Panayam Kay Io etc.

Okay. Here goes nothing. PANAYAM KAY IO is expected (at least I expect it) to be "launched" at the BETTER LIVING FOR XEROXOGRAPHY Press Expo at Ilyongs Project 4 Cubao, Dec 3. I am not sure whether I'll be there at 7pm, or Ill just appear at, say, 9 or 10pm. So far, I think I can make it and cram things before the event proper. (See, I used photographs as--well, see for yourself how I cheated my way to "break the deadline," while there is no actual deadline. The layout though was still a pain in the neck and the eyes and *some text missing*. You may browse, of course, and not buy it if you think I flunked and I am just ripping you off or something and you think your @35php does not deserve a copy of the mentioned komiks.) A few copies of the remaining LIHIM NG MGA LESPU shall also be sold. Xeroxed copies @30php and printed ones @35php (almost quite settled to not print another set of copies). I mentioned here that I shall post the final list, but so far, there is no final list YET. The 2007 illustrated narrative ANG ENGKWENTRO SA PALMA BRIDGE NG MGA BATANG PINALAYA(S) SA SINAPUPUNAN with a new title and new cover is also expected to be sold at @25, if it shall be photocopied, as, as of now, I am not sure whether it shall be printed as well (emphasis on "expected"). I resorted to printing, by the way, because the dark areas suffer from photocopying centers. Anyway,

If some things should further go horribly wrong, PANAYAM KAY IO wouldn't be launched then. But I am sure that it shall be finished not later than the fourth Anniversary of Kartunista-Manunulat (KarMa) Kolektib at the 10th of December 2010--the international human rights day.

The artwork "I want you so bad I've driven you mad," shall be installed at the Ishmael Bernal Gallery, UP Diliman on December 1. I received this FACT SHEET 5 poster by email and it confirmed that the Actual exhibit opening commences at 3pm and the event ends at 5pm. Details of the 3 December 3 events, including the RIGHTS v. 3 public screening [FB Event here] can be found in this previous entry here.

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Beyond this point are quick musings.

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At this point, I think I wouldn't be doing any komiks or any visual-arts related things anymore. Not that I've achieved anything in the komiks scene--as PANAYAM KAY IO shall actually be my first komiks. I consider all the others as either illustrated narrative or mere komiks pages such as KarMa works (this site needs an update). It just doesn't work. Or, maybe, I can talk with komiks artists for collaborative work and make thumbnail layouts or illustrations if needed. Or draw for myself and for my eyes alone. I might continue quasi-literary endeavors to preserve my sanity. By the way, I am Elbi-bound in a while. How I hate Elbi now. I have to have warnings before these tendencies to disclose. This carcosite is, still, for personal use after all. And I hope nobody minds since this is "my" public space. Thank you and please do come to the events mentioned. I am also thinking of not committing to such anymore. Just thinking. Well, you don't have to read this but I want to thank you for reaching. this. point.

"Kamusta 'tol?"

O anumang katumbas nito. Pakiusap, huwag itong itatanong sa akin in public. Gagawan mo ako ng malaking pabor kunsakaling iiwasan mo ang tanong na iyan. Kung sincere sa pangangamusta, magpapakamusta ako sa kung saan, basta hindi in public. Bawal magtanong sa post na ito kung bakit. (Actually, wala namang nagbabasa talaga ng mga posts ko.)

3 December 3 Events

Combo. Just like these three simultaneous studentstrikes: Italy | UK | Philippines

Still hesitating to post these, but, come what may. Huwag sanang ma-jinx:

FACTSHEET 5 Visual Arts Exhibit Opening [source]

featuring artworks based on actual human rights cases

03 December · 15:00 - 18:00

Ishmael Bernal Gallery, UP Diliman

Artists' ARREST | ST eXPOSURE | KARAPATAN-Southern Tagalog

UPFI Cine Veritas | UP Diliman University Student Council

RIGHTS v. 3 public screening [source] [previous entry]

A pioneering compilation of independently produced and human rights themed short films/public service advertisements (PSAs) initiated by Southern Tagalog Exposure and the Free Jonas Burgos Movement in 2007, RIGHTS exposes the incessant human rights hostilities in the Philippines. It is an open and continuing call for filmmakers to participate in the growing movement to defend and uphold human rights.

