Bio Data Of
Melchor Francisco
Cichon
Updated: August 20,
2021
Educational Degrees
Certificate in
Fisheries, 1970, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City2004- Officer-in-Charge, UP in the
Visayas Library, March 24-26, 2004
Bachelor of Science
in Education, 1974, MLQU, Manila
Certificate in
Governmental Management, 1982, UPV Iloilo City
Master in
Management (Pubic Management), 1982, UPV Iloilo City
Master in Library
Science, 1985, UP Diliman
Position (s)
Chief Librarian,
St. Paul University Iloilo Library, Iloilo City, January 14, 2019 to present
Librarian, Aklan
Catholic College, November 2014- February 16, 2019
Librarian, Great
Saviour College, June 16, 2010 to November , 2014
St. Therese-MTC
Molo, Iloilo City,
Retired, College
Librarian III, UP Visayas, April 7, 2010
Head, CFOS Library
effective February 1, 2007 until March 31, 2010
Head, Readers
Services Section, U.P. in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo since 1988 to January
2008.
Lecturer in
Management, College of Management, University of the Philippines in the Visayas
(in-active)
Officer-in-Charge,
UP in the Visayas Library, March 24-26, 2004
Officer-in-Charge,
UP in the Visayas, September 1-4, 2003
Officer-in-Charge,
UP in the Visayas Library, October 25, 2002.
Officer-in-Charge,
UP in the Visayas, September 12-13, 2002
Officer-in-Charge,
UP in the Visayas, August 13-14, 2002
Library Assistant,
UP Main Library, Diliman, Quezon City, 1976
Awards, Citation,
Honors Received
2021, Hunyo 12—Sertipiko
ng Pagkilala sa kanyang makabuluhang paglalaan ng oras, at kaalaman bilang
PANGUNAHING TAGAPAGSALITA sa ginanap na Webinar na may temang MAAG-OD NGA
SUGILANON: PAGHUBOG SA PANITIKANG FILIPINO AT AKEANON, Aklan State University
New Washington Campus.
2021, June 13—Certificate
of Recognition to recognize his/her generous participation as a guest in our
event KULECTERATURA Season 1 Ep. 6: The Akeanon Language and Literature held
live at the KULTURA FACEBOOK PAGE THROUGH ZOOM/StreamYard and FACEBOOK.
2021, April 27—Certificate
of Appreciation for his outstanding performance during the BILOG ANG BULAN;
BUHI ANG BINALAYBAY with the theme ‘YANGGAW; MGA ISTORYA SA DULOM” held via
Zoom, April 27, 2021.
2021, January
29--Lifetime Achievement Award (Visayas) in recognition of his outstanding
achievements and extensive contributions to librarian for more than 50 years as
University Librarian of St. Paul University Iloilo; as Head Librarian of the
College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, and the Readers Services Section, U.P.
in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo; as Librarian in three other academic libraries
in Iloilo City; as a devoted library professional who served well as member of
PLAI; and as multi-talented prolific writer producing around 200 poems, short
stories, articles, books, and pamphlets in several languages for which he has
been awarded recognitions and citations given this 29th day of January 2021
during the Philippine Association of Academic/Research Librarians, Inc. 48th
General Assembly, awarding and Induction Ceremonies.
2019, July 22—Certificate
of Appreciation for sharing is time and expertise as Lecturer during the
Orientation on “Paulinian Education as SPU Iloilo for new employees at the Big
IMC, St. Paul University Iloilo with the topic: Library Orientation.
2018, December
7—Certificate of recognition in grateful recognition and commendation for his
invaluable efforts and exemplary performance as Keynote speaker during the
District Learning Resouces Festival :Pagsipeat” 2018 at Kalibo Elementary
School Learning Resouces Center, Kalibo, Aklan.
2018, October
19—Taboan Award 2018 for his craft of poetry in a full life of exemplary
service as a librarian and steadfast advocate of Aklanon Literature given on 19th Day
of October 2018 at the Bohol Cultural Center, Tagbilaran City, given by The
National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
2018, August
30—Gawad ng Pagkilala bilang pasasalamat at pagpapahalaga sa kanyang
ipinakitang pagsuporta at pakikiisa bilang Panauhing Pandangal sa pagdiriwang
ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2018 na may temang “Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik” at
Buwan ng Kasaysayan na may temang: “Kasaysayan: Maahlain , Tuklasin,
Palaganapin” na idinaos sa Malinao School for Philippine Craftmen ngayong
ika-30 ng Agosto 2018. Ipinagkaloob sa Malinao School for Philippine Craftsmen,
Malinao, Aklan.
2018, May
8-9—Certificate of Recognition for sharing his invaluable time and expertise as
Resource Speaker during the conduct of Tukib: Pangusisa kang Kinaray-a kag
Akeanon (a seminar-workshop on sociolinguistics and Contrastive Analysis) on
May 8-9, 2018 held at Tropical Garden Inland Resort, Sibalom, Antique, issued
by the College of Teacher Eduction, Graduate Studies, University of Anique.
2017, August
20—Certificate of Appreciation for being the Resource Speaker during the 2017
Silak Creative Writing Seminar-Workshop, given this 20th day of
August 2017 at Bonds Coworking Space, Cuartero, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines.
2017, August
12—Certificate of Recognition for presenting his speech entitled
“Nagasaeampukan nga Tinta it Sangka Akeanon” during the Aklan Literature and
Arts Teachers Convention (AkLAT Con), in the pursuit of academic excellence and
effective implementation of the flaship programs and project of the Learning
Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS) Unit of the Department of
Education-Division of Aklan, given on August 12, 2017 at Aklan State
University, Banga, Aklan. Signed by Dr. Ernesto F. Servillon, Jr., Assistant
Schools Division Superintendent, Aklan.
2017, August 4,
Sertipiko ng Pagkilala bilang Resource Speaker para sa natatangi at
matagumpay na Seminar-Workshp sa “Pagsulat ng Kuwento, Essay, at Tula sa
Akeanon” sa New Washington Elementary School—A Global Filipino School, New
Washington, Aklan. Ipinagkakaloob noong ika-4 ng Agosto, 2017.
2017, February
23-24—Certificate of Appreciation in recognition and gratitude for his
invaluable support and cooperation as Resource Speaker in Lecture/Workshop on
the Art of Poetry during the Madya-as Arts Festival 2017 (Aklan’s National Arts
Month Celebration) on February 23-24, 2017. Certificate signed by
Governor Florencio T. Miraflores, Aklan Provincial Governor.
2017—May
25—Certificate of Appreciation in commendation of his invaluable
time and for sharing his wealth of knowledge as Speaker during the
Binaeaybay: Akeanon Poetry Writeshop held at Villa Socorro Function Hall,
Altavas, Aklan. Givin by Altavas College, Altavas, Aklan. Signed by Ella R.
Bartolome, Acting Dean of Instruction.
2017, April
8—Certificate of Appreciation for rendering his time and support as one of the
guest speakers of Sukat 2017: sukat + katha, a three-day creative writing
workshop in the topic of “Flashfiction and Pagsueat it Binaeaybay,” given on
April 8, 2017 at Numancia Integrated School-Senior High Building, Numancia,
Aklan.
2016, October
14—Certificate of Appreciation for sharing his time and expertise as a Judge
during the Poetry in Motion Category of LitMus 2016 held on October 14, 2016 at
the UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City Campus. Given by the UP Fisheries
Guild and SSC Org., University of the Philippines Visayas.
2016, September
30—Sertifiko ng Pagkilala sa malugod na pagpapaunlak bilang Panauhing
Pangdangal sa palihan ng Malikhaing Pagsulat ng Tula na may temang: “Likha-Tula
Tungo sa Karunungan. Iginawas noong ika-30 ng Setyembre 2016 sa Octagon Hall,
Aklan State University -Ibajay Campus, Ibajay, Aklan. Signed by Emily M.
