It was June 2004 when a community of literary enthusiasts brought together by poetry was formed. The group, since then called Pinoypoets, traces its roots to its local poetry mailing list, which was home to Pinoypoets’ correspondences. The group has then grown beyond the mailing list and has developed to a more formal organization. Pinoypoets is now a non-stock, non-profit corporation duly registered with the SEC.
Pinoypoets hopes to provide a creative forum for poets and poetry enthusiasts. The group holds monthly critique sessions where members may present their poems for discussion. These regular meetings also allow members to study and exchange views about the works of other poets, and pieces from the vast literature on poetry. In its efforts to promote poetry, the group also organizes workshops and special lectures which are always open to anyone interested — members and non-members alike.
2009 marks Pinoypoets’ fifth year. In celebration, the group will offer a five-lecture series on poetry. The first of the series, done in partnership with Ortigas Foundation during their anniversary month of February, featured Edgar Samar's lecture about poetry in the novel. Last April, Powerbooks Megamall hosted and, alongside Anvil Publishing, partnered with us to present an informal talk with Danton Remoto. As part of its anniversary, but outside of the five-lecture series, Pinoypoets moderated the National Book Development Board's Book Club session for June on Mabi David's chapbook Unto Thee. Within the year, Pinoypoets has slated three more lectures featuring Angelo Suarez, Conchitina Cruz, and Marc Gaba.
Inquiries to the group may be sent to mail@pinoypoets.com.
Pinoypoets (the group, its members, and this website) are not affilated with, nor related to, pinoypoets.net and/or pinoypoets.org in any way.
