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The pen is mightier than the sword.
-Bulwer-Lytton
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About Us
If you would not be forgotten,
as soon as you are dead and rotten,
either write things worth reading,
or do things worth the writing.
- Benjamin Franklin
The UP Panitikan is a non-profit, non-political organization of writers in the University of the Philippines Manila. It is an accredited university-based organization that was found on June 20, 2004 in the College of Arts and Sciences.
The UP Panitikan firmly believes that literature is a by-product of social reality, and that it must serve as a catalyst for change towards a just social order. It holds that literature is an effective bearer of truth.
In order to promote and effect social change, literary works must go through scrutiny and criticism by the Organization in order to ascertain their motives and effects to the general readers. Further, the UPP upholds that there is no opportunity for neutrality; that our writings should reflect our stand and position on conflicts and contradictions taking place in the society.
As future stewards of our country, we maintain that our writings should promote the general welfare and rights of the students and the Filipino people in general.
It started with 4 founding members and 12 members in 2004 and now it has 28 members and a few unaccounted for. Ms. Maricris Martin of the Department of Arts and Communication is the org's adviser starting this year.
Some of its projects include: Poetry Reading, Writing Seminar Workshops, Alternative Classes for members and Publications (zines and literary compilations).
Currently, the organization has come out with “Literature Laboratory” a compilation of literary works of UP Manila students, faculty and staff. It is also planning for its next zine that will come out early 2009.
contact us: uppanitikan@yahoo.com
multiply: upmpanitikan.multiply.com
My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.
- Earnest Hemingway
Interview schedules
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Who we are
Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead.
- Gene Fowler
The Officers:
A.Y. 2008- 2009
Jose Francisco de la Cruz
President
3rd year/ Behavioral Science major
Fictional character he most relates to: Marius from Les Miserables because he is pure and passionate
"Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither."
-C.S. Lewis
Trixie Dawn C. Cabilan
Vice President
3rd year/ Philippine Arts major
Fictional character she most relates to: Wala, hindi ko masyadong ina-attach ang sarili ko sa mga tauhan ng mga panitikang binabasa ko.
"Dalawang dekada ka lang mag-aaral. Kung hindi mo pagtitiyagaan, anak, limampung dekada ng kahirapan ang kapalit. Sobrang lugi.
-Mang Justo, Macarthur by Bob Ong
Angelique J. Maligalig
Publications Head
4th year/ Organizational Communication major
Fictional character she most relates to: Portia of Merchant of Venice. More than just a heiress, she's a smart lady, caring friend, obedient daugther and a hopeful lover
"At this moment, many people have stopped living. They do not become angry nor cry out; they merely wait for time to pass. They did not accept the challenges of life, so life no longer challenges them. You are running that same risk; react, face life, but dont stop living."
-Paulo Coelho, Fifth Mountain
Charlie Ann I. Espiritu
Outreach Head
3rd year/ Philippine Arts major
Fictional character she most relates to: Julie Baker of "flipped" because she has proven to me that the very reason for you to hate could also be the very reason for you to fall.
"I have also lived long periods without love in my life, and there is no way to describe the difference between the two. We is always so much better than I."
-James Patterson, Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
Ninin Joy C. Sampiano
Development Head
4th year/ Organizational Communication major
Fictional character she most relates to: Nancy Drew. We're so much alike, it's scary.
"Love is a battle. And I plan to go on fighting. To the end."
- Marie- Claude, The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Members
Anna Graziella J. Barreno
John Patrick de Asis Cosio
Eleonor Priscilla B. Garcia
Fatima Camela Ramos
Faye Montenegro
Mia Arabelle C. Dacumos
Vincci Monique Salud
Kathleen Corcuera
Mediatrix Marie Manalo
Constantine Chua
Grace Leano
Patricia Medina
Gilmeri Gem B. Mallorca
Clareese Aila S. Nilo
Christine D. Tizon
Christine Joy N. Lendio
Michael Ryan C. Miranda
Joanne Michelle C. Lara
Allana Ruth Dela Pena
Danna Marie O. Madura
Erika Lorraine G. Crisostomo
Joanne G. Blanco
Haziel May C. Natorilla
Paula Franchesca S. Ramirez
Anna Sophia B. Liscano
Oliva RL Jerlyn
Sean Patricia Dominique Perez
Bryan Angelo Puerto