Arangote, PhD, Campus Director.
2015, November
16—Certificate of appreciation for participating in a consultative forum on
Mother Tongue-based Multilingual Education, November 16, 2015 at PHINMA UI
Hotel, Iloilo City.
2015, October
17—Certificate of Appreciation in grateful recognition for his/her service
rendered as a judge during the Paindisanay 2015 held on October 17, 2015 at the
UPV, Iloilo City.
2015, September
26—Certificate of Appreciation as speaker during the Magsugilanonay Kita: Ist
West Visayas Mother Tongue Children’s Books Summit, held at Robinsion’s Place
Iloilo, presented by Kasingkasing Press and Hubon Manunulat.
2015, September
11—Certificate of Award as Judge, Makangilidlis nga Sugilanon 2015 in recogntion
of his/her exemplary contribution and meritorious service to
HiligaynonLiterature and the arts and in helping The Peter Solis Nery
Foundation realize its mission-vision of promoting, preserving, and propagating
Hiligaynon literature and Filipino arts and culture.
2015, August
15—Certificate of Appreciation for sharing his precious time and expertise as
Panelist in the West Visayan Writers Forum during the seminar-workshop,
“Teaching Literature to Generation Z” held at CPU, Jaro, Iloilo City, presented
by Central Philippine University and United Board for Christian Higher
Education in Asia.
2015, July
16—Certificate of Appreciation for serving as Language Reviewer during the
Workshop on Quality Assurance of Grade 1 Contextualized Leraner’s Materials held
at Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort, Tanza, Cavite on July 7 to 16, 2015, presented
by the Deparment of Education
2015, March
3—Certificate of appreciation for sharing his precious time and expertise as
Performer of his own poem, Ham-at Madueom Ro Gabii in the video production for
Multimedia Resources for the teaching of Western Visayas Literature, a joint
project of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia and CPU.
2015, February
5-7—certificate of Appreciation for his/her invaluable service as Mentor in the
Creative Writing Workshop (elementary Level) on February 5-7, 2015 during the
Paghirinimbon III: Arts Fest 2015 with the theme: Mentoring Young Minds,
spnsored by Department of Education, division of Iloilo in cooperation with
Project Art and the Municipality of San Miguel.
2015, January
31—Certificate of Appreciation for sharing his expertise on Poetry Writing
during te 10th LUBAS Visayas-Wide Student Press
Convention with the theme: “The Core of the Writer is the People” held at the
Holy rosary Prayer & Reflection Center,Calumpang, molo, Iloilo City, Jnaury
29-February 1, 2015, presented by College Editors guild of the Philippines.
2014, Disyembre
2—Sertipiko ng Pagpapahalaga dahil sa walang pasubaling pagbabahagi ng kaniyang
mahalagang panahon at talino bilang Panel reaktor sa Ugsad ng Literatura sa
bisayas Nakatundan: Pambansang Kumperensiya sa Wika at Panitikang Hiligaynon,
Kinaray-a, at Akeanon na itinaguyod ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, Pambansang
Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining, at West Visayas State University mula
1-3 Disyembre 2014 sa West Visayas State University, Lapaz, Lungsod Iloilo.
2014, October
24—Certificate of Appreciation in grateful recognition for his/her service
rendered as a judge in Poetry in Motion category during Paindisanay 2014 held
on October 24, 2014 at the UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City, sponsored by Alpha Phi
Omega, International (Philippines), Inc., University of the Philippines
Visayas.
2014, 19-20 September—Certificate
of Gratitude as resource speaker in a Forum with Aklanon Writers, Aklan
Catholic College, Kalibo, Aklan.
2014, June
6—Certificate of Appreciation in recognition for the expertise
rendered as a Resource Speaker during the Faculty Orientation/Re-Orientation
held at the Multi-Purpose Hall, St. Therese MTC Colleges-La fiesta Site, Molo,
Iloilo City, givin by St. Therese-MTC Colleges, La Fiesta.
2013, October
12—certificate of Appreciation for sharing his knowledge and experience as
Resource Person on the topic “Blogging for Libraries” during the BLIS
Culmination Activity in Library and Information Management Class with a theme:
“Library common: A Place for Interaction and Engagement,” sponsored by Bachelor
of Library and Information Science in cooperation with American Corner Iloilo,
Central Philippine University, Iloilo City.
2013, October
11—Certificate of Appreciation for being on of the judges in Essay Writing and
Poem Writing Contest during the 2013 Humanities Culminating Activity with the
theme, “Molding Various Talents in Arts of Every Filipino held at Multi-Purpose
Hall of St. therese-MYC-College La fiesta site, Molo, Iloilo city.
2013, March 8—Merit
Award for Punctuality in recognation of his no late, no absent and prompt
submission of all requirements for the school Year, 2012-2013, awarded by St.
Therese-MTC Colleges.
2011--Outstanding
Aklanon on Arts and Culture awarded by the Province of Aklan.
2008—Certificate of
Appreciation for “his invaluable service as Resource Speaker during
Literaturang Akeanon: Informance and Tribute to Akeanon Writers held on
February 22, 2008 at Aklan Catholic College, Kalibo, Aklan, given on February
21, 2008 at Aklan Catholic College, Kalibo, Aklan, by Arch. Gabriel M. Reyes
Memorial Foundation, Inc., National Commission for Culture and the Arts, an Aklan
Catholic College Office of the Student Affairs.
2007—Sertipiko ng
Pagkilala bilang Tagapamahala/Tagapamatnubay sa Unang Klinik-Batman: Lunsaran
ng mga Batang Manunulat (Pagsulat sa Tula) na ginanap sa mini-conference room
ng UPV-SWF, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Lunsod Iloilo , 29 ng Agosto 2007.
2007—Sertipiko ng
Pagkilala sa pagiging miyembro ng lupon ng mga hurado sa pagbigkas na bahagi ng
Panrehiyong Patimpalak Bigkas Binalaybay 2006 sa temang :Kapaligiran ay may
buhay: lupa, tubig, hangin dapat may bantay” na isinagawa noong 27 Pebrero 2007
sa UPV Auditorium, Lunsod Iloilo.
2007—Sertipiko ng
Pagkilala, presented on February 27, 2006 by Sentro ng Wikang Filipino,
Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining, sa pagiging miyembro ng
lupon ng mga hurado sa pagsulat na bahagi ng Panrehehiyong Patimpalak Bigkas
Binalaybay 2006 sa temang "Kapaligiran ay may buhay: lupa, tubig, hangin
dapat may bantay" na isinagawa noong 27 Pebrero 2007 sa UPV Auditorium ,
Lunsod Iloilo.
2007—Certificate of
Appreciation for “sharing his knowledge and insights as Paper Presentor at the
18th Conference on West Visayan History and Culture with the theme “Bisayas
Kita: Celebrating West Visayan Cultural Identity” held at the Audio-Visual
Room, University of Iloilo, Iloilo City, November 22-23, 2007.
2007--Certificate
of Appreciation for having enthusiastically and unselfishly participated in the
Paindisanay 2007, a literary-musical contest held on September 7, 2007 at the
University of the Philippines in the Visayas Auditorium, Iloilo City, Signed by
John Paul Q. Carillo, Grand Chancellor and Sonny R. Fernandez, Adviser.
2007--The
Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Performance in Professional Academic Service
(Non-Teaching Staff), UPV Iloilo City
2007—Certificate of
Appreciation presented by the Oeconmicus, University of the Philippines in the
Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo "for sharing invaluable time and effort as member
of the panel of judges of the Regional Poster Making contest during the 2nd
Economics Week Celebration, given this 31st day of January 2007 at the College
of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Audio-Visual Hall, UP in the Visayas, Miag-ao,
Iloilo.
