Silliman University National Writers Workshop Turns 50

Silliman University National Writers Workshop Turns 50

The Silliman University National Writers Workshop celebrates its 50th year in May at the Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village located at Camp Lookout in Valencia.

During its opening ceremonies on May 2, the fellows to this year’s workshop will be formally introduced, along with the panelists who will be presented by multi-awarded writer and Silliman Literature professor Dr. Cesar Aquino.  (To access list, click: List of Fellows and Panelists)

Dr. Rowena Tiempo-Torrevillas, 2004 Outstanding Sillimanian in the field of Literary Arts, is the Workshop Director-in-Residence. Coordinating the Workshop is Dr. Evelyn F. Mascuñana, Chairperson of the English and Literature Department.


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About the Silliman University National Writers Workshop

The National Writers Workshop is the oldest creative writing program in Asia. The Workshop has been directed for the past 50 years by National Artist for Literature Dr. Edith L. Tiempo, along with her husband and Workshop founder, the late Dr. Edilberto K. Tiempo. In 2009, Dr. Edith Tiempo was named Director Emeritus of the National Writers Workshop, now known as the Silliman University National Writers Workshop.

The Silliman University National Writers Workshop is the only three-week long writers workshop in the country, devoted to helping writers hone their craft in the genres of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. As the longest running among the nation’s writing workshops, the Silliman Workshop has trained several generations of writers, many of whom are now influencing the shape, direction, and development of Philippine literature. Over six hundred young writers have received the workshop fellowships, which are open for annual competitions. Many of these writers have won major prizes in the Don Carlos Palanca Literary Awards, the Philippine Graphic Literary Contest, and the Philippines Free Press Literary Contest, among others. With the workshop’s integrity and tradition over the years, it has become a rite of passage for the country’s finest writers.

Apart from Silliman University, over the years the Workshop has received support from the Ford Foundation, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the CAP Family of Companies, the Creative Writing Foundation, the Dumaguete Literary Arts (DuLA) Group, and various cultural institutes based in the United States ad Europe.

Last 2010 marked a milestone in the development of Philippine literature and the writing craft, as the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, headed by its first Director-in-Residence Dr. Rowena Tiempo-Torrevillas and University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III first invited a writer beyond the Philippines to sit in as a guest panelist for a week to enrich the workshop by infusing Asian consciousness. The first international guest writer was Hong Kong’s Xu Xi. For 2011, it is Singapore’s Kirpal Singh.

Also in 2010, Silliman University welcomed the panelists, writing fellows, workshop alumni, and guests to the Writers Village at Camp Lookout, Valencia; its realization made possible through generous hearts.


About the Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village

The Rose Lamb Sobrepeña Writers Village is a gift by Atty. Enrique Sobrepeña Jr.—1973  Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee in the field of business—to Silliman University. Atty. Sobrepeña’s dedication to the arts has helped establish Silliman’s role as a hub for literature and creative writing in Asia. The Writers Village is named in honor of his wife Mary Rose Lamb Sobrepeña.

Today, the site is the primary venue for the Silliman University National Writers Workshop, founded by Drs. Edilberto and Edith Tiempo in 1961. The Writers Village, a project initiated by University President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III, is part of a long tradition of gifts to the University from the Sobrepeñas, avid patrons who have also helped keep the workshop alive as keen supporters through the years.

The donation for the creation of the Writers Village, located in Camp Lookout, in Bongbong, Valencia, was facilitated by former University President Dr. Quintin S. Doromal. Groundbreaking rites were held on 15 November 2009, and dedication rites were held on 13 April 2010. The Village was first used for the 49th National Writers Workshop in May 2010.

The Writers Village is now home to writers of all persuasions. Its establishment helps promote the arts and culture at Silliman University and in the Dumaguete and Negros Oriental community.


List of Fellows (1962-2011)


1962

J. Lorenzo Rivera

Jose Ferraris

Jose Lansang Jr.

