F. Jordan Carnice is a writer, visual artist, and cultural worker from Tagbilaran City, Bohol. He is currently based in Dumaguete—a UNESCO Creative City of Literature in Negros Oriental—where he works as the Museum Researcher II for the National Museum of the Philippines.
Carnice is the author of the poetry chapbooks Weights & Cushions (2008) and How to Make an Accident (2009). His works engage questions of selfhood, community, and reverence and respect for the natural world.
He was named Poet of the Year at the Nick Joaquin Literary Awards in 2023 and 2024, the first consecutive win in the award’s history. In 2025, he was given the President Carlos P. Garcia Award for Excellence in Literary Arts. He can be found on Instagram at @thebullfrog__.
Tulisan Nusantara is our writers’ residency program. Each year, published writers from across the region are invited to spend time on the island, drawing inspiration from the natural world and the stories of the Riau Islands.
During their stay, residents explore ideas connected to place, identity, and culture. Guests may spot them working in quiet corners of the island or join open readings and informal discussions when held. Each residency leaves behind a piece of writing, which will be gathered into an anthology over time.