2006—Certificate of
Appreciation presented by Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines Inc., Kappa
Gamma Chapter, University of the Philippines in the Visayas for judging the
Poetry in Motion event in the PAINDISANAY 2006, held at the UPV Auditorium, UP
City Campus, Iloilo City.
2006--Certificate
of Recognition presented by The Fray Luis de Leon Creative Writing Institute,
Coordinating Center for Research and Publications, Office of the Vice President
for Research, Planning and Development, University of San Agustin, for being
the recipient of a 2006 Fray Luis de Leon Creative Writing Grant for his book
manuscript SINIAD-SIAD NGA KAEANGITAN, given on May 19, 2006 at the University
of San Agustin, Iloilo City.
2006—Certificate of
Appreciation presented by the Student Council College of Fisheries and Ocean
Sciences, University of the Philippines in the Visayas for being one of the
Judges in the Aquarium Design Contest in celebration of the CFOS student week
2006, given on March 2, 2006 at the Villadolid Hall Grounds, UP in the Visayas,
Miag-ao, Iloilo.
2006-- Certificate
of Appreciation presented by the Student Council College of Fisheries and Ocean
Sciences, University of the Philippines in the Visayas for being one of the
Judges in the SHARK DESING CONTEST in celebration of the CFOS student week
2006, given on March 2, 2006 at the Villadolid Hall Grounds, UP in the Visayas,
Miag-ao, Iloilo.
2006—Certificate of
Appreciation issued by College of Arts and Sciences-Student Council, University
of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo "for sharing with us
his expertise and time by sitting as one of the judges in the CAS-SC’s Search
for the Most Outstanding Graduating Student, February 6, 2006. Miag-ao
Interactive Learning Center, CAS, UPV.
2006—Featured in
Wikipedia in English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melchor_F._Cichon
2005—Certificate of
Participation presented by U.P. Hamili Brotherhood/U.P. Hamilia Sisterhood for
sharing his/her words, thoughts and art in poetry in the Dilambong 2005, given
at Little Theater, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City
Campus, December 13, 2005.
2004—Nominee to the
Lingkod ng Bayan Award
2004, July
22---awarded as the University of the Philippines in the Visayas Most
Outstanding Research and Professional Staff
2003---Certificate
of Appreciation for unselfishly supporting the organization (Alpha Phi Omega,
International Collegiate Service Fraternity and Sorority, Kappa Gamma Chapter,
UP in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo) by sharing his time a*nd talent as one of
the Chief Judges during the PAINDISANAY 2003, a Literary Musical Contest held
on September 25, 2003 at the University of the Philippines in the Visayas
Auditorium, Iloilo City.
2003--Certificate
of Appreciation issued by The Fray Luis de Leon Creative Writing Institute at
the USA Coordinating Center for research and Publication, University of San
Agustin, for having served as PANELIST during the 1st San Agustin Regional
Writers Workshop held on 19-22 May 2003 at the University of San Agustin,
Iloilo City
2002--First Prize,
Bigkas Binalaybay 2002, professional and written category. Entry in Aklanon:
"Si Ambong, Ati."
2001--Outstanding
Alumnus, Lezo Elementary School, Lezo, Aklan, April 1, 2001
2001--Certificate
of Appreciation presented by Alpha Phi Omega, International Services Fraternity
and Sorority, Kappa Gamma Chapter, University of the Philippines in the
Visayas, as judge in the 1st Alpha Phi Omega-Inter-College Debate held on the
22nd day of February 2001.
2001--Certificate
of Appreciation awarded by the University of the Philippines in the Visayas UPV
Kamaragtas "for his unselfish and dedicated efforts as a judge in the Quiz
Bee on the Filipino-American War held at the College of Fisheries and Ocean
Sciences Audio-Visual Hall on February 27, 2001.
2001-- Gawad
Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas awardee. August 25, 2001 presented by the Unyon
ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) "for his outstanding achievement and
pioneering work in poetry in Aklanon that have marked his considerably
significant and permanent contribution to Philippine literature. Using the
peculiarities of his mother tongue to its full potential, he has, in articulate
poetic terms, expressed the lamentation and celebrations of his fellows,
transcending the local milieu to become one of the country’s esteemed
poets."
1999--Featured in a
"book of poems by our poets to mark the end of the century", IN TIME
PASSING, THERE ARE THINGS: 100 Home Life Poets, edited by Leoncio P. Deriada.
1999. One of the two Aklanons in this book.
1999--Certificate
of Recognition "for his Thirty-Two (32) Years of Invaluable and Dedicated
Service in the University of the Philippines, presented on July 28, 1999
1998--Third Prize
in the Hari/Hara sa Binalaybay 1998 held at the UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City,
March 13, 1998. The winning piece is "SA MGA NAGKAEABALI NGA SILAK"
1997--Service
Award, for 29 years of service to the UP Library, on March 7, 1997, UP Main
Library, Gonzales Hall, Diliman, Quezon City
1996--Writing
Fellow of the 3rd Iligan National Writers Workshop, April 22-26, 1996,
MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City
1996--Third Prize,
Professional Category, Uswag U.P. Visayas 1996 essay writing contest, UPV,
Iloilo City. Entry: SI HENERAL FRANCISCO DEL CASTILLO NI TAY ITSONG.
1996---Certificate
of Appreciation, for having served as Resource Person during the Training
Course on Fisheries Research Methodology and Technical Writing sponsored by the
Department of Agriculture-bureau of Agricultural research held at the College
of Fisheries, UP in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo, December 2-4, 1996.
1994--Writing
Fellow, 34th National Writers Workshop, May 2-20, 1994, Dragon Room, CAP
Building, Dumaguete City, sponsored by Creative Writing Foundation
1994--Third Prize,
Professional Category, Uswag U.P. Visayas 1994, essay writing contest, UPV,
Iloilo City. Entry: DR. LEONCIO P. DERIADA: MASIGLANG LIDER SA MULING PAG-USWAG
NG MALIKHAING PANULAT SA WESTERN VISAYAS
1994--Second Prize,
Filipino Category, First All-West Visayan Poetry competition, 1994. Entry in
Aklanon: "Mga Bueabod sa Kauswagan"
1994--Second Prize,
Aklanon Category, First All-West Visayan Poetry competition,
1994. Entry in
Aklanon: "Hueas It Bato ag Baeas ag Iba Pa nga Binaeaybay"
1994---First Prize,
Home Life Poetry contest, 1994. Entry: "A Letter"
1994--Certificate
of Appreciation awarded by Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, July 21,
1994 "for his earnest efforts and dedication in serving as TRAINOR on the
Application of UNESCO-MINI-MICRO CDS/ISIS Software to Library Operations"
1994---CCP
Literature Grant for 1994 for the writing of Ham-at Madoeom Ro Gabii, Inay? Ag
Iba Pang Binalaybay (POETRY), February 28, 1994
1991--Certificate
of Appreciation presented by Akeanon Literary Circle, November 10, 1991,
Kalibo, Aklan
1983--Fellow,
UNDP-UNESCO-NSTA-UPILS, 5th Post Graduate Training Course for Science
Information Specialists in Southeast Asia, 1982-1983
1979--Only winner,
Poetry Writing Contest, sponsored by the Public Information Radio Iloilo,
Iloilo City, 1979 (now DYLL Radyo ng Bayan)
1971--Partial
Scholar for three consecutive semesters, School of Education, Manuel L. Quezon
University, Manila, 1969-1971
1971--3rd Honorable
Mention, Slogan Writing Contest, sponsored by the Sulu Ng Inang Wika, MLQU,
Manila, August 19, 1971.
