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Marne L. Kilates

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Marne L. Kilates

Profile

Gender
Male
Nationality
Philippines
Languages
English, Tagalog
Residence History
Philippines

Career

Occupations
poet, writer, literary critic
Active Years
1980-2024

Education

University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of English
Degree: BA
Country: Philippines

Awards

Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
1994
Work: Sari-sari sa Bahay Kubo
Category: Poetry (English)
Organization: Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards Foundation
Result: winner
Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
1998
Work: The Day of Salvation
Category: Poetry (English)
Organization: Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards Foundation
Result: first prize

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Sari-sari sa Bahay Kubo

1994 Poetry

A poem capturing everyday Filipino life.

Filipino culturedaily life

The Day of Salvation

1998 Poetry

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Modern and rhythmic poetic expressionUse of Filipino vernacular
Recurring Motifs
Rural lifeLove and loss

Legacy

Recognized as a significant contributor to Philippine English poetry, acclaimed through Palanca Awards.