The Aklan Literati

𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗡, 𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢, 𝗞𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗜 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗔𝗡, 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗡𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧, 𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗚𝗘 -- 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥-𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣! 🤩

‼️ 𝑴𝒂𝒈-𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒂 𝒑𝒐, 50 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 ‼️

Hatid ito ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, LGU Kalibo, Kalibo Council for Culture & the Arts, The Aklan Literati, at Tanggapan ni YorVice Phillip Yerro Kimpo ✅

𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙞 𝙣𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝙥𝙬𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙨𝙖!) 👍

SESSION 1: "𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐚𝐥"
Mayo 21, Huwebes, 8 AM - 12 NN
> Bagay sa mga kawani ng pamahalaan, g**o, at manunulat

SESSION 2: "𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚"
Mayo 21, Huwebes, 1 PM - 5 PM
> Bagay sa mga g**o, researcher, manunulat

SESSION 3: "𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞"
Mayo 22, Biyernes, 8 AM - 12 NN
> Bagay sa mga social worker & kawani ng pamahalaan na nagsisilbi sa mga PWD

SESSION 4: "𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧"
Mayo 22, Biyernes, 1 PM - 5 PM
> Bagay sa mga g**o at manunulat

NO REGISTRATION FEE.

Mayroon pong ibibigay na SERTIPIKO NG PAGDALO AT PAKIKILAHOK.

Venue: New Kalibo Municipal Hall Building, Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan

Bahagi ito ng Ikalawang "Pamisaea it Kalibo Literary Festival" na isinulong at itinatag ni YorVice Phillip, sa suporta ng ating Yorme Juris Sucro.

PAANO MAG-REGISTER:
> Mag-iwan ng komento sa FB post na ito, tukuyin ang mga gustong daluhang session.
> Puwede ring mag-text kay Bb. Dianara sa 09063343407, tukuyin ang mga gustong daluhang session.

Kita-kits po sa Huwebes at Biyernes, kasimanwa! 🇵🇭

Salamat EAMIGAS Publication! ❤️

The Aklan Literati is thrilled to announce that Dr. Virgilio S. Almario, National Artist for Literature, will be the Keynote Speaker of the 2nd Kalibo Writers Workshop (KWW) to be held on April 29–30, 2026.

A towering figure in Filipino literature, Rio Alma's body of work and decades of service to the nation's literary and cultural heritage make his presence at this year's workshop an honor for The Aklan Literati and the entire Aklanon literary community.

KWW continues to serve as a space to gather, support, and nurture both emerging and established Aklanon writers.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗼 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (𝗞𝗪𝗪)

We are honored to be joined by seasoned Akeanon writers, literary advocates, and cultural storytellers who will serve as mentors and guides to our fellows throughout this creative journey.

KWW is envisioned as a space to gather, support, and nurture both emerging and established Aklanon writers. Through focused mentorship sessions and meaningful peer exchange, the workshop offers fellows a valuable opportunity for literary growth, creative dialogue, and deeper engagement with the local literary community.

For its 2nd year, KWW proudly welcomes 13 Aklanon fellows, selected through an open call for applications.

𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗼 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 ✨

The Municipality of Kalibo, through the Kalibo Council for Culture and Arts (KCCA), in partnership with the Aklan Literati and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), proudly announces the accepted fellows for the 2nd Kalibo Writers Workshop (KWW).

The selected fellows are: (Nonfiction) John Augie S. Fulgencio and Jedaiah Kish De Pedro; (Poetry) Marie Joy U. De Pedro, Eric Dimo, Johs Hesan D. Iray, Kate Nicole De la Peña, Megen M. Custodio, Nino Karl Adrian Tolentino, Leanefel Rañeses, Richelle Ramos, and Mark Jay Molina; and (Fiction) Kianne Kathreene Capispisan and Joseph Dela Cruz.

As part of the local literary celebration, the workshop will be held on April 29–30, 2026, at the New Municipal Hall, Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan.

The chosen KWW Fellows are qualified to receive special literary awards in the contest on the same day.

The workshop directors will be Aklanon writers Phillip Yerro Kimpo, Jr., Rommel Constantino, and Jed Nykolle Harme. They will be joined by a distinguished panel of renowned Aklanon writers who will serve as mentors and critics throughout the workshop.