1969--Second Prize,
On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest, MLQU, Manila, June 11, 1969
1963--First
Honorable Mention, Mindanao Regional School of Fisheries, Rio Hondo, Zamboanga
City, 1963.
Membership in Professional/Civic/other
Organizations
Member,
Founding, Hubon Manunulat
Member, Philippine
Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI)
Member, Philippine
Association of Research and Academic Libraries (PAARL)
Adviser, Akeanon
Literary Circle (ALC)
Co-Adviser, UP
Akeanon (Miag-ao, Iloilo)
Auditor and
Founder, Ilonggo Literature Archive, Inc. (ILA)
Secretary, Ilonggo
Literature Foundation, Inc. (IFLA)
PRO, REPSA, until
2006
Lifetime Member,
UMPIL
Member, UP Writers
Club
Member, Philippine
Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) (in-active)
Member, Philippine
Association of Research and Academic Libraries (PAARL)
Chancellor, Knights
of Columbus, School Council 10095, based in UPV Iloilo City, until March 2007
Financial
Secretary, Knights of Columbus, School Council 10095, based in UPV Iloilo City,
from March 2007 to present
RESEARCH and Project (Unpublished)
2010--Health
Related Beliefs and Practices of the Elderly in the Selected Towns of Aklan,
Panay Island, Philippines. Funded by CIDS, UP.
2009—Aklanon
Glosari: May mga halimbawang pangungusap (funded by NCCA)
2007—In-House
Survey on Why Very Few Students Use the Library on Saturdays
2000--Philippines
First Facts. 2000. Funding Agency: Personal
2000.--Philippine
Oddities. (published) Funding Agency: Personal
LITERARY Works (some)
POEMS (in
periodicals)
Kinaray-a poems
1994--Inay.
Salaming. January 1994, p. 17
Hiligaynon Poem
1994--Kon Dominggo
Sang Aga Sa Lezo. Salaming January 1994, p. 17
Filipino Poems
2016—Hatinggabi.
Liwayway, Hunyo 13, 2016, p. 48
2016—O, Sanlibutan.
Liwayway, Marso 28, 2016, p. 48.
2016—Jeepney.
Liwayway, Enero 11, 2016, p. 48.
2015—Wala Nang
Hamog ang Madaling-Araw. Liwayway, Hulyo 6, 2015, p. 48.
2015—Kahit Na,
Liwayway, Abril 6, 2015, p. 48.
2015—Hindi Ko
Kayang Isulat Ang Pinakamalungkot Kong Tula, Liwayway Pebrero 16, 2015, p. 48.
2015--Ay, Buhay!
Aklan Reporter, January 29-Feb 4, 2015
2015—Ay, Salamat.
Aklan Reporter, January 22- 28, 2015, p. 7
2015—Para Kay
Lorena. Aklan Reporter, Jan 15-21, 2015, p. 7
2015—Eva, Si Adan!
Aklan Reporter, January 8-14, 2015, p. 7
2014—Isang Sulat,
Liwayway, Disyembre 29, 2014, p. 48.
2014—Lorna. Aklan
Reporte, December 18-24, 2014, p. 6
2014—Kahit Na.
Aklan Reporter, December 11-17, 2014, p. 6
2014—Wala Nang
Hamog Ang Madaling Araw. Aklan Reporter, December 4-11, 2014.
2014—Basura at
Lapad. Aklan Reporter, November 20-26, 2014, p. 3.
2014—Bakit Madilim
ang Gabi, Inay. Aklan Reporter, November 13-19, 2014, p. 7
2014—Emergency
Room. Aklan Reporter, October 9-15, 2014, p. 4
2014—Mga babae Ng
Antique. Aklan Reporter, Jan 25-31, 2014, p. 4
2014—Sa Bukid.
Aklan Reporter, November 27-December 3, 2014, p. 4
2014—Ay, Salamat.
Liwayway, Nobyembre 17, 2014, p. 48.
1997--Kung Linggo
Ng Umaga Sa Lezo. Home Life January 1997, p. 43
1997--Ang Gamu-Gamu
at ang Lampara. Home Life June 1997, p. 42
1997--Huwag Nang
Magyabang Sa Marami Mong Patubas. Home Life, January 1997, p. 43
1996--Lorna. Home
Life November 1996, p. 35
1995--Basura at
Lapad. In: Patubas; an Anthology of West Visayan Poetry, 1986-1994. Edited by
Leoncio P. Deriada. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 1995,
p. 133
1995--Nanay Soriang.
In: Patubas; an Anthology of West Visayan Poetry, 1986-1994. Edited by Leoncio
P. Deriada. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 1995 p.134
1993--Pagtulak Ng
Gabi. Mediawatch December 1993, p. 35
Akeanon
2017-2018—Si
Ambong, Ati. Ani,vol. 40., p. 278
2017-2019—Limog It
Sangka Ati. Ani. Vol 40, p. 281.
2015—Indi Ko
Masueat Rang Pinakamasubo nga Binaeaybay. Aklan Reporter, Feb 12-18, 2015.
2015—Sunflower.Aklan
Reporter, Feb. 26-March 4, 2015
2014—Sa mga
Nagkaeabali nga Silak. Aklan Reporter, October 2-8, 2014, p. 4
2008—Si Ambong,
Ati. Almanaque Panayanhon 2008, p. 31
2001--Si Ambong,
Ati. (unpublished),
2001 2000--Owa’t
Kaso, Saeamat. Mantala 3:97 2000
2000--Welga.
Mantala 3:99 2000 1995--Ro Bantay. The Aklan Reporter, September 6, 1995, p. 7
1998--Sa Mga
Nagkaeabali Nga Silak. (Binigkas at Nagkamit Ng Pangatlong Gantipala sa
Pangalawang Premyo Openiano A. Italia Competition, March 13, 1998, UPV
Auditorium, Iloilo City)
1994--Ambeth.
Philippine Panorama, August 14, 1994.
1994--Ay, Saeamat.
Salaming, January 1994, p.1
1994--Emergency
Room. The Aklan Reporter, December 7, 1994, p. 10
1994--Ham-at
Madueom Ro Gabii Inay? Philippine Panorama, March 27, 1994, p. 29. (First
Aklanon poem published in the Phil. Pan.) Also in The Aklan Reporter, April 6,
1994, p. 8.
1994--Hin-uno Pa.
The Aklan Reporter, February 23, 1994, p. 8. Also in Ani December 1993, p. 44
1994--Mamunit Ako
Inay. The Aklan Reporter, December 28, 1994, p. 10
1994--Sa Pilapil It
Tangke. Ani December 1994, p. 46
1993--Eva, Si Adan!
(Finalist Sa Unang Premyo Openiano A. Italia Competition, January 1993, Duenas,
Iloilo)
1993--Limog sa
Idaeom. Ani December 1993, p. 48
1992--Manog-Uling.
The Aklan Reporter July 29, 1992, p.9. Also in Ani December 1993, p.50
1973--Inay.
Philippine Collegian, October 4, 1973, p. 3 (First Aklanon poem in the
Philippine Collegian) Toto, Pumailaya Ka. Pagbutlak (First Aklanon in
Pagbutlak)
English Poems
2015—Crowded by
Fallen Leaves. Aklan Reporter, March 19-25, 2015.
2015—To Pilma.Aklan
Reporter, May 7-13, 2015, p. 5
2015—Manny Lost in
the Ring. Aklan Reporter, July 2-8, 2015, p. 5.
2015—Thank You,
Anyway. Aklan Reporter, April 16-22, 2015, p. 7
2015-- You
always have a reason or two. Aklan Reporter, March 26-April 1, 2016
2014—I think of
You. Aklan Reporter, October 16-22, 20114, p. 5.
2004—A June Poem.
