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Book Review: Fish Processing Technology in the Trophics
Book Review: Fish Processing Technology in the Trophics
Melchor F. Cichon
July 20, 2006
A comprehensive book on fish
processing technology in the trophics was written by Jasmin
Espejo-Hermes. It was published in 1998 by Tawid PublicationsAll said, Espejo-Hermes is a specialist in tropical aquatic products, having had extensive experience in the handling, processing, product development, and marketing of fish and other aquatic products. She holds a Master of Science in Fisheries (Fish Processing Technology) from the College of Fisheries (now the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences), University of the Philippines.
As stated by Dr. Leonor M. Santos, the author's former professor at the University of the Philippines, in the Foreword, of this book "is a most welcome addition to the very few books by Filipino authors on this topic....The inclusion of procedures for products found in the tropics makes the book a valuable reference for teachers, students and extension workers. On the other hand, the author's review of research work on the different processing technologies, especially those undertaken locally, serves the researcher well."
The book is divided into 17 chapters.
Chapter 1 deals on the status of fish processing in the world, in the Philippines and other southeast Asian countries. It also gives basic information on the nutritional importance of aquatic products.
Chapter 2 focuses on the handling of fresh (wet) aquatic products. It points out how bacteria, enzymes, hygiene and sanitation can contribute in the spoilage of aquatic products.
Chapter 3 to 11 gives the various methods in preserving fishery products from chilling to canning.
Chapter 12 gives the types of additives and their purpose.
Chapter 13 discusses on minor aquatic products like seaweeds, fish oils, shark fins, jelly fish, fish protein concentrate, sea cucumber, fish meal, fish silage, and shells and shellcraft.
The rest of the chapters deal on marketing of aquatic products, packaging of aquatic products, quality assurance in fish processing and waste management.
In addition to some illustrations, this book carries a 14-page bibliography, appendices, and an accurate subject index.
If we look at it, this book really is a comprehensive one and it can be used not only as a reference material for fish technology classes but will also serve as a review material for the Professional Regulation Commission Board Exam in fisheries technology.
The Parable of a Friendly Student
The Parable of a Friendly Student
Melchor F. Cichon
Monday, July 24, 2006
Raymond, a fourth year college
student, has always been coming to the library not only to read and
borrow books but also to meet friends. He would often ask me reference
questions on fisheries, and since I am a fisheries graduate myself, I
can easily give him the materials he needs. If I could not find one, I
would refer him to the SEAFDEC-AQD Library in Tigbauan, Iloilo. This
library has a vast collection of materials on fisheries. And the chief
librarian of this fisheries institution is an old friend of mine, so I
find no difficulty in asking her help.Since Raymond has been familiar to me, he has become a sort of friend like other students. So I trusted him with some reservations, of course.
He would freely browse our collection of books and journals, just like any other students in our library.
One morning, Raymond saw the exhibit of books and a school organ I displayed along our corridor. These materials could be seen through our glass divider.
He got inside the library and proceeded to the displayed materials. Then he came to me and asked me if he could photo-copy one of the displayed books. I told him, he could.
But he changed his mind. And he put back to the display the book that he showed me. Then he left the library.
Suddenly it came to my mind to see the displayed materials.
I suddenly noticed that the first page of the school organ, Pagbutlak, was missing.
I went out and checked whether he was still around.
He was gone.
Immediately, I informed my colleagues about the missing page one, and the person who probably has taken it out without permission.
Few minutes after, Raymond came to me and asked me why I wanted to talk to him. One of my co-workers had spotted him inside the library and he was informed that I wanted to talk to him.
I asked him why he took the first page of Pagbutlak.
He denied. I told him he was the only person who came to the library that morning. And he acknowledged it.
He told me he did not go the displayed material.
But I told him, he even showed me the book he wanted to photocopy, which was one of the materials on display.
OK sir, he said.
But he still denied having taken the page.
