Esteemed Filipino writers Bienvenido Lumbera, Kristian Cordero, and Ricardo de Ungria have been awarded the prestigious Southeast Asian Write (S.E.A. Write) prize in Bangkok, Thailand. The multi-awarded Filipino authors were given their awards in joint ceremonies held on November 25, 2019, at the Royal Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Bienvenido Lumbera received the S.E.A Write Award […]
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Gina Apostol, Reine Arcache Melvin’s award-winning novels debut in London
Filipino novelists Gina Apostol and Reine Arcache Melvin’s award-winning novels were celebrated in London this January 2019. The joint launch of the Filipino authors’ recent works was held at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London. Apostol debuted “Insurrecto,” a gripping novel about the clash and collaboration of a translator and […]
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