Home Life, June 2004,p. 24
2000--A Letter. In:
In Time Passing, There Are Things : 100 Home Life Poets edited by Leoncio P.
Deriada. Makati City: Home Life, 2000, p.86. (This poem won first prize in its
First Poetry Contest, 1993)
2000--Still. In: In
Time Passing, There Are Things, p.87
2000--Thank You,
Anyway. Mantala 1(3):98 2000
2000--Strike.
Mantala 1(3):99 2000
1997--Brother.
Busay 3(1):14 December 1997
1997--Upon Seeing
Magellan’s Cross Busay 3(1):15 December 1997
1996--Lorna. Busay
2(1):44 October 1996
1996--Driver. Busay
2(1):45 October 1996
1992--Rue. Busay.
June 1992, p.91 (This poem won Third Place, English Poetry Writing Contest,
Miag-ao Summer Arts Camp Poetry Workshop, 1992)
1991--Women of
Antique. Philippines Free Press, December 12, 1991
1989--Pushing the
Night Ani 3(2): 151 June 1989
1989--A Youth’s
Voice. Ani 3(2): 152 June 1989
Translation
2015—Paano Kita
Mahaeon? How do I Love thee by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Aklan
Reporter, March 5-11, 2015, p. 6.
SHORT STORIES (Akeanon)
1998--Silabu.
(Revised version) The Aklan Reporter, April 16-22, 1998, p. 8
1998--Silabu. In
Selebrasyon at Lamentasyon; Antolohiya ng Maikling Kuwento ng Panay/ Carmen L.
de los Santos, editor; Ma. Milagros G. Lachica, John E. Barrios, mga tagasalin.
Quezon City: U.P. –SWF, 1998, pp. 42-53.
1998--Melin. The
Aklan Reporter, Oct. 15-21, 1998, p. 10-11
1998--Sa Kamaisan.
The Aklan Reporter, Oct 29-November 4, 1998, p. 8-9
BOOKS/ Pamphlets
2019--The Katipunan
in Aklan. John E. Barrios, Melchor F. Cichon, and Dominador I. Ilio, 2nd
ed. Kalibo, Aklan: Aklan Historical and Cultural Society, Inc. Printed by
Kasingkasing Press.
2019--Mga Luwa ni Tatay Itsong with English translation by Melchor F. Cichon
and Charlie I. Ureta. Guimaras: Kasingkasing Press.50p.
2017—Eangit; mga sobra katag-od nga sugilanon sa Akeanon. Guimaras,
Kasingkasing Press. 23p.
2017—Mga Bueawanon
nga Hueobaton in Aklanon. Guimaras, Kasingkasing Press. 89p.
2016---Ham-at
Madueom Ro Gabii. 2nd ed. Guimaras, Kasingkasing Press. 142p.
2012—Siniad-Siad
nga Kaeangitan.(Strips of Heavens). Iloilo City: Libro Agustino University of
San agustin. 94p.s
2011--Editor,
Matimgas nga Paeanoblion; anthology of Poems Written by Aklanons. Lezo, Aklan:
Tierra Alta. 103p.
2009—Editor, When I
Fall In Love: Haiku, Luha, Tongue Twisters and Other Poems by Mila De La Serna.
Lezo, Aklan: Tierra Alta. 72 p.
2009—Editor, The 32
Best Aklanon Poets. Lezo, Aklan: Tierra Alta Publications. 64 p.
2008 --Bigkas
Binalaybay: Kritisismo at Antolohiya, ed by John Barrios, Melchor F. Cichon,
Jonathan P. Jurilla, and J. I. E. Teodoro. Iloilo City, Unibersidad ng
Pilipinas Visayas-Sentro ng Wikang Pilipinas.
2007--Filipiniana
Theses and Dissertations On Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Volume I: 1977-2001.
122 leaves. Unpublished
2005--Haiku, Luwa
and Other Poems by Aklanon, edited by Melchor F. Cichon, Edna L. Faral, and
Losally Navarro. Kalibo, Aklan, Published privately by the editor and others
and was printed by Macar Enterprises.
2005--Web sites on
fisheries. 26p. Unpublished.
2005--Philippines
First Facts. Published serially in Panay News,1988.
2005---Mga
Patugmahanon in Aklanon. (Aklanon riddles) 2005. Unpublished.
2003--Love Can Find
A Way And Other Proverbs on Love. Privately published. Iloilo City, 2003.
2001--Philippine
Oddities. Electromedia, Makati City, 2001. In CDs and in the internet
www//http.ebookspecials.com (no longer posted)
1999--Thesis
Abstracts: Food Technology (1984-1999). Compiled and edited by Melchor F. Cichon,
Ninfa L. Bandorio, and Mara M. Posecion. Miag-ao, Iloilo: College of Fisheries
Library and SOTECH Library, U.P. in the Visayas, 1999. 62p.
1997--The Katipunan
In Aklan. John E. Barrios, Melchor F. Cichon, Dominador I. Ilio. Manila:
National Centennial Commission, 1997. 87p. 1996--Research Abstracts 1982-1994.
Editors; Liberato V. Laureta, Liah C. Catedral and Melchor F. Cichon. Miag-ao,
Iloilo: Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries, U.P. in the Visayas,
1996. 107p.
1994--Ham-at
Madueom Ro Gabii? (Bakit Madilim ang Gabii?) Kalibo, Aklan: the Author. Printed
at Macar Enterprise, Kalibo, Aklan. 92p.
1994--University of
the Philippines in the Visayas Research and Publication Abstracts
1987-1993.Editors: Augusto E. Serrano, Jr. and Melchor F. Cichon. Miag-ao,
Iloilo: Office of research Coordination, University of the Philippines, 1994.
82p.
1993--Ani Aklanon.
Edited by Leoncio P.Deriada, Melchor F. Cichon, Pett R. Candido, Joeffrey L.
Ricafuente, Nady M. Meren. Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. December
1993.
ARTICLES
2016, January 15—He
wanted to be a priest but ended up a journalist. Panay News, p.
c3.
2014—How Did I
Become a Librarian and a Blogger? Aklan Reporter, November 6-12, 2014, p. 5.
2014—Culminating Activity.
Aklan Reporter, October 30-November 5, 2014, p. 5.
2014—Ebowing with
Literary Giants. Aklan Reporter, October 23-29, 2014, p. 7.
2008—The
Re-Emergence of Aklanon Literature (posted in Aklanon Literature Archive,
December 5, 2007, revised, March 2008).
2008—Dr. Alice Joan
G. Ferrer: The Restless Beauty and Brain. Posted in Filipino Fisheries
Scientist, February 4, 2008.
2007—Emilia
Tobias-Quinitio: Shrimp and Mud Crab Expert. Posted in Filipino Fisheries
Scientist, July 23, 2006.
2007—Teodoro U. Abalos:
An Aquaculture Engineer. Prof. Prudencia V. Conlu: Ichthyologist Par
Excellence. Otolith, April-June 1995. Posted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist,
December 2, 2007.
2007—Dean Domiciano
K. Villaluz: Pioneer in the Study of Tiger prawn in the Philippines. Posted in
Filipino Fisheries Scientist, July 17, 2007.
2007—Silvestre V.
Bersamin: Philippine Pioneer Fisheries Technologist. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, July 16, 2007.
2007—My Trip to the
Emerging trends in Libraries and Information Services. Parts 1-2.PAARL
Newsletter, January-June 2007, and July –September 2007.
2007—Philippines
First. The Akeanon Lens. October 2007, p.15.
2007—Roundscad: The
Philippine Fish Topnotcher. The Mouseion 3(2):4 January-June.
2007—The Youths and
the Knights of Columbus. The Messenger; official newspaper of the Knights of
Columbus Visayas Jurisdiction vol. 1, no. 1 p. 3.
