Philippine Literature Portal

Panitikan.com.ph, a portal to Philippine Literature, is an online resource center for Filipino writers and readers.

It is a joint project of Likhaan (U.P. Institute of Creative Writing) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Panitikan.com.ph features examples of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, criticism, and folk literature. You'll also find bio-blurbs of various Filipino writers such as Gémino Abad, Heidi Emily Eusebio Abad, Virgilio S. Almario, Rebecca T. Añonuevo, Roberto T. Añonuevo, Abdon M. Balde, Jr., Jose Wendell P. Capili, Michael M. Coroza, Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr., U Z. Eliserio, Luis Gatmaitan, M.D., Gabriela Lee, Rosario Cruz-Lucero, Paolo Manalo, Maningning Miclat, Carla M. Pacis, Aida F. Santos, and Rolando F. Santos.

You'll also find news about Writing/Writers' Workshops.

It's still in the early stages, but you can expect this site to grow quickly over the coming months. Check it out today and find out how it can help you hone your writing skills.

[ First posted on 02/17/2006 by Manuel Viloria ]