Everything is set for TABOAN 2010: 2nd Philippine International Writers’ Festival, the Literary component of the Philippine International Arts Festival (PIAF) of the NCCA (National Commission for Culture & the Arts), on February 10 – 12, at the Casino Español de Cebu. 120 official delegates and guests are expected to attend this three-day meeting of writers and literature lovers from all over. ADMISSION IS FREE to anyone who's interested in listening to the sessions and joining the discussions.
The event is supported by the Globe Telecom, The Department of Tourism, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, San Miguel Corporation and The Freeman.
PIAF Festival Director Ricardo de Ungria, well-known poet and educator, heads the National Committee on Literary Arts of the NCCA, as well as the Awards Committee for the 1st Taboan Literary Awards that will be given to outstanding literary figures in the Visayas, whose prodigious works have promoted in the development of the various Visayan languages and cultures. Other members of the Awards Committee include Dr. Vic Sugbo – NCLA Eastern Visayas Coordinator, Dr. Elsie Coscuella – NCLA Western Visayas Coordinator and Dr. Hope Sabanpan-Yu – NCLA Central Visayas Coordinator.
Taboan 2010 has the Arts Council of Cebu Foundation, Inc. as the NCCA local partner with Arts Council trustee and former Central Visayas NCLA coordinator Marlinda Angbetic Tan as Taboan Festival Director and Arts Council Office Manager Mariz Rallos as Deputy Festival Director. Inquiries about the Taboan 2010 panelists and topics can be coursed through the Arts Council of Cebu office with Tel Nos.: 63-32 233-0452/ 63-32 233-0236 or email to artscouncilcebu@yahoo.com
The event is supported by the Globe Telecom, The Department of Tourism, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, San Miguel Corporation and The Freeman.
PIAF Festival Director Ricardo de Ungria, well-known poet and educator, heads the National Committee on Literary Arts of the NCCA, as well as the Awards Committee for the 1st Taboan Literary Awards that will be given to outstanding literary figures in the Visayas, whose prodigious works have promoted in the development of the various Visayan languages and cultures. Other members of the Awards Committee include Dr. Vic Sugbo – NCLA Eastern Visayas Coordinator, Dr. Elsie Coscuella – NCLA Western Visayas Coordinator and Dr. Hope Sabanpan-Yu – NCLA Central Visayas Coordinator.
Taboan 2010 has the Arts Council of Cebu Foundation, Inc. as the NCCA local partner with Arts Council trustee and former Central Visayas NCLA coordinator Marlinda Angbetic Tan as Taboan Festival Director and Arts Council Office Manager Mariz Rallos as Deputy Festival Director. Inquiries about the Taboan 2010 panelists and topics can be coursed through the Arts Council of Cebu office with Tel Nos.: 63-32 233-0452/ 63-32 233-0236 or email to artscouncilcebu@yahoo.com