2007—Dr. Rodolfo B.
Baldevarona: the Underdog Filipino fisheries Scientist. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, December 7, 2007.,
2006—Dr. Rogelio
Ochoa Juliano: the Generous Achiever. Posted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist,
July 24, 2006.
2006—Guillermo
Luzada Ablan: A Pioneer in Diwal Fisheries. Posted in Filipino Fisheries
Scientist July 24, 2006.
2006—Dr. Benjamin
Jareta Gonzales: The Multi-Specialist. Tentacles; official publication of
Western Philippines University, June-August 2006, p. 10. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, August 30, 2006.
2006—Claro T.
Martin: The Prolific Philippine Fisheries researcher of His Time. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, October 4, 2006.
2006—Liberato
Vallejos Laureta: A total Fisheries Scientist. Posted in Filipino Fisheries
Scientist, July 23, 2006.
2006—Dr. Rafael D.
Guerrero III: The Father of Tilapia Sex-Reversal. Posted in Filipino Fisheries
Scientist, July 24, 2006.
2006—Dr. Gerald F.
Quinitio: A Filipino fisheries Scientist. Posted in Filipino Fisheries
Scientist, November 30, 2006.
2006—Prof. Pepito
M. Fernandez: An Educator, A Scientist and An Administrator. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, October 20, 2006. Also in UPViews
2006—Erlinda S.
Ganzon-Naret: The Rising Fisheries Nutrition Researcher. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, October 16, 2006.
2006—Dr. Glenn D.
Aguilar: The energetic Scholar. Posted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist,
September 6, 2006.
2006—Commissioner
Andres M. Mane: A Pillar of Philippine fisheries Industry. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, August 30, 2006.
2006—Dr. Herminio
R. Rabanal: Filipino Fisheries Scientist at the Forefront. Posted in Filipino
Fisheries Scientist, August 23, 2006.
2005--Edna Laurente
Faral, Aklan Pride. http://www.goodnewsphilippines.com/. June7, 2005. (not
online anymore)
2005--Galunggong
(Roundscad), the Philippine Fish Topnotcher. http://www.goodnewsphilippines/ June 20, 2005.
2005--Instant
Bagoong: A Breakthorugh. http://www.goodnewsphilippines/April 28, 2005.
2005--Levi Mercado,
the Next Pinoy GM? http://www.goodnewsphilippines/. Com. June 21, 2005.
2005--Rice Coffee?
April 21, 2005. http://www.goodnewsphilippines/
2005--Sea Cucumber,
a Gensing of the Sea. May 16, 2005. http://www.goodnewsphilippines/ 2005--The New Testament in
Aklanon. http://www.goodnewsphilippines/April 25, 2005.
2005--Visayan Sea,
A Haven for Fishes. http://www.goodnewsphilippines/. Com. May 1, 2005. Also in The
Mouseion, 1(2):4 January June 2005.
2005--Is Pres.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo the 14th or 15th President of the Philippines. http://www.goodnewsphilippines/April 29, 2005.
2005—Prof. Pepito
M. Fernandez: educator, scientist, administrator. UPViews, August 2005, p. 8,
6.
2000--Professionalizing
Further the U.P. Non-Teaching Employees. Pagbutlak, Summer 2000, pp. 2-7
1997--Agustin
Umali: A Distinguished Filipino Ichthyologist. Otolith 4(1):15 January-March
1997. Posted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist, August 5, 2006.
1997--Instant
Bagoong: A Breakthrough. UPV Newsletter 11(3):16 Jan-Feb 1997.
1997--Jose S.
Domantay: An Internationally Acclaimed Natural Scientist. Otolith 2(2):11-12,
16. Posted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist, July 29, 2006.
1997—Nazario A.
Pidlaoan: Pioneer Dean of UP College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. Posted in
Filipino Fisheries Scientist, July 25, 2006. Reprinted from Otolith,
July-September 1997.
1996--Dr. Albert
Herre: A Pioneer in Philippine Fisheries Science. Otolith 3(4):11-12
October-November 1996. Posted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist, July 19, 2006.
1996--Dr.
Deogracias V. Villadolid: Father of Fisheries Education in the Philippines.
Otolith 3(1):13 Jan-March 1996. Reprinted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist, July
23, 2006.
1996--Aklanons
Beliefs and Practices on Death: Their Implications and Development. Aklan
Reporter October 31-November 1996.
1996--University
Archives and Records Depository: A Center of UPV Heritage. Otolith 3(3):15
July-September 1996. 1995--UPV Library Goes High Tech. Otolith 2(1):7
January-March 1995.
1995--UPV Museum of
Natural Sciences. Otolith 2(3):15 July-September 1995.
1995--Current
Contents: what is it all About? Otolith 2(4): 15 October-December 1995.
1995--Aklan: A
Young Yet an Old Province Visayan Progress Recorder 11(5):9 April 21, 1995.
1995--Prudencia V.
Conlu: Ichthyoologist Par Excellence. Aklan Reporter, August 23, 1995, p. 3
Also in Otolith, April-June 1995. Posted in Filipino Fisheries Scientist, July
23, 2006.
1994--Dr. Leoncio
P. Deriada: Masiglang Lider sa Muling Pag-Uswag ng Malikling Panulat sa Western
Visayas. Daluyan 5(2):8-11, Abril-Hunyo, 1994.
1994--Pamaeaye in
Aklan and Its Role in Value Formation. In: Proceedings of the Third Regional
Conference on Western Visayas Culture and History. UPV Center for West Visayans
Culture, 1994, pp. 9-14.
1993--Harana in
Aklan and Its Cultural Implications. Paper read during the Second Regional
Annual Conference on Local History held in the University of the Philippines in
the Visayas, Iloilo City, Nov- 20-22, 1991. Published in Busay June 1992, pp.
20-26. Also in Proceedings of the Second Regional Conference on Western Visayas
Culture and History, 1993, pp. 12-14. 1990--Book Review: Giant Clams: A
Lucrative Mariculture Alternative. UPV Newsletter March 1990, p. 6
1989--Book Review:
Biology and Culture of Penaeus Monodon. UPV Newsletter, September 1989, p. 3
1989--Book Review:
History of the Filipino People. UPV Newsletter, November-December 1989, p. 4
1989--Book Review:
Technical Consideration for the Management and Operations of Intensive Prawn
Farms. UPV Newsletter, October 1989, p. 5
1988--Biab: Herbal
Miracle From Antique. Panay News (Iloilo City), March 9-15, 1988, p. 2,8.
1988--Book Review:
Management of Wild and Cultured Sea Bass/Barramundi (Lates calcarifer). UPV
Newsletter, January 1988, p. 4
1988--Philippine
Oddities. Published serially in March 9-15, 1988-December 12-14, 1988.Panay
News, March 9-15
1986--Book Review:
Distinguished Personalities of Aklan by Filemon V. Tutay. Danyag; Journal
Studies in the Humanities, Education and the Sciences, Basic and Applied.
2(2):118-119 December 1986.
1985--Philippines
Firsts. Published serially in Visayas Progress Recorder (Iloilo City), June 1,
1984-August 2, 1985.
1983--User Studies
in the Philippines: A Literature Survey, 1977-1982. Journal of Philippine
Librarianship, March-September, 1983, pp. 75-80.
1971--U.P. College
of Fisheries Library: A Perspective. ASLP Bulletin September-December, 1971,
pp. 109-114. Co-author with Altagracia Balane.
Extension Service (e.g. Volunteer Work)
2008—Resource
speaker during the Literaturang Akeanon: Information and Tribute to Akeanon
Writers, February 22, 2008, Aklan Catholic College , Kalibo, Aklan.u
2008—Officer-in-Charge,
UPV Library on January 2-11, 2008
2007—Co-adviser,
UPV Grandknights Chess Club, university wide student organization, UP Visayas,
Miag-ao, Iloilo.
