Rogelio Ordoñez
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Rogelio Lunasco Ordoñez (born September 24, 1940) is a multi-awarded Filipino fiction writer and journalist. He is one of the authors of the iconic Tagalog
literature anthology "Mga Agos sa Disyerto" in the 1960s. He has been a contributor to Liwayway Magazine, Pilipino Free Press, Asia-Philippines Leader, Pilosopong Tasyo, Diario Uno and Pinoy Weekly
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. He studied in the Mapua Institute of Technology and the Manuel L. Quezon University
and obtained a BS in Civil Engineering. Drawn to the Filipino literature that focused on the reality of life,especially about the workers and peasants and the downtrodden or the oppressed, Ordoñez concentrated in writing instead of practicing his degree. He wrote many fictions, most notably short stories, in Liwayway, Pilipino Free Press, Asia-Philippines Leader and literary journals. His first short story appeared in Liwayway when he was still in high school. Keen in teaching and molding new-generation writers, he took up his MA in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Centennial Commission in 1961 (essay), the Kadipan (an inter-university association of Tagalog writers and instructors)in essay and short-story, the Balagtas Memorial Awards for Journalism (held in honor of the poet-hero Francisco Balagtas). He was bestowed by the Writers' Union of the Philippines the National Achievement Award for Literature (GAWAD PAMBANSANG ALAGAD NI BALAGTAS). He was also the recipient, in 2009, of the GAWAD HEN. EMILIO AGUINALDO ( Natatanging Parangal sa Rebolusyonaryong Caviteño) as the Progresibong Caviteño in the field of Literature. On the 234th founding anniversary of the town of Imus, Cavite (Oct. 7, 2009), he was bestowed the GAWAD HEN. JUAN S. CASTAÑEDA as an outstanding Imuseño also in the field of Literature. and the GAWAD ALEJANDRO G. ABADILLA, also in literature. Last June 25, 2011, he was bestowed by the KM64 Poetry Collective the title MAKATA NG BAYAN for his poetry that clearly depicts the aspirations of the Filipino masses to free themselves from the clutches of injustices and exploitation perpetrated against them by the continuing tyranny and oppression of a few demigods or members of the ruling class in Philippine society. In the yearly celebration of POESIA (Aug. 8, 2011) by the De La University (Dasmarinas), he was honored for his contributions in the field of poetry and literature as vehicle of social consciousness and effective instruments towards a more free and equal society.The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, on its 107th Founding Anniversary last Sept. 30, 2011, awarded him the Plaque of Distinction as "an outstanding and well-known writer who has consistently brought honor to the University through his prolific writings as a novelist and poet, thereby distinguishing himself as a major contributor to the enrichment of Philippine Literature."
Writing fiction, articles and literary criticisms in Filipino, Ordoñez works were anthologized in the following: Readings in Contemporary Bilingual Literature (Ateneo de Manila University), Parnasong Tagalog of Alejandro G. Abadilla (selected poems in Filipino), Hiyas (Vols. 2 & 3, textbooks in Public High Schools), Bantayog (selected essays in Filipino, Philippine Normal University), Nationalist Literature and Likhaan (University of the Philippines), Subverso (ACT), Kilates (UP) and the landmark Mga Agos sa Disyerto (1964). His novels include Apoy sa Madaling Araw (1964) and Limang Suwail (1963), co-authored with Efren Abueg
, Rogelio Sicat, Edgardo M. Reyes
and Eduardo Reyes. In 1989, the University of the Philippines published in book form some of his selected writings "SAAN PAPUNTA ANG MGA PUTOK?". In 1997, his short-story, SI ANTO, was translated to English and anthologized in "STORIES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA" (Malaysia) and considered as one of the best short-stories in Southeast Asia for the past 30 years, according to Muhammad Haji Salleh, editor of the said anthology. In 2004, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines published in book form his columns PLUMA AT PAPEL from DIARIO UNO and in 2007, Pinoy Weekly and Prometheus Publishing Corp. also published his columns and editorials PLUMA AT PAPEL (Sa Panahon ni Gloria) from Pinoy Weekly. Some of his poems were also anthologized in IPUIPO SA PIGING (2010), selected poems of some 32 poets in Filipino. Just last March 15, 2011, his collection of poems (HIJO Y HIJA DE PUTA at iba pang mga tula), was launched by Grandwater Publishing at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Ordoñez was the former Editor-in-Chief and former chairman of the Editorial Board of Pinoy Weekly, a nationalist and progressive newspaper in FILIPINO. He is a Professor in the Graduate School of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines; he also teaches Creative Writing, Literature, History, Works of Rizal and Contemporary Social Problems in the College of Arts of the said university.
Tagalog language
Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by a third of the population of the Philippines and as a second language by most of the rest. It is the first language of the Philippine region IV and of Metro Manila...
literature anthology "Mga Agos sa Disyerto" in the 1960s. He has been a contributor to Liwayway Magazine, Pilipino Free Press, Asia-Philippines Leader, Pilosopong Tasyo, Diario Uno and Pinoy Weekly
Pinoy Weekly
Pinoy Weekly is an online and print newsmagazine in the Philippines. It is published by PinoyMedia Center, a newly-established non-government organization devoted to democratizing the practice of journalism in the country...
