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Silliman University National Writers Workshop

Writers village, call for manuscripts: 61st silliman university national writers workshop.

The 61st Silliman University National Writers Workshop is now open for applications. The workshop will be held face-to-face from June 26 to July 7, 2023, at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village and the Silliman University campus.

The Workshop is offering ten fellowships to promising writers in the Philippines who want to have a chance to hone their craft and refine their style.

The submission guidelines and forms can be accessed through this link: https://bit.ly/3fqAWCZ

The deadline for submissions is on January 15, 2023 .

Silliman writers workshop goes online

The renowned Silliman University National Writers Workshop (SUNWW) is pushing through with its 59 th season despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, this time, through online sessions on June 28 – July 9.

The workshop coordinator, Warlito Caturay Jr., said that the absence of physical interaction between mentors and fellows will not compromise the standards the workshop is known for and upheld for 58 years.

“The works will still be intensely discussed and the writers will still be closely mentored by esteemed writers. This time though on a different platform,” Caturay says.

The workshop has always been scheduled during the summer months; however, with the global pandemic, it had to be postponed.

“The 59 th edition of the workshop was originally scheduled in May 2020, but Covid-19 happened, so it had to be moved to a later date,” Caturay explains.

He adds the workshop staff had hoped that a face-to-face workshop would be possible May this year, but Covid-19 continues to be a threat; hence, the staff opted to do an online workshop.

Award-winning writer and educator Timothy Montes will serve as the director of the workshop. He will be joined by Richel Dorotan, Ma. Elena Paulma, Charlson Ong, Cesar Aquino, Ester Tapia, Januar Yap, and Marjorie Evasco as panelists.

This year’s fellows include Frederick Cumagun (Lipa, Batangas), Thomas Leonard Shaw (Cebu City), and Isabel Torres (Kalibo, Aklan) for poetry; Leanne Claire Bellen (Naga City), David Jason Oquendo (General Santos), and Francheska Isabel Guazon (Cebu City) for fiction; Andyleen Feje (Nueva Ecija) and Pietros Val Patricio (Athens, Greece) for creative nonfiction; Beryl Andrea Delicana  (Butuan City) for drama; Jovanie Garay (San Isidro, Davao Oriental) and Michael Florentino (Cebu City) for Balak; and Jennifer Ebdani (Calbayog City, Samar) and Hannah Leceña (Saranggani Province) for Sugilanon.

The SUNWW is the longest running workshop in Asia. It was founded by Edilberto Tiempo and National Artist for Literature Edith Tiempo. It is known not only for its program but also for the competitiveness in its selection of fellows.

Like in previous years, the workshop is supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

For updates and other details, check the official Facebook page of the workshop: https://www.facebook.com/The-Silliman-University-National-Writers-Workshop-105074978439435 .

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Call for manuscripts to the 59th silliman university national writers workshop.

The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is now accepting applications for the 59th Silliman University National Writers Workshop to be held from 27 April to 8 May 2020 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village and the Silliman University campus.

This Writers Workshop is offering ten fellowships to promising writers in the Philippines who want to have a chance to hone their craft and refine their style. Fellows will be provided housing, a modest stipend, and a subsidy to partially defray costs of their transportation.

To be considered, applicants should submit manuscripts on or before 6 December 2019. (Extension to the deadline will not be made.) All manuscripts should comply with the instructions stated below. (Failure to do so will automatically eliminate their entries).

Applicants for Fiction and Creative Nonfiction fellowships should submit three to four (3-4) entries. Applicants for Poetry fellowships should submit a suite of seven to ten (7-10) poems. Applicants for Drama fellowships should submit at least one (1) One-Act Play. Each fiction, creative nonfiction, or drama manuscript should not be more than 20 pages, double-spaced. We encourage you to stay well below the 20 pages. Aside from manuscripts in Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, and Drama that should be written in English, the Workshop will also be accepting manuscripts for Balak (poetry in Binisaya) and Sugilanon [short story in Binisaya]. Applicants should submit a suite of seven to ten (7-10) balak entries with their English translations, or three to four (3-4) sugilanon entries with their English translations.

Manuscripts should be submitted in five (5) hard copies. They should be computerized in MS Word, double-spaced, on 8.5 x 11 inches bond paper, with approximately one-inch margin on all sides. Please indicate the category (FICTION, CREATIVE NONFICTION, POETRY, ONE-ACT DRAMA, BALAK, or SUGILANON) immediately under the title. The page number must be typed consecutively (e.g., 1 of 30, 2 of 30, and so on) at the center of the bottom margin of each page. The font should be Book Antiqua or Palatino, and the font size should be 12.

The applicant’s real name and address must appear only in the official application form and the certification of originality of works, and must not appear on the manuscripts. Manuscripts should be accompanied by the official application form , a notarized certification of originality of works , and at least one letter of recommendation from a literature professor or an established writer. All requirements must be complete at the time of submission.

Send all applications or requests for information to the Department of English and Literature, attention Dr. Warlito Caturay Jr., Workshop Coordinator, 1/F Katipunan Hall, Silliman University, 6200 Dumaguete City. For inquiries, email us at  [email protected]  or call 035-422-6002 loc. 350.

Downloadable Files: Official Application Form | Notarized Certification of Originality of Works | Letter of Recommendation

10 fellows to 2019 silliman university national writers workshop named.

Silliman University, together with the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts, presents the 58th edition of the Silliman University National Writers Workshop on April 29 to May 10 at the Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village in Camp Look-out, Valencia, Negros Oriental and the SU Campus.

Ten writers from all over the Philippines have been accepted as workshop fellows. They are the following:

• Arielle Abrigo of Antipolo City
• Alsteine Diapana of Cebu City
• Jefferson Del Rosario of Danao City
• Dave Pregoner of Lapu-Lapu City
• Kaisa Aquino of Quezon City
• Catherina Dario of Muntinlupa City
• Samuel Evardone of Metro Manila

Creative Nonfiction

• Donna Patricia Manio of Imus City, Cavite
• Riddick Recoter of Metro Manila
• Maria Gliceria Valdez of Davao City

Tara Eunice de Leon and Jhudiel Brigid Plando will join them as special fellows for fiction and nonfiction respectively. Two applicants have also been invited as special workshop mentees: Alter Hofileña of Misamis Occidental and Geormie Yanoc of Mabinay, Negros Oriental.

The panel of writers/critics for this year includes Director-in-Residence Anthony Tan, resident writers Cesar Ruiz Aquino and Ian Rosales Casocot, as well as regular panelists Alfred Yuson and Marjorie Evasco. They will be joined by guest panelists Rica Bolipata-Santos, Simeon Dumdum Jr., Susan Lara, Grace Monte de Ramos, and National Artist for Literature Resil Mojares. Beginning last year, the Workshop has been accepting manuscripts for Balak (poetry in Binisaya) with corresponding English translation. The inclusion of Balak has further enriched workshop discussion regarding the craft of poetry rendered in different languages and the cultural nuances that underpin such expression.

Founded in 1962 by S.E.A. Write Awardee Edilberto K. Tiempo and National Artist Edith L. Tiempo, the workshop is the oldest creative writing workshop of its kind in Asia. It was recently given the Tanging Parangal in the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining by the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The Silliman University National Writers Workshop continues the legacy of the Tiempos in giving value to literature and creative writing in the Philippines.

For more information about forthcoming events during the workshop, e-mail Workshop Coordinator Lady Flor Partosa at [email protected] or call the Department of English and Literature at (035) 422-6002 loc. 350. (Edilberto and Edith Tiempo Creative Writing Center)

Call for Manuscripts to the 58TH Silliman University National Writers Workshop

The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is now accepting applications for the 58th Silliman University National Writers Workshop to be held from May 6 to May 17, 2019 at the Silliman University Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village and the Silliman University campus.

To be considered, applicants should submit manuscripts on or before December 3, 2018. (Extension to the deadline will not be made.) All manuscripts should comply with the instructions stated below. (Failure to do so will automatically eliminate their entries).

Applicants for Fiction and Creative Nonfiction fellowships should submit three to four (3-4) entries. Applicants for Poetry fellowships should submit a suite of seven to ten (7-10) poems. Applicants for Drama fellowships should submit at least one (1) One-Act Play. Each fiction, creative nonfiction, or drama manuscript should not be more than 20 pages, double spaced. We encourage you to stay well below the 20 pages. Aside from manuscripts in Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, and Drama that should be written in English, the Workshop will also be accepting manuscripts for Balak (poetry in Binisaya). Applicants should submit a suite of seven to 10 (7-10) Balak entries with their English translations.

Manuscripts should be submitted in five (5) hard copies. They should be computerized in MS Word, double-spaced, on 8.5 x 11 inches bond paper, with approximately one-inch margin on all sides. Please indicate the category (FICTION, CREATIVE NONFICTION, POETRY, ONE-ACT DRAMA, or BALAK) immediately under the title. The page number must be typed consecutively (e.g., 1 of 30, 2 of 30, and so on) at the center of the bottom margin of each page. The font should be Book Antiqua or Palatino, and the font size should be 12.

The applicant’s real name and address must appear only in the official application form and the certification of originality of works, and must not appear on the manuscripts. Manuscripts should be accompanied by the official application form, a notarized certification of originality of works, and at least one letter of recommendation from a literature professor or an established writer. All requirements must be complete at the time of submission.