I told him, he would just return it and that would be all right.
OK, he said, he would replace it with his old copy tomorrow.
OK, I said.
So I waited for him.
That was one week ago and he has not returned to me yet.
The Parable of a Friendly Student
The Parable of a Friendly Student
Melchor F. Cichon
Monday, July 24, 2006
Raymond, a fourth year college
student, has always been coming to the library not only to read and
borrow books but also to meet friends. He would often ask me reference
questions on fisheries, and since I am a fisheries graduate myself, I
can easily give him the materials he needs. If I could not find one, I
would refer him to the SEAFDEC-AQD Library in Tigbauan, Iloilo. This
library has a vast collection of materials on fisheries. And the chief
librarian of this fisheries institution is an old friend of mine, so I
find no difficulty in asking her help.
Since Raymond has been familiar to me, he has become a sort of friend like other students. So I trusted him with some reservations, of course.
He would freely browse our collection of books and journals, just like any other students in our library.
One morning, Raymond saw the exhibit of books and a school organ I displayed along our corridor. These materials could be seen through our glass divider.
He got inside the library and proceeded to the displayed materials. Then he came to me and asked me if he could photo-copy one of the displayed books. I told him, he could.
But he changed his mind. And he put back to the display the book that he showed me. Then he left the library.
Suddenly it came to my mind to see the displayed materials.
I suddenly noticed that the first page of the school organ, Pagbutlak, was missing.
I went out and checked whether he was still around.
He was gone.
Immediately, I informed my colleagues about the missing page one, and the person who probably has taken it out without permission.
Few minutes after, Raymond came to me and asked me why I wanted to talk to him. One of my co-workers had spotted him inside the library and he was informed that I wanted to talk to him.
I asked him why he took the first page of Pagbutlak.
He denied. I told him he was the only person who came to the library that morning. And he acknowledged it.
He told me he did not go the displayed material.
But I told him, he even showed me the book he wanted to photocopy, which was one of the materials on display.
OK sir, he said.
But he still denied having taken the page.
I told him, he would just return it and that would be all right.
OK, he said, he would replace it with his old copy tomorrow.
OK, I said.
So I waited for him.
That was one week ago and he has not returned to me yet.
Since Raymond has been familiar to me, he has become a sort of friend like other students. So I trusted him with some reservations, of course.
He would freely browse our collection of books and journals, just like any other students in our library.
One morning, Raymond saw the exhibit of books and a school organ I displayed along our corridor. These materials could be seen through our glass divider.
He got inside the library and proceeded to the displayed materials. Then he came to me and asked me if he could photo-copy one of the displayed books. I told him, he could.
But he changed his mind. And he put back to the display the book that he showed me. Then he left the library.
Suddenly it came to my mind to see the displayed materials.
I suddenly noticed that the first page of the school organ, Pagbutlak, was missing.
I went out and checked whether he was still around.
He was gone.
Immediately, I informed my colleagues about the missing page one, and the person who probably has taken it out without permission.
Few minutes after, Raymond came to me and asked me why I wanted to talk to him. One of my co-workers had spotted him inside the library and he was informed that I wanted to talk to him.
I asked him why he took the first page of Pagbutlak.
He denied. I told him he was the only person who came to the library that morning. And he acknowledged it.
He told me he did not go the displayed material.
But I told him, he even showed me the book he wanted to photocopy, which was one of the materials on display.
OK sir, he said.
But he still denied having taken the page.
I told him, he would just return it and that would be all right.
OK, he said, he would replace it with his old copy tomorrow.
OK, I said.
So I waited for him.
That was one week ago and he has not returned to me yet.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Book Review: Fish Processing Technology in the Trophics
A comprehensive book on fish processing technology in the trophics was written by Jasmin Espejo-Hermes. It was published in 1998 by Tawid PublicationsAll said, Espejo-Hermes is a specialist in tropical aquatic products, having had extensive experience in the handling, processing, product development, and marketing of fish and other aquatic products. She holds a Master of Science in Fisheries (Fish Processing Technology) from the College of Fisheries (now the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences), University of the Philippines.