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Early years
Ordoñez was born in Imus, CaviteCavite
Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...
. He studied in the Mapua Institute of Technology and the 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...
and obtained a BS in Civil Engineering. Drawn to the Filipino literature that focused on the reality of life,especially about the workers and peasants and the downtrodden or the oppressed, Ordoñez concentrated in writing instead of practicing his degree. He wrote many fictions, most notably short stories, in Liwayway, Pilipino Free Press, Asia-Philippines Leader and literary journals. His first short story appeared in Liwayway when he was still in high school. Keen in teaching and molding new-generation writers, he took up his MA in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Career
In the course of his writing career that has spanned for five decades, he became a member and former head of the Cavite Press Club, Philippine Writers Academy, Pambansang Unyon ng Manunulat (PANULAT), and the Pambansang Linangan at Ugnayan ng mga Manunulat (PLUMA), Ordoñez has worked as secretary-general of the PUP Creative Writing Center, professorial lecturer, and columnist. Ordoñez has garnered top prizes from Liwayway itself (novel writing), the José RizalJosé Rizal
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...
Centennial Commission in 1961 (essay), the Kadipan (an inter-university association of Tagalog writers and instructors)in essay and short-story, the Balagtas Memorial Awards for Journalism (held in honor of the poet-hero Francisco Balagtas). He was bestowed by the Writers' Union of the Philippines the National Achievement Award for Literature (GAWAD PAMBANSANG ALAGAD NI BALAGTAS). He was also the recipient, in 2009, of the GAWAD HEN. EMILIO AGUINALDO ( Natatanging Parangal sa Rebolusyonaryong Caviteño) as the Progresibong Caviteño in the field of Literature. On the 234th founding anniversary of the town of Imus, Cavite (Oct. 7, 2009), he was bestowed the GAWAD HEN. JUAN S. CASTAÑEDA as an outstanding Imuseño also in the field of Literature. and the GAWAD ALEJANDRO G. ABADILLA, also in literature. Last June 25, 2011, he was bestowed by the KM64 Poetry Collective the title MAKATA NG BAYAN for his poetry that clearly depicts the aspirations of the Filipino masses to free themselves from the clutches of injustices and exploitation perpetrated against them by the continuing tyranny and oppression of a few demigods or members of the ruling class in Philippine society. In the yearly celebration of POESIA (Aug. 8, 2011) by the De La University (Dasmarinas), he was honored for his contributions in the field of poetry and literature as vehicle of social consciousness and effective instruments towards a more free and equal society.The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, on its 107th Founding Anniversary last Sept. 30, 2011, awarded him the Plaque of Distinction as "an outstanding and well-known writer who has consistently brought honor to the University through his prolific writings as a novelist and poet, thereby distinguishing himself as a major contributor to the enrichment of Philippine Literature."
Writing fiction, articles and literary criticisms in Filipino, Ordoñez works were anthologized in the following: Readings in Contemporary Bilingual Literature (Ateneo de Manila University), Parnasong Tagalog of Alejandro G. Abadilla (selected poems in Filipino), Hiyas (Vols. 2 & 3, textbooks in Public High Schools), Bantayog (selected essays in Filipino, Philippine Normal University), Nationalist Literature and Likhaan (University of the Philippines), Subverso (ACT), Kilates (UP) and the landmark Mga Agos sa Disyerto (1964). His novels include Apoy sa Madaling Araw (1964) and Limang Suwail (1963), co-authored with Efren Abueg
Efren Abueg
Efren Reyes Abueg 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...
, Rogelio Sicat, Edgardo M. Reyes
Edgardo M. Reyes
Edgardo M. Reyes is a Filipino male novelist. His literature first appeared in the Tagalog magazine, Liwayway. His novels include Laro sa Baga, and Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. He is also one of the authors of the critically acclaimed anthology of Tagalog Short Stories, the "Mga Agos sa Disyerto".-His...
and Eduardo Reyes. In 1989, the University of the Philippines published in book form some of his selected writings "SAAN PAPUNTA ANG MGA PUTOK?". In 1997, his short-story, SI ANTO, was translated to English and anthologized in "STORIES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA" (Malaysia) and considered as one of the best short-stories in Southeast Asia for the past 30 years, according to Muhammad Haji Salleh, editor of the said anthology. In 2004, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines published in book form his columns PLUMA AT PAPEL from DIARIO UNO and in 2007, Pinoy Weekly and Prometheus Publishing Corp. also published his columns and editorials PLUMA AT PAPEL (Sa Panahon ni Gloria) from Pinoy Weekly. Some of his poems were also anthologized in IPUIPO SA PIGING (2010), selected poems of some 32 poets in Filipino. Just last March 15, 2011, his collection of poems (HIJO Y HIJA DE PUTA at iba pang mga tula), was launched by Grandwater Publishing at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Ordoñez was the former Editor-in-Chief and former chairman of the Editorial Board of Pinoy Weekly, a nationalist and progressive newspaper in FILIPINO. He is a Professor in the Graduate School of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines; he also teaches Creative Writing, Literature, History, Works of Rizal and Contemporary Social Problems in the College of Arts of the said university.
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- Rogelio Sicat
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