Rio Alma conducts seminar, launches new book
MANILA, Philippines - National Artist for Literature, Virgilio S. Almario (a.k.a. Rio Alma) will be holding a two-hour seminar titled “Mga Epiko at Katutubong Tula ng Filipinas” on June 19, 2 p.m. at the newly opened C&E Information and Resource Center at 1616 Quezon Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.
In the same event and venue, Alma will also be launching at 4 p.m. his latest book Huling Hudhud ng Sanlibong Pagbabalik at Paglimot Para sa Filipinas Kong Mahal, a modern epic about his various travels in the country from 2006 to 2007. The book is the culmination of his longtime research about Philippine legends, history and current events shaping the country today.
Also, the book-designed by Fidel Rillo, is presented in coffee-table format-rich in photographs by various lensmen. The bulol on the cover is from the art collection by National Artist for the Visual Arts BenCab. Grace Nono will sing during the intermission.
The C&E Information and Resource Center houses the first-ever Philippine Medical Bookshop, a state-of-the-art hub for medical and allied health sciences students, practitioners and other professionals. The facility offers an extensive selection of textbooks and references, online journals and other databases, and spacious seminar and function rooms that can accommodate up to 200 participants.