Luciano Tenedo

Petronilo Daroy

Socorro Federis-Tate

Vic Samonte

Wilfredo Nolledo

 

1963

Alberto Florentino

Amalia Perez

Bataan Faigao

Elena Reyes

Emmanuel Osorio

Erwin Castillo

Fernando Afable

Geronimo Sicam

Indalecio de Leon

Ireneo Gancuangco

Jesus Peralta

Ko Won

Leonidas Benesa

Linda Casper

Nicanor Tabligan

Raymond Llorca

Rogelio Sicat

Valdemar Olaguer

 

1964

Alfredo Cuenca

Alfredo Morales

Erwin Castillo

Jose Carreon

Nelson La Rosa

Ninotchka Rosca

Orlando Hernando

Roberto Pontinela

Rolando Carbonell

Rolando Pena

Wilfredo Sanchez

 

1965

Alma de Jesus Tayo

Elsie Martinez-Coscolluela

Estelita Juco

Freddie Dimaya

G. Burce Bunao

J Maidan Flores

Jose Montebon

Maximo Tuason

Rita Gaddi

Teresita Dato

 

1966

Alfredo Pucay

Antonio Samson

Carmelo Chionglo

Cesar Victor Reyes

Federico Licsi Espino

Marra Lanot

Norman Quimpo

Salvador Bernal

 

1967

Antonio Enriquez

Cesar Ruiz Aquino

Edgar Libre-Griño

Eduardo Yap

Florence Baban

Jesus Chanco

Joy Dayrit

Jun Canizares

Mar Arcega

Migen Osorio

Ricardo Patalinghug

Robert Villasis

Romeo Virtucio

Sr. Ma. Delia Coronel, ICM

Sr. Mary Imelda Domingo

Thelma Enage

 

1968

Alfred Yuson

Armando Ravanzo

Cesar Mella, Jr.

Dionisio Gabriel

Donel Pacis

Emmanuel Lacaba

Lamberto Cebal*]}*los/Caballes

Rene Estella Amper

Rene Bonsubre

Urias Almagro

 

1969

Alfrredo Navarro Salanga

Artemio Tadena

Dory Robles

Gemma Tadena

Josephine Soto

Lamberto Antonio

Linda Faigao

Melquiades Allego

Rosalinda Roxas

Virgilio Almario

Wigberto Fuentebella

 

1970

Alberto Casuga

Carlos Aureus

Carlota Abellana

Celedonio Aguilar

Conrado de Quiros

Fr. Miguel Fernandez

Franklin Osorio

Gwendolyn Reyes

Junio Ragragio

Macario Tiu

Ricky Lee

Wilfredo Sanchez

 

1971

Aida Rivera-Ford

Desmond Montemayor

Dolores Martir

Edgar Griño

Eduardo Lucero

Edward Garrett

Erwin Castillo

Gil Garcia

Leticia Farinas

Loreto Matienzo Jr.

Ma. Zenaida French

Primo Pacis

Rene Martinez

Val Fajardo

 

1972

Alfredo Macaraeg

Edgar Maranan

Ernesto Lariosa

Francis Macansantos

Freddie Hernandez

Josefina Cabe

Luis Cabalquinto

Pantaleon Auman

Ramon Cortes III

Rene Parohinog

Rogelio Mangahas

Virgilio Vitug

 

1973

Angelito Santos

Anthony Tan

Antonio Orogo Jr.

Catherine Salazar

Cecilia Nava

Felix Fojas

Jaime An Lim

Jolico Cuadra

Ma. Cristina Ferreros

Mauro Avena

Meng Magno

Oriel Muspratt

Vidal Armamento

 

1974

Bella Apelo

Cynthia Rodriguez

Elizabeth Orteza

Gaudioso Sustento

Generoso Taduran

Gilbert Centina III

Herminio Beltran

Hortensia Balisalisa

Jose Gilbert Licuanan

Leoncio Deriada

Luis Cabalquinto

Rodulfo Alano

 

1975

Cristina Velez

Estrella Alfon

George Vail Kabristante

Manuel Concepcion

Oscar Pecson

Romeo Centina

Sammy Sta. Maria

 

