CCP to launch Ani 39
literary journal
City of Pasay, Metro Manila – Ninety-one writers
who authored a total of 182 literary works are featured in the 39th issue of
the official literary journal of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
Ani 39 themed “Kahayupan/The Animal Kingdom” covering the period of 2015 - 2016
will be launched on September 23, 2016 at the CCP Silangan Hall at 5 p.m. The
Intertextual Division, formerly known as Literary Arts Division, produced Ani
39 as part of the celebration of CCP’s 47th anniversary which will start in
September.
The Children’s Literature section titled “Mga
Akdang Pambata” is expanded, in line with CCP’s thrust this year of making the
cultural institution more open to families. Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan, guest section
editor of ANI 39, was able to gather works by the best writers for children.
Intertextual Division head and Ani 39
editor-in-chief Herminio S. Beltran, Jr. explained that in this issue, “Some
writers use animals in Philippine mythology or folk forms to comment on
contemporary life.” He also noted that “Others draw parallels between human
relationships and relating with animals, particularly pets. Such reflections
inevitably shed light on the human condition. The theme led some writers to
take a second look on their community’s folklore and social life. Still, others
engaged in the creative activity to examine how humans treat so-called
non-humans as well as test the limits of human language and understanding to
interpret reality from the point of view of animals.”
The literary works
are in Filipino, Ilokano, Akeanon, Bikol, Bikol-Naga, Chavacano, Kinaray-a, and
English. The featured writers are: Jose Marte A. Abueg, Jim Pascual Agustin,
Vijae O. Alquisola, Jenalyn J. Aman, Mark Angeles, Rebecca T. Añonuevo,
Genevieve Mae Aquino, Mark Joseph Z. Arisgado, Mark Anthony B. Austria, Elbert
O. Baeta, Gil S. Beltran, Herminio S. Beltran, April Mae M. Berza, Julius D.
Bulahan, Anabelle Calleja, Ernesto Carandang, F. Jordan Carnice, Dexter
Cayanes, Jose Jason L. Chancoco, Melchor F. Cichon, Jasmine Cruz, M. Protacio
de Guzman, Rodrigo dela Peña, Jr., Francis Gallano Delgado, Charlie Anne I.
Espiritu, Martin G. Genodepa, Joel Jacob, Sabina Marites Lañada, Marra PL.
Lanot, Ireneo Jr. Lit, Nestor L. Lucena, Francis C. Macansantos, Priscilla
Supnet Macansantos, Shur C. Mangilaya, Noahlyn Maranan, Vim Nadera, Ben D.
Nillo, Richard P. Nollen, Allen Lenard Ocampo, Aldrin Pentero, Padmapani L.
Perez, Honesto M. Pesimo, Jr., Allan Popa, Frank Rivera, Glen A. Sales, Louie Jon
A. Sanchez, E. San Juan, Jr., John Patrick Solano, Ariel Tabag, John Iremil
Teodoro, Glenn Ford B. Tolentino, Oswald A. Valente, Hope Sabanpan Yu, Jeffrey
R. Ancheta, Ma. Rita Aranda, Emmanuel T. Barrameda, Ludwig Jan Batuigas, Janet
Batuigas, Lorna A. Billones, Rina Garcia Chua, Joey Chua, Efren J. Domingo, U
Z. Eliserio, Susan Lara, Andrian Legaspi, Perry Mangilaya, Eilyn L. Nidea, Ian
Kenneth L. Orasa, Wilhelmina Orozco, Chuckberry J. Pascual, Ma. Angelica
Edralyn R. Tuazon, Raul Esquillo Asis, Ana Maria Cuevas-Oliveros, Eugene Y.
Evasco, Shur C. Mangilaya, Marilyn Marquez Mercado, Jasmin Tresvalles, Adelle
Villarey, Christine S. Bellen, Emerson Bengco, Joshene Bersales, Grace D.
Chong, Francis Gallano Delgado, Zarah C. Gagatiga, Luis P. Gatmaitan, Ferdinand
Pisigan Jarin, Christine F. Godinez Ortega, Carla M. Pacis, Rosales S.
Pagnamitan, Flor Salanga, and Herbel Santiago. Rosvie Corcuera is the managing
editor and launch coordinator and Rommel Manto is the layout artist and
designer of the publication.
The Intertextual
Division led by Herminio Beltran, Jr. is comprised of Beverly Siy, senior
culture and arts officer; Jasmin Tresvalles, culture and arts officer; and
Nestor Lucena, clerk.
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