The Filipino writer’s curse and challenge
Text and photos by ELIZABETH LOLARGA THE end of Buwan ng Wika in August marked the beginning of a writer’s exercise in examining one’s heart before writing. This is among the challenges given by this year’s Gawad Pambansang Alagad Balagtas awardees. Karina Bolasco, chair of the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) that hands