival on the last week of January 2010, the Ilocos Sur Governor commissioned a song to be produced, recorded and distributed to Ilocos Sur. The title of the song is Kannawidan, which comes from the Ilokano root word “tawid,” meaning tradition or culture. The Kannawidan Ylocos festival is held...
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The Association of Ilokano Writers of Metro Manila (Gunglo dagiti Mannurat nga Ilokano-Metro Manila, GUMIL-Metro) conducted a writing workshop led by the multi-awarded Ilokano writer, Mr. Juan SP Hildalgo Jr. That was on October 11, 2009. It was held at Mng Johnny’s residence at Area 1 in UP Diliman. Amidst the cool breeze in...
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Last Sunday, October 11, 2009, I attended a writing workshop for writing short story for children organized by the Gunglo dagiti Mannurat nga Ilokano (Association of Ilokano Writers) – Metro Manila. It was a great time for me and for other young Ilokano writers. It was just what we need! There are actually a...
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