Send all applications or requests for information to the Department of English and Literature, attention Assistant Professor Lady Flor Partosa, Workshop Coordinator, 1/F Katipunan Hall, Silliman University, 6200 Dumaguete City. For inquiries, email us at [email protected] or call 035-422-6002 loc. 350.

Downloads: 58th SUNWW Certification of Originality of Works | 58TH Workshop Recommendation Form  |  58th SUNWW Application Form

Poet, mentor, and su alumnus anthony tan is new silliman workshop director.

Anthony L. Tan has been appointed Director-in-Residence for the 58th Silliman University National Writers Workshop by Silliman University President Dr. Betty C. McCann upon the recommendation of the Advisory Board of the Edilberto and Edith Tiempo Creative Writing Center through its coordinator, Lady Flor Partosa.

Born and raised in Siasi, Sulu, Tony got his M.A. in Creative Writing and Ph.D. in English from Silliman University. As a student, he was editor of the 1976 issue of the University’s literary folio the Sands and Coral and fellow to the Silliman University National Writers Workshop in 1973. For more than a decade, he was a faculty member of the English Department and a regular member of the panel of critics at the Silliman National Summer Writers Workshop, where he sat with his mentors Edilberto and Edith Tiempo.

He went back to Mindanao in 1984 as faculty and later Department Chairperson at MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, where he stayed until his retirement in 2013. His poems, essays, and stories have gained national and international recognition, with his works appearing in various magazines and journals, including the Manoa (the literary journal of the Univeristy of Hawaii) and the Atlanta Review (the prestigious poetry magazine in the United States) as well in various anthologies such as a Habit of Shores (edited by Gemino Abad) and In Time Passing (edited by Leoncio Deriada). Author of two poetry collections The Badjao Cemetery and Other Poems and Poems for Muddas, Tony is recipient of various awards such as the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.

As alumnus of Silliman, he has given back to his alma mater by serving the SU National Writers Workshop as panelist multiple times, becoming editor-in-chief of the special literary issue of the Silliman Journal in 2013, as well as giving lectures and facilitating workshops as Visiting Lecturer. This time, Anthony Tan returns once again to the campus by the sea as Director-in-Residence for the 2018 Silliman University National Writers Workshop, which is scheduled May 6-17, 2019.

Fellows of the 56 th  Silliman University Writers Workshop present Chapbook Collection

“Germane” is how the 10 fellows of the 2017 SU National Writers Workshop call their Batch and is the title of their chapbook collection. George, Jam, Hezron, Vincen, Tiff, Catherine, Arlene, Tanya, Miggy and Jake share poems and prose that capture what to them are germane to their Workshop experience.

Since 2008, the Workshop has encouraged fellows to come up with a literary folio, an anthology of works pursued as projects during the Workshop or inspired during their stay in Dumaguete and Valencia.

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The National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete is the oldest creative writing program in Asia. The Workshop has been directed for the past 50 years by National Artist for Literature Dr. Edith L. Tiempo, along with her husband and Workshop founder, the late Dr. Edilberto K. Tiempo. In 2009, Dr. Edith Tiempo was named Director Emeritus of the National Writers Workshop, now known as the Silliman University National Writers Workshop.The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is the only three-week long writers workshop in the country, devoted to helping writers hone their craft in the genres of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. As the longest running among the nation’s writing workshops, the Silliman Workshop has trained several generations of writers, many of whom are now influencing the shape, direction, and development of Philippine literature. Over six hundred young writers have received the workshop fellowships, which are open for annual competitions. Many of these writers have won major prizes in the Don Carlos Palanca Literary Awards, the Philippine Graphic Literary Contest, and the Philippines Free Press Literary Contest, among others. With the workshop’s integrity and tradition over the years, it has become a rite of passage for the country’s finest writers.Apart from Silliman University, over the years the Workshop has received support from the Ford Foundation, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the CAP Family of Companies, the Creative Writing Foundation, the Dumaguete Literary Arts (DuLA) Group, and various cultural institutes based in the United States ad Europe.Last 2010 marked a milestone in the development of Philippine literature and the writing craft, as the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, headed by its first Director-in-Residence Dr. Rowena Tiempo-Torrevillas and the visionary Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, University President, first invited a writer beyond the Philippines to sit in as a guest panelist for a week to enrich the workshop by infusing Asian consciousness. The first international guest writer was Hong Kong’s Xu Xi. For 2011, it is Singapore’s Kirpal Singh.

Also in 2010, Silliman University welcomed the panelists, writing fellows, workshop alumni, and guests to the Writers Village at Camp Lookout, Valencia; its realization made possible through generous hearts.

About The Founders

HEZRON G. PIOS  is taking up Liberal Arts and Commerce Major in Communication and Marketing Management at the University of St. La Salle in Bacolod. He is a magazine writer and contributor for  The Spectrum , the university’s official media corps, which has garnered numerous regional awards. He is fellow for poetry.

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• Philline Marie Donggay
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• Miguel Antonio Sulangi
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*special auditors

Panelists and Screeners

THE DIRECTOR-IN-RESIDENCE

THE RESIDENT PANELISTS

IAN ROSALES CASOCOT  is a novelist and teaches film, literature, and creative writing in Silliman University in Dumaguete City. He has won the Palanca Award several times, and has also won the NVM Gonzalez Prize, a PBBY Salanga Writers Prize, and the FullyBooked/Neil Gaiman Philippine Graphic/Fiction Prize for his fiction. He has published seven books including  FutureShock Prose: An Anthology of Young Writers and New Literatures  (Silliman Press, 2002),  Old Movies and Other Stories  (NCCA, 2005),  Beautiful Accidents: Stories  (University of the Philippines Press, 2011),  Heartbreak & Magic: Stories of Fantasy and Horror  (Anvil, 2011), and  Inday Goes About Her Day ( Locsin Books, 2012 ) . Two collectons— The Lives of Bamboo Girls  (Ateneo de Naga University Press, 2017) and  Don’t Tell Anyone: Literary Smut  (Anvil, 2017)—are forthcoming. In 2008, his novel  Sugar Land  was longlisted in the Man Asian Literary Prize, the biggest prize for the novel in English in Asia. He was Writer-in-Residence for the International Writers Program of the University of Iowa in the United States in 2010. He was Founding Coordinator of the Edilberto and Edith Tiempo Creative Writing Center.  

THE REGULAR PANELISTS

GÉMINO H. ABAD , University Professor emeritus of literature and creative writing at the University of the Philippines, is a poet, fictionist, literary critic and historian, and anthologist with various honors and awards. In 2009 he received Italy’s Premio Feronia for his poetry translated into Italian by Gëzim Hajdari and Amoà Fatuiva under the title,  Dove le parole non si spezzano  (Where No Words Break). He has to date thirty books to his name.  Care of Light  (2010) is his eighth poetry collection, and  Imagination’s Way  (2010), his eighth collection of critical essays; he also has two collections of short stories,  Orion’s Belt  (1996) and  A Makeshift Sun  (2001). He is known also for his three-volume historical anthology of Filipino poetry in English:  Man of Earth  (co-ed., Edna Zapanta Manlapaz; 1989),  A Native Clearing  (sole editor, 1993), and  A Habit of Shores  (sole editor, 1999). He has recently finished his six-volume anthology of Philippine short stories in English over the period 1956 to 2008: the first two-volume set is called  Upon Our Own Ground (2008); the second set,  Underground Spirit  (2010); and the third,  Hoard of Thunder  (2012). Dr. Abad obtained his Ph.D. in English at the University of Chicago in 1970, and continues to teach at UP where he has served as Secretary of the University, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and Director of the U.P. Creative Writing Center (now an Institute).

SUSAN S. LARA  is a distinguished fictionist whose stories have won the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and the Focus Literary Awards. She wrote the National Book Award-winning  Letting Go and Other Stories , and her fiction and essays have been published in various anthologies. She majored in English at the University of the Philippines Diliman, attended the International Writing Program of the University of Iowa, and attended the Seminar on Contemporary British Writing at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom as a British Council grantee. She held the Irwin Lee Professorial Chair in Creating Writing at the Ateneo de Manila University in 2011. She has served as panelist in various writers workshops, including the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, the Ateneo Institute of Literary Arts and Practices (AILAP) Writers Workshop, the De La Salle University’s Malate Writers Workshop, and the University of St. La Salle’s Iyas Writers Workshop. She had served as special assistant to the CEO and head of the Public Affairs Office of Pag-IBIG Fund and communications consultant at the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry. Currently she is a professional editorial consultant and writing coach, and facilitates writing seminars and workshops for corporate clients.

