MIND-SET

Joel Manuel, one of the winningest Iluko writers, has accused Timpuyog dagiti Mannurat nga Ilokano/Timpuyog dagiti Mannurat iti Iluko iti Filipinas of hanky- panky with respect to the cash prizes that have yet to be given to the winners of the Tugade Literary Awards. He, according to Severino V. Pablo, has said something like this: "Ibagbagayo a bulok (corrupt) ti Gumil (Filipinas) ngem dakayo ngarud a (TMI/TMIF)?"


Update:

We have deleted a great portion of this entry and let our friend Joel do the talking in his comment below. It's all moot and academic. Joel received his top prize during ceremonies at a popular hotel in Laoag City.