UNLAK, or the UMPIL-NBDB Lakbay-Awtor para sa Kabataan is the project of the Committee on Education and Training under the leadership of Prof. Michael Coroza, in coordination with the National Book Development Board (NBDB).
The project began with the lecture of UMPIL Chairman Emeritus and National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario two days before his birthday on March 7, 2008 at the Maria Asuncion Tiñga High School, Upper Bicutan, Taguig City.
With the lecture’s success, the Committee and the NBDB formally launched UNLAK with Dr. Benilda S. Santos on June 27, 2008 at the Concepcion Cruz High School, Pateros City. Dr. Santos was followed by Prof. Marjorie Evasco on July 25 at the Mandaluyong Science High School, Mandaluyong City.
The next editions of UNLAK will be held with the following writers:
- F. Sionil Jose, November 7, Bangkal High School, Makati City
- Isagani Cruz, November 28, San Joaquin High School, Pasig City
- Jose F. Lacaba (tentative), December 12, Pateros National High School
Photos can be found in our Gallery, which will be updated with pictures of future UNLAK events. View the related news article here.
For more information, you can contact UMPIL’s Committee on Education headed by Michael M. Coroza. He can be reached at 4266001 loc 5320 or at 0919-2405215.