We are also honored to be graced by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario, who will serve as the keynote speaker for the fellows’ graduation. His presence promises to make this gathering even more meaningful and memorable for the fellows and the local literary community.

Congratulations to the fellows!

𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗!

The Aklan Literati, in partnership with the Municipality of Kalibo through the Kalibo Council for Culture and Arts (KCCA), is now accepting applications for the historic 2nd Kalibo Writers Workshop to be held face-to-face in April 29-30, 2026, as part of the Pamisaea it Kalibo Literary Festival.

AkLit comprises established and emerging writers in Aklan dedicated to promoting literature and the arts in the region. Its main thrust is to strengthen Aklanon literature and cultivate a reading culture in the province. The chosen KWW Fellows will be entitled to a plaque of recognition.

The workshop is open to writers who are residents or natives of Kalibo, aged 18 and above. The workshop is open to students, professionals, workers, and out-of-school youths.

Fellowships are open for poetry, creative nonfiction, and short fiction in Akeanon, Filipino, or English. The workshop will be conducted for two days; participants are expected to attend all sessions. The schedule will be provided to the selected participants in advance.

Submission guidelines:
1. A word file (.doc or.docx) of original and unpublished manuscript. The manuscripts shall be composed of any of the following:
- Suite of 5 poems or 1 long poem of any kind (for Poetry)
- 1 short story, 1 children's story, or 2 flash fictions (for Fiction)
- 1 personal essay (for Creative Nonfiction)
- One-act stage play or screenplay for a short film (for Script)

2. Provide a brief bio note with contact details (email address, Facebook link, contact number, home address, and proof of residence) in a separate file.

3. Include your most recent portrait photo (jpg or png). All entries must be original, unpublished, and not previously submitted to other creative writing workshops. Submissions must be sent via email at [email protected].

Please follow the subject line and filename format: [Language], [Genre], [Title], [Author’s Last Name]. (e.g., English, Fiction, “Manuggaeab”, Harme) Don't miss out on this chance to be part of Aklan's literary heritage. Submit your entries on or before the deadline on 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The workshop directors will be Aklanon writers Phillip Yerro Kimpo, Rommel Constantino, and Jed Nykolle Harme.

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the 2nd Kalibo Writers Workshop (KWW)

The Aklan Literati, in partnership with the Municipality of Kalibo through the Kalibo Council for Culture and Arts (KCCA), is now accepting applications for the historic 2nd Kalibo Writers Workshop to be held face-to-face in April 29-30, 2026, as part of the Pamisaea it Kalibo Literary Festival.

AkLit comprises established and emerging writers in Aklan dedicated to promoting literature and the arts in the region. Its main thrust is to strengthen Aklanon literature and cultivate a reading culture in the province. The chosen KWW Fellows will be entitled to a plaque of recognition.

The workshop is open to writers who are residents or natives of Kalibo, aged 18 and above. The workshop is open to students, professionals, workers, and out-of-school youths. Fellowships are open for poetry, creative nonfiction, and short fiction in Akeanon, Filipino, or English. The workshop will be conducted for two days; participants are expected to attend all sessions. The schedule will be provided to the selected participants in advance.

Submission guidelines:
1. A word file (.doc or.docx) of original and unpublished manuscript. The manuscripts shall be composed of any of the following:

- Suite of 5 poems or 1 long poem of any kind (for Poetry)
- 1 short story, 1 children's story, or 2 flash fictions (for Fiction)
- 1 personal essay (for Creative Nonfiction)
- One-act stage play or screenplay for a short film (for Script)

2. Provide a brief bio note with contact details (email address, Facebook link, contact number, home address, and proof of residence/birth signifying Kalibo) in a separate file.

3. Include your most recent portrait photo (jpg or png). All entries must be original, unpublished, and not previously submitted to other creative writing workshops. Submissions must be sent via email at [email protected].

Please follow the subject line and filename format: [Language], [Genre], [Title], [Author’s Last Name]. (e.g., English, Fiction, “Manuggaeab”, Harme) Don't miss out on this chance to be part of Aklan's literary heritage. Submit your entries on or before the deadline on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The workshop directors will be Aklanon writers Phillip Yerro Kimpo, Rommel Constantino, and Jed Nykolle Harme.