Julio Belmes, the novelist/architect from Abra, now an OCW in Papua, New Guinea, is writing a blockbuster, the English translation of which will be launched in October. He is taking a vacation, hoping to attend the 4th TMI-Global International Iluko Literary Conference at the Philippine Ports Authority Convention Hall, Poro Point, San Fernando City on May 18-20. See you, Brigoli. The registration fee is P1,000.00 for this live-in seminar, where the sponsor in Ilokano Poetry Writing, will be announcing the rules of the contest. Only the major prizes will be awarded, with the first prize at P10,000.