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UP Panitikan
The UP Panitikan
is a non-profit, non-political organization of
writers in the University of the Philippines Manila.
It is an accredited university-based organization
that was found on June 20, 2004 in the College
of Arts and Sciences.
 The
UP Panitikan firmly believes that literature is
a by-product of social reality, and that it must
serve as a catalyst for change towards a just
social order. We hold that literature is an effective
bearer of truth.
In order to promote and effect social change,
literary works must go through scrutiny and criticism
by the Organization in order to ascertain their
motives and effects to the general readers. Further,
we uphold that there is no opportunity for neutrality;
that our writings should reflect our stand and
position on conflicts and contradictions taking
place in the society.
As future stewards of our country,
we maintain that our writings should promote the
general welfare and rights of the students and
the Filipino people in general.
It started with 4 founding members
and 12 members in 2004 and now it has 43 members
and a few unaccounted for. Professor Doroteo Abaya
of the Department of Social Sciences and Mr. J.
Paul Manzanilla of the Department of Arts and
Communication was the org’s advisers for
the past 2 years now.
Some of its projects include: Poetry
Reading, Writing Seminar Workshops, Alternative
Classes for members and Publications (zines and
literary compilations). Just recently, the organization
held “Pubpalihan sa UP Manila II”
where Universities and Colleges within Metro Manila
were invited for the three-day seminar.
Currently, the organization is
in progress with “Literature Laboratory”
a compilation of literary works of UP Manila students,
faculty and staff.
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
AY 2006 – 2007
Digna
Claire M. Dacsil
Chairperson
Constantine
L. YuChua
Vice Chairperson
Karichi
E. Santos
Secretary General
Ma.
Irene N. Quilantang
Finance Officer
Abigail
B. Burog
Liaison and Membership Officer
Roselyn
G. Macawile
Ninin Joy C. Sampiano
Projects and Publication Officers
Darlene
S. de Rivera
Education and Research Officer
Mary
Grace D. Leaño
Information Officer
Prof. Doroteo Abaya
Mr. JPaul Manzanilla
Faculty Advisers
Email Address: uppanitikan@yahoo.com
Mobile: 09154836290
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