As stated by Dr. Leonor M. Santos, the author's former professor at the University of the Philippines, in the Foreword, of this book "is a most welcome addition to the very few books by Filipino authors on this topic....The inclusion of procedures for products found in the tropics makes the book a valuable reference for teachers, students and extension workers. On the other hand, the author's review of research work on the different processing technologies, especially those undertaken locally, serves the researcher well."
The book is divided into 17 chapters.
Chapter 1 deals on the status of fish processing in the world, in the Philippines and other southeast Asian countries. It also gives basic information on the nutritional importance of aquatic products.
Chapter 2 focuses on the handling of fresh (wet) aquatic products. It points out how bacteria, enzymes, hygiene and sanitation can contribute in the spoilage of aquatic products.
Chapter 3 to 11 gives the various methods in preserving fishery products from chilling to canning.
Chapter 12 gives the types of additives and their purpose.
Chapter 13 discusses on minor aquatic products like seaweeds, fish oils, shark fins, jelly fish, fish protein concentrate, sea cucumber, fish meal, fish silage, and shells and shellcraft.
The rest of the chapters deal on marketing of aquatic products, packaging of aquatic products, quality assurance in fish processing and waste management.
In addition to some illustrations, this book carries a 14-page bibliography, appendices, and an accurate subject index.
If we look at it, this book really is a comprehensive one and it can be used not only as a reference material for fish technology classes but will also serve as a review material for the Professional Regulation Commission Board Exam in fisheries technology.
Parable of a Sweet Tongue
Parable of a Sweet Tongue
Melchor F. Cichon
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Every member of the library knows
that Senag has a sweet tongue, yet she can make a deal with her
co-workers. And when she is able to get what she wants, she will forget
her promises. I do not know what power she has that she can twist the
minds of her co-workers in her favor.
My wife called me up that she is allowing me to borrow money from our cooperative for Senag. So without any hesitations, I loaned five thousand pesos for Senag. She promised to pay the loan in a month's time.
Two months after, she has not paid the loan. She told me she was still waiting for her loan to be released by the GSIS. So I waited. But when her loan was released she just kept.
I noticed that she was always banging the door of the library when she gets inside or when she goes out. And she was always out of her desk--doing something else.
Six months passed and still she has not paid the loan under my name. She has many other reasons for not paying the loan.
And two years have passed, still she has not paid the loan.
I prepared an agreement that she is responsible to pay the original loan plus its corresponding interest . She agreed. And she signed the document.
Three years after, she has not yet paid the loan. This time, she said she could not pay it because her daughter would go to Singapore as part of her practicum and so she needs money.
But when you look at this woman, she would always buy merienda as if she has no debt. She would wear new dresses. I just do not know whether she buys them in the ukay-ukay or somewhere else. She would always tell our co-workers that she had bought new things for their house.
I have been thinking of filing estapa case to this woman so that she would be forced to pay me and she would stop her unethical behavior.
But I do not know why I cannot even talk about it with a lawyer.
Meanwhile, I can not loan money from the cooperative because of my outstanding debt.
My wife called me up that she is allowing me to borrow money from our cooperative for Senag. So without any hesitations, I loaned five thousand pesos for Senag. She promised to pay the loan in a month's time.
Two months after, she has not paid the loan. She told me she was still waiting for her loan to be released by the GSIS. So I waited. But when her loan was released she just kept.
I noticed that she was always banging the door of the library when she gets inside or when she goes out. And she was always out of her desk--doing something else.
Six months passed and still she has not paid the loan under my name. She has many other reasons for not paying the loan.
And two years have passed, still she has not paid the loan.
I prepared an agreement that she is responsible to pay the original loan plus its corresponding interest . She agreed. And she signed the document.
