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Philippine PEN Annual Conference Set
PHILIPPINE PEN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
December 6, 2008
Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining
4th floor, Cultural Center of the Philippines
CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Manila
“LITERATURE FROM THE MARGINS:
Changes in the Literary Canonâ€
December 6 (Saturday)
8:00-9:00 am Registration
9:00 am Opening Ceremonies
The National Anthem
Reading of the PEN Charter: Susie Tan
Welcome Remarks: Nestor Jardin, President, CCP
Opening Remarks: Lito Zulueta
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Erma Cuizon
Keynote Address: Dr. Resil B. Mojares
Launching of PEN books
10:00 am Coffee Break
10:30 am First Literary Session:
“Struggle/People’s Literature
Chair: Rolando Tolentino
Panelists: Mila Aguilar, Gelacio Guillermo, Domingo Landicho,
Rosario Cruz Lucero, Jose Rey Munsayac, Axel Pinpin, Alexander
Martin Remollino, Norman Wilwayco
12:00 noon The Jose Rizal Lecture (CCP, Silangan Hall)
Introduction of Lecturer: Jose Victor Torres
Lecturer: Fr. Rolando de la Rosa,O.P., Rector, UST
1:30-3:00 Second Literary Session:
“Gender Issues in Literatureâ€
Chair: Shirley Lua
Panelists: Ronald Baytan, Karina Bolasco, Neil Garcia, Thelma B.
Kintanar, Jessica Zafra
3:00-3:30 Coffee Break
3:30-5:00 Third Literary Session:
“Critical Issues/Special Topicsâ€
Chair: Elmer A. Ordoñez
Panelists: Susan Lara, Malou Jacob, Bienvenido Lumbera, Charlson Ong, Ma. Luna Sicat Cleto
5:15-6:00 Plenary Session
Resolution
Election of Board of Directors/Officers
Presiding: F. Sionil Jose, Philippine PEN Chair
Convenors:
Lito Zulueta, Chair
Marjorie Evasco, Shirley Lua, Elmer A. Ordonez
November 26th, 2008 at 11:37 am
I would like to inquire the following:
- how much is the registration fee?
- is the conference open for students also?
thank you.