REUEL MOLINA AGUILA

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& DETAILS OF WORK, PUBLICATIONS, EMPLOYMENT,
TRAINING & AWARDS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth : 27 September 1953

Place of Birth : Manila, Philippines
Sex : Male
Citizenship : Filipino
Civil Status: Married

Address : Block 33 Lot 2 Lagro

Novaliches, Quezon City

Height : 5 ft., 5 inches

Weight : 140 pounds

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Ph.D., Creative Writing (Malikhaing Pagsulat),

University of the Philippines (on dissertation)

M.A. in Filipino (Malikhaing Pagsulat)

University of the Philippines, 2005

A.B. Filipino
University of the Philippines, 1976

High School
Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School
(Valedictorian, 1970)

Elementary
Cubao Elementary School
(First Honorable Mention)
PUBLICATIONS

Author

Balisa
(Trilogy of full-length plays )
University of the Philippines
Awarded: Gawad para sa Natatanging Publikasyon, 2010

Ligalig at Iba pang Dula

Kalikasan Press, 1989

Ampalaya, Bonsai, Atbp

(anthology of short stories, essays and
one-act plays, 2003)

Magdaragat ng Pag-ibig
At iba pang Tula ng Pagnanasa
(anthology of erotic poetry, 2005)

Editor
Kamao I, II, III
(anthologies of nationalist poetry, fiction, drama)
Cultural Center of the Philippines, 1987

Gatilyo ( Galian Vol. 7 )

( literary anthology )
Galian sa Arte at Tula
Kalikasan Press, 1989

Haraya
(literary anthology)
Samahan ng Mag-aaral sa Filipino, 1974)

Mga Guhit sa Buhangin

( komiks / magazine )
Overseas Workers and Welfare Administration
1990 – 1994

SIKAP
( DECS approved supplementary reading
for intermediate students )
1993 – 1995

GAPAS Komiks-Magasin
Rural Enlightenment and Accretion in Philippine Society
1993 – 1994

Ingat Pare
Quarterly newsletter on Safety
Pilipinas Shell, 1995

Pagtulungan Po Natin
Illustrated Primer on Pasig River Squatter Relocation
River Rehabilitation Secretariat
DENR, 1998

Writer/Researcher

Shell Reunion Artist

(Coffee table book)
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, 1993

Writer/Production Coordinator

Primers on Climate Change (vols. I, II, III)

Foundation for the Philippine Environment / USAID, 2000

Contributor (poems, plays, essays, photos)

Galian ( vols. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 )
Plays on Poverty (UNESCO)
Walong Dekada ng Makabagong Tula
National Publications ( The Review, Observer,
Diliman Review, Unlad, Kapaligiran, Mr. & Ms.,
Sagisag, Who magazine )
Campus Publications ( The Literary Apprentice,
Haraya magazine, Collegian Folio, Philippine
Collegian, The UE Dawn )

Translator

Estratehiyang Bibingka
Sa Implementasyon ng Reporma sa Lupa
Saturnino Borras; Institute for Popular Democracy, 2000

National Economic and Development Authority

(NEDA) Annual Report
1997 and 1998

Primer on Sugar, 1997

Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)

Taghoy ng Troya
(Euripides’ Trojan Women;
Metropolitan Theatre, 1981)

Oppenheimer
(Philippine Educational Theatre
Association; 1987)

PRODUCTIONS

Feature Films

Sakada
Script Supervisor
1976
Directed by Behn Cervantes

Bawal na Pag-ibig
Scriptwriter
1977
Directed by Behn Cervantes

In This Corner
Scriptwriter
1979
Directed by Lino Brocka

Documentary Films

Climate Gone Senile

(Documentary on Global Warming in the Philippines)
Scriptwriter/Director
Foundation for the Philippine Environment and the USAID
1999

Nasa Tao Na
(Documentary-Drama on Pasig River Temporary Dwellers)
Scriptwriter/Director
Pasig River Secretariat / DANIDA
1998

