PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
A.B. Filipino
University of the Philippines, 1976
High School
Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School
(Valedictorian, 1970)
Elementary
Cubao Elementary School
(First Honorable Mention)
PUBLICATIONS
Author
Balisa
(Trilogy of full-length plays )
University of the Philippines
Awarded: Gawad para sa Natatanging Publikasyon, 2010
Magdaragat ng Pag-ibig
At iba pang Tula ng Pagnanasa
(anthology of erotic poetry, 2005)
Editor
Kamao I, II, III
(anthologies of nationalist poetry, fiction, drama)
Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1987
Haraya
(literary anthology)
Samahan ng Mag-aaral sa Filipino, 1974)
SIKAP
( DECS approved supplementary reading
for intermediate students )
1993 – 1995
GAPAS Komiks-Magasin
Rural Enlightenment and Accretion in Philippine Society
1993 – 1994
Ingat Pare
Quarterly newsletter on Safety
Pilipinas Shell, 1995
Pagtulungan Po Natin
Illustrated Primer on Pasig River Squatter Relocation
River Rehabilitation Secretariat
DENR, 1998
Writer/Researcher
Writer/Production Coordinator
Galian ( vols. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 )
Plays on Poverty (UNESCO)
Walong Dekada ng Makabagong Tula
National Publications ( The Review, Observer,
Diliman Review, Unlad, Kapaligiran, Mr. & Ms.,
Sagisag, Who magazine )
Campus Publications ( The Literary Apprentice,
Haraya magazine, Collegian Folio, Philippine
Collegian, The UE Dawn )
Translator
Estratehiyang Bibingka
Sa Implementasyon ng Reporma sa Lupa
Saturnino Borras; Institute for Popular Democracy, 2000
Taghoy ng Troya
(Euripides’ Trojan Women;
Metropolitan Theatre, 1981)
Oppenheimer
(Philippine Educational Theatre
Association; 1987)
PRODUCTIONS
Feature Films
Sakada
Script Supervisor
1976
Directed by Behn Cervantes
Bawal na Pag-ibig
Scriptwriter
1977
Directed by Behn Cervantes
In This Corner
Scriptwriter
1979
Directed by Lino Brocka
Documentary Films
Nasa Tao Na
(Documentary-Drama on Pasig River Temporary Dwellers)
Scriptwriter/Director
Pasig River Secretariat / DANIDA
1998
Pinatubo
(documentary on the Pinatubo victims
and the response of the private sector)
Scriptwriter
Dumez, Philippines
1992
Plaridel
(documentary on the life of Marcelo H. del Pilar)
Assistant Director
National Media Production Center, 1977
Television
Bahay Sanglaan
(weekly drama series)
Scriptwriter
Channel 9, Jan. - August 1980
Kutitap
(weekly series for children)
Scriptwriter, 1981
Bayani
(weekly children’s program on Filipino heroes)
Headwriter-Scriptwriter
ABS-CBN, 1995 – 1998
Concerts
Pabigatan
(concert on original Filipino songs)
Over-all Coordinator
Metropolitan Theater, 1979
Pagkagat ng Dilim
(poetry concert)
Director, 1978
Stage Plays
Scriptwriter:
Open 25 Hours
directed by Anton Juan
Isang Magsasaka
N. Luzon Educ. and Media Prog.
Baguio, 1990
Alimuom
directed by Joel Lamangan
Heritage Art Center, 1989
Ligalig
directed by Joel Lamangan
Cultural Center of the Phil., 1986
Satirika
directed by Nestor Torre
Cultural Center of the Phil., 1982
Bonsai
directed by Rolando Tinio
Cultural Center of the Phil., 1981
Mapait sa Bao
directed by Brenda Fajardo
Raja Sulaiman, 1980
In Dis Korner
directed by Anton Juan
University of the Philippines, 1978
Sapang Palay
UP, 1977
Anak ni Bonifacio
Pag-asa Community, 1975
Salamin
Lucena, Quezon, 2006
Maliw
Virgin Lbfest, CCP, 2009
Director/writer :
Radio Play
Pitlag
(Radio drama on current issues)
Radio Mindanao Network, 2003 - 04
WORKSHOPS / TRAININGS
Workshop Director
Palihang Rogelio Sicat
National creative writing worshop
University of the Philippines
2008-current
Workshop Director/Mentor
Pasadula
Intensive workshop for playwriting
University of the Philippines
Current
Hasaan
(Creative Writing Workshop)
Organizer/Trainor/Writer in Residence
Galian sa Arte at Tula
1987, 1989, 1991
EMPLOYMENT
Creative Director
Creative Information Center
1999 - 2003
Columnist
One Philippines
(circulation: US)
Column title: Bakit
2008 to current
Creative Director
Sining sa Komunikasyon, Adbertaysing at Pablising (SIKAP)
(1990 - 1994)
Deputy Coordinator
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Coordinating Center for Literature
1986 – 87
Section Chief
Communication and Information Services
National Council on Integrated Area Development
(Office of the Prime Minister)
1982 - 83
Instructor
Freelance Photographer
Documentaries, magazines, audio visuals
AWARDS
CITATIONS
Outstanding Instructor
Given by the Philippine Science High School
1977 - 78
ORGANIZATIONS
REFERENCES
Joel Lamangan
Film Director
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