Three years after, she has not yet paid the loan. This time, she said she could not pay it because her daughter would go to Singapore as part of her practicum and so she needs money.
But when you look at this woman, she would always buy merienda as if she has no debt. She would wear new dresses. I just do not know whether she buys them in the ukay-ukay or somewhere else. She would always tell our co-workers that she had bought new things for their house.
I have been thinking of filing estapa case to this woman so that she would be forced to pay me and she would stop her unethical behavior.
But I do not know why I cannot even talk about it with a lawyer.
Meanwhile, I can not loan money from the cooperative because of my outstanding debt.
Vernon R. Totanes: the Filipino Blograrian
Vernon R. Totanes: the Filipino Blograrian
by
Melchor F. Cichon
July 27, 2006
He must have been influenced by his Ateneo elementary librarian for his decision to pursue a librarian profession.
Or it could be his real love for books and service to his fellowmen like his retired parents that he sticks to librarianship.
His mother, Mrs. Florentina Totanes, a retired public school teacher, taught him his ABCs and 123s, and his father, Major General Virgilio Totanes, who taught him how to read—with intelligence. He was born in Quezon City, 18 August 1973.
Whatever it is, Von, as he is fondly called by his friends, has elevated further the library profession in the Philippines by bringing closer the Filipino librarians to the world of the internet.
Or spefically, "it has brought Filipino librarians and libraries into the consciousness of people who just assumed that what they knew about us (librarians) was all they needed to know."
His website, Filipino Librarian (http://filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com ) and his blogging activities were given an international exposure when he delivered a paper, Blogging 101, in the General Conference of the Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (Manila, Philippines, March 25-30, 2006).
In this paper, he expounded, among other things, the importance of blogging.
And it was through his blog that his name has become famous among bloggers, and his writing skill has improved.
Von is now in America on his way to Canada for his PhD degree at the University of Toronto this August.
Hopefully, he will be the next Filipino librarian with a PhD degree, although he said: "i haven't really been officially a librarian since i graduated and got my license in 2004... except on the blog. it's really ironic".
Melchor F. Cichon
July 27, 2006
He must have been influenced by his Ateneo elementary librarian for his decision to pursue a librarian profession.
Or it could be his real love for books and service to his fellowmen like his retired parents that he sticks to librarianship.
His mother, Mrs. Florentina Totanes, a retired public school teacher, taught him his ABCs and 123s, and his father, Major General Virgilio Totanes, who taught him how to read—with intelligence. He was born in Quezon City, 18 August 1973.
Whatever it is, Von, as he is fondly called by his friends, has elevated further the library profession in the Philippines by bringing closer the Filipino librarians to the world of the internet.
Or spefically, "it has brought Filipino librarians and libraries into the consciousness of people who just assumed that what they knew about us (librarians) was all they needed to know."
His website, Filipino Librarian (http://filipinolibrarian.blogspot.com ) and his blogging activities were given an international exposure when he delivered a paper, Blogging 101, in the General Conference of the Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians (Manila, Philippines, March 25-30, 2006).
In this paper, he expounded, among other things, the importance of blogging.
And it was through his blog that his name has become famous among bloggers, and his writing skill has improved.
Von is now in America on his way to Canada for his PhD degree at the University of Toronto this August.
Hopefully, he will be the next Filipino librarian with a PhD degree, although he said: "i haven't really been officially a librarian since i graduated and got my license in 2004... except on the blog. it's really ironic".
Parable of the Sandwiches
Parable of the Sandwiches
Melchor F. Cichon
Thursday, July 27, 2006
The university librarian called for an emergency meeting to discuss how the university library staff would participate in the forthcoming university anniversary.
So the library was temporarily closed for a total participation of the staff in the meeting.
So the meeting was held.
For more than an hour the library staff discussed the activities.
Then they discussed on what to eat for lunch.
One staff said that the staff just buy food at the university canteen.
