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Isagani R. Cruz

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Isagani R. Cruz

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1945
Nationality
Filipino
Languages
English, Filipino
Residence History
Philippines → United States

Career

Occupations
writer, literary critic, professor, President, The Manila Times College
Active Years
1965-2024
Affiliations
De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, University of Santo Tomas
Memberships
Manila Critics Circle, Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, Philippine Studies Association of the Philippines, University of the Philippines Writers Club, Philippine Fulbright Scholars Association

Education

University of the Philippines Diliman
Physics
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Year of Graduation: 1965
Country: Philippines
Ateneo de Manila University
English Literature
Degree: Master of Arts
Year of Graduation: 1970
Country: Philippines
University of Maryland
English Literature
Degree: Ph.D.
Year of Graduation: 1976
Country: United States

Awards

Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
2004
Organization: Palanca Awards Foundation
Result: Hall of Fame
SEA Write Award
1991
Result: Winner
Centennial Literary Contest Award
1998
Result: Winner
Gawad Balagtas Award
1999
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Halimaw

play

A play

Philippine culture

Style & Themes

Literary Style
criticalcreative

Legacy

Made significant contributions to Philippine literature with over thirty books, multiple literary awards, and careers in education and criticism.

In Popular Culture

  • Halimaw staged by DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild in 2023