Buglas Writers Guild

Buglas Writers Guild A community of creative writers from Negros Island and Siquijor.
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A community and online archive of literature from Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and Siquijor.

LAST CALL FOR YATTA RECRUITMENT! Don't just listen, don't just watch. It's time to become a storyteller! If you have sto...
21/08/2026

LAST CALL FOR YATTA RECRUITMENT! Don't just listen, don't just watch. It's time to become a storyteller! If you have stories waiting to be shared with the world—through your voice, your body, and the power of the stage—this is your opportunity.

🗓️ 22 AUGUST 2026
📍Sapnay,Valencia

This is open to young people aged 13–30. If you have a heart that longs to tell stories, join YATTA (Youth Advocates Through Theater Arts)! Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link to sign-up: https://forms.gle/mc7wps3oSDWTLk9p6

Together, help YATTA create stories that audiences don't just watch, but also experience. We are the Storytellers.

Today is the 15th death anniversary of National Artist for Literature and Dumaguete writer Edith Lopez Tiempo.
21/08/2026

Today is the 15th death anniversary of National Artist for Literature and Dumaguete writer Edith Lopez Tiempo.

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES TO THE BACOLOD FILM FESTIVAL 2026! Calling all Bacolod filmmakers, this is your chance...
21/08/2026

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES TO THE BACOLOD FILM FESTIVAL 2026! Calling all Bacolod filmmakers, this is your chance to bring your story to the big screen and take home a production grant of ₱100,000 for the Bayanihan Film Foundation.

Here's what you need to know:

✅ Narrative, live-action fiction short film (15–20 minutes)
✅ Hiligaynon as the primary language, with English subtitles
✅ Director and at least 50% of the core team must be registered voters and residents of Bacolod City
✅ Story must meaningfully feature 3–5 recognizable Bacolod heritage elements [people, places, or culture]

Submit your entry here: bit.ly/2026bff

Check the full festival mechanics: bit.ly/bff26mechanics

Deadline for submissions: 21 August 2026

Buglas Writers Guild commemorates Ninoy Aquino Day today, August 21. In 1983, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino J...
20/08/2026

Buglas Writers Guild commemorates Ninoy Aquino Day today, August 21. In 1983, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. was assassinated–shot fatally on the head–at the Manila International Airport, upon returning home from a three-year self-exile in the United States. The murder sparked a series of protests from an enraged nation that culminated in the February 22-25, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, forcing then President Ferdinand E. Marcos to flee to Hawaii. Mrs. Corazon C. Aquino, widow of the late Ninoy Aquino, was eventually proclaimed as the country's 11th President. Born on 27 November 1932, in Concepcion, Tarlac, Ninoy earned the monicker “Wonder Boy” of Philippine politics for his achievements as the youngest mayor of Concepcion, Tarlac at age 22, youngest vice-governor of Tarlac at age 27, youngest governor at age 29, and youngest elected senator of the Republic at age 34. When President Marcos put into effect Martial Law on September 23, 1972 and suspended the Writ of Habeas Corpus, Ninoy was among the many critics of the Marcos administration to be arrested and imprisoned. In his honor, the Manila International Airport was renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). On 25 February 2004, the Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act No. 9256, declaring August 21 of every year, the anniversary of his death, as Ninoy Aquino Day, an annual public holiday.

SOMETIMES THE PERSON WE SHOW THE WORLD ISN'T THE PERSON WE TRULY ARE. The 65th Church Workers' Convocation presents Bani...
20/08/2026

SOMETIMES THE PERSON WE SHOW THE WORLD ISN'T THE PERSON WE TRULY ARE. The 65th Church Workers' Convocation presents Banikanhong Magdudula in UNFILTERED, a theatrical presentation that explores identity, authenticity, faith, and the realities we encounter in a changing world.

📅 25 August 2026, Tuesday
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Luce Auditorium, Dumaguete City

The play is written by Gloria Gem Lumayag and directed by Earnest Hope Tinambacan, with choreography by Nikki Cimafranca. Come. Watch. Listen. Reflect. Take off the filter. Face what is real. Tickets are available at P250! For reservations and queries, contact the Silliman University Divinity School at (035) 420-1901 loc. 540.

FASHION FOR A [LITERARY] CAUSE TOMORROW! Join Books on Wheels - Mobile Library Valencia [ IG: ] for TIMELESS LUXURY FO...
20/08/2026

FASHION FOR A [LITERARY] CAUSE TOMORROW! Join Books on Wheels - Mobile Library Valencia [ IG: ] for TIMELESS LUXURY FOR A CAUSE, a glamorous fundraising fashion show and silent auction featuring a curated collection of beautiful pre-owned high-end bags, all in support of their literacy initiative!

📅 21 August 2026 | Friday at 3:00 PM
📍 Café Maria, Dumaguete City

Enjoy delicious canapés and refreshing drinks throughout the event, and exciting raffle prizes await ticket holders! Experience an afternoon of fashion and luxury, and giving back to the community, all for a wonderful literary cause! For inquiries, contact Virginia Stack at 0917-822-3744.

CATCH THIS COMPELLING TRANSCONTINENTAL PERFORMANCE IN DUMAGUETE TODAY! Experience ACCUMULATION by Co.ERASGA Dance, which...
19/08/2026

CATCH THIS COMPELLING TRANSCONTINENTAL PERFORMANCE IN DUMAGUETE TODAY! Experience ACCUMULATION by Co.ERASGA Dance, which brings together acclaimed artists from U.S., Canada, France, and the Philippines in an unforgettable fusion of dance, sound, sculpture, costumes, and visual art this AUGUST 20 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Through contemplative movement and immersive imagery, Accumulation confronts the urgent realities of environmental change, human consumption, and our shared responsibility to the planet. Powerful, thought-provoking, and deeply resonant, this is a performance that challenges us to imagine a more conscious future—and to consider one profound question: What does the Earth ask of us? This event is sponsored by the Silliman University Culture and Arts Council and the Embassy of Canada.

CALL FOR ENTRIES TO THE 10th SINE NEGRENSE FILM COMPETITION! Submissions are now open to the Sine Negrense: Negros Islan...
19/08/2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES TO THE 10th SINE NEGRENSE FILM COMPETITION! Submissions are now open to the Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival. Deadline for entries is on 1 OCTOBER 2026. Read the complete competition guidelines and submit your entry online here: https://forms.gle/MNLqnNHcVLki4vFU7

Today is the 18th death anniversary of World War II resistance leader and writer Col. Salvador Abcede.
19/08/2026

Today is the 18th death anniversary of World War II resistance leader and writer Col. Salvador Abcede.

YATTA IS RECRUITING! Don't just listen, don't just watch. It's time to become a storyteller! If you have stories waiting...
19/08/2026

YATTA IS RECRUITING! Don't just listen, don't just watch. It's time to become a storyteller! If you have stories waiting to be shared with the world—through your voice, your body, and the power of the stage—this is your opportunity.

🗓️ 22 AUGUST 2026
📍Sapnay,Valencia

This is open to young people aged 13–30. If you have a heart that longs to tell stories, join YATTA (Youth Advocates Through Theater Arts)! Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link to sign-up: https://forms.gle/mc7wps3oSDWTLk9p6

Together, help YATTA create stories that audiences don't just watch, but also experience. We are the Storytellers.

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