10th San Agustin Writers Workshop

10^th San Agustin Writers Workshop

Coordinating Center for Research and Publications

University of San Agustin

Date: 2-5 May 2012

Venue: President’s Conference Room

University of San Agustin, Iloilo City

S C H E D U L E

Day One:  2 May 2012, Wednesday

1:00        Registration

2:00        Opening Program & Orientation

3:00        Talk: The Art of Creative Writing

By Dr. Leoncio P. Deriada

4:00        Break

4:30        Talk: Language is the Medium

              By Dr. Leoncio P. Deriada

6:00        DINNER

7:00-8:00  Lecture: Writing for Children

By Dr. Genevieve L. Asenjo

Day Two:  3 May 2012, Thursday

8:30        Workshop-Discussion 1

Lead Panelist: Dr. Gen L. Asenjo

The Star *  Mariposa Magic

10:00       Snacks

10:30       Workshop-Discussion 2

Lead Panelist: Dr. Isidoro M. Cruz

Home for Supper * Bakit May Tag-init sa Tag-ulan 

12:00      LUNCH BREAK

1:30        Workshop-Discussion 3

              Lead Panelist: Dr. Alice Tan-Gonzales

Damang *  Papa’s Box

3:30        Snacks

4:00        Workshop-Discussion 4

              Lead Panelist: Mr. Marcel L. Milliam

Indi na Magliwat *  The Playground *

                In Closed-Eyes

6:00        DINNER BREAK

Day Three:  4 May 2012, Friday

8:30        Workshop-Discussion 5

Lead Panelist: Mr. Mel Cichon

Ro Tigasaw nga Nangutana Parti sa Baeangaw *  Si Golda-Ro Goldfish

     Nga Suplada

10:00       Snacks

10:30       Workshop-Discussion 6

Lead Panelist: Dr. Isidoro M. Cruz

Brother Anastacio *  Larong Pambata

12:00      LUNCH BREAK

1:30        Workshop-Discussion 7

Lead Panelist: Dr. Alice Tan-Gonzales

Caterpillar Had a Dream * 

Dreams Do Come True

3:30        Snacks

4:00        Workshop-Discussion 8

Lead Panelist: Mr. Marcel L. Milliam

Ang Kwento ni Juan * Tamawo  *

Abilidad ni Bulawan

6:00        DINNER BREAK

Day Four: 5 May 2012, Saturday

10:00       Closing Program

              and Awarding Ceremonies

12:00      J Home – Home – Home J

Breaktime

Rhea Mae Ho--2

Rhea Mae Ho

Halin Makaron, Estranghero,

halin makaron, Estranghero,
Akeanon ka eon--
umpisahi't pagtadlong king dila

Melcichon
April 14, 2012

Crowded By Fallen Leaves

Crowded By Fallen Leaves
by
Melcichon
April 9, 2012

crowded
by fallen narra leaves--
alone with a crescent moon
in a bench
where we first kissed
and
where our last embrace
was sealed.

I remember
how the full moon
spread its beam,
uplifted our spirits,
our dream
of eternal
togetherness
even on days
of summer
and of nights
of howling storms.

oh, how short
was the night
of our togetherness!

but like the moon
that sets
and the leaves
that fall,
we have to kiss our Earth
or be alone
like now
in this lonely bench
where we first kissed,
where our last embrace
was sealed.

Still

Still
Melchor F. Cichon
1995

Even if the sun will pierce My flesh
Still I will embrace the pain
Of the three nails
That will be hammered on My palms and feet
If that's the only way for Me
To be with many carpenters.

Still I will sip
The bile that will be pushed
Between my cracked lips
Just to moisten them.

Still I will welcome
The thrust of the lance between My ribs
If that's the only way to open
Their faith in Me.
And if death claims Me now,
Still I will accept it with a smile
For soonest
I will live with you
Forever in heaven
As it has been written.