Temistokles Adlawan

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

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