Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo
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Ruth Elynia S. Mabanglo is a professor at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
. She is the coordinator for the Department of Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific languages and literatures as well as the Filipino and Philippine Literature Program. Her most recent publications were "Balada ni Lola Amonita" and "The Ballad of Lola Amonita" in Babaylan: An Anthology of Filipina and Filipina American Writers, edited by Nick Carbó and Eileen Tabios
and published by Aunt Lute Books
in the year 2000.
Born in Manila
to Fortunato and Miguela Mabanglo, she received a degree in Filipino from the University of the East
, a Filipino language
and literature master's degree
from Philippine Normal College
, and a doctorate
in Filipino
from Manuel L. Quezon University
. Aside from teaching at University of the East
, Manuel L. Quezon University, Philippine Normal College, and De La Salle University
, she was a journalist with Taliba and Abante for a while.
"Caloocan: Balada ng Duguang Tinig" (Special Prize, Tula, 1972)
"Dalit-puri at Iba Pang Tula" (Third Prize, Tula, 1973)
"Si Jesus at si Magdalena" (First Prize, Dulang May Isang Yugto, 1973)
"Dalawampu't Isang Tula" (Third Prize, Tula, 1979)
"Awiyao" (Third Prize, Dulang May Isang Yugto, 1980)
"Mga Abong Pangarap" (First Prize, Dulang Ganap ang Haba, 1983)
"Mga Puntod" (Third Prize, Dulang Ganap ang Haba, 1984)
"Mga Liham ni Pinay at Iba Pang Tula" (First Prize, Tula, 1987)
CCP Literary Contest
"Ang Pilipinisasyon ni Juan" (First Prize, Verse-Writing, 1974)
"Supling" (First Prize, Verse-Writing, 1975)
"Regla" (Honorable Mention, Verse-Writing, 1977)
Talaang Ginto, Surian ng Wikang Pambansa
"Kalookan: Balada ng Duguang Tinig" (Honorable Mention, 1972)
"Gabi ng Isang Kasal: Isang Kakintalan" (First Honorable Mention, 1974)
"Anibersaryo: Tagpo at Alaala" (Honorable Mention, 1974)
"Sa Abenida, Sanghapo't Sanggabi" (First Honorable Mention, 1977)
"Ang Pag-ibig ay Di Kasal at Iba Pang Tula" (Second Prize, 1978)
"Hindi Ako Nawawala'y Hinahanap Mo" (Honorable Mention, 1980)
"Gahasa" (First Prize and Poet of the Year Award, 1992)
National Book Award
for Poetry, Manila Critics Circle, 1990
"Mga Liham ni Pinay"
University of Hawaii at Manoa
The University of Hawaii at Mānoa is a public, co-educational university and is the flagship campus of the greater University of Hawaii system...
. She is the coordinator for the Department of Hawaiian and Indo-Pacific languages and literatures as well as the Filipino and Philippine Literature Program. Her most recent publications were "Balada ni Lola Amonita" and "The Ballad of Lola Amonita" in Babaylan: An Anthology of Filipina and Filipina American Writers, edited by Nick Carbó and Eileen Tabios
Eileen Tabios
Eileen Tabios is an award-winning Filipino-American poet, fiction writer, conceptual/visual artist, editor, anthologist, critic, and publisher....
and published by Aunt Lute Books
Aunt Lute Books
Aunt Lute Books is a multicultural feminist press whose mission is to "publish literature by women whose voices have been traditionally under-represented in mainstream and small press publishing" and "distribute literature that expresses the true complexity of women’s lives and the possibilities...
in the year 2000.
Born in Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
to Fortunato and Miguela Mabanglo, she received a degree in Filipino from the University of the East
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
, a Filipino language
Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
and literature master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
from Philippine Normal College
Philippine Normal University
The Philippine Normal University is a public national university in the Philippines established during the early days of American rule of the Philippine Islands. Pursuant to a law passed by the Philippine Congress, Republic Act No...
, and a doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in Filipino
Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
from Manuel L. Quezon University
Manuel L. Quezon University
The Manuel L. Quezon University is a private university in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. It is a member of the Colleges and Universities Sports Association . It offers academic programs at the pre-school, elementary, high school, tertiary, and graduate levels. It is named for Philippine president...
. Aside from teaching at University of the East
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
, Manuel L. Quezon University, Philippine Normal College, and De La Salle University
De La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
, she was a journalist with Taliba and Abante for a while.
Achievements
Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards"Caloocan: Balada ng Duguang Tinig" (Special Prize, Tula, 1972)
"Dalit-puri at Iba Pang Tula" (Third Prize, Tula, 1973)
"Si Jesus at si Magdalena" (First Prize, Dulang May Isang Yugto, 1973)
"Dalawampu't Isang Tula" (Third Prize, Tula, 1979)
"Awiyao" (Third Prize, Dulang May Isang Yugto, 1980)
"Mga Abong Pangarap" (First Prize, Dulang Ganap ang Haba, 1983)
"Mga Puntod" (Third Prize, Dulang Ganap ang Haba, 1984)
"Mga Liham ni Pinay at Iba Pang Tula" (First Prize, Tula, 1987)
CCP Literary Contest
"Ang Pilipinisasyon ni Juan" (First Prize, Verse-Writing, 1974)
"Supling" (First Prize, Verse-Writing, 1975)
"Regla" (Honorable Mention, Verse-Writing, 1977)
Talaang Ginto, Surian ng Wikang Pambansa
"Kalookan: Balada ng Duguang Tinig" (Honorable Mention, 1972)
"Gabi ng Isang Kasal: Isang Kakintalan" (First Honorable Mention, 1974)
"Anibersaryo: Tagpo at Alaala" (Honorable Mention, 1974)
"Sa Abenida, Sanghapo't Sanggabi" (First Honorable Mention, 1977)
"Ang Pag-ibig ay Di Kasal at Iba Pang Tula" (Second Prize, 1978)
"Hindi Ako Nawawala'y Hinahanap Mo" (Honorable Mention, 1980)
"Gahasa" (First Prize and Poet of the Year Award, 1992)
National Book Award
Philippine National Book Awards
The Philippine National Book Awards, or simply the National Book Awards, is a Philippine literary award sponsored by the NBDB and the MCC . It is the national book award of the Philippines...
for Poetry, Manila Critics Circle, 1990
"Mga Liham ni Pinay"