# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PEN Philippines Congress 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (+08:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 2026 PEN Philippines Congress, “What Are Words For? Literature, Education, and the Future of the Filipino Imagination,” on Saturday, October 10, at the Pardo Multipurpose Hall, 5F Henry Sy Sr. Building, DLSU Manila.

The prestigious Rizal Lecture will be delivered by National Artist Nicanor G. Tiongson; discussion panels will feature literature and education amid changes to the national curriculum. We will also present the new board members of PEN Philippines and the winners of the F. Sionil Jose Young Writers Awards.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Open to PEN members and the general public.

Register at bit.ly/PENPHCongress26 or at the QR code.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manila/pen-philippines-congress-2026/200030766219052
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manila
- **state**: MM
- **country**: Philippines
- **location**: De La Salle University-Manila
- **lat**: 14.56398
- **long**: 120.99441
- **full address**: De La Salle University-Manila, Taft Ave 2401, 1004 Manila, Philippines, Manila

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: PEN Philippines Congress 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PEN Philippines Congress 2026 being held?
  - **A:** PEN Philippines Congress 2026 takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at De La Salle University-Manila, Taft Ave 2401, 1004 Manila, Philippines, Manila.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PEN Philippines Congress 2026?
  - **A:** PEN Philippines Congress 2026 is organized by PEN Philippines.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PEN Philippines Congress 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manila, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If PEN Philippines Congress 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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