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𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀’ 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 – The Philippine Studies Association (PSA) will host the exclusive soft launch of 𝙈𝙖𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢, 𝙇𝙖𝙨 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨 on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – at 2:00 PM at the Digital Cinema Theater of Narra Post-Production Studios by Wildsound. The docuseries, which explores the rich intangible cultural heritage of the Visayas islands, is produced through a grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮—a Kinaray-a word meaning “wise”—shines a light on the lives of artisans, culture bearers, and cultural masters. The series documents their struggles and triumphs as they navigate modern challenges to the preservation of indigenous traditions.

“Most cultural heritage content we find on the internet focuses on artifacts and physical objects,” says 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗭𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, Project Manager of 𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮. “𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮 focuses on the people behind these traditions, exploring how they grapple with modern-day issues that either constrain or enable the exercise of their craft.”

The soft launch offers cultural stakeholders, members of the press, and the academe an exclusive first look at three pivotal episodes:

•“𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 𝗞𝗼” (𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲): Explores the 𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘢 tradition within the public school system and how it thrives through the Department of Education’s Special Program in the Arts (SPA).

•“𝗦𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗮” (𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀): Tackles the 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺, an ancient poetic form, and the contemporary innovations being made by modern poets to keep the literary tradition alive.

•“𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘆” (𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂): Filmed in Lapu-Lapu City, the "Guitar Capital of the Philippines," this episode investigates the vanishing tradition of handcrafted guitar-making and the critical importance of government support in reviving the industry.

"Our goal is to eventually integrate these documentaries into senior high school and university-level curricula for the study of art, culture, and heritage,” says 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗟. 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘇, President of the Philippine Studies Association.

𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮, 𝘓𝘢𝘴 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘴 is scheduled for a full public release later this year.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗦𝗔)

The PSA is a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of scholarly study and research on the Philippines, spanning history, culture, and social sciences.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀

Narra Post-Production Studios by Wildsound is one of the Philippines’ premier facilities specializing in full post-production services, including color grading, sound design, and digital cinema mastering. Its Digital Cinema Theater is among the few venues in the country designed to provide a world-class, optimal viewing experience.

Sa darating na Pebrero 27, 9:00 am hanggang 10:30 am, saksihan ang Maaram Talks Part 2, kung saan idaraos namin ang soft launch ng isang episodyo, ang “Handum Ko,” at ipapakilala din namin ang Maaram, Las Islas Visayas Viewing Guides for Learners and Educators.

I-scan ang QR code para makapag-rehistro.

Held last Friday, October 17 at Tanghalang Bonifacio, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Maaram Talks brought together students and faculty members for an afternoon of stories, insights, and reflections on Oral Traditions and Cultural Heritage.

Here are some photos from the event that captured the energy, curiosity, and shared appreciation for our cultural heritage.

Maaram Talks is organized by the Philippine Studies Association Inc., in partnership with the University Center for Culture and the Arts of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

It’s happening today!

Stay tuned for the livestream of Maaram Talks, and be part of the celebration of Oral Traditions and Cultural Heritage.

📅 October 17 | 2:00 PM
📍 Tanghalang Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino Learning Center, PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila
💻 Watch via Facebook Livestream

Maaram Talks is organized by the Philippine Studies Association Inc., in partnership with the University Center for Culture and the Arts of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

See you later at 2:00 pm!

Only 3 days to go before Maaram Talks!

Join us in an afternoon of insightful discussions on oral traditions and cultural heritage, featuring talks that explore the stories, myths, and voices that continue to shape our understanding of who we are as a people.

🗓️ October 17, 2025 | 2:00 PM
📍 Tanghalang Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino Learning Center, PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila
💻 Facebook Livestream

Organized by the Philippine Studies Association Inc., in partnership with the University Center for Culture and the Arts of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/MaaramTalksRegistration

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬!

Be part of this celebration of stories, heritage, and knowledge.

🗓️ October 17, 2025 | 2:00 PM
📍 PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila
💻 Also via Facebook Livestream

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/MaaramTalksRegistration

Maaram has partnered with the University Center for Culture and the Arts of the PUP for 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬, an event that sheds light on oral traditions and cultural heritage, and the critical role of teachers in inspiring the learners of today’s generation on issues surrounding the legacies of the past.

Maaram Talks will be held on October 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM. This hybrid event will take place in person at the Tanghalang Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino Learning Center, PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila, and will also be streamed live via Facebook for our virtual participants.

To join us, kindly register through this link: https://bit.ly/MaaramTalksRegistration

Maaram is funded by the NCCA and supported by the Office of Senator Loren B. Legarda, who also hosts the documentaries on intangible cultural heritage.

Taking us through "𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐨𝐝" is 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐨, Lecturer at Western Visayas State University.

Liby Norman P. Limoso is a visual artist, educator, and cultural worker from Lambunao, Iloilo. His practice draws deeply from the cultural heritage and mythology of Panay, particularly Karay-a language and traditions, weaving ancestral narratives and folklore into contemporary visual storytelling.

He has actively engaged in the Visayas Islands Visual Arts Exhibit and Conference (2016–2023) and has presented his work internationally at the Philippine Studies Conference at SOAS (2021) and the InSEA World Congress (2019). His advocacy includes contributing to the UNESCO Memory of the World inscription of the Panay epic Hinilawod.

Educated at the University of the Philippines and the University of Pennsylvania, he was a recipient of the DAAD Berlin Künstler Programme visual arts fellowship in 2024. Based in Iloilo City, Limoso is currently a Senior Lecturer at West Visayas State University (WVSU), where he teaches drawing and animation, nurturing the next generation of artists in the region while continuing to explore the intersections of myth, material, and modernity in his own work.

This session is part of Maaram Talks 2025, organized by the Philippine Studies Association Inc., in partnership with the University Center for Culture and the Arts of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Catch this talk on October 17, 2025, 2:00 PM at the Tanghalang Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino Learning Center, PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila, and via livestream on Facebook.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/MaaramTalksRegistration

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 of the University of Eastern Philippines will deliver her talk “𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧: 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚.”

This session is part of Maaram Talks 2025, organized by the Philippine Studies Association Inc., in partnership with the University Center for Culture and the Arts of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Happening on October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM, live at the Tanghalang Bonifacio, Ninoy Aquino Learning Center, PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila, with simultaneous livestream via Facebook.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/MaaramTalksRegistration