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Congratulations to \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde3. \ud835\udde6\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf4, \ud835\uddee \ud835\udde0\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff \ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf3 \ud835\uddd4\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude00 \ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb \ud835\udddf\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2 (\ud835\udde0\ud835\uddd4\ud835\udddf\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01) \ud835\uddd4\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddee of the University of Southeastern Philippines, for being selected as one of the ten exceptional Fellows for the \ud835\udfee\ud835\udfec\ud835\udfee\ud835\udff2 \ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\udde6\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf4\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddfc \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude03\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\uddea\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\uddea\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf8\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfd. She will be joining the workshop on August 15 and 16, 2026. From sixty-one competitive entries that underwent a rigorous selection process, only ten were recognized as this year’s emerging voices in Filipino literature\u2014five in the Fiction category and five in the Poetry category. Among the distinguished poetry winners was Sumalinog, which secured a place among the year’s top entries.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Founded by Dr. Melquiadito M. Allego Jr. and the event currently Directed by Co Burden, the \ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb-\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\udddb\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\ude00\ud835\uddee \ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf4\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 (\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf1) \ud835\udde6\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf4\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddfc reaches its 57th year as the longest enduring writers’ association in Southern Philippines this 19th of August. Established for the treasuring of the Cebuano language and literature, their workshops grant fellowships to chosen artists with the ambition to refine the craft or bare their words with similarly creative souls. Along with the preservation of the collective love for Visayan artistry, the nurturing of budding writers is a pillar of the association’s purpose- having five respected Cebu literary figures mentor this year’s fellows: Butch Bandillo, Dr Hope Sabanpan-Yu, Jeremiah Bondoc, Noel Sanchez Villaflor, and Omar Khalid.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ms. Sumalinog’s achievement is a proof to her many years of dedication to literature and to the enduring power of words that carry soul and meaning. This recognition may reflect only a glimpse of her creative potential, yet it stands as a meaningful affirmation of her perseverance in crafting worlds and giving<\/div>\n
voice to stories that resonate with readers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Being named a fellow marks not the culmination of her literary journey but the beginning of her work reaching even more hearts and minds. It also signifies a renewed spark that will continue to fuel her passion for writing. As an alumna of the University of<\/div>\n
Southeastern Philippines’ Master of Arts in Literature (MALit) program, Ms. Sumalinog exemplifies the commitment to the arts and literature that brings great pride to her fellow writers, artists,<\/div>\n
students, and the University community. This milestone is not only a personal achievement to cherish but also an inspiration to fellow USePians who aspire to pursue excellence in the literary arts. May this recognition open doors to even greater opportunities and meaningful contributions to Philippine literature and to the vibrant community of writers that the University continues to nurture and inspire.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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