National Artist for Literature, Virgilio S. Almario (a.k.a. Rio Alma), will be holding a two-hour seminar entitled Mga Epiko at Katutubong Tula ng Filipinas on June 19, 2:00 p.m. at the newly opened C&E Information and Resource Center at 1616 Quezon Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.
In the same event and venue, Alma will also be launching at 4:00 p.m. his latest book Huling Hudhud ng Sanlibong Pagbabalik at Paglimot Para sa Filipinas Kong Mahal, a modern epic about his various travels in the country from 2006 to 2007. The book is the culmination of his long-time research about Philippine legends, history and current events shaping the country today.
Also, the book−designed by Fidel Rillo, is presented in coffee table format−rich in photographs by known photographers locally and internationally. The bulol on the cover is from the art collection by National Artist for the Visual Arts, BenCab. Grace Nono will sing during the intermission.
The event will be attended by representatives from the various schools and universities in Metro Manila and the suburbs including University of the Philippines President Dr. Emerlinda Roman.
The C&E Information and Resource Center houses the first-ever Philippine Medical Bookshop, a state-of-the-art hub for medical and allied health sciences students, practitioners and other professionals. The facility offers an extensive selection of textbooks and references, online journals and other databases, and spacious seminar and function rooms that can accommodate up to 200 participants.
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