A Call for Peace

(documentary on contemporary peace situation)
Scriptwriter
National Council of Churches in the Philippines, 1991

Pinatubo
(documentary on the Pinatubo victims
and the response of the private sector)
Scriptwriter
Dumez, Philippines
1992

Silang Lumingon sa Pinanggalingan

(documentary on OCWs who have
chosen to remain in the Philippines)
Scriptwriter/Director
OWWA, 1992

Plaridel
(documentary on the life of Marcelo H. del Pilar)
Assistant Director
National Media Production Center, 1977
Television

Bahay Sanglaan
(weekly drama series)
Scriptwriter
Channel 9, Jan. - August 1980

Kutitap
(weekly series for children)
Scriptwriter, 1981

Paco Park Presents

(feature on poetry)
Scriptwriter/Director, 1985

Bayani
(weekly children’s program on Filipino heroes)
Headwriter-Scriptwriter
ABS-CBN, 1995 – 1998

Concerts

Pabigatan
(concert on original Filipino songs)
Over-all Coordinator
Metropolitan Theater, 1979

Tayo na Muling Maging Bata

(concert on/for children-victims of current internal war)
Lyricist/Scriptwriter
Quezon Memorial Circle, 1991

Pagkagat ng Dilim
(poetry concert)
Director, 1978

GAT Campus Tour

(poetry readings in different schools)
Director-reader, 1979 – 81

Stage Plays

Scriptwriter:

Nagalit ang Bulkan kay Uncle Sam

directed by Ysmael Bernal
St. Scholastica College, 1991

Open 25 Hours
directed by Anton Juan
Isang Magsasaka
N. Luzon Educ. and Media Prog.
Baguio, 1990
Alimuom
directed by Joel Lamangan
Heritage Art Center, 1989

Ligalig
directed by Joel Lamangan
Cultural Center of the Phil., 1986

Satirika
directed by Nestor Torre
Cultural Center of the Phil., 1982

Bonsai
directed by Rolando Tinio
Cultural Center of the Phil., 1981

Mapait sa Bao
directed by Brenda Fajardo
Raja Sulaiman, 1980

In Dis Korner
directed by Anton Juan
University of the Philippines, 1978

Sapang Palay
UP, 1977

Anak ni Bonifacio
Pag-asa Community, 1975

Salamin
Lucena, Quezon, 2006

Maliw
Virgin Lbfest, CCP, 2009

Alimuom at Walang Maliw

University of the Philippines, 2010-09-28

Director/writer :

Mga Tao o Tao-tauhan

Galian sa Arte at Tula, 1981
Sidewalk Vendor
Univ. of the Phil., 1976

Radio Play

Pitlag
(Radio drama on current issues)
Radio Mindanao Network, 2003 - 04

Radio Balintataw, DZRH

Directed by Cecile Guidote, 2001
“Onion Without Tears”
(30-minute editorial discussion on onion smuggling,
DWJJ, Central Luzon; May, 2002)

FELLOWSHIPS / SCHOLARSHIPS / GRANTS

Monbusho Research Scholar

Osaka, Japan
1987 – 89

International Writing Program

Philippine Representative
Iowa, USA
1983

Creative Writing Center, U.P.

Local Writing Fellow for Playwriting
1979 - 80

Creative Writing Grant, UP

Three-Act Play; 2003

Poetry, 2007
Sena Chair, 2004
General Education Chair, 2006, 2007

WORKSHOPS / TRAININGS

Workshop Director
Palihang Rogelio Sicat
National creative writing worshop
University of the Philippines
2008-current

Workshop Director/Mentor
Pasadula
Intensive workshop for playwriting
University of the Philippines
Current

National Writers' Workshop

Writer in Residence
Creative Writing Center of the Philippines
UP Baguio, 1993

Hasaan
(Creative Writing Workshop)
Organizer/Trainor/Writer in Residence
Galian sa Arte at Tula
1987, 1989, 1991