Then somebody said that they buy sandwiches from a known food stand.
This was approved by the whole group. No question, except that a sandwich might not be enough for a lunch. But then nobody objected on the decision to buy sandwiches for lunch.
The next day, a staff member canvassed on the prices of the different sandwiches.
When he returned to the library, he told the administrative officer of the prices of the different kinds sandwiches.
By then somebody changed her mind and refused to buy the sandwich. This encouraged other staff not to buy it.
The administrative officer had told everybody else about their decision not to buy sandwiches anymore, except the university librarian and the readers services head..
When the readers service head learned about it, he inquired why.
It turned out that one staff member from the technical section backed out from the agreed decision.
He just wondered why the university librarian did not act on this. It turned out that she herself did not know of the change of the decision.
When she knew it, she did not raise any voice.
Later it was decided that the group would just bring his/her own food.
The issue here is not on what to eat for lunch.
But on the implementation of a group decision and how the group decision was suddenly dropped without the approval of the group that made it.
And the lost library services to the students while the staff were discussing on what to eat for lunch.
The Parable of the Missing Book
The Parable of the Missing Book
by
Melchor F. Cichon
Monday, July 31, 2006
Monday is almost always a busy day in the library.
It
is the time when students would return the reserve books they borrowed
the week before, and reserve books anew for the next day.
One
mid-Monday morning, one of the staff of a library noted that a reserve
book has not been returned by Jane, not her real name. It turned out
that that particular book was the only copy available in the library.
And some students would like to borrow it because they would have a test
the following day.
Later in the day, the staff saw Jane. She asked her of the book. Jane asked the staff when the book was borrowed.
"Last Saturday."
"But
Ma’am", said Jane, "I was in Antique last Saturday. So I could not
possibly borrow it. You can see on the list of students who came to the
library that Saturday."
The staff checked the attendance. Jane’s name
was not there. But the name of a certain Josephine appeared in the
list. Josephine belongs to the same school where Jane studied and they
were not in good terms.
"Can I see the book card, Ma'am?"
"Look
Ma’am,’ this is not my ID Number, and beside that is not the way I write
my name. Somebody else must have borrowed it. But definitely not me!"
"Right," said the staff, "the ID number here lacks one digit—there are only six instead of 7."
The staff requested Jane to help find the culprit.
"O.K. Ma’am."
The staff informed her supervisor of the missing book.
The supervisor inquired how it happened.
Early
Saturday morning, a female student came to the staff to reserve a book.
The student was asked to fill-up a reservation slip. Since it was
Saturday the policy of the library was to issue the reserve book
immediately after it has been reserved.
At that time, the book was
still being used by a student from the other college. And since the book
had been reserved by someone else, it has to be given to the person who
reserved it.
Because of confidence, the staff issued the book to Jane without even asking for her ID card.
But the problem is the staff could not remember the name of the student who signed out the book. Nor her face.
The following day, the news of the missing book was all over the college where the book was being used.
Fortunately,
it came to the attention of the student who was using it before it was
issued to a female student. The problem was he did not know her name,
although he could recognize her once he saw her again.
Another
student came and informed the supervisor of her knowledge of the missing
book. She was around when the book was issued to the student and she
mentioned her name, Josephine.
When the supervisor learned about this, he called for Josephine to come to his office.
Josephine came the following day.
When the supervisor asked her about the missing book, she denied. She was somewhere else that day.
But
the supervisor showed her signature in the list of library users that
particular Saturday. The supervisor further told her that somebody saw
her signed the book card and when the library staff gave the book to
her.
Josephine just kept quite.
Then she said, I could not have taken it out illegally.
The supervisor told her to bring her parents on a particular day and time to the University Librarian for a meeting.
The supervisor also informed Jane to bring her parents to the University Librarian for the same purpose.
After
this, the supervisor briefed the university librarian on the missing
book and that the parents of both Jane and Josephine would come for a
meeting with her on that particular time and day. The witnesses were
also informed to attend the said meeting to shed light on the matter.
