The Samar State University , thru its Museum & Archives unit, will be launching the book of Dr. Victorio N. Sugbo, tagged as “Prince of Waray Literature” in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts , the Social Studies Circle and the DYSY 102.9 University Radio.
The book was published by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) entitled Gimata. It comprises fifty nine (59) new poems (with English translations) of the award-winning and internationally-acclaimed poet, who recently retired as a Full Professor from the University of the Philippines .
Dr. Vic Sugbo who hails from Tacloban City, writes poetry in Waray and English. His previous poetry collections- Inintokan, Taburos han Dagat, and Poems from Ground Z- were all published by the UP Press. He holds two master degrees, one in ESL and another in Industrial Relations. He obtained his PhD in Communication from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
The book launching was organized by the Social Studies Circle and was held on November 24, 2022 at the Audio Visual Center, New CAS Building, Samar State University, Catbalogan City. In frame are the meet and greet with author after the program.
Social Studies Circle Organizing Committee with Professor Jhonil C. Bajado, Head of SSU Museum & Archives