TABOAN: Philippine Writers Festival
9-11 February 2012 / Clark, Pampanga
Day 1
Thursday, 9 February 2012 / Fontana Convention Center
Time
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Event
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8:00 – 9:00
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Registration
Ingress of Book Fair
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9:00 – 10:00
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Opening Program
with performances by Systems Plus College Foundation
Ms. Cecile Yumul, Master of Ceremonies
Opening Remarks
Hon. Lilia Pineda, Governor of Pampanga
Welcome Message
Hon. Edgardo Pamintuan, Mayor of Angeles City
Conference Address
Mr. Felipe Remollo, President of Clark Development Corporation (CDC)
Performance by Mr. Ysagani Ybarra
TABOAN Pampanga Overview
Dr. Juliet Mallari, Festival Director
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10:00 – 11:30
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Keynote
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Rizal and the Filipino Imagination
National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario takes a look at Jose Rizal as a writer and cultural icon, recognizing his influence on Filipino writers and artists across generations.
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11:30 – 1:00
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Lunch
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1:00 – 2:45
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Parallel Sessions
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1A
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1B
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1C
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Under 35: Young Writers
& Their Milieu
Jose Rizal was 35 years old when he died. What are our under-35 writers doing and thinking? How do they see themselves vis-a-vis Rizal and the nation? Some of our youngest writers speak about contemporary concerns.
Panelists:
F. Jordan Carnice, Paul Alfonse Marquez, Marvin Mejaro, Chuvic Monserate
M: Haidee Emmie Palapar
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Toward a Filipino Aesthetic:
Our Words, Ourselves
What standards do writers and critics use to assess situations in Philippine literature? How do these standards evolve? How do young writers and critics place themselves in the growth of Philippine literary theory?
Panelists:
John Bengan, Voltaire Oyzon, Edgar Samar, Delfin Tolentino
M: Maria Luisa Reyes
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History, Literature
& the Art of Remembering
How much creativity can a scholar use in the chronicling of history? How factual must historical fiction be? What role has politics played in the production of such narratives? Writers look at the relationship between literature and a country's memories.
Panelists:
Jose Barrameda, Jr., Eli Guieb, Nonilon Queano, Jun Cruz Reyes
M: Mykel Andrada
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2:45 – 3:00
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Snacks
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3:00 – 4:45
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2A
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2B
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2C
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A Harvest of Songs:
A Regional Symposium
Writers from Central, Northern and Southern Luzon lead the discussion on writing from the regions. What are their issues and prospects in relation to audience and publishing? What developments in literary circles have emerged?
Panelists:
Aileen Rambaud, Romeo Rodriguez, Renato Santillan, Paz Verdades Santos
M: Carlos Arejola
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Blurring Boundaries:
Women Writing
From explorations of form to transgressions of content, the writings of women capture diverse experiences.
What spaces exist for these kinds of literature? How similar or different is everyday life from the one on the page?
Panelists:
Elizabeth Calinawagan, Charmaine Carreon, Padoman Paporo, Janis Claire Salvacion
M: Susan Lara
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Teaching Literature
in the Contemporary Classroom
How should a poem be taught in today's high-tech world? What relevance does a short story have in a globalized society? Writers and teachers lay out the strategies, approaches and challenges that thrive inside the classroom.
Panelists:
Eilyn Nidea Parocha, Louie Jon Sanchez, Grace Subido, Elsed Togonon
M: Juliet Mallari
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5:15
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Departure for Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF)
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6:00 – 7:00
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Dinner
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7:00 – 9:00
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Zarzuela at the SPCF Theater
To be performed by the SPCF Theater Group and directed by Ms. Ditas Yap
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Day 2
Friday, 10 February 2011 / Fontana Convention Center
Time
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Event
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8:30 – 9:00
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Registration
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9:00 – 9:30
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Summary of Proceedings
Dr. Juliet Mallari, Festival Director
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9:30 – 11:30
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Plenary Session
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Under the Volcano: the Literature of Central Luzon
Central Luzon's geography and agricultural production have given the region a long and colorful history. How does the land shape society, and how has literature reflected this connection? National Artists for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera and F. Sionil Jose lead the session.
Intermission number by Mr. Mario Lapid
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11:30 – 1:00
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Lunch
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1:00 – 2:45
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Parallel Sessions
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3A
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3B
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3C
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Born or Made: Teaching Writing
How does a student learn to read as a writer? What exercises help develop style and voice? In addition to sharing tips and techniques for encouraging literary aspirants, these writers look at the role of teaching and mentoring in artistic production.
Panelists:
Luna Sicat Cleto, Jhoanna Lynn Cruz, Mario Tejada, Hope Yu
M: Elsa Coscolluela
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Traditional Texts
in Contemporary Times
What place do the old songs and stories have in today's world? Do myths, epics, and other types of folk literature die, or are they reborn? Writers tackle issues of literary preservation and transformation.
Panelists:
Michael Coroza, Rogelio Garcia, Jr., Dante Rosales, Alec Santos
M: Priscilla Macansantos
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Writing as a Profession
Writing for a living has never been more profitable. What opportunities exist for both full-time and part-time writers? Writers famous for their plays, novels and award-winning books talk about contracts, agents, commissioned work, and the art of their livelihood.
Panelists:
Vanessa Doctor, Charlson Ong, Nick Pichay
M: Jose Dalisay, Jr.
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2:45 – 3:00
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Snacks
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3:00 – 4:45
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4A
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4B
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4C
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Offline, Online
What is the future of publishing in the country? Writers scrutinize the different venues for traditional and alternative publishing, including print, the e-book industry, and other digital-based lit.
Panelists:
Noel de Leon, Phil Harold Mercurio, Mighty Rasing, Alice Sarmiento
M: Maria Carmen Sarmiento
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Writers, Inc.
Writers review the state of writing workshops, groups and programs in the country today. What limitations do workshops encounter? In what concrete ways do organizationshelp individual writers?
Panelists:
Carlos Arejola, Elsa Coscolluela, Aida Rivera Ford, Marcel Milliam
M: Christine Godinez-Ortega
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Writing Nature:
Science & the Environment as Literature
In the midst of climate change, phenomena and disasters both man-made and natural, writers attempt to find their center in science writing and ecocriticism. What considerations exist in terms of advocacy and writerly craft?
Panelists:
Amelia Bojo, German Gervacio, Elizabeth Raquel, Cecile Yumul
M: Albert Alejo
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5:15
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Departure for Systems Plus College Foundation (SPCF)
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6:00 – 7:00
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Dinner
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7:00 – 9:00
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TABOAN Awards & Cultural Night at the SPCF Theater
Awarding Ceremony
Poetry Reading/Performances by Michael Coroza (NCR), Marcel Milliam (Visayas), and Norma Camins-Conti (Mindanao)
Book Launch of Kapampangan and Bikol Publications
Crissotan to be performed by Jaspe Dula, Paul Batac and Romeo Rodriguez
Performances by SPCF, directed by Mr. Larry R. Garcia
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Day 3
Saturday, 11 February 2011 / Province of Pampanga
General Itinerary
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7:00 AM
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Departure for the TABOAN Pampanga Food & Culture Tour
Route includes the municipalities of Mexico (Kusina ni Atching Lilian Borromeo), Magalang (Abe's Farm), San Fernando, Betis, Sta. Rita
Sponsored by the Office of the Governor of Pampanga
and Gintung Pakpak Eco Park
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6:00 PM
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Farewell Dinner at the Holiday Inn
Sponsored by the CDC
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