2007—Interviewed by
Frances Perl Lumauag and Mary Lou Salido, 3rd year BA Psychology students on
Akeanon Poetry, Psychology 118 (Field Methods in Psychology) under Dr. Alice
Joan G. Ferrer, held on September 17, 2007.
2007—Officer-in-Charge,
UP Visayas Library on October 18-19, 2007.
2007—Chair, AdHoc
Evaluation Committees for 2007 chancellors’ Award for Outstanding Performance.
2007—Reviewer, UPV
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
2007—Member,
Steering Committee, Angat-Aklatan: a UPV Pre-Centennial Book Fair.
2007—Served as a
Member of the working committee to draft a UPV REPS Service Record to capture
the substantive information needed in the implementation of the REPS Performance
Evaluation System (PES), see Administrative Order No. 117, series of 2007,
dated March 22, 2007
2007—Served as
Member, Regional Committee on Language (additional assignment) effective
January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
2007—Served as
judge in the Rapture IX: A Street Painting contest held on January 31, 2007.
2007—Served as
Co-Editor and contributor of the book "Bigkas Binalaybay: Kritisismo at
Antolohiya" spearheaded by the Sentro ng Wika, U.P. In the Visayas. (see
Administrative Order No. 129, s. of 2007, dated 27 March 2007, signed by Glenn
D. Aguilar, Chancellor
2007—Judge for the
essays for Most Outstanding Graduating Student and Most Outstanding CAS-based
Organization.
2006—Served as
co-adviser of the Grand Knights Chess Club, U.P. in the Visayas, for the School
year 2006-2007.
2006—served as a
judge in a contest in Talumpati, Dagliang Pananalita at Pagsasalin ng Kanta,
sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and SAMAKANA-SC held on august
29, 2006 at MILC, CAS, Miag-ao, Iloilo.
2006—Served as
Co-Adviser of UP Akeanon for the school year, 2006-2007
2006--Served.as
judge in the Paligsahan sa Paggawa ng Paskil (Poster-making Contest) and the
Paligsahan sa Paggawa ng Sagisag (Logo-making contest), sponsored by College of
Arts and Sciences Student Council, U.P. in the Visayas, held from August 14,
2006 to August 18, 2006.
2006—Served as a
resource person in the Class Fish 196—Research Methods and Special Problem on
sources of information literature in fisheries under the class of Dr. Leonor M.
Santos, held on July 14, 2006.
2006—Served as
Chief Judge for the Poetry in Motion sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega International
Philippines Inc., Kappa Gamma Chapter, University of the Philippines in the
Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo, held on September 8, 2006.
2006—Panel Member
for the undergraduate thesis, Aklanon Composo as Literary Text, by Janice M.
Viloria, CAS, UP in the Visayas, 2006.
2005-- Resource
Person: Echo Seminar-Workshop on Managing the Managers, UP in the Visayas
Library, June 2, 2005.
2005—Reader of the
undergraduate thesis of Debbie Ann C. Calaor entitled: Ambahan of the Panay
Bukidnons: Its Nature and Socio-Cultural Significance, in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Arts in Literature, CAS, UP in
the Visayas, 2004.
2005—Resource
person in Fisheries 145 (Research Methodology and Scientific Writing) under Dr.
Liah C. Catedrilla on August 31, 2005.
2005—Officer-in-Charge,
UP in the Visayas Library, November 2-11, 2005.
2005—Served as
Member of the Search Committee for UPV Chancellor
2005--School year,
2004-2005—served as co-adviser, UPV Akeanon, a student organization of UPV
Aklanons in UP in the Visayas.
2005, June 10,
2005—served as a panelist in a BA Literature theses defense of Ms. UPV CAS re
the poems of Salvador Lope of Iloilo.
2005, February
–served as a panelist in a BA Literature theses of Miss Mariel Fleur T. Loredo,
UPV-CAS re the poetry of Genevieve Asenjo.
2005, January 16—A
member of the Aklanon Group who distributed school supplies, cloths, and canned
goods to the Atis in a Resettlement Area in Buruanga, Aklan.
2005—Encouraged Mr.
Cirilo Castillon, an Aklanon philanthropist who now lives in USA to provide
some amount of money to be borrowed by UPV Aklanon students in UPV Miag-ao
Campus. Several UPV students have already availed of this no-interest credit
service.
2004--Resource
Person: Two Sessions, History Class of Dr. Alicia Magos, 2nd Semester,
2003-2004
2004--Resource
Person: Seminar-Workshop on Communication, Information Retrieval, and Team
Building, UP in the Visayas Library, May, 2004
2004--Guest
Speaker: Buwan ng Wika, College of Arts and Sciences, UP in the Visayas,
Miag-ao, Iloilo, August 29, 2004. Sponsored by PMB.
2004—Poetry Reader
in DILA-AMBONG II Tour of Western Visayan Literature on February 26-27, 2004
held in La Consolacion College, University of San Agustin, Carlos Hilado
Memorial College and West Negros College.
2004—served as a
Resource Person in a two-day in-house Seminar-Workshop on Communication,
Information Retrieval and Team Building, UPV Library, Miag-ao, Iloilo, May
2004.
2004—served as a
panelist in a BA Literature theses of Ms. Raydelyn Provido, UPV-CAS, re Logics
of Hurobaton or Formularies of a Babaylan
2004—translated the
Philippine National Anthem into Aklanon
2004—served as a
resource person in the history class of Dr. Alicia P. Magos at the College of
Arts and Sciences, U.P. in the Visayas.
2004—joined the
Dila-Ambong Poetry Performance Tour in the following provinces:/Cities Bacolod,
Iloilo, and Capiz where he read his Aklanon poems.
2004—published an
article in Paarl Newsletter on the culture, history, and tourist spots of
Bohol.
2004—served as a
resource person in an internet creative writing workshop among Aklanon budding
writers presently based in various parts of the world, like USA, Switzerland,
Germany, Saipan, Micronesia, and the Philippines. The outputs of that workshop
are published in a book entitled: Haiku, Luwa and Other Poems edited by M.
Cichon, E. L. Faral, and L. Navarro. (2005)
2003---privately
published the pamphlet, Love Can Find A Way and Other Proverbs on Love
2003---served as a
panelist in the First Agustin Regional Writers Workshop, May 10-22, 2003,
University of San Agustin, Iloilo City
2002—the only
Aklanon founder and officer of Ilonggo Literature Archive, Inc.
2002—read Aklanon
poems in schools and in restaurant together with Hiligaynon poets in Iloilo and
Miag-ao, Iloilo.
2002—edited the
literary folio of Ilonggo Literature Archives, Inc., ILA Lang na Tanan, Aton
man ina gihapon… where his Aklanon haiku were published
2002—his five
Aklanon haiku were published in SanAg2, November 2002, the first published
Aklanon haiku.
2001—set up the
Aklanon Literature website (http://www.geocities.com/aklanonliterature), where Aklanon
poetry, riddles, songs, tales, short stories, are featured. This is also the
first of its kind in the Philippines. As of June 19,2004, the website was
visited 9972 times from worldwide audiences.
2000-2001---appointed
as lecturer at UPV College of Management, Iloilo City
2001--Resource
Person: Training Course on Fisheries Methodology and Technical Writing.
Sponsored by the Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, College of
Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, U.P. in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo, April 18,
2001. Paper Read: Secondary Data Collection: Fisheries Data Sources.
2001--Guest
Speaker: Closing Ceremonies, Lezo Elementary School, April 1, 2001 Paper Read:
Success is at the Tips of Your Fingertips.