1976

Danilo Estiva

Fornarina Enemicio

Goddy Ricafort Ypon

Inez Cammayo

Jun Cruz Reyes

Kee Thuan Chye

Marie Marjorie Pernia

Mario Eric Gamalinda

Socorro Tate

Teoh Choon Ean

Wong Po Wah

 

1977

Angelo Bernardo

Connie Imperial

Diana Gamalinda

Domingo de Guzman

Edel Garcellano

Eduardo Orozco

Ernesto Superal Yee

Noralyn Mustapha

Victor Mandala

 

1978

Aida Manansala

Anthony Serrano

Denise Allas

Grace Monte de Ramos

Jorge Sabino

Juan Arcellana

Melito Baclay

Nadine Rodriguez

Rene Saguin

Simeon Dumdum

 

1979

Enrico Enerio

Geraldine Maayo

Henry Villalva

Jessie Bandillo

Leslie Lofranco

Letty Salanga

Priscilla Supnet

Susan Lara

Vicente Bandillo

 

1980

 

Antonio Hernandez

Aries Baluyos

Augusta de Almedda

Carlos Basa Cortes

Edgar Alosbanos

Edmundo Farolan

Elsa Mampo

Ely Centina

Maria Linda Felipe

Rene Espeleta

Timbasal Tawasil

Wilfredo Alberca

 

1981

Achilles B. Mina

Emilia Salanga

Jose Y. Dalisay Jr.

Loretta Medina

Manolo Fernando

Mercedita Flores

Tita Taule

 

1982

Fanny HB. Llego

Merlie Alunan

Patricia Rivera

Rhodora Espinosa

Seth Florentino

Victoria Kapauan

 

1983

Baboo Mondonedo

Danton Remoto

Emmanuel Espinola Jr.

Isabela Banzon

Louie Stuart

May Datuin

Ricardo de Ungria

 

1984

Alexander Lee

Clovis Nazareno

Connie Maraan

Ed delos Santos Cabagnot

Fidelito Cortes

Ramon Bautista

R. Torres Pandan

Victor Peñaranda

 

1985

Ernesto Bitonio Jr.

Gina Apostol

Merlinda Bobis

R. Romea Luminarias

Rodolfo Silvestre

Victorio Sugbu

 

1986

Agustin Rodriguez

Charlson Ong

Fatima Lim

John Kenneth Go

Meynardo Macaraig

Ruby Tan Enario

Rufino Vigilar

 

1987

Anthony Buyawe

Nino Soria de Veyra

Cecilia Roxas

Grace Odal

Marne Kilates

Vicente Ignacio de Veyra

 

1988

Cesar Bacani Jr.

Cyrus Borja

Dinah Roma

Jose Celmar

Mozart Pastrano

Timothy Montes

Victorino Manalo

 

1989

Christine Godinez-Ortega

Cynthia Lopez Dee

Danilo Francisco Reyes

Felino Garcia Jr.

Gilbert Tan

Jose Wendell Capili

Lakambini Sitoy

Luna Sicat

Maria Jovita Zarate

Miriam Coronel Ferrer

Nenita Lachica

Ramon Boloron

Rex JMA Fernandez

Romeo Baquiran Jr

Timothy Wells

VE Carmelo Nadera Jr

 

1990

Albert Claude Evangelio

Anne Panning

Arile Valerio

Elmar Ingles

Franklin Cimatu

Generoso Opulencia

Jessie Garcia

J. Neil C. Garcia

Ma. Cristina Martinez

Nerissa Balce

Noel Ramiscal

Philip James Laquindanum

Pio Ricky Torre

Rofel Brion

Violeta Ledesma

 

1991

Adrian Antique

Ana Carla Villarmente

Ben Javier

Bonnie Jane Flores

Camilo Villanueva Jr.

Cesar Aljama

Clarita Kwan

Ma. Theresa Quintana

Ma. Criselda Bonganciso

Maningning Miclat

Minerva Chanco

Noberto Bana III

Peter Lay

Rhoda Montes

Shalom Galve

Victor John Padilla

 

1992

Angelo Rodriguez Lacuesta

Allan Bodoy

Antonio Mapa Jr.

Bonnie Jane Flores

Dean Francis Alfar

Homer Novicio

Jess Alfonso Macasaet

Maria Elena Paterno

Nicolas Pichay

Orlynne Genato

Ramil Gulle

Renerio Concepcion

Timothy Montes

 

1993

Alexander Edmund Capiz

Andre Lagunzad

Lu-Ann Fuentes

Diwata Hope Bose

Gerardo Antoy

Gerardo Torres

Eugene Gloria

Leigh Reyes

Liezl Sitosta

Lilia Maria Sevillano

Ma. Romina Gonzales

Melanie San Juan

Michael Maniquiz

Natasha Vizcarra

Padmapani Perez

Reinerio Alba

Rolito Beratio Mojica

Ruel de Vera

Vicente Groyon III

 

1994

Alessandra GL Gonzales

Alma Anonas-Carpio

Anthony Kintanar

Aurelio Pena

Calbi Asain

Doreen Jose

Edelisa Cruz

Espereanza Nuqui

Josefina Tejada

Lilibeth Rose Mercado

Ma. Rhodora Ancheta

Melchor Cichon

Michael Obenieta

Nerisa del Carmen Guevara

Rene Ledesma Jr.

Ruben Canlas Jr.

Sylvia de Guzman

 

1995

Mads Bajarias

Anne-Marie Jennifer Eligio

Beatriz Lorete

Conchitina Cruz

Francis Martinez

Januar Yap

Larissa Saguisag

Lorenzo Paran III

Lourd Ernest De Veyra

Ma. Bigonia David

Carla Pacis

Ma. Leovina Nicolas

Ma. Liza Fetalino

Maria Chona Jomilla

Melecio Turao

Melissa Salva

Michael Anthony Dizon

Ralph Semino Galan

Randolf Bustamante

Robert JA Basilio Jr.

Seann Tan

Ursula Priscilla Calasanz

 

1996

Abigail Aquino

Andrea Pasion

Caroline Howard

Cesar Naniong

Cherrie Sing

Christina Peralta

David Brooks

Gabriel Baban Keith

Homer Novicio

Ina Alleco Silverio

Jhoanna Lynn Cruz

John Labella

Kris Lanot Lacaba

F.H. Batacan

Mae Emmily Magtalas

Michael de Guzman

Nid Anima

Rosanna Cabusao

Tara FT Sering

 

1997

Alex Gregorio

Alexander Tan Jr.

Diane Coleen Jorolan

Eduardo Geronia Jr.

Frances Ng

Gad Lim

Israfel Fagela

J. Ana Flores

Jennifer Patricia Cariño

Jeremiah Bondoc

Joel Toledo

Jose Edmundo Reyes

Lor Arejola

Maribel Bagabaldo

Mary Ann Tobias

May Jennifer Amolat

Nicole Roldan

Riza Faith Ybañez

Ronald Baytan

Ronald Villavelez

Sandra Nicole Roldan

Sem Precioso Villareal

Sergio Pontillas

 

1998

Carlomar Arcangel Daoana

Ceres Abanil

Isagani D’Bayan Jr.

Jojo Alamillo

Jude Espina Ganzon

Lawrence Ypil

Lilledeshan Bose

Miguel Syjuco

Raymund Magno Garlitos

Rebecca April Khan

Rizaldy Dandan

Tanya Sevilla

 

1999

Allan Popa

Barbara Ricafrente

Bernice Roldan

Christine Flores

Indira Endaya

Jessica del Mundo

John Go

Jose Perez Beduya

Mayo Uno Aurelio Martin

Libay Linsangan Cantor

 

2000

Alex de los Santos

Elmer Pizo

Gerald Ramos

Isolde Amante

Jean Claire Dy

Noel Villaflor

Roberto Salva

Ted Limpoco

Ulysses Navarro

Vincenz Serrano

Wayne Mark Lopez

Ian Rosales Casocot

 

2001

Christine Alindada

Anna Bernaldo

Alvin Dacanay

Paul De Guzman

Jeneen Garcia

Barry Gutierrez

BJ Patiño

Janet Villa

Yeyet Villa

Marby Villaceran

 

2002

Kristine Alave

Daryll Jane Delgado

Ana Maria Katigbak

Peter Mayshle

Maryanne Moll

Michael Morco

Allan Pastrana

Baryon Tensor Posadas

Angelo Suarez

Naya Valdellon

 

2003

Mark Anthony Cayanan

Vincent Coscolluela

Jonathan Davila

Louella Fortez

Ken Ishikawa

Carljoe Javier

Maria Francezca Theresa Kwe

Nikki Paredes Jasmine

Rolando Salvaña

Anna Felicia Sanchez

Joseph Rosmon Tuazon

Niccolo Vitug

 

2004

Selina Alano

Ia Aparentado

John Bengan

Mitzie Correa

Hedwig De Leon

Faye Ilogon

Marie La Viña

Gabriela Lee

Glenn Maboloc

Monica Macansantos

Ginny Mata

James Iain Neish

Romel Oribe

Myrza Sison

 

2005

Anna Cristina Abola

Angela Balcita

Jose Perseus Canivel

Mikael Co

Elizabeth Rae Cowan

Matthew Davis

Jun Dela Rosa

Maria Cynthia Diangson

Bernadette Esposito

Whitney Fleming

Brian Goedde

Jynelle Gracia

Charisse-Fuschia Paderna

Maria Lourdes Parawan

Benedict Parfan

Gerardo Peralta

Bonnie Rough

Rica Santos

Alex Sheshunoff

Virginia Villanueva

 

2006

Douglas Candano

Dominique Cimafranca

Erica Jean Cabanawan

Darwin Chiong

Patricia Evangelista

Antonio Adrian Habana

Anna Escalante Neri

Noel Pingoy

Michelle Sarile

Larissa Mae Suarez

Andrea Teran

 

2007

Kristian Abe Dalao

Krisette Sia-Valderia

Jennelyn Tabora

Sharleen Banzon

Cecille La Verne de la Cruz

Pancho Villanueva

Catherine Alpay

Sasha Martinez

Janina Marie Rivera

Michelle Eve de Guzman

Robert Jed Rio Malayang

Mia Tijam

Martin Villanueva

Jan Paulo Bastareche

Primy Joy Cane

Justine Megan Yu

 

2008

Lawrence Bernabe

Noelle Leslie dela Cruz

Ma. Celeste Fusilero

Rodrigo dela Peña

Arelene Jaguit Yandug

Bron Joseph Teves

Marguerite Alcarazen de Leon

Dustin Edward Celestino

Joshua Lim So

Liza Bacay

Fred Jordan Mikhail Carnice

Ma. Elena Paulma

Anna Carmela Tolentino

Lamberto Varias Jr.

 

2009

Mariane Amor Romina Abuan

Jonathan Gonzales

Arkaye Keirulf

Patricia Angela Magno

Niño Manaog

Keith Bryan Cortez

Ana Margarita Stuart del Rosario

Monique Francisco

Russell Stanley Geronimo

Aleck Maramag

Gabriel Millado

Gabrielle Nakpil

Joy Rodriguez

Philip Kimpo Jr.

Marck Ronald Rimorin

 

2010

Gian Paolo Simeon Lao

Dominique Allison Santos

Jacob Dominguez

Oscar Serquina Jr.

Aaron James Jalalon

Jenette Ethel Vizcocho

Gilda Ysobel Galang

Anne Carly Abad

Gino Francis Dizon

Jose Carlo Flordeliza

Ida Anita Del Mundo

Samantha Echavez

Kelly Marie Tulio Conlon

Miro Frances Capili

Christina Mae del Rosario

 

2011

Charmaine Carreon

Evangeline Gubat

Jeffrey Javier

Allen Samsuya

Alyza Taguilaso

Glenn Diaz

Christine Lao

Emmanuel Lava

Andrea Macalino

Marius Monsanto

Philline Donggay

Rogelio Garcia Jr.

Miguel Sulangi

Elaine Tobias

Maria Villaruel