Temistokles Adlawan was a Cebuano poet[1] and short story writer[2] who often writes with irreverent humor usually associated with Cebuano folk. Some of his writings expresses a greater sensitivity to gender issues.

He is a Bathalan-ong Halad sa Dagang (BATHALAD) member[3] and is active in writers' workshops sponsored by the Women in Literary Arts (WILA) and the Cebuano Studies Center of the University of San Carlos, Cebu City.

Poetry

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  • Lili (Peep), 1987.
  • Mamamasol[4]

Short Story

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  • Ang Gidak-on sa Dagat, 1966.

Awards and recognition

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  • Posthumous award, Bathalan-ong Halad sa Dagang (Bathalad) Sugbo, August 24, 2019[5]
  • Taboan literary award, National Committee on Literary Arts, February 12, 2010[6]
  • 2nd CCP Literature grant for the short story entitled Tingog sa Kitarang Bagol and Program, Cultural Center of the Philippines, February 28, 1989[7]

References

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  1. ^ Cebu: More Than an Island. Ayala Foundation. 1997. p. 118. ISBN 9789718551189.
  2. ^ "USC to launch books of translated Cebuano works". INQUIRER.net. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Cebuano Literature in the Philippines". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  4. ^ Filipinos Writing: Philippine Literature from the Regions. Anvil Pub. 2001. p. 382. ISBN 978-971-27-1152-7. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  5. ^ Kiskis - Mika Filipino, Jhonazel (August 29, 2019). "Bathalad Sugbo marks 50 years". ph.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  6. ^ "13 regional writers shine in Taboan 2010 awards". Philstar.com. 14 February 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  7. ^ "CCP Literature grants named". Manila Standard. 17 February 1989. Retrieved 25 August 2022.