Temistokles Adlawan Explained

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

• Lili (Peep), 1987.
• Mamamasol^[4]

Short Story

• Ang Gidak-on sa Dagat, 1966.

Awards and recognition

• 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

• www.bisaya.com Visayan Literature page—defunct

Notes and References

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