Prior to the meeting, the mother of Josephine texted Jane. She was asking for an apology of what had happened.
The day of the meeting came.
All
the important characters were present: Jane and Josephine, their
respective parents, the two witnesses, the library staff who issued the
book, the university librarian and the supervisor.
It turned out that
the parents of Jane and Josephine are friends, and that Jane and
Josephine were friends when they were still in high school.
After
presenting the evidences: the book card, the overnight reservation slip,
attendance sheet of those students who used the library, the supervisor
presented the witnesses to. After they testified, the mother of
Josephine informed the group that indeed it was her daughter who checked
out the book, except that the book got lost. But they are willing to
pay the whole price and they requested that the matter should no longer
be brought somewhere else.
After the testimony of Josephine’s mother, she was told to ask for forgiveness.
And Jane and Josephine hugged each other.
When
Jane was asked why she took out the book illegally, she said that she
has a grudge on Jane because one time Jane marked her absent in a
certain activity. Josephine said that Jane was not really around in that
activity.
What lessons can be learned from this incident?
Never trust all your users. Some maybe honest, but others are not.
Checking of ID card is a must before any library is issued to the borrower.
Be friendly to students because someday they might help you solve your problem.
Be vigilant.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Maria Leonica N. Orbista: A Multi-Talented Young Lady
Maria Leonica N. Orbista: A Multi-Talented Young Lady
by Melchor F. Cichon
March 15, 2015
My usual duty at Aklan Catholic College in Kalibo, Aklan is Friday and Saturday. But because I had to attend an important meeting, I asked permission that I would report for work one day before my work schedule. And my decision to work earlier was a blessing in disguise. There was a Broadway Musical presentation at ACC.
There I learned that there are a lot of talented students at Aklan Catholic College, Kalibo, Aklan. I noticed this when I saw their Broadway Musical Presentation on March 5, 2015.
One of those talented students was Miss Maria Leonica N. Orbista. She turned 20 on March 8, 2015.
A native of Libacao, Aklan, Leonica is the only child of her parents, also natives of Libacao, Aklan.
She noticed her talent in music when, at about three or four years old, she could compose songs. Because she could not still write, she asked her friend to write the lyrics of her songs. Since then she has been composing songs and writing their lyrics. That was also the beginning of her love for poetry. Some of her poems can be read in her Facebook account.
When she was in the grade schools, she was asked to join in a contest on nature wherein the tune must have a lyric. She composed the song, and wrote its lyric herself. In her high school days, she joined in the pop song and dance competitions. Because of her singing talent she represented their town in regional athletic meets. She also joined in the regional oration contests.
I asked her if she has recorded her songs, and she said that she has posted her songs in her Facebook account. One time, she said she collaborated with her Scottish boyfriend in recording one of her songs, but the recording was not pushed through because they broke up.
She wanted to enroll at the College of Music, University of San Agustin, but her father did not like it. So she enrolled at Aklan Catholic College, Kalibo, Aklan. And it was a blessing in disguise.
This college, she said, has been giving her much opportunities to excel in her talents.
In her first year college at ACC, she joined the editorial staff of their school organ, The Aklan Collegian, as a lay-out artist. And two of her articles were published there. One of which is entitled: Aklan's Nito Industry: Paving its Way to the Top (Aklan Collegian, June-October 2013, p. 18). Also at ACC, she represented her school in the PRISAA oration contests.
When the ACC presented its successful broadway musical presentation on March 5, 2015, Leonica was its lead performer. She sung, she danced, and she delivered oratory pieces.
