By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – During rallies and other political gatherings, National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera usually performs his poems. For a change, on his 80th birthday, the literary giant just listened and savored the verses sang and recited for him. In the evening of April 11, loved ones and dearest friends…
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National Artist for Literature Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera turned 80 years old
On April 11, National Artist for Literature Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera turned 80 years old. Why is the man regarded as a giant in Philippine literature? What makes him outstanding as an artist? Bulatlat.com is reposting an article about Lumbera written in 2005.
Verses and music for National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera
Practicum
Ni MARK ANGELES Inilathala ng Bulatlat Sa akademya ng militar, bahagi ng pagsasanay ang mabisang paniniktik tulad ng manananggal. Ginamit na ito noong panahon ni Magsaysay nang kilos ng Huk ay aswangin ng mga kagaw. Kay Doc Bien naman ngayon ang pinamugaran; pinaligiran ng mga kagaw ang talasukang bahay. Tinularan ang ahas na sa talahib…