HR00113: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING GINA APOSTOL FOR WINNING THE 2022 ROME PRIZE IN LITERATURE
This resolution congratulates and commends New York-based novelist Gina Apostol for winning the 2022-2023 Rome Prize in Literature by the American Academy in Rome, Italy, for her novel-in-progress, "The Treatment of Paz". Apostol's work, which explores the Filipino revolution from the perspective of women, focuses on Paz Pardo de Tavera, the wife of painter Juan Luna. The Rome Prize is a prestigious award, with past winners including notable authors like Ralph Ellison and Robert Penn Warren, as well as Filipino-American writers Lysley Tenorio and Jessica Hagedorn.
Gina Apostol's achievement significantly impacts the Filipino people by elevating Filipino literature to the global stage and inspiring local writers, authors, and novelists. Her success encourages the growth and evolution of the Filipino publishing industry, fostering diversity, creativity, and professionalism within the sector. This recognition not only brings pride to the nation but also serves as a testament to the talent and patriotism ingrained in Filipino artistry, showcasing Filipino excellence in literature to a worldwide audience.