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Obituary: National Artist and Akademyang Filipino Chair Emeritus, F. Sionil Jose (1924-2022)

“He wrote stories and he believed in them.” This is what Francisco Sionil Jose, known as F. Sionil Jose to most and as “Manong Frankie” to friends and colleagues, told his children in their official announcement of his passing. Akademyang Filipino mourns the loss of its Chairman Emeritus, National Artist, and friend. His stories will…

Obituary: Brigida “Jette” Jose-Bergkamp (1953-2021)

Akademyang Filipino mourns the loss of its Executive Director, Brigida “Jette” Jose-Bergkamp. Jette was an excellent host, planner, editor, and friend. She was an integral part of Akademyang Filipino, from the organization’s inception up to her final days. She will forever be remembered in our hearts, along with the wonderful memories we have shared. You…

Akademyang Filipino 2020 Year end Report

It has been a challenging year, to say the least. With the onslaught of the COVID 19 pandemic, it seems that our lives have been put on pause, and then changed completely. In the blink of an eye, we are now facing a new year. Despite this, Akademyang Filipino continued to pursue with its objectives…

Penman No. 333: An Academy of Our Own

Butch Dalisay
December 24, 2018

Why Akademyang Filipino

F. Sionil Jose
February 20, 2017