THE GUEST PANELISTS 

JOSE WENDELL P. CAPILI  earned his degrees from the University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines-Diliman, University of Tokyo, University of Cambridge and The Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies (now School of Culture, History & Language, College of Asia and the Pacific), Australian National University, where he completed his PhD on the Emergence of Southeast Asian Diaspora Writers in Australia. He has published 7 books and over 300 articles in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. He received Carlos Palanca and Cultural Center of the Philippines for Literature as well as scholarships, grants and fellowships from Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean, Hong Kong, Philippine, Australian and British governments. He was a recipient of the UP Gawad Chancellor, the Carlos P. Romulo Professorial Chair, The UP International Publication Award,  The UP Centennial Professorial Chair and The One UP Professorial Chair for Teaching and Research. He was a Visiting Scholar, Writer and Professor at the University of Cambridge, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, University of Hong Kong, University of Malaya, University of Melbourne, and the University of Queensland, Seoul National University, National University of Singapore, University of Sydney, Waseda University, University of Western Australia, and Yonsei University. His creative and critical productions were presented in several conferences and festivals, including the Cambridge Seminar on the Contemporary Writer (2000), Hong Kong International Literary Festival (2001), Sydney Writers’ Festival (2007, 2008), and The 76th PEN International Conference in Tokyo, Japan (2010). He has been interviewed by the BBC, CNN, CCTV (China), Channel NewsAsia (Singapore), El Pais (Spain), NHK (Japan),  SBS (Australia), and South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) for his insights on creative writing, higher education, literature, migration and popular culture. He is Professor of English, Creative Writing and Comparative Literature, UP Diliman. For eight years, he served as Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs & Director, Office of Alumni Relations, University of the Philippines System.

THE SCREENERS

MYRNA PEÑA-REYES  earned her BA in English from Silliman University and went on to acquire her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon, where she also taught. Ms. Peña-Reyes has already published two books of poems,  The River Singing Stone  (Anvil, 1994) and  Almost Home: Poems (UP Press, 2003; 2004 ).  Her other poems, fiction, essays, and literary reviews have appeared in the  Sands and Coral,  the  Silliman Journal,  the  Philippine Collegian, Solidarity,  the  Philippine Free Press, The Weekly Graphic,  the  Weekly Women’s Magazine,  the  Asia-Philippines Leader,  and  The Sunday Times Magazine.  Her works were also anthologized in Philippine publications such as the  Likhaan Anthology of Philippine Literature in English From 1900 to the Present (1998); A Habit of Shores: Filipino Poetry and Verse from English ‘60s to the ‘90s (1999 ); and  Filipino Women Writers in English:  Their Story 1905-2002  (2003) as well as in US publications:   From Here We Speak: An Anthology of Oregon Poetry (1993); The Forbidden Stitch (1989); Making Waves (1989); Gathering Ground (1984); Anthology of Eugene Writers #1 (1982),  and  Sequoia (1973).

JAIME AN LIM, IAN ROSALES CASOCOT,  and  CÉSAR RUÌZ AQUINO  also served as screeners.

University President Betty C. McCann

Vice President for Academic Affairs Earl Jude Paul Cleope

The 56th Silliman University National Writers Workshop 

Workshop Organization

Director-in-Residence Jaime An-Lim

Workshop Coordinator Lady Flor Partosa

Deputy Workshop Coordinator/Finance Officer Alana Leilani Cabrera-Narciso

Secretariat J Marie Maxino,  Marketing Officer/Assistant Transportation Officer Hellene Piñero,  Assistant Finance Officer/Overall Head, Physical Set-up

Working Committee Moses Joshua Atega,  VIP Relations Head Rebecca de la Torre, Guests/Auditor Relations Head Hermiesela Duran,  Food Officer Joan Generoso,  Accommodations and Medical Emergency Myla Patron,  Food Officer Ronelaine Picardal,  Evaluations Officer Charmaine Melaño,  Publicity Head Anne Riconalia,  Food Head Jennifer Solitana,  Accommodations and Medical Emergency

Workshop Assistants Mike Gomez Valerie Durias

Transportation Officers Philip Van Peel J Marie Maxino

Screening Committee César Ruìz Aquino Ian Rosales Casocot Jaime An-Lim Myrna Peña-Reyes

Photographers To be determined

The Mary Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village is a gift by Atty. Enrique Sobrepeña Jr. – 1973  Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee in the field of business to Silliman University. Atty. Sobrepeña’s dedication to the arts has helped establish Silliman’s role as a hub for literature and creative writing in Asia. The Writers Village is named in honor of his wife Mary Rose Lamb Sobrepeña.

Today, the site is the primary venue for the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, founded by Drs. Edilberto and Edith Tiempo in 1961. The Writers Village, a project initiated by University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, is part of a long tradition of gifts to the University from the Sobrepeñas, avid patrons who have also helped keep the workshop alive as keen supporters through the years.

The donation for the creation of the Writers Village, located in Camp Lookout, in Bongbong, Valencia, was facilitated by former University President Dr. Quintin S. Doromal. Groundbreaking rites were held on 15 November 2009, and dedication rites were held on 13 April 2010. The Village was first used for the 49th National Writers Workshop in May 2010.

The Writers Village is now home to writers of all persuasions. Its establishment helps promote the arts and culture at Silliman University and in the Dumaguete and Negros Oriental community.

For more information, please contact:

Asst. Prof. Lady Flor N. Partosa

Coordinator, Edilberto and Edith Tiempo Creative Writing Center Department of English and Literature 1/F Katipunan Hall College of Arts and Sciences Silliman University 6200 Dumaguete City

Tel. No. (035) 422-6002 loc. 520 Email: [email protected]

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Scribblory Writing and Tutorial Services is a writing and tutorial center that helps the young and old   in preserving and sharing their life stories through the art of writing. We also equip children, teenagers, and adults with writing skills that help them become the internationally competent writer and author that they aspire to be. We provide practical writing tutorials, workshops, and classes as well as quality writing services with memoir as our specialty.

Meet the Team

Elaine Marie Factor

She is a teacher-of-all ages, creative writer, editor, Philippine-based memoir writing mentor, and the founder of Scribblory Writing and Tutorial Services. She is the author of Feast Books’  Finding You: A Memoir on Dreams, Detours, and Destiny  which became one of the finalists under Youth Category in Jaime Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards 2017.

Founder & Managing Director

Cory Bayona-Bugtong

She is an ENFP who is both a thrill-seeker and a library geek. Before she started writing for Scribblory and creating magazine layout for Memento, Cory served in the Marketing and Media Ministry of The Feast. Her weekends are spent learning about creative writing, journaling, and anything hygge.

Layout Artist

Nichelle Dizon

She is a creative writer, digital marketer, and servant of God. Her written works have appeared in both print and online publications. She loves to connect with people in coffee shops and is easily delighted with their stories.

Administrator & Social Media Content Writing Mentor

Jennifer Sun

She is a teacher, language coach, education consultant, devotional writer, speaker, and workshop facilitator. She is among the contributing writers for CSM Publishing’s  Take Heart: Letters of Faith, Hope and Love, a compilation of letters from the millennials to the millennials. She is a regular contributor for Scripture Union’s Light to My Path annual devotional, and Keys for Kids’ Unlocked devotional, a US-based devotional for teens.

Devotional Writing Mentor

Vergie Manligas

She is the author of two memoirs,  A Silver Lining and Amiable Hometown , and she is currently working on another book. Despite  her busy schedule, she successfully maintains her aesthetically-pleasing and soul-nourishing blog: https://mommoiry.com/ . She is the president of two public speaking groups: TOPS and Rise-Up Toastmaster Club.

Blogging Mentor

Bernadette Destura

She has a three-year working experience as a college instructor. She has co-facilitated Scribblory's “Strategies to Write Better: A Three-Part Writing Class,” and in 2020, won second place in Scribblory’s Personal Narrative Essay Writing Contest. She is one of the contributing writers of Memento , an e-magazine of true-to-life stories.

Writing Tutor

Naysan Albaytar

She has been a freelance writer for roughly 14 years now, managing local and international clients and working on projects that range from writing SEO copies and how-to and technical articles, writing sales copies and product descriptions, as well as blogging and editing, proofreading, and rewriting articles. 

Freelance Writing Mentor

Guilly Tejano

Head of logistics.

He describes himself as a man on a journey who is doing his best to life life to the fullest. He is a businessman and has also been helping Scribblory on their day-to-day activities.

Aiko Gillera Hara

Administrator & writing tutor.

She is a blogger, a registered author/writer, and a Scribblory writing tutor. She is one of the authors of the anthology Dystopia Manila and the e-book collection of short stories Pasko Na Naman published by PaperKat Books.

Ulysses Tejano

He is a bibliophile with an insatiable curiosity of the world outside his walls. He became a teacher to share that love of learning with others. On his spare time, he can be found writing short stories or trying a new activity to share as a new tale with friends.

She is a preschool teacher and writer. She is a contributing writer for several non-fiction anthologies and enjoys writing in her weekly blog. On her spare time, you can find her in the mountains, at the seaside, or curled up reading a book in a small cafe.

Andrea Requejo

She boasts nearly a decade of educational experience. Her journey has been marked by a strong dedication to individual academic tutoring. Her passion for the written word is deeply rooted in her love for reading, and she aspires to kindle this same enthusiasm for language and expression in her students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you tell me more about Scribblory?

A: Scribblory provides writing and tutorial services to young and old aspiring authors and writers. Our specialty is creative nonfiction, particularly memoir. We help preserve life stories through the art of writing.

Q: What are your services?

A: We offer Writing Mentorship Programs, Writing Proficiency Tutorial Program (for kids and adults), Writing Workshops, Writing Classes, Biography Writing, and Book Editing. We also help our authors market and sell their books through our online book shop and e-magazine, Memento.

Q: Are you a publisher?

A: No, but we provide writing services. We teach, edit, and write for you. We help you write, finish, and improve your manuscript, then we refer you to the publishers we trust. We support you and help you enrich your writing life through our growing community.

