UPDATE: 4th TUGADE LITERARY AWARDS

     We have finalized the program for the winners of the 4th Tugade Literary Awards to be held at the Palacio de Laoag on September 29. It also will be a birthday celebration of T. Gabriel Tugade, Founder and President of Tugade Foundation which sponsored the literary contest, and Founder and President Emeritus TMI America Global. Guest of honor is Mayor Salvador S. Pillos of Marcos, Ilocos Norte. Apo Juan S.P. Hidalgo, Jr., will deliver a message which will center on his "camaraderie" with the Coromina writing boys composed among others, Jimmy Lozano, Peter La. Julian, Gene Sumaoang, Lorenzo Tabin and his brother Herman, and T. Gabriel Tugade. 
     
     The program will be in the morning. Theme is Panagtutunos dagiti Mannurat nga Ilokano ken ti Pannakapabaknang ti Literatura Iluko. 

     Please indicate your attendance by texting Linda Tugade at her cp#09999957353 not later than Sept. 15. Ilokano books and copies of Timpuyog Journal will be distributed during the affair.