Mainstreaming of culture and arts, and literature Prof. Yapo launches book in CatSU with featured artwork

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Mainstreaming of culture and arts, and literature Prof. Yapo launches book in CatSU with featured artwork

One of the ‘best selling’ authors from the University of the Philippines - Los Baños, Prof. Jerry R. Yapo, launched a landmark book about his personal life experiences with featured artwork in every narrative.

Yapo on Monday, August 14, unveiled his 12-essay book ‘Artfully Speaking and Other Essays’ along with the students, faculty, and officials of the Catanduanes State University.

The book was published by San Anselmo Publication Inc., and the launching was held at the university lobby and graced by CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza.

“We always wanted to balance the sciences, and the culture and arts, and that is actually what you brought us here in CatSU,” the CatSU president stated, recognizing the support of his former professor from UPLB.

Addressing the participants, Prof. Yapo advised aspiring writers that ‘writing is not a 100m dash, it is a marathon, be patient’.

“You need to read to breathe in, write to breathe out,” he explained.

Following the book launching and signing ceremony, the publisher, through Prof. Yapo, handed copies of assorted books to Dr. Azanza, for the university library.

Meanwhile, commissioned paintings, that were included in the book, are presently displayed in the lobby for a week-long Art Exhibit, from August 14-17.

‘Artfully Speaking and Other Essays’ was sold at P375 and its signed copies are still available at the Corporate Communications and Multimedia Services, ground floor, CatSU Main Building.

Prof. Yapo is set to render a lecture on ‘Writing for Publication’, on Tuesday, August 15, at the university’s Accreditation Room. #AGC.