Q: Is your business legit?

A: Scribblory is registered with BIR, DTI, and IPOPHL. We are currently operating online, and we rent places and spaces for our face-to-face events.

Q: How do I enroll in your programs?

A: Email us your writing goals and needs at [email protected] , then we'll help you determine the program and/or service which we see fit for you.

Write Things

Creative writing classes for kids, teens & adults,  call us:0954-1583245 .

OUR CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES

Young Writers' Hangout

At a loss for words? Having difficulty turning those ideas into the written word? Then come to the WRITE place.  The Young Writers' Hangout offers individual, hands-on writing sessions specifically designed to cater to your child’s writing needs.

Whether it be for fiction, poetry, essays, writing assignment, or any other writing style or genre, we aim to nurture your child’s talents and writing skills through guided and timed writing sessions, feedback from writing mentors in a supportive, positive and encouraging environment and learning from the works of other writing buddies as well as beloved books and authors, and the freedom and space to allow the writer in your child to sprout wings and flourish. 

No two sessions will be alike as we understand the unique gift for writing waiting to be unleashed within each student. And as those blank pages get filled with your child’s words, there’s no harm having fun while learning and the development of talent take place.  Open to kids and teens ages 8-17 years old.

+ Private classes for groups only (minimum of 10 students);  for inquiries email [email protected]

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Summer Writefest & July Writefest 

The summer workshop will lead the students to discover the writer in them as we explore and share different forms of writing with one another, using some of our favorite books from the Philippines and other countries as models. 

All for fun, for the sheer enjoyment and love of words, and can it be helped if true learning happens along the way?

A starter book of the student’s writing is the expected end product.  Take our word for it! Let’s write away!

We will have two guest writing mentors.  Online workshop via Zoom. 

 + May (6 days, MWF)

+ July/July 2023 (6 days, MWF)

+ 3pm-5:00pm for 8-17 years old

Adult Online Creative Writing Classes 

​Fiction & Nonfiction Writing

Participants will be encouraged to write their life stories, drawing from life-changing events in their lives.  For what does one write about if not what one knows best? The facilitator will share her own "unexpected" journey that has led to published books and writing advocacies. The class will engage in writing and critiquing exercises.

Other Classes

We also offer private classes for students, teachers and companies.  

+ Group/individual creative writing classes for kids and teens

+ Group/individual creative writing classes for adults

+ Creative Writing for Teachers

+ Business Writing for Companies

+ Creative Writing for Companies + Private Tutorial (SAT, IB, Creative Writing, Writing Therapy and Business Writing)  

Top 9 Content Writing Courses in the Philippines With Placements

With the age of digitalization and a year of pandemics, the marketing aspect of companies around the world has changed from traditional to digital marketing. the increase in the use of electronic devices in the last few years has led numerous brands, agencies, and companies, small or large, to transform their strategies to reach out to their respective audiences and customer base through an internet-based approach. the most important aspect that drives these digital marketing strategies is content..

The Philippines is recognized as a developing country and is now becoming a newly industrialized market with a shift from agriculture to the service sector and manufacturing. A lot of companies are moving or setting up their base in the Philippines, and a lot of home-grown companies are expanding.

This, in turn, is going to lead to an increase in the number of job opportunities and hence, an increase in companies hiring content creators to contribute to the digital marketing of their brands around the globe. Whether as a freelance or full-time content writer, the market for content writers in the Philippines is booming.

Before we get into the list of some of the best content writing courses in the Philippines, let’s get a brief idea of what content writing is, what it includes, the salary packages, and the career opportunities available in the Philippines and across the world through work from home facility.

What is Content Writing?

Content writing is the planning, structuring, writing, editing, and publishing of web content for digital marketing purposes. Content writing includes different writing styles for articles, blogs, flyers, infographics, brochures, book reviews, ebooks, statements of purpose, Google Ads copy, business listing, academic writing, press releases, business writing, video script, product description, and social media posts. The content has to be engaging enough to grasp the attention of the targeted audience, consistently posted, and of high quality.

The average salary of content writers ranges from 2,37,900 PHP (Philippine Peso) – 2,71,870 PHP (Philippine Peso) a year for beginners to 3,39,850 PHP (Philippine Peso) – 5,43,745 PHP (Philippine Peso) a year for someone with a good hands-on experience of 2-5 years. Salaries also vary for freelance writers, full-time writers, and part-time writers for MNCs, educational institutions, startups, and entrepreneurs.

What are the Career Opportunities?

Content writing as a career option can be taken up by anyone – a student, a homemaker, a working professional, or an entrepreneur. The skills that are of paramount importance while learning content writing is a habit of reading, consistency in writing, time management , keeping up with the trends, and willingness to experiment with the different writing styles. Anyone willing to do the above-mentioned can become a successful content writer.

Some of the Content Writing Career Opportunities Available in the Philippines and Abroad are:

–             Content Creator

–             Content Strategists

–             SEO Content Writers

–             Copywriters

–             Proofreaders

–             Content Editors

–             Brand Journalists

–             Blogger

–             Scriptwriter

–             Social Media Content Specialists

–             Curriculum Designer

–             Instructional Designers

–             Academic Writers

–             Technical Writers

–             Subject Matter Experts

–             Video Content/ YouTube Content Creators

–             Resume Writing or Professional Profile Building

The Top 9 Institutes for Content Writing Courses in the Philippines

We have compiled a list of the institutes offering content writing courses in the Philippines for you to select from.

IIM SKILLS is an online teaching institute recognized for its various digital marketing and content writing courses in the Philippines and other parts of Asia. The institute has trained over 2500 students ensuring the quality of education and, after the course, guaranteed placements. The trainers have experience of more than 12 years and have worked with top brands of the world.

IIM SKILLS offers a 4-month Content Writing Course (CWMC), which includes 4 weeks of live Sessions, 3 months of internship with hands-on experience, and another 10+ hours of live sessions during the internship.

IIM SKILLS CONTENT WRITING COURSE MODULES & CONTENT

Course Fees: 10,195 PHP

Course Highlights:

–             25 Types of writing skills

–             16 hours of lecture

–             10+ Hours of sessions during the internship

–             Free tools worth 23,800 PHP (Philippine Peso)

–             Practical assignments and regular feedback

–             Exams

–             Portfolio development

–             Freelance jobs and guaranteed internship opportunities

–             Lifetime consulting and technical Support

–             Certifications from IIM SKILLS and HubSpot

–             Publishing of the work during the course

IIM SKILLS Alumni’s Work at The alumni of IIM SKILLS gets the opportunity to work at some of the world’s biggest companies.

Professional Courses from IIM SKILLS

• Digital Marketing Course
• Technical Writing Course
• Financial Modeling Course
• Business Accounting And Taxation Course
• CAT Coaching

Contact: +919580740740,  [email protected]

Download IIM SKILLS Content Writing Course Brochure

Find Why 20,000+ People Love IIM SKILLS

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Udemy is one of the biggest online learning platforms founded in 2007, with over 200,000 courses varying from self-growth to core education concept building. The courses available on the platform are taught by different teachers from around the globe and have their reach to various sections of society – students, working professionals, budding entrepreneurs, etc.

They Offer a Variety of Content Writing Courses in the Philippines, Namely:

–             Ultimate Web Content Writing Masterclass (4.6/5) (Attended by 1,801 students)

–             Content is King: Writing Killer Content for Web and Marketing (4.3/5) (Attended by 1,211 students)

–             How to write great Web Content (4.6/5) (Attended by 634 students)

–             The complete content writing course in 2021 (4.3/5) (Attended by 506 students)

–             Become a Freelance Content Writer (4.7/5) (Attended by 71 students)

Course Topics:

–             Search Engine Optimization

–             Copywriting

–             How to publish your work

–             Content and Market Research

–             Content Writing of various types

–             Content Marketing

–             Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Vocabulary

–             How to edit content

–             Website Development using WordPress

–             How to keep track of Social Media Trends

Course Fees: Course fees on Udemy varies from one course to another. Students also get discounts on these courses. The fee ranges from 245 PHP to 2380 PHP.

–             Self-Paced Courses

–             Experienced Trainees

–             Pre- Recorded Videos

–             Affordable Fees

–             Assignments and Quizzes

–             Lifetime Content Access to Material

–             Certification on completion

–             Globally Recognized Courses

Recommended Read: Digital Marketing Courses in the Philippines

3. Skill Upgrader

Skill Upgrader is a consultant company that helps people in career growth. They provide an innovative learning approach through interactive sessions and on-demand training for several courses with the goal of learning through working on projects. With over 1000+ participants in 4+ countries, they are now providing content writing courses in the Philippines too.

Course Modules:

–             Introduction to Content Writing

–             Web Hosting, Domain, and Website Development

–             Understanding the Writing Process

–             Keyword Research

–             Ways to write Optimized Content

–             Process of Content Creation and Management

–             Content Marketing Basics

–             All about a Call to Action in writing

–             Building the content marketing strategy

–             Lead Generation

–             Email Marketing

–             How to Freelance

Course Fees: The course fee is 10,470 PHP, but currently, it is available at a discount price of 5641 PHP.

