Art Events in Manila and Beyond

"LITERATURE FROM THE MARGINS:
Changes in the Literary Canon"

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, Alex 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 Literature"
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 Topics"
Chair: Elmer A. Ordoñez
Panelists: Susan Lara, Ma. Lourdes 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