Efren Reyes Abueg (born 3 March 1937 in Tanza, Cavite) is a well-known and recognized Filipino-language creative writer, editor, author, novelist, short story writer, essayist, fictionist, professor, textbook writer, and anthologist in the Philippines.[1][2] His works appeared on magazines such as Liwayway, Bulaklak, Tagumpay, Mod, and Homelife.[2]
He attended Naic Elementary School in Naic, Cavite in 1950. In 1954, he finished high school at Arellano (Public) High School in Batangas. He graduated in 1957 from Imus Institute Junior College in Imus, Cavite with an Associate In Arts degree and graduated with the degree of Bachelor in Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting in 1960 from Manuel L. Quezon University in Quiapo, Manila. He got his Masters in Arts in Language and Literature degree at De La Salle University in 1987 and his PhD in Filipino and Translation Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2000.
CareerEdit
As anthologistEdit
Abueg was the author of three anthologies of stories and essays. They are Bugso[1][2] ("Impetus"), Tradisyon (Kasaysayan ng Panitikan ng Pilipinas: Mula Alamat hanggang Edsa) ["Tradition (History of Literature of the Philippines: From Legendary to Edsa"), and Ang Mangingisda: Mga Kuwento kay Jesus ["The Fisherman: Stories on Jesus").[2]
As novelistEdit
Abueg authored the novels Dilim sa Umaga ("Darkness in the Morning"), Habagat sa Lupa ("Monsoon on Land"), and Dugo sa Kayumangging Lupa ("Blood on Brown Land").[2] of Merah Tua, a novel cerealize in Liwayway magazine. He was one of the resident writers at the Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center.[2]
As fictionistEdit
From 1998 to 1999, Abueg was a National Fellow for Fiction for the LIKHAAN: UP Creative Writing Center.[2]
As editorEdit
Among the books Abueg edited were Mga Piling Akda ng KADIPAN ["Selected Works of KADIPAN"] (1964), Mga Agos sa Disyerto ["Currents in the Desert"] (1965, 1974 and 1993), MANUNULAT: Mga Piling Akdang Pilipino ["WRITER: Selected Filipino Works"] (1970), and Parnasong Tagalog ni Abadilla (1973).[1] He was the editor of Tulay na Buhangin at iba pang mga akda ["Sand Bridge at other works"].[2]
From 1984 to 1987, Abueg was the Director of the Student Publications Office of De La Salle University.[2] From 1986 to 1988, Abueg was the president of the Kapisanan ng mga Propesor ng Pilipino (KAPPIL) [literally "Organization of Professors of the Filipino Language"), as well as the president of Linangan ng Literatura ng Pilipinas (Literary League of the Philippines). He was also the director of the Philippine Folklore Society.[1]
AwardsEdit
Novel writingEdit
Liwayway magazine awarded Abueg four literature prizes for his novels, such as in 1964, 1965, and 1967.[1][2]
Short story writingEdit
Abueg had been a recipient of awards for his short stories. The recognition included six Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards,[2] namely in 1959, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1967, and 1974. In 1957, Abueg received the first prize for short story from KADIPAN. In 1969, he received the Pang-alaalang Gawad Balagtas (Balagtas Memorial Award).[1][2] In 1969, the Philippines Free Press gave him a third prize for a Filipino-language short story.[1][2] In 1992, Abueg won the Mangangatha sa Tagalog ("Composer in Tagalog") prize from the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas.[1]
Essay writingEdit
For essay writing, Abueg received the first prize during the KADIPAN competition in 1958.[1]
Textbook writingEdit
Abueg received awards for the textbooks he authored.[1]
Other awardsEdit
The other awards Abueg received include the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas and the Gawad Quezon sa Panitikan.[2]
Photograph of Efren Abueg, creative writer at Flickr.com
October 18, 2023
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Efren Reyes Abueg born 3 March 1937 in Tanza Cavite is a well known and recognized Filipino language creative writer editor author novelist short story writer essayist fictionist professor textbook writer and anthologist in the Philippines 1 2 His works appeared on magazines such as Liwayway Bulaklak Tagumpay Mod and Homelife 2 Efren AbuegBornEfren Reyes Abueg 1937 03 03 3 March 1937 age 86 Tanza Cavite Commonwealth of the PhilippinesNationalityFilipino Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 2 1 As anthologist 2 2 As novelist 2 3 As fictionist 2 4 As editor 2 5 As professor 2 6 As head of organizations 3 