–             Demo Class

–             16+ Hours Classes

–             70+ Hours of

–             Tools worth 27,200 PHP

–             Placement Support

–             Freelance Work or Job Portfolio Development

–             3 Months of Guaranteed Internship

–             Lifetime Support

–             Instant Content Writing Course Certification

4. Education & Career Times

The Education & Career Times, or the ECT is a government-recognized training startup founded in 2010, has trained over 1200 students, and is now a part of leading content writing courses in the Philippines.

ECT is determined to change the dynamics of the way education is imparted by dividing the course into two steps: learning the theory and later working on live projects during the internship provided by the institute. The course includes live classes, recorded sessions, assignments and tasks, regular feedback, and mentor-mentee discussions whenever required.

The Course Module:

–             Content Writing Introduction

–             How to build your vocabulary

–             All about grammar

–             Tools, Tips, and Techniques of Writing online

–             Ways to write creative non-fiction content

–             Ways to write creative fiction content

–             Different Aspects of Business Writing

–             Different Aspects of Technical Writing

–             Tips for Building Academic Writing skills

–             Ways to write specific content

–             Basics of Content Marketing, Keyword Research, and Web Development

–             Monetizing your work

–             Publishing your work

Course Fees: The course lasts for the duration of 3 months, and the course fee is 10,200 PHP.

–             Regular Feedback and personalized sessions

–             32 hours of Live Online Interactive Sessions

–             50 Hours of eLearning Videos and Resources

–             Live Projects, Writing Assignments, and Exams

–             Placement Assistance

–             Internship Opportunity

–             Lifetime Access and Dedicated Support

–             Certification from the Government of India

HubSpot is a free online training leader offering courses worldwide with a mission to provide training to everyone, irrespective of their age, for the digital age. They have expanded their courses to now offer online content writing courses in the Philippines.

They have dedicated instructors who teach you all about content writing in their content writing course from the basics to the advanced level. The course is available for marketing professionals, inbound professionals, and content producers. They have trained 250,000 students to date.

–             Power of Storytelling

–             How to create content

–             Content Strategy

–             How to generate content ideas

–             How to write quality blogs

–             Blogging through HubSpot on Google

–             How to repurpose your content value

–             How to create content clusters

–             Video Marketing Strategy

–             Guest Blogging Strategy

–             How to promote your content

–             Analyzing the Content

Course Fees : Well, as we told you earlier, this course is entirely free.

–             The courses are free of cost

–             12 lessons and 11 Videos

–             11 Quizzes

–             Personalized training tailored according to your requirements

–             Globally Recognized Certifications

Recommended Read: Technical Writing Courses in the Philippines

6. Skillshare

Skillshare is an online learning community from educational videos. With over 35,000 online courses and more than 28 million enrolments, Skillshare now offers complete web and content writing courses in the Philippines taught by a consultant and coach in the field of digital marketing.

–             Intro to Content Writing

–             Methodology of Learning Content Writing

–             How to research, write and edit content and use marketing tools

–             Content Writing Basics

–             Keyword Research and Grammar Rules

–             How to create Headlines

–             How to create sub-headlines

–             Call To Action Ideas

–             How to include an image and sources

–             How to outsource or include external links

Course Fees : An individual can get access to numerous courses with a monthly or yearly subscription. A monthly subscription costs around 410 PHP and a yearly subscription costs around 1570 PHP.

–             Free Registration

–             Self-Paced Classes

–             Unlimited Access to classes

–             Taught by Industry leaders

–             Hands-On class projects

Indian Institute of Digital Education is one of the leading content writing courses in the Philippines and a premiere school for digital marketing education. Founded in 2016, they have trained more than 60,000 students with the help of 70+ trainers on various platforms – online, offline, and on-demand mediums.

Their focus is to impart digital skills to their trainees with keen attention to changing trends in digital marketing and content writing. They work on the formula of learning from the trainers, applying the knowledge in the real world, and then evaluating the results to better understand the course.

IIDE offers a content writing/ copywriting course based on advanced teaching methodology. The course is designed in a way to help you understand the basic concepts of content writing through video lectures spanning more than 3 hours of classes and practice tests and assignments. The course is self-paced with live online sessions and one-on-one discussion sessions with the mentors.

–             Copywriting Basics

–             Copywriting Basics – Digitally

–             Principles of content writing

–             Elements and Formulas for Copywriting

–             Marketing Appeals in Writing

–             The Process of Writing

–             Importance of Art in Writing

–             Content creation for social media

–             Tools and Presentation Techniques

Course Fees : 3060 PHP

–             3+ Online Lectures

–             5+ Practice Assignments and Mock Tests

–             Access to Videos for 30 Days

–             Dedicated Question and Answer Support

IIDE Alumni’s work at IIDE Students gets hired by some of the leading agencies and companies worldwide.

8. Coursera

Coursera is a massive online course providing platform and offers a variety of courses in collaboration with different universities around the world. Coursera has 4000+ free and paid courses and has over 92 million registered learners.

The courses are taught by industry experts and professionals with years of experience in the said field. The courses are self-paced with quizzes after the end of weekly modules and final examinations after the end of all the modules. With an abundance of courses, some of the available content writing courses in the Philippines are:

–             Good with Words: The writing and Editing Program by the University of Michigan includes 4 courses (4.7/5) (Attended by 70k students)

– The content Strategy for Professionals Specialization Program by Northwestern University includes 5 courses (4.6/5) (Attended by 42k students)

–             The Strategy of Content Marketing by University of California (4.5/5) (Attended by 260k students)

–             Word Choice

–             How to Structure and Organize

–             Drafting

–             Editing Content

–             How to Proofread

–             Strategy to Market your content

–             How to engage an audience

–             How to manage content

–             How to expand the content reach

–             How to create an impact through your content

Course Fees : The courses on Coursera can be enrolled in for free or for a 7-day trial period, but one has to pay the fees for gaining a certificate. The fee varies from 1360 PHP to 3400 PHP.

–             Self-Paced Learning

–             Weekly Practice Quizzes

–             Graded Assignments with feedback from peers

–             Lifetime Access to the course

–             Certification by the university after completion

–             Global Acceptance of the courses

9. Henry Harvin

Founded in 2013, Henry Harvin Education is one of the global education technology companies focused on providing online and offline certifications, degrees, and diplomas to students and working professionals around the globe. The company has trained over 3 Lac students and has a range of 200+ courses to choose from.

They offer one of the best content writing courses in the Philippines, with 10 modules in a 1-course program. With 36+ Hours of online live interactive sessions and extensive content writing practice, they help trainees undergo projects in numerous aspects of writing such as research, technical and academic writing to name a few.

Course Module:

–             Basics of English: Grammar, Jargon, etc

–             Skills to research online, create graphics, analyze data, edit, and other internet skills

–             Marketing and Business Writing

–             Content Strategy Building

–             Research and Technical Writing

–             Academic Writing

–             Creative Writing

–             Email Drafting

–             How to Get Projects

–             Soft Skills Development

–             Resume Creation

Course Fees: There are two content writing courses in the Philippines offered by Henry Harvin. One with live classes and the other which is self-paced. The fee is 9175 PHP and 10,195 PHP, respectively.

–             Live Projects

–             Basic Graphic Designing Skills

–             Beginners Web Development Skills

–             Bootcamps

–             Guaranteed Internship

–             Publishing of all your work: Article, E-Book, Press release, etc

–             Access to Competitions and Hackathons

–             100% Placement

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How is a content writing course helpful?

Content writing courses help in innumerable ways:

–             You learn different types of writing

–             The guidance and regular feedback on your writing by the trainers

–             You get to experiment with your writing styles

–             You learn essential web development and graphic designing skills

–             You learn to conduct topic wise and keyword research

–             You learn to publish your work without any publisher

–             You learn to monetize your skills even before starting a job

Q2. What is the benefit of attending online content writing courses in the Philippines?

Online content writing courses are budget-friendly compared to offline courses. They are also accessible from the comfort of our homes, and missed classes can be accessed through the recording, which gives an in-class atmosphere. The resources shared during the sessions are available for a lifetime, and demo sessions make choosing which online course is the most suitable for you much easier.

Q3. What are the qualifications required to become a content writer?

An individual has to just be passionate about writing to become a content creator. All the other course-related skills can be learned later.

Q4. Where can I get placed/hired as a full-time employee once I have finished learning from one of these content writing courses in the Philippines? 

Initially, after finishing your course, you can start your internship with some of the institutes mentioned earlier. Then, you can get hired as a full-time content writer after a year of relevant experience in some of the world’s top brands, such as KPMG, Dell, Amazon, Genpact, Forbes, Johnson & Johnson, to name a few. There are other opportunities with startups, institutes, and various existing businesses available too.

Q5. Are all the available content writing courses in the Philippines mentioned in this article?

Yes, there are other available content writing courses in the Philippines, but we have listed out all the top online content writing courses that are out there in this article.

Q6. How important is content writing for the marketing of a business or company?

Content drives the entire marketing as it is the backbone of all the marketing campaigns rolled out by a company, and it is what separates a successful company from any other company. You might be able to design exceptional graphics, but without content added to them, it would be difficult to reach the audience, and that is where content writers come into play.

We have compiled the list of best content writing courses in this article to provide you with all the necessary information before you decide to register yourself. We hope that you will be able to choose the course that is the most convenient for you.

Content writers are in huge demand right now with various profiles for you to enter, and with the right skill set, you will end up working at the world’s finest companies in either the Philippines or abroad.