03 December · 19:00 Plaza Miranda / FEU / Mirriam College [?]

07 December · NCAS Auditorium, University of the Philippines - LB [?]

Artists' ARREST | ST eXPOSURE | KARAPATAN-Southern Tagalog

UPLB Zoomout Multimedia Collective | FREE JONAS BURGOS MOVEMENT

Better Living Through Xeroxography [source]

* A VERY SMALL SMALL PRESS EXPO *

BOOKS! KOMIX! ZINES! SHIRTS! OTHER STUFFS!

03 December at 19:00 - 04 December at 03:00

Ilyong's / Kalantiaw / Project 4 / Cubao

Thomasian Writers Guild! Aklat Kurimaw! Ink Elephant! Tilde Acuna! Gelo Suarez! Macoy! Papermonster! Cavite Young Writers Association! Mark Angeles! Quarterly Bathroom Companion Comics Compendium! the Youth & Beauty Brigade! Mike David! UP UGAT! UP Writers Club! Heights! High Chair! Gerilya Komix Krew! Kuliti! Komikasi!

And maybe some other peeps who might decide to drop in unannounced!

There'll be free books and zines! Text 09279439836 for more details!

Here are maps to the venue [map1][map2]

* DITO NA BUMILI NG PAMASKO * SUPPORT THE PINOY SMALL INDIE PRESS *

*Beyond this line ay mga paliwanag!*

Never mind the supposed release of PANAYAM KAY IO.

I am supposed to sell somewhat "new" editions--na either new covers lang naman or edited shameless plug pages--of Lihim ng mga Lespu, Ang Engkwentro sa Palma Bridge nung mga Batang Pinalaya(s) sa Sinapupunan at Killing Disease. Would post a final list of releases ASAP. Sure na though ang Lihim ng mga Lespu kasi lumanding dito. Yung mga natira noong Komikon 2010 na photocopied versions ay 30php. Yung bagong mga printed versions (kasi, tingin ko, badtrip ang kalidad nung photocopied) ay 35php (pasensya na sa +5php).

Muli, dito ko na siguro pasasalamatan ang mga bumuhay sa akin noong isang linggo habang nasa ELBI kung saan ang punks ng pakiramdam kasi nakikitulog at lagalag at walang tiyak na pera ako noon: Yung mga bumili ng unang bago at printed na editions ng Lihim ng mga Lespu: sina Rico, Seth, Ayel, Ta-tuh, Charmie, Magtan, Xean, TJ at Blocmates ni Aye.

Asahang bago matapos ang taon, irerelease ang PANAYAM KAY IO, pero, so far, possible pa namang mairelease siya sa third of December at parang willing ako, ata, na hindi umattend nung ibang events matapos lang ang komiks na tingin ko eh "nagsimula ng lahat."

UPLB Perspective Nostalgia

I think it has almost been a year since the release of the first and only regular issue of UPLB Perspective SY 2009-10. Student funds were not collected, paralyzing the publication but never its dissent against repressive administration policies. I'd keep this entry short--still had things to do. A lot. Sigh. Anyway. Download the pdf file here. I just had the urge to post this entry for Tisa. Salamat. Because I remain unemployed, I've been doing projects that shall be posted on this site.

RIGHTS v.3 / QBCCC Plug

This is only a preview for the entry of Tilde and Mikel Mozo. Here's the original intro lifted from the call for submission of Artists' Arrest:

"The Southern Tagalog Exposure and ARTISTS’ ARREST “Artists Response to the Call for Social Change and Transformation,” in cooperation with KARAPATAN-Southern Tagalog and the FREE JONAS BURGOS MOVEMENT is now organizing the third installment of the “RIGHTS” project - a compendium of short videos intended to increase awareness and rally support behind the respect for human rights. RIGHTS was designed as a continuing project. It has successfully produced 2 volumes containing the works of budding and established filmmakers alike."

The FACTSHEET 43 Art exhibit left One Caldi Place, UPLB. I think it is in Sagada this week, then it shall later rest in Baguio City for another week. Please visit the UPLB Zoom Out Multimedia Collective Page for further details about these activities. Along with the premiere of RIGHTS v.3 shall be the opening of another FACTSHEET in December. These films and artworks shall also be brought to UPLB soon. Abangan!

Got the image here. The fanpage here. The preview here. More info here. The Quarterly Bathroom Companion Comics Compendium, available at the November 13 Komikon. Starmall. Tickets at 80php [?].