On behalf of the School of Information and Communication Studies, I would like to thank everyone who helped out, attended and, in one way or another, supported the first PANITIKANG ATIN Creative Writing Workshops in Poetry and Drama (we’ll have the classes in Fiction next time) last August 13, 2008. It sure was one helluva ride organizing, getting things approved and contacting people, but the turnout was definitely more than what we at ICS have expected.
For posterity’s sake, a guide for more workshops in the future, a preliminary resource for future workshops, and most importantly, as a way to document the event, allow me to post these details alongside random thoughts about the event:
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Inspired by the enthusiasm and apparent progress exhibited by students in our Performance Literature class, as well as the advantages that DLSC has in terms of its position in this particular Laguna suburb, Sir Edward and I sat down one day to conceptualize a cultural event that would be sustainable and relevant to the condition of the surrounding community. I recall that we had to pull in and analyze what we know of educational institutions who have successfully established a tradition of cultural exploration and appreciation: UPLB, UP Diliman, Siliman University, Colegio San Juan de Letran, De La Salle-Bacolod, etc. We decided between us that the success of these education institutions is a result of their practice of unselfishly sharing knowledge, experience and resources to their immediate society; this includes other universities/schools/agencies in their areas.
Given that we had to hold the event in less than six weeks (before the terms ends and to serve as finals for PerfLit), we had to act fast. Also, since Linggo ng Wika is in August, plus the fact that the whole month of August is dubbed Buwan ng Kultura, we had to consider that the schools we had invited might have major projects lined up themselves.
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In celebration of Buwan ng Kultura
The 1st PANITIKANG ATIN: Palihan sa Malikhaing Pagsulat
(Creative Writing Workshops)
Workshop Director: Dir. Edward Perez (Invited Faculty / Vice-chair for the National Committee on Dramatic Arts, NCCA)
Over-all Workshop Coordinator: Dianne Siriban, College Faculty, School of Information and Comm. Studies
Working Group: Performance Literature class, 1st trimester 2008-09
Rationale: (Just a note to those who might find this helpful for your own projects/events, I strongly feel that this rationale still needs revision, especially the inclusion of actual data from, well for instance, official records, historical documents, etc. I would definitely appreciate any information you can share. Please contact me )
Laguna’s irresistible charm comes from its being one the most culturally opulent regions in the country. Aside from being abundant in natural resources and its geographical accessibility to the metropolis, Laguna’s appeal as a target location for the gradually migrating urban population lies in its being home to many of our esteemed national heroes, artists and craftsmen, historical legacies, tourists’ spots and natural marvels.
Moreover, rapid changes in certain towns in Laguna have gained them new economic status that necessitated geographical changes. One such town is Sta. Rosa, where a fast-rising industrial and commercial sector inhabited by a hybrid population sits enclosed within a traditional and indigenous community. A city within a city: a place that promises an interesting mix of cultures which has yet to be explored. De La Salle-Canlubang’s strategic location within this “culture hub” of Laguna, and its proximity to other key areas of Binan and Cabuyao, opens up opportunities to make a mark in the fastest growing industrial section. As it is DLSC’s mission to improve the quality of education and make science and technology more relevant to its immediate community, DLSC must answer the need of cultivating this new cultural scene while sustaining the traditional local culture.
The establishment of long term programs in the arts will place DLSC as a prime mover not only in the field of science and technology, but also in education in the arts and culture as well. It is through this that DLSC adds to its worth as an academic institution responsive to the academic, social, environmental and cultural needs of society.
Objectives (also by Sir Edward Perez, professors Alona Ardales, Ver Ramos and Cielo Santos):
To organize a one-day workshop on creative writing in the Filipino language (poetry, drama and short fiction) for students, faculty and staff members of DLSC. Invitations for delegates from schools within the area will also be sent out.
To provide experiential learning in the field of literature to members of the DLSC community and nearby academic institutions.
To initiate a cultural network among established artistic and literary circles, experts, teachers, students and enthusiasts.
To train and provide teachers with resources to strengthen their school’s pedagogical practices in relevant fields.
To explore the potentials of indigenous (Lagueño) culture as material for literature and performing arts.
To exhibit Filipino ingenuity and artistry in the fields of literature and the performing arts.
Invited Speakers (sponsored by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts)
Prof. Reuel Molina-Aguila for Poetry
[to follow: links to profile ]
Mr. Bonifacio P. Ilagan for Drama
[to follow: links to profile]
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At this point, I would like to share Sir Edward’s version of the rationale in Filipino. Ang galing nya talaga sa Filipino, nakakatuwa. Kelan kaya ako matututo ng ganitong pagsulat?
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Pinagmumulang Batayan ng Proyekto (Rationale)
1. Makasaysayan ang bayan ng Sta. Rosa. Sa panahon ng mga Kastila, ang bayang ito ay isa lamang sityo ng Cabuyao, ang isa sa mga naunang bayan sa Laguna bago paman dumating ang mga dayong kanluranin. Ngunit ngayon, ang bayan ng Sta. Rosa ay isa nang maunlad na bayan – itinuturing na urbanisado at isa na sa siyudad ng lalawigan.