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In this Brown Global Summer Program, explore the relationship between the US and the Philippines through the lens of creative nonfiction in the capital city of Manila. 

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Click below to watch a recording of a virtual info session and learn all about PHILIPPINES: Writing Filipino and American Experiences through Creative Nonfiction.  Facilitated by faculty director, Grace Talusan (English), this info session provides an overview of academics, cultural programming, housing, costs, eligibility requirements, and instructions for submitting an application for Summer 2024.

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This course explores the relationship between the US and the Philippines through the reading and writing of creative nonfiction including journalism, memoir, essays, and scholarly articles. We will explore this relationship through various topics such as Facebook and elections, Filipino nurses and labor, and the rise of Filipino flavors such as ube in American foods. Students keep a notebook and practice all the stages of writing towards a portfolio of finished creative nonfiction. This course includes mandatory travel to Manila, Philippines for experiential learning through interactions with the local writing community in a range of settings, including universities and media companies, and field trips while in residence at Ateneo de Manila University. 

Program Highlights:

• An online asynchronous summer course with a mandatory two-week in-country residential travel component to Manila, Philippines;
• Opportunities to practice creative nonfiction writing skills through first-person reporting, place-based writing assignments, and reflective writing; 
• Generating and sharing nonfiction writing in workshops;
• Excursions to the Manila American Cemetery, shopping centers, and other sites that reverberate with traces of the US empire in the contemporary Philippine cityscape; 
• In-person meetings with Philippine-based journalists at media organizations such as with  Glenda Gloria, co-founder and executive editor of Rappler, and broadcast journalist Howie Severino of GMA Network;
• Discussions with faculty and students from Ateneo de Manila University, the partner institution and the primary residential site for this program;  
• Participation in a day-long public symposium related to the course topic with nonfiction writers and scholars at Ateneo de Manila University, and other academic and literary community members; 
• An overnight at Kapusod, a sustainable living lakeside camping retreat.

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In these days of heaping emails and competing ideas and propositions, how can your message stand out? Getting your message through requires clear and concise communication. For this, having solid business writing skills is a must. 

The  Effective Business Writing  workshop will equip you to structure your thoughts and represent your ideas in in a clear, professional, and polished manner. Interact with clients and colleagues with clarity when you learn and apply the essentials of communicating clearly and confidently.  

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Develop confidence in written communication skills

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Review e-mail tips for a more professional interaction with clients, customers and colleagues.

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EJ Zara  is a professional executive coach who has designed and delivered high-powered globally accredited development trainings and coaching. He has been tapped for his expertise in organizational strategic management and planning by companies such as Nike, Accenture, Philhealth, SSS, Board of Investments, Philippine AXA Life, Vishay Philippines, Inc., Philippine Heart Center, Intellectuall Property Office of the Philippines, Asiawide Refreshments Corporation, GMA, Social Housing and Finance Corporation, among others.

EJ is known for his trainings on leadership, team-building, communication and operations management. He has extensive knowledge in different fields in organization psychology such as experimental and social psychology necessary in the formulation of marketing strategies and field studies - an added value he shares to his training engagements.

He also has extensive professional experience in sales and marketing for various niche markets, serving in top posts of the sales and marketing departments of Philamlife. Currently, he is a managing partner of entrepreneurial solutions, Rooster Manila, Co., and a Management professor in Enderun Colleges.

EJ has been certified in coaching and global leadership by American Management Association, International Coaching Federation and Thunderbird School of Global Management. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology from University of the Philippines, and took his master's degree in business administration at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.

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I.  Setting the Tone Introduction Expectation Setting Ground Rules Self-Assessment and Benchmarking II.  Module 1: Eight C's of Written Communication Subject-Verb Agreement Rules Punctuation Marks Use of simple and concise words Vague and Tentative statements Writing Organization

III. Module 2: The Writing Pyramid Planning what to write Developing a draft Editing a draft Revising and Proofreading IV. Module 3: Writing Professional E-mails Professional E-mail rules and tips V.  Module 4: Summary

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No one is born with the ability to tell stories, but everyone has one to share. The capacity to communicate through storytelling, poetry and other forms is a skill that may be acquired, refined, and elevated to the level of an art. The majority of us actually have some creativity, albeit it is frequently muted or overlooked because of external factors or other pressing needs. The creative writing courses in the Philippines, being offered by various institutions, provide a window through which we can let our thoughts and emotions out.

Each of us has gone through a range of feelings and has encountered our own set of difficulties. Through lovely expressions and words, creative writing expresses these feelings and emotions. But creative writing is more than just using words and jargon, it is the ability to come up with characters and plots, and be able to place both against a realistic backdrop. Writing using captivating language and judicious use of numerous literary tropes are skills that only experienced creative writers possess.

What is Creative Writing?

Any writing that goes beyond the traditional norms of professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature is considered creative writing. This writing is typically characterized by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development, the use of literary tropes, or different poetic traditions.

Benefits of Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines

·    Building confidence

Writing creatively is a technique that will enable you to fully develop your unique voice and perspective without artificial constraints. You have more freedom to research and voice your opinions on subjects, points of view, philosophies, people, etc. Additionally, doing so will give you more confidence and ease when expressing your viewpoints in other writings.

·    Clarification of Thoughts

You may express your thoughts and emotions more clearly through creative writing. You’ll be able to see things clearly in the workplace and throughout the rest of your life, enabling you to solve challenges in the future.

·    Meeting with Like-Minded people

When one meets other writers, one can pick up different methods and approaches. Meeting like-minded individuals also facilitates the exchange of fresh viewpoints and thoughts on the same subject. While some dissertation writing services allow students to readily express their ideas on paper, others find it difficult or unpleasant to write these essays due to laziness or a lack of writing ability.

·    Improvement in Vocabulary

Writing promotes vocabulary and gives insight into reading and writing processes. Additionally, you will have a thorough understanding of grammar and how to use it in your compositions. Therefore, after being aware of the methods used by an essay writing service, a person will likewise be able to bend and break the laws.

·    Boosting the Imagination

By thinking beyond the box while writing, a person can engage and enhance their creativity. Becoming more adept at identifying alternatives and solutions to challenges, also aids in igniting his imagination.

Eligibility Criteria for Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines

It’s a common misconception that you don’t need a degree in creative writing to be a writer, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. For those who are passionate about writing, a creative writing degree is a blessing—not because of the worth of the degree once you’ve earned it, but rather because of the lessons you acquire while doing the course.

A creative writing degree allows you three years to concentrate on your writing, refine your style, and explore the intricacies of this craft. It entails being exposed to a world of excellent reading, which will influence both your artistic vision and your complete worldview.

A creative writing degree is therefore worthwhile if you are serious about improving the caliber of your work. The courses, whether taken at the bachelor’s or master’s level, are meant to give students the necessary skills in their chosen specialty to prepare them for the industry’s high demand and rapid growth.

Higher secondary education, or 10+2, with humanities or the arts as the primary discipline, is required to enroll in a bachelor’s program in Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines. You must possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline to meet the normal requirements to enroll in master’s level courses at universities overseas. Your advantage will increase if you have a fine arts bachelor’s degree.

How to Improve Your Writing Skills

Many people find writing to be scary, especially those who don’t write often or for a living. The good news is that writing doesn’t have to be painful, and almost anyone can develop their writing skills with a little discipline and openness to learning. Here are four ways you may immediately start honing your writing abilities.

• Writing: Just like anything else, writing requires practice if you want to improve. Regular writing will help you build a distinct style and lessen your dread of the blank page if you want to improve your writing abilities. Therefore, keep writing even if no one reads it. A man becomes flawless through practice.
• Reading: The best writers are avid readers and reading regularly is a simple approach to start improving your writing abilities. Read more difficult material than you usually do, and pay close attention to the sentence structure, word choice, and overall flow of the writing.
• Research: Aside from copying someone else’s work, not doing your homework will quickly damage your credibility. Therefore, be sure to conduct enough study on your subject.
• Journaling: Keeping a journal is a good approach to increasing your sensitivity to your surroundings. Making it a daily habit to write about anything will help you improve your writing. It encourages gathering ideas and introspection, two skills that are essential for creative authors. Additionally, it will boost your self-assurance.

Job Opportunities After Doing Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines.

If you have a passion for creative writing, you’d probably want to pursue a career that would allow you to spend most of your time doing what you love, if not the entire day. There is a potential for an opportunity with every difficulty. For creative authors, there are several employment options available. Innovative writers can currently hold a variety of titles, including:

• Book writer (Author) – By telling a tale or exploring a subject of interest, one can become an author. Depending on the type of tale you want to tell for a specific audience, it could fall under the fiction or non-fiction category.
• Copywriters – Mainly in the field of marketing/advertising field. The job of a copywriter is to create content highlighting the feature of a particular product/ service in a compelling manner for the customer. These people are accountable for writing brochures, publicity letters, product catalogs, circulars,s, etc.
• Article writers – Article writers can write on the subjects of Fashion, food, travel, health, trade, entertainment, sports, education, politics, etc. are just a few of the topics. You can also choose to write for different newspapers, magazines, websites, etc. Publishing a book demands a lot of marketing efforts after you are done writing the book. You have the option of collaborating with a reputable publishing house or self-publishing the book.
• Scriptwriters – The content and tales for movies, plays, television shows, etc. are written by scriptwriters. They do extensive research and work hard to develop a narrative and a storyline for a certain theme or issue. Writing real, original, and well-crafted dialogue can be difficult for screenwriters.