When I asked her what else she wants to accomplish, she said that she wants to teach. But she said that after she has taken her BSE degree, she wishes to take up some units in psychology and business management so that she will have better understanding of people's characteristics and she would have more knowledge on how to deal with them. And then she would go abroad, perhaps in Australia so she could extend more helps to her fellowmen. "What's the use of having so much talents or resources if you cannot share these with others? Just like our Lord, Jesus Christ, who shares his overflowing love and talents to everyone even to those who condemn him. It is my passion to help those people who have less in life and who have no opportunity and strength even just to take care of themselves."
She further said that she loves to sing because she feels that she is free when she is singing.
"Where did you get all these inspiring thoughts", I asked her.
"From my surroundings. I observe them closely. And I reflect on them when I am alone. And perhaps from my grandfather, Mamerto Orbista. He is an architect."
"Perhaps this is the result of your being away from your parents," I told her.
"Not at all,"she said. "I have these wisdom that have been developed in me through my constant evaluation of what's going on around me. But let it be known that I truly love my parents. And they do not forget me. My father has built me our house where I have lived with my grandmother. And he shoulders, along with my grandfather, my educational expenses. My father lives with his wife, not my mother, in our town, but in a different barrio."
Aside from singing and composing songs, Leonica loves photography, dancing, declamation, and playing guitar, and painting. She hopes to learn to play violin.
Perhaps because of her many extra curricular activities, she has not been an academic scholar in college. But she said, "I could be."
"Anyway", I told her, "one can be an outstanding person after college if one has the determination to accomplish his dream."
Before I ended my interview with her, she asked me for five points to remember. I told her:
1. Take care of your health. That's the greatest wealth anyone can have.
2. Learn more and more knowledge everyday. That's the greatest opportunity to do while we are still alive.
3. Share your knowledge to anyone who needs it. This will be your greatest contribution to mankind.
4. Be kind to everyone, even to your enemy. That's the best bridge you can get to attain happiness. And note that there is no happiness without wisdom.
5. Love your parents. Without them, you are not here.
Thursday, March 09, 2023
Melchor F. Cichon, Bio Data
Bio Data Of Melchor F. Cichon
Updated: March 9, 2023
Educational Degrees
Certificate in Fisheries, 1970, U.P.
Bachelor of Science in Education, 1974, MLQU
Certificate in Governmental Management, 1982, UPV
Master in Management (Pubic Management), 1982, UPV
Master in Library Science, 1985, UP Diliman
Position (s)
Chief Librarian, St. Paul University Iloilo, January 14, 2019 to present, Iloilo City
Librarian, Aklan Catholic College, November 2014- January 2019, Kalibo, Aklan
Librarian, St. Therese-MTC College, Iloilo City, 2012- 2014
Librarian, Great Saviour College, June 16, 2010 to November , 2012
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)
Awards, Citation, Honors Received
2021, January 29--PAARL'S Lifetime Achievement Award (Visayas) 2020. Given on Jan. 29, 2021 during the PAARL'S General Assembly and Awarding ceremony via ZOOM.
2020, February 26--Listed in List of Filipino Writers.https://www.thelists.org/list-of-filipino-writers.html?fbclid=IwAR1jbOJA03FQKuMQzt-P7IltRppVLdeyC-8seuiFa8d5KzumrSI9g5_O2xo
2019,October 19—Certificate of Appreciation in recognition for his invaluable contribution as judge in the Ist HUMANITIES FILM FESTIVAL at St. Therese-MTC, La Fiesta Site, Iloilo City.
2019, October 18—Certificate of Appreciation in grateful appreciation for his invaluable contribution as resource speaker during the Seminar Workshop in Akeanon Literature with the theme “Pagpahaeaga ag Pagpaeapnag it Akeanon Literature, NVC Alumni Fall, Capitol Site, Kalibo, Aklan.
2019, August 28—Sertipiko ng Pagkilala sa pagbibigay ng oras at pagbabahagi ng kaalaman at kasanayan sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng mensahe bilang Panauhing Pandangal sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2019 na may temang: Wikang Katutubo:Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino” , at Aguinaldo T. Repietad Sr. Integrated School, Civic Center, