Biliran Province State University's (BiPSU) Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK), in partnership with the Kapisanan ng mga Guro't Mag-aaral sa Filipino (KAGUMAFIL) and D' Organization of Language and Literature Students (D'OLLS), observed the Buwan ng Panitikan 2024 with the unveiling of the university’s official literary and artistic folio, "Mga SUGID," and scholarly talks from experts on April 17 at the BiPSU Hyflex Audio Visual Center (HAVC).

Aligned with the theme "Ang Panitikan at Kapayapaan," Mr. Arthur Casanova, chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), highlighted literature's role in promoting peace within the country and communities through a recorded message.

Mr. Jerry B. Gracio, Film and TV Screenwriter, shared insights into his writing experiences and language translation. Meanwhile, Mr. Herminigildo A. Sanchez, Vice President of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, Sub-Commission on Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts (NCCA SCCTAS), provided perspectives on "Hagsi ug mga Tula". Mr. Felipe Durano-Bacay, a theater director, also contributed his expertise on scriptwriting for theater.

The event also marked the introduction of "Mga SUGID," BiPSU's official literary folio, which will feature high-quality literary works submitted by participants in its first issue.

Mr. Jeson Viñas, SWK Director, explained that "Mga SUGID" symbolizes stories reflecting human experiences, intended as a resource for teaching literature to youth and communities.

Additionally, a Literary Tertulia and Literary Contest are scheduled for April 24, encompassing competitions in essay writing, short story writing, creative storytelling, improv poetry/extemporaneous speech, scriptwriting for Short and Sweet Play, poetry writing, and siday writing.

SWK has emphasized that participation in the contest is exclusively open to those who have attended the training sessions.

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