Besides these options, a person can begin their own freelance creative writing portfolios or can choose to write for a newspaper or a digital media outlet. The quality of your work and the professionalism you bring to the table will play a major role in determining your level of success in this field.

Check here the other best courses in the Philippines:

• Content Writing Courses in the Philippines
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• Technical Writing Courses in the Philippines

Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines

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2. De La Salle University

On the list of Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines, next, we have De La Salle University in Manila. A Master’s in creative writing is offered by the university. Instructions will be mostly by workshops, including weekend workshops off-campus. The students will have the chance to write their own creative works while participating in these workshops alongside skilled professionals.

Key Features

• The Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program at De La Salle University is aimed to assist students who are passionate about writing in enhancing their abilities and becoming successful writers.
• The students are exposed to the theoretical and practical aspects of writing, including the prospects and possibilities of publication and performance.
• Assessment of the learners’ own work under the mentorship of established writers through intensive examination.

Key Information

Duration: Full-time:  12 Months

Language: English

Delivered: On Campus

Disciplines

Creative writing

Tuition Fee: 2,484 Eur/year (3,930 Philippine Pesos)

Program Structure

Courses include:

• Fiction Writing Techniques
• Fiction Writing
• Poetry Writing Techniques
• Poetry Writing
• Playwriting Techniques
• Playwriting
• The Art of Literary Journalism
• Creative Non-fiction

3. University of Philippines, Diliman

Next, on the list of Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines, we have the University of Philippines, Diliman. The University’s Department of English and Comparative Literature offers Graduate and Postgraduate programs in Creative Writing in various approaches and techniques in the writing of fiction, poetry, essay, and drama. Young writers’ skills are being honed in these courses by published and multi-award-winning authors who are experts in their field.

Course Checklist

• BA Creative Writing
• MA Creative Writing
• Ph.D. Creative Writing

Course Offerings (Undergraduate and Graduate)

• Introduction to Creative Writing: The workshop approach and the notion of genre in creative writing.
• Creative Writing and Criticism: creative writing-specific criticism theory and practice.
• Fiction I: The craft of fiction, specifically that of the contemporary short story, including an analysis of how its techniques have evolved.
• Fiction II: The emphasis of the student’s fiction writing is on his or her critical and creative range, which is demonstrated in their capacity to depict more complex themes and fictional forms, such as the short novel.
• Poetry I: The craft of poetry, especially modern poetry, as well as an analysis of how its techniques have developed.
• Poetry II: poetry writing with a focus on the student’s critical and creative abilities.
• Playwriting I: The techniques of writing for the stage; the one-act play and various dramatic genres.
• Playwriting II: The three-act play and other long-form dramatic genres.
• Essay: Development of advanced writing skills in several types of formal and informal essays.
• Criticism Workshop: Critical writing workshop covers both evaluations of the performing and visual arts.
• Fiction Workshop I: techniques for using fiction writing approaches, such as the short story, novelette, tale, and non-traditional forms.
• Poetry Workshop I: poetry writing techniques, such as non-conventional forms, oral poetry, and classic lyric and narrative genres.
• Playwriting Workshop I: techniques for using playwriting principles, such as writing for film, television, and radio.
• Playwriting Workshop II: Workshop on playwriting.
• Playwriting Workshop III: Workshop on playwriting.
• Essay Workshop: Essay writing workshops for formal and informal writing.
• Writing for Children Workshop: writing class for young readers.
• Non-fiction Narrative Workshop: Workshop on the nonfiction story.
• Special Problems: Special concerns with translation, creative writing, the arts, etc.
• Creative Writing Thesis: works of creativity or important literary translations.
• Fiction Workshop I: Workshop on the writing of short stories, novels, and special problems in the theory and practice of fiction.
• Poetry Workshop I: Workshop on the writing of lyric poetry, and narrative poetry.
• Doctoral Dissertation.

Duration for Graduation:   4 years

Duration for Masters:   2 years

Tuition Fees for B.A program :    P20,000-25,000 per Semester

Tuition Fees  for the M.A program:    P2,700-7,200 per Semester

For foreign students, Tuition Fee is usually higher.

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4. Ateneo de Manila University

Next, among the list of Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines is Ateneo de Manila University which offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in creative writing.

The program aims to produce writers who are skilled in the craft of their chosen genre specialty (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama) while remaining conscious of literature’s place and influence in one’s life and society by combining these methods with the academic study of literary and critical texts, the creative process, and the pertinent contexts that influence literary production.

Peer-to-peer instruction in workshops and apprenticeships with more seasoned writers are both institutionalized.

Areas of Interest

• Creative Writing and Literature
• Genres of Writing
• Philippine Literature
• Theories of Writing
• The Novel and Other Book-length Works

Career Opportunities                                                                                              

Graduates of the BFA in Creative Writing are qualified to work as journalists, screenwriters, producers, and in the media and entertainment industries as well as in academia as language and literature instructors.

In addition to being practitioners of literature, these graduates are also qualified to work in the creative industries, public relations, advertising, and publishing as copywriters and content developers. Graduates are eligible to continue on to law school.

Duration: Four years

Tuition Fees:

80,000 – 90,000 Pesos per Semester

1,60,000- 1,80, 000 Pesos per year

5. Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

Next, on the list of Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines is the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Letters- Department of Literature. It is a 4-year program that nurtures and guides student writers with emphasis on four major genres:

• Creative nonfiction, and

Students will receive instruction in specialized styles of writing, such as crafting tales for kids, teens, or even people of all ages. The planned goal of program learning for BA Creative Writing majors is the production of a creative writing thesis in the form of a book-length manuscript of a collection of plays, short tales, CNF works, or poetry.

  The Creative writing classes consist of both lecture sessions in which literary models will be analyzed, highlighting the effectiveness of their literary techniques and rhetorical strategies, and

• Workshop sessions, where the lecturer and the peers will critique the students’ creative writing draughts.
• The program also features a significant literary component that will introduce students to literary topics like Philippine literary history.

Duration: 4 years

Tuition Fee: 46,046 Pesos per Semester

Job Opportunities

• Academic and Commercial Publishing Houses
• Business Companies/International Agencies

6. Henry Harvin

Henry Harvin’s Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines empower writers to put their imagination in words using mesmerizing vocabulary. This practical creative writing course has been developed to motivate you about formulating your own endeavors of

• Creative non-fiction
• Poetry, and

Course Features

• 24 Hrs training (8 Hrs writing assignments and +16 Hrs of live sessions)
• Three months paid internship.
• Free access to creative writing tools worth INR20K.
• Regular boot camps spread out throughout the ensuing year.
• Get certification of certified creative writing course from Henry Harwin, Govt Of India Recognized and award-winning institute.
• 100% placement guarantee support for 1- year, post successful completion.
• Get 1-year Gold Membership of Henry Harwin writing academy to the certified creative writing course.

Who can enroll?

• Content Writers
• Digital Marketers
• Professors/ teachers/thinkers
• Housewives/ retired/unemployed individuals.
• Learning period: 24 Hrs
• Total program fee: INR 12,500/-

FAQs on Creative Writing Courses in the Philippines

1. how much is the tuition fee for creative writing courses in the philippines.

The tuition fees for creative writing courses in the Philippines totally depend on the institute and the type of training they provide. The course curriculum and content covered and the duration are also the counting factors that affect the fees. You can visit the institute’s website to know about the exact fees.

2. What are the fundamental requirements to become a creative writer?

The prerequisite for being a creative writer is the desire to write and the drive to communicate with words. It is desirable to have critical reading and thinking skills to pursue this career. One should also have an interest in current events and a general thirst for knowledge.

3. How much does a creative writer earn in India?

The average salary for a creative writer is INR 3,60,000/- per annum.

Creative writing can be a lucrative and rewarding career path for those who want to pursue their creativity. Also, creative writing can be an extremely flexible career path. If you want to work as a freelance writer and are interested in exploring, you may choose your own hours, work from home, and select the subjects you want to write about. To enhance your creative writing skills, all you need is persistence and confidence. If you have the required expertise and viewpoint, following your creative instincts and writing can lead to a rewarding life.

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Schools offering Literature & Writing courses in the Philippines

Results (59), mindanao state university - gensan.

• State University, General Santos City, South Cotabato
•  AB in English major in Literature
•   Bachelor's ₱ 2,000-2,400 per year

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"MSU is known to be a standard school whichever campus it is. The professors possess a common goal, to provide very competent products. Most graduates from this university are able to pass and top boar..."

J. J.  studied  BSED-ENG ,  graduated 2010

University of Luzon

• Private University, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
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•  Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Professional Education Units
•  Doctor of Arts

"In terms of the campus, University of Luzon is not that big. Fortunately, majority of the professors are high caliber in academic excellence and mental giants. Most of my professors are authors of aca..."

B. B.  studied  AB-ENG ,  graduated 2008

West Visayas State University

• State University, Iloilo City, Iloilo
•  AB in English Language Studies
•   Bachelor's ₱ 8,000-16,000 per year

"It's the best school in the Philippines. Good atmosphere and facilities"

L.  studied  AB-ENG ,  graduated 2008

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

• State University, Manila, Metro Manila
•  AB in Literary and Cultural Studies

"A very interesting and eager ambiance for practical learning. You got to learn through your own and produce something out of nothing because our school lack facilities and equipment, but as a student,..."

J. R.  studied  ABMASSCOM ,  graduated 2007

University of St. La Salle

• Private University, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
•  MA in Teaching major in Filipino
•   Master's ₱ 12,000-24,000 per year

"The professors only facilitate the learning, they teach us to be independent. The atmosphere is just fine, there's a diverse kind of personalities in school, from the most powerful and the quiet and s..."

M. G.  studied  ABCOM ,  graduated 2013

University of the Philippines Visayas

• State University, Miagao, Iloilo
•  BA in Literature

"It was a great school with very competent professors who knew their fields inside and out. We also have recently upgraded our facilities and have greatly improved the quality of education in our depar..."

T. B.  studied  ABCMS ,  graduated 2013

De La Salle University

• Private University, Manila, Metro Manila
•  AB in Literature
•  Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
•  MA in Languange and Literature
•  PhD in Literature
•  Doctor of Arts in Language and Literature
•  Doctor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
•   Bachelor's ₱ 205,000-225,000 per year
•  Center of Development in Literature & Writing

"The professors in DLSU are one of the best in the country. Everyone wants to bring out the best in their students. Of course, you cannot escape some who are too lazy to prepare for the day but most of..."

A. L.  studied  ABCOM ,  graduated 2008

University of San Agustin

• Private University, Iloilo City, Iloilo

"For standards in the nineties, the school was not bad. It even had upgrades in multimedia equipment on my last year there. Things could be better, though, like English proficiency of the teachers. The..."

J. V.  studied  AB-ENG ,  graduated 2001

Ateneo de Manila University

• Private University, Quezon City, Metro Manila
•  AB Literature (English)
•  Bachelor of Fine Arts Major in Creative Writing
•  MA in English Language and Literature Teaching
•  PhD in English Language and Literature
•   Bachelor's ₱ 160,000-180,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 50,000-70,000 per year
•  Center of Excellence in Literature & Writing

"The atmosphere is very professional, with the right faculties, mentors and references available easily. The professors are the best in the field in the Philippines, and the library is one of the best."

D. B.  studied  BFA-CW ,  graduated 2014

Xavier University

• Private University, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
•  MA in Literature
•  Master in Literature
•   Bachelor's ₱ 50,000-60,000 per year

"The professors were great. The atmosphere conducive and the facilities in place."

G. M.  studied  ABEL ,  graduated 1997

Philippine Normal University - Agusan Campus

• State University, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
•  MA in Education major in Filipino Literature
•   Master's ₱ 13,000-18,500 per year

"Among the campuses of Philippine Normal University, One thing that I appreciated most in PNU Agusan was the environment. The place is conducive for learning because the whole campus is surrounded with..."

E. M.  studied  BSED-ENG ,  graduated 2006

Mindanao State University - Main Campus

• State University, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
•  MA in Filipino major in Literature

"Proffesors are very good and excellent. Atmosphere is very cold, not polluted air, peacefull. Facilities are very old, needs repair or new building like two or three story buildings."

F. F.  studied  ABFIL ,  graduated 1989

University of the Philippines Diliman

• State University, Quezon City, Metro Manila
•  BA in Comparative Literature
•  BA in Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas
•  BA in Creative Writing
•  BA in Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Filipino
•  MA in Creative Writing
•  MA in English Studies (Anglo-American Literature)
•  MA in Malikhaing Pagsulat
•  MA in Comparative Literature
•  PhD in Malikhaing Pagsulat
•  PhD in Comparative Literature
•  PhD Creative Writing
•  PhD in Hispanic Literature
•  Certificate in Creative Writing in Filipino
•   Bachelor's ₱ 40,000-50,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 5,400-14,500 per year

"There is no doubt that the College of Mass Communication, and the University of the Philippines as a whole, is the leader in education in the Philippines. What I liked about my University was the atmo..."

J. V.  studied  ABCR ,  graduated 2000

Rizal Technological University

• State University, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
•  MA in English major in Literature
•   Master's ₱ 12,000-18,000 per year

"Professors should always be respected. You may hate some of them but respect should always be there. School atmosphere may not be the best but learn to accept things as they are ans see the beauty in..."

L. A.  studied  BSED-ENG ,  graduated 2010

University of the Philippines Baguio

• State University, Baguio City, Benguet
•  BA in Language and Literature
•   Bachelor's ₱ 20,000-30,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 6,000-24,000 per year

"Professors in UP Baguio comprise of variety of personalities who are excellent in their field. They are not only brimming with brilliance but they also make continues effort to update their knowledge ..."

A. L.  studied  AB-LL ,  graduated 2008

Cebu Normal University

• State University, Cebu City, Cebu
•  BA in English-Literature
•  Doctor of Arts in Literature and Communication
•   Bachelor's ₱ 6,000-10,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 4,000-10,000 per year

"Cool atmosphere & calibrated professors. It needs more improvement on facilities but the good thing was both students and faculties were able to utilize all available resources to produce quality educ..."

R. J.  studied  AB-ENG ,  graduated 2012

Central Philippine University

•  MA in English Language and Literature
•   Master's ₱ 26,000-28,000 per year

"Most of our Departments professors are young, they were all accommodating and very good at their craft. I didn't have anything against them since we considered them as our loving mentors. The school'..."

K. J.  studied  ABMC-BJ ,  graduated 2011

Wesleyan University Philippines

• Private College, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
•  BSEd in Literature
•   Bachelor's ₱ 36,000-38,000 per year

"I just love my alma mater. This was my comfort zone. When I felt bad I just seated on the bench under my favorite tree. All were very friendly to me."

B. R.  studied  ABMASSCOM ,  graduated 2006

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation

• Private University, Lucena City, Quezon
•   Bachelor's ₱ 44,000-50,000 per year

"Great all of the facilities that you need is provided."

R. S.  studied  ABMASSCOM ,  graduated 2002

University of Southeastern Philippines

• State University, Davao City, Davao
•  BA in Literature and Cultural Studies
•   Bachelor's ₱ 14,000-20,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 8,000-14,000 per year

"The campus is very spacious with a big gym and buildings but there is no library. The teachers have masters and doctorate in their own fields. This makes the quality of education better. There were a ..."

N. B.  studied  BSED-ENG ,  graduated 2011

Bicol University - Main Campus

• State University, Legazpi City, Albay
•   Master's ₱ 9,200 per year

"My school has a friendly and fun atmosphere. I was able to mingle with my professors and talk about my problems at in life and studies. They are like our friends in there even during our lectures; I e..."

C. C.  studied  ABJ ,  graduated 2010

University of San Carlos

• Catholic Private University, Cebu City, Cebu
•  AB in English Language and Literature
•  AB in Literary and Cultural Studies (with Creative Writing)
•   Bachelor's ₱ 70,000-80,000 per year
•   Master's ₱ 19,500-35,000 per year

"It has campus is in the middle of downtown and near to Jones Avenue, a main street, where all jeeps ply all the routes in Cebu City. The students came from the middle to upper middle class of the econ..."

A. V.  studied  AB-ENG ,  graduated 2008

Far Eastern University

•  MA in Letters
•  Ed.D in Literature and Language Education
•   Master's ₱ 44,000-70,000 per year

"Every coin has 2 sides; the good and the bad. And just like that, all the elements found in FEU were in balance of good and bad. I had awesome and not so awesome professors. The atmosphere was conduci..."

D. V.  studied  ABMASSCOM ,  graduated 2012

La Salle University Ozamiz

• Private University, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
•   Master's ₱ 34,000 per year

"Each professor is required to have at least a Masters degree. That, as we know, is a tough feat. Therefore, we can say that these educators are experts and are in the know of what they shared to us. ..."

L. F.  studied  ABMASSCOM ,  graduated 2008

Philippine Normal University

•  Bachelor in Literature Education
•  MA in Education with Specialization in Literature
•  MA in Education with Specialization in Literature- Filipino Stream
•  MA in Teaching Literature - Filipino Stream
•  MA in Teaching Literature - English Stream
•   Master's ₱ 8,400-17,000 per year

"Most classrooms are air-conditioned and are very conducive to learning. However, there are some classrooms which are dilapidated caused by the previous typhoons. The library, just like the rest of the..."

E. J.  studied  BSED-ENG ,  graduated 2014

Bulacan State University - Main Campus

• State University, Malolos City, Bulacan
•  AB in Malikhaing Pagsulat
•   Bachelor's ₱ 12,000-16,000 per year

"With the 35,000 population of the school, a quality ambiance will not always guarantee. When I started to know my Mass Communication professors, I begin to realize the status quo of my knowledge. They..."

M. A.  studied  ABMC-B ,  graduated 2014

Caraga State University Butuan

• State University, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
•  AB in Philippine Literature
•   Bachelor's ₱ 8,000-22,000 per year

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Loyola College of Culion

• Private College, Culion, Palawan
•   Bachelor's ₱ 16,000-18,000 per year

Naga College Foundation

• Private College, Naga City, Camarines Sur
•   Bachelor's ₱ 26,000-54,000 per year

Liceo de Cagayan University

•  AB in Literature and Performing Arts