1999—two of his
English poems were included in the book, In Time Passing, There Are Things
1999—served as
senior editor of the Thesis Abstracts: Food Technology. (see book published)
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES/TRAININGS ATTENDED:
2021, July 21, 2021—CEAP
6 Webinar entitled “Cybersafety and Media Literacy” sponsored by Catholic
Educational Association of the Philippines CEAP 6.
2021, July 3—“More
than Words: writing for research, art, Music, and Advertising, sponsored by the
Center for Heritage and Indigenous Cultures-University of San Agustin in
partnership with Ang Panublion Museum-Roxas City.
2020, October 13,
15, 20 & 29—Webinar workshop on Writing Stories for Children (8 hours)
during the conduct of Booklatan sa Bayan Webinar Series held via zoom Virtual
Classroom, sponsored by the National Book Development Board, Department of
Education,
2019, June 24-25—2019
Strategic Planning Seminar and Workshop of T. Paul University Iloilo with the
theme “Journeying in Intentional Discipleship” at the Mansion Hotel, Iloilo
City
2015, September
4—Pambansang Oryentasyon sa Panitikan, mula 3-4 Setyembre 2015 na itinaguyod ng
Wika ng Kultura at Agham, Ink, at Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, T. buttenbruch
Hall, University of San Carlos, Lungsod cebu
2015, March
17—Certificate of Participation for actively participating in the discussion of
local writers and teachers with visiting writer Marjorie M. Evasco on
“Obligations of a Writer/Teacher as Creative Reader” held at the Cinematheque,
UP visayas, Iloilo city on March 17, 2015.
2010, October 21—Conference
on Culture & Heritage 2010, Theme: culture & Heritage: Our Genuine
Wealth, at the Pinnacle Suites & Dunctions, Dalipe, San Jose, Antique, on
October 21, 2010, spnored by Datu Lubay Center, Inc. and NCCA.
2007—Ownership
Seminar held on 23 August 2007 at ILC, Tomas Fonacier Building, U.P. in the
Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo.
2007--National
Summer Conference on Emerging trends in Libray and Information Services held at
Covelandia du Labrador Beach Resort, Labrador, Pangasinan, April 25-27, 2007.
2007—Visayas State
Jurisdiction College Councils Convention held on February 10-111, 2007 at Punta
Villa Resort, Arevalo, Iloilo City.
2007—Staff Training
for the New Integrated Libray System (iLib) on September 12-13, 2007 at the
University Libray, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo
2006—Pre-retirement
Seminar, June 26, 2006 at training Room 1, 2nd Floor, Graduate and continuing
Education Building, UPV, Iloilo City.
2005—Managing the
Managers conducted by UPV Office of Continuing Education and Pahinungod on May
24-26, 2005, UP in the Visayas, Iloilo City
2005—2005 National
Conference on the theme “Mapping Our Multilingual Literatures” held at the
University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, December 3, 2005.
2003—Professorial
Chair Letures during the 56the Foundation Celebration of U.P. in the Visayas
held at the Audio-visual Hall, CFOS, U.P. in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo.
2003—Linux Desktop
Users’ Course, given on June 4, 2003 at UP Visayas-Iloilo Campus, Iloilo City.
2003—Productivity
Enhancement through Effective Stress Management Techniques, OCEP Training Room,
Graduate and Continuing Education Building, UPV Iloilo City, October 21-24,
2003.
2003—Supervisory
Development Course Track I jointly conducted by the Civil Service Commission
Regional Office no. 6 and University of the Philippines in the Visayas, August
18-22, 2003, held at the Citadel’s Place, Infante Avenue, Iloilo City.
2001 General
Assembly, Unyon Ng Mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas, Goethe Cultural Center, Aurora
Blvd., Quezon City, August 26, 2001
1998 Pangkalahatang
Pagtitipon ng Mga Manggagawang Pangkultura, March 20-22, 1998, Batangas City.
1997—Computer
Literacy Enhancement Course: Microsoft Excel for windows (Spreadsheets)
conducted by the Human Resources Development Office (HRDO) on October 22-23,
1997.
1996 63rd Iligan
National Writers Workshop (INWW), Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City,
April 22-26, 1996
1995 National
Writers Assembly, 1995, and 1998, Intramuros, Manila
1994 34th National
Writers Workshop, Dragon Room, CAP Building, Dumaguete City, May 2-20, 1994
sponsored by Creative Writing Foundation
1993 33rd Miag-ao
Summer Arts Camp, UPV, Miag-ao, Iloilo, May 22-26, 1993
1991 Philippine
Librarian Association, Inc. Annual Conference, Quezon City Sports Club, Quezon
City, October 16-18, 1991
1990
Seminar-Workshop on CDS-ISIS version 2.3 with HERDEN, PCFRD-DOST, June 18-22,
1990, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City
1990 Psychemetrics
1990: Looking at Our Environment, UP in the Visayas, Iloilo City, February
15-16, 1990
1990 National
Workshop on Information Needs for Technology, UNDP-DOST, August 1-3, 1990.
Hotel Nikko Manila Garden, Makati, Metro Manila
1990 Improved
Librarianship and Library Services for the 1990’s sponsored by the West Visayas
Librarians Association, UP in the Visayas, Iloilo City, April 18-20, 1990
1990 BEAMS: Focus
on Communication Skills, UPV, Miag-ao, Iloilo, July 25-27, 1990
1990 Annual
ISIS-Philippines General Assembly, June 28-29, 1990, De la Salle University,
Manila
1989 Philippine
Library Association, Inc. Annual Conference, Teachers Camp, Baguio City, May
4-6, 1989
1987 USM/IDRC
Regional Training Programme in Library Automation, April 20-May 23, 1987,
Penang, Malaysia
1987 UPV Computer
Training on the use of the IBM PC/XT and some softwares, January 19-23, 1987, UPV,
Iloilo City
1986 UNESCO-UPILS
Asian Regional Seminar-Workshop on Integrated Microcomputer Softwares for
Library and Information Services in Developing Countries, UP Diliman, Quezon
City, November 10-13, 1986
1985 Training on
ASFIS Methodologies, September 30-October 11, 1985, SEAFDEC-AQD, Tigbauan,
Iloilo
1982-1983 35th Post
Graduate Training Course for Science Information Specialists in Southeast Asia,
UP Institute of Library Science, 1982-1983.
Websites being maintained:
UPV-CFOS Library New Acquisitions (http://upv-cfoslibrary.blogspot.com/ ) This site
features the checklist of journals/magazines/newsletter available at the CFOS
Library.
Luwa of Western
Visayas (http://luwaofwesternvisayas.blogspot.com/ )
This site features
the most comprehensive immortal luwa from Western Visayas. It compiles more
than 600 luwa, some with Filipino translation
Filipino Fisheries
Scientists (http://filfishsci.blogspot.com/) This site features 27 Filipino
fisheries scientists.
Filipiniana Theses
and Dissertations on Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (http://filthesesanddissertation.blogspot.com/ ) This site
features Filipiniana theses and dissertations on fisheries and aquaculture,
with abstract.
Index to Danyag (http://indextodanyag.blogspot.com/ ) This site
features the most comprehensive index to Danyag
UPV Faculty and
Staff Publications (http://upvfacstaffpub.blogspot.com/ ) This site
features the list of faculty and staff publications of the UP Visayas.
ABOUT ME:
2019, June-October. Quennie Q. Irarum. Hamat Madueom Ro Gabii, Inay? Aklan
Collegian,pp. 34-36
2016, Jan.-Oct. 2016. Featured in Silak, The Official Student
Publication of the College of Education of West Visayas State University,
Iloilo City, vol XL, no. 1, p.10.
2007--Cited
In: http://www.panitikan.com.ph/authors/c/mfcichon.htm
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