Awards 3 1 Novel writing 3 2 Short story writing 3 3 Essay writing 3 4 Textbook writing 3 5 Other awards 4 Works by Abueg 4 1 Poems 4 2 Short stories 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksPersonal life EditHe attended Naic Elementary School in Naic Cavite in 1950 In 1954 he finished high school at Arellano Public High School in Batangas He graduated in 1957 from Imus Institute Junior College in Imus Cavite with an Associate In Arts degree and graduated with the degree of Bachelor in Science in Commerce Major in Accounting in 1960 from Manuel L Quezon University in Quiapo Manila He got his Masters in Arts in Language and Literature degree at De La Salle University in 1987 and his PhD in Filipino and Translation Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2000 Career EditAs anthologist Edit Abueg was the author of three anthologies of stories and essays They are Bugso 1 2 Impetus Tradisyon Kasaysayan ng Panitikan ng Pilipinas Mula Alamat hanggang Edsa Tradition History of Literature of the Philippines From Legendary to Edsa and Ang Mangingisda Mga Kuwento kay Jesus The Fisherman Stories on Jesus 2 As novelist Edit Abueg authored the novels Dilim sa Umaga Darkness in the Morning Habagat sa Lupa Monsoon on Land and Dugo sa Kayumangging Lupa Blood on Brown Land 2 of Merah Tua a novel cerealize in Liwayway magazine He was one of the resident writers at the Bienvenido N Santos Creative Writing Center 2 As fictionist Edit From 1998 to 1999 Abueg was a National Fellow for Fiction for the LIKHAAN UP Creative Writing Center 2 As editor Edit Among the books Abueg edited were Mga Piling Akda ng KADIPAN Selected Works of KADIPAN 1964 Mga Agos sa Disyerto Currents in the Desert 1965 1974 and 1993 MANUNULAT Mga Piling Akdang Pilipino WRITER Selected Filipino Works 1970 and Parnasong Tagalog ni Abadilla 1973 1 He was the editor of Tulay na Buhangin at iba pang mga akda Sand Bridge at other works 2 As professor Edit Abueg was a language and literature professor 1 2 From 1965 to 1972 Abueg taught at the Manuel L Quezon University From 1971 to 1979 Abueg taught at the Philippine College of Commerce From 1974 to 1977 Abueg taught at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila From 1977 to 1978 Abueg taught at the Ateneo de Manila University He was also a professor at the De La Salle University 1 2 As head of organizations Edit From 1984 to 1987 Abueg was the Director of the Student Publications Office of De La Salle University 2 From 1986 to 1988 Abueg was the president of the Kapisanan ng mga Propesor ng Pilipino KAPPIL literally Organization of Professors of the Filipino Language as well as the president of Linangan ng Literatura ng Pilipinas Literary League of the Philippines He was also the director of the Philippine Folklore Society 1 Awards EditNovel writing Edit Liwayway magazine awarded Abueg four literature prizes for his novels such as in 1964 1965 and 1967 1 2 Short story writing Edit Abueg had been a recipient of awards for his short stories The recognition included six Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards 2 namely in 1959 1960 1963 1964 1967 and 1974 In 1957 Abueg received the first prize for short story from KADIPAN In 1969 he received the Pang alaalang Gawad Balagtas Balagtas Memorial Award 1 2 In 1969 the Philippines Free Press gave him a third prize for a Filipino language short story 1 2 In 1992 Abueg won the Mangangatha sa Tagalog Composer in Tagalog prize from the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas 1 Essay writing Edit For essay writing Abueg received the first prize during the KADIPAN competition in 1958 1 Textbook writing Edit Abueg received awards for the textbooks he authored 1 Other awards Edit The other awards Abueg received include the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas and the Gawad Quezon sa Panitikan 2 Works by Abueg EditPoems Edit Muling Pagsilang ng Isang Pangarap 1964 Dugo sa Kayumangging Lupa 1965 Alimpuyo 1967 Dilim sa Umaga 1968 Malamig na Ningas 1968 Agaw dilim 1969 Mga Kaluluwa sa Kumunoy 1972 Mister Mo Lover Boy Ko 1973 Maraming Lalaki sa Mundo 1984 Huwag Mong Sakyan ang Buhawi 1985 Mga Haliging Inaanay 1987 Aawitin Ko ang Pag ibig Mo 1992 Short stories Edit Si Mark at ako Ang Bagong Paraiso 1963 Ang Kamatayan ni Tiyo Samuel Mapanglaw ang Mukha ng Buwan Ang Saranggola Kanayon SaranggolaSee also EditGilda Olvidado Soledad ReyesReferences Edit a b c d e f g h i j k l Efren R Abueg 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