University Launches "Voices in Silence"

The University launched Prof. Jesus Cyril Conde's new book, Voices in Silence in Bikol Literature and Culture, last 27 February 2010 at the Madrigal Amphitheater, Ateneo de Naga University.

To celebrate the book's initial release, various guests gave their testimonials to the work and to the author. Among those who gave their testimonials were Prof. Priscilina Patajo-Legasto, Ph.D. (Department of English & Comparative Literature, College of Arts and Letters, UP-Diliman), Prof. Danilo Gerona (Director, Institute of Bikol History and Culture), Dr. Lydia Goingo (Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences) through a letter read by Bernadette Dayan (Chair, Literature and Language Department), and Fr. Wilmer Joseph Tria (Chair, Philosophy Department).

Prof. Conde lastly gave his speech, expressing gratitude to the people who have helped him in the creation of the book.