The Philippine Star to Host Poetry Reading with Krip Yuson Today

07 January 2011
The Philippine Star to Host Poetry Reading with Krip Yuson Today
Date: 8 January 2011

From The Philippines Star:

The Philippine STAR
launches its 25th year celebration today by focusing on the written word. A poetry reading session will be presented by The Philippine STAR Lifestyle Section and National Book Store at Greenbelt 5’s second floor Gallery at 3 p.m., led by Alfred “Krip” Yuson.

Joining him in an afternoon of poetry are Karen Davila, Derek Ramsay, Enchong Dee, Cesare Syjuco, Maxine Syjuco, Trix Syjuco, Myrza Sison, Juaniyo Arcellana, Reggie Belmonte, Leandro Leviste, Raymond Ang, Ronald Regis, Audrey Carpio, Enrico Subido, Danton Remoto, and Ed Maranan.

Today’s poetry reading is the first in a series of literary events presented by The STAR and National Book Store (NBS) this January. On Jan. 15 at NBS Rockwell Power Plant is a lecture-discussion by F. Sionil Jose on “Filipino Writers Today: How Relevant Are They” with STAR editor in chief Isaac Belmonte and executive editor Amy Pamintuan leading the panelists. On Jan. 22 at NBS Glorietta 5, Jessica Zafra discusses Favorite Books along with the STAR’s top writers. On Jan. 29 at NBS Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Jose “Butch” Dalisay talks on “The Writing Profession: How Writers Can Improve their Craft and Earn a Living.”

More information at the Philippine Star website here.
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