2. Sa pagpapatupad ng proyektong CALABARZON simula 1990’s, nagkaroon ng panibagong hugis ang kaayusan ng Sta. Rosa. Bukod sa paglitaw ng mga pook-industryal, lumitaw rin ang iba pang establisamento gaya ng mga subdibisyon at mga paaralan. Sa kasalukuyan, ang Sta. Rosa ay nagmistulang isang bayan na kinapapalooban pa ng isa pang bayan. Alalaonbaga, may dalawang mukha ng komunidad at kultura sa bayan ng Sta. Rosa – ang mga datihan na at likas na taga-rito; at ang mga luwal ng urbanisasyon at binunsod nang paglitaw ng mga pook-industryal.
3. Ang pagbabalik sa kasaysayan ay paglulugar ng sarili sa kasalukuyan. Ang pagpapahalaga sa mayamang pamanang-lahi ay pagtatakda nang maaaring pagkakaisa ng komunidad sa hinaharap. Sa mga usaping nabanggit, mahalaga ang ginagampanang tungkulin ng mga paaralan na matatagpuan sa mistulang “bagong bayan” ito. At ang DLSU-Canlubang ang isa sa maaring manguna.
Paglalarawan ng Proyekto
Ang proyektong PANITIKANG ATIN ay isang araw na palihan sa tatlong larangan ng panitikan (tula, dula at kuwento) para sa mga mag-aaral, faculty at staff ng DLSC. Aanyayahan rin na lumahok ang ibang kinatawan mula sa mga kalapit na paaralan sa paligid.
Layunin ng palihang ito na –
Mapaunlad ang artistikong kakayahan ng mga kalahok sa pagsusulat at gamit ng wika bilang ekspresyon ng mga pagpapalagay at kultura sa komunidad ng DLSC at paligid nito.
Malinang ang mas malalim na pagpapahalaga sa sining ng pagsusulat, panitikan at paggamit ng sariling wika;
Maging-daan sa pagtatalakay ng usapin ukol sa estetikong pampanitikan at tunguhin nito mula sa pagpapalagay ng mga bihasa sa pagsusulat at panitikan.
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My personal acknowledgements (Thank you so much, mahal ko kayo! Yuck, showbiz?! Sensya na, nadadala lang…sobrang natuwa lang talaga ako sa nangyari. Sa susunod ulit )
DLSC Faculty, Admin and Staff, constituents
The School of ICS: Ms. Malu Velasco, Prof. Cielo Santos
Mr. Edward Perez (idol!! we’re not worthy!! 
hulog talaga kayo ng langit; sana hindi kayo nasaktan)
Br. Kenneth Martinez
Ms. Jenny Villena
Mr. Virgilio Ramos
Fellow faculty Kat (sa napakagandang doxology), Leland and Ethel (sa pagtulong sa invitations)
Ms. Vivian, Mr. Mel Oribe, Ms. Fides @ the Lasallian Mission Office
Ms. Cora and La Casita (sorry, alam kong nakulitan kayo sa kin 
)
Jigs, Ronald, Ms. Teng, Engr. Allan, Ms. Miles, for equipment, venue and facilities
Accounting Department (Ms. Marileth)
Ms. Karen and the people I have bugged at the registrar’s office
OSA, most specially Ms. Maleth (the ultimate DLSC “it” girl)
Mang Bebot (for the company on grueling day of driving around getting lost in Laguna. Parusa talaga, ayoko na, hindi na mauulit!! Haha. Joke!)
Ms. Alona Ardales (Hay, alam nyo na yun 
What would I do without you?)
DLSC Students
Performance Literature Class, 1st trimester 2008-09 (great job! Sana tuloy-tuloy na )
The College Student Council, (AY 08-09)
TRIPOD Society (salamat, Josh)
ANIMO Teatro (salamat, Horace. Magaling!)
Litfili and English students under Ms. Ardales and Ms. Velasco
Lahat ng kusang-loob na umupo’t nakinig sa workshops at sa mga nakipagkulitan at natuwa sa hinanda ng Perflit
To my Litform and English Three classes (for, in a way, taking some of the stress off 
)
Participating Schools
Liceo de Cabuyao
Sto. Domingo Elementary School
Inchican Elementary School
Colegio de Sta. Rosa de Lima
Langkiwa Elementary School
Sto. Tomas Elementary School
Caritas Don Bosco
Colegio de San Agustin (special thanks to Mrs. Zen Reyes 
)
The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
We hope to see you all again next time.
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Up next (hopefully; nangangarap man o nagpaplano na in advance; open to suggestions/criticisms):
Seminar exclusive to teachers (no event title yet). Concept: Teaching science through story-telling/fiction, and teaching math through poetry. Tentative schedule; October.
Workshops in Fiction and Teleplay (yung hindi natuloy na pagpunta ni Jun Cruz Reyes at Ricky Lee sa Panitikang Atin, hopefully maituloy na. Also, sana i-require lahat ng AB Comm Arts students na mag-attend nito.)
Zines and zine publishing as an educational tool, ideally for higher elementary grades and high school students. Pero maganda din for teachers, if they would be open to the idea (sometime next year pa. Hehe. Basta, watch out for it).
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