Various workshops and training seminars

Sponsored by NGOs, schools, government institutions
and sectoral and community organizations
Areas : Poetry, scriptwriting, komiks writing and
production, newsletter and in-house publications,
campus publication, media projection

Role : Organizer / facilitator / speaker

1976 – 1996

EMPLOYMENT

Creative Director
Creative Information Center
1999 - 2003

Columnist

One Philippines
(circulation: US)
Column title: Bakit
2008 to current

Kabayan (Broadsheet daily)

Kultopinis (Feature Section on Culture)
1998 to 2000

Head Writer and Creative Committee Member

Bayani (Weekly Educational Television
Show for Children)
ABS-CBN Foundation, 1996-1998

Creative Director
Sining sa Komunikasyon, Adbertaysing at Pablising (SIKAP)
(1990 - 1994)

Deputy Coordinator
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Coordinating Center for Literature
1986 – 87

Section Chief
Communication and Information Services
National Council on Integrated Area Development
(Office of the Prime Minister)
1982 - 83

Instructor

University of the Philippines

Subjects taught : Filipino, Essay, Rizal, Script for TV, theater
1980 - 82; 1985 – 86; 2000- present

Philippine Science High School

Subjects taught : Filipino, English, Creative Writing
Adviser : The Science Scholar (English School Organ)
Ang Lagablab (Filipino School Organ)
Dalumat (Literary Organ)
1976 - 79

Osaka University of Foreign Studies

Subjects taught : Philippine Language and Culture
1987 - 89

Freelance Writer, Director, Coordinator, Production Manager

For Movies, television, magazines, documentaries, concerts,
audio-visuals, stage plays
1975 – present

Freelance Photographer
Documentaries, magazines, audio visuals

AWARDS

Don Carlos Palanca Awards for Literature

1st place – Essay in Filipino, 2009
1st place – 3-act Play in Filipino - 2005
1st place – Futuristic Fiction in Filipino - 2001
1st place - Essay in Filipino - 1993
1st place - Essay in Filipino – 1992
2nd place – 3-act Play - 2009
3rd place - One-act Play in Filipino - 1991
3rd place - One-act Play in Filipino - 1990
3rd place - One-act Play in Filipino - 1986
3rd place - Essay in Filipino - 1981
Special Award - One-act Play in Filipino – 1975

Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino

Makata ng Taon (Poet of the Year), 2008
Mananaysay ng Taon (Essayist of the Year), 2007

Palihang Aurelio V. Tolentino Playwriting Contest

1975 (Three-act Play)
1977 (Three-act Play)
1979 (Three-act Play)

Cultural Center of the Philippines

1st place - Three-act Play - 1985
3rd place - Three-act Play - 1981
-
Gawad Sagisag
1st place - Poetry in Filipino
3rd place - One-act Play in Filipino

Timpalak Panitik (University of the Philippines)

1973 - Poetry in Filipino
1974 - Poetry in Filipino
1975 - Poetry in Filipino

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

Bayani
Ten Best Television Programs, 1997 and 1998

Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)

Bayani
Best Children's TV Program, 1998

National Council for Culture and the Arts

Honorable Mention
One-Act Playwriting Contest, 2005

CITATIONS

Dangal ng Wikang Filipino

Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino, 2008

Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas

Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas, 2004

Gawad Inang Bayan

Given by the Polythecnic University of the Philippines
Recognition for contribution to Philippine Literature
1991

Gawad Emilio Jacinto

Given by the Department of Filipino and Philippine
Languages, University of the Philippines
Recognition for achievement and contribution to
Philippine Literature
1978

Outstanding Instructor
Given by the Philippine Science High School
1977 - 78

ORGANIZATIONS

Galian sa Arte at Tula

(1973 - present)
(President 1986- 89)

Philippine Writers' Union

(Founding member, 1978)

Pambansang Unyon ng mga Manunulat

(Founding member, General Secretary, 1987)
UP Writer's Club
(1973 - present)

REFERENCES

Dr. Bienvenido Lumbrera

National Artist
UP Diliman

Joel Lamangan
Film Director

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