Dumaguete
At the third Dumaguete Literary Festival from April 17 to 19, award-winning poet Merlie Alunan urged young writers to produce and read literature in their own languages. The event also marked Dumaguete's designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature.
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UNESCO announced on October 31 that Dumaguete City has joined its Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature, alongside Quezon City as a City of Film. Drawing from a local writer's personal account, this achievement stems from years of dedicated effort and community collaboration with local government. It opens new opportunities for the city's culture, tourism, and economy.