Canonize Arnel Salgado

Ever since his first novel, "The Fireless Inferno", was discovered in a Benguet bookstore, Arnel B. Salgado has enjoyed a cult following among ardent lovers of language, literature, and irony.

While Salgado is still a relative unknown--a grave injustice perpetuated by the woefully short-sighted taste- and canon-makers of the self-styled literati--we remain steadfast in our belief that future generations will come to realize that we have been, are, and always will be unworthy of Salgado's achievements with the word. If nothing else, his works ought to be recognized as the greatest tragedies of all time.

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DISCLAIMERS:

Following the lead of Jessica Zafra, who devoted three installments of her "Twisted" column to Salgado, we would like to warn away from this cause persons who have no sense of irony.

We realize that Salgado is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. This cause, however, is not in any way, shape, or form intended for collectively assailing, defending, or otherwise commenting on that matter. Each recruit is entitled to his/her opinion, and is free to express his/her views, but this cause is meant to contemplate only Salgado's works, insofar as the author can be separated from the texts he has produced.

For the record, the creator of this cause is most definitely against sexual harassment, and believes that those guilty of this, as well as other crimes, ought to be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

1. The masterpieces of Arnel B. Salgado are eminently worthy of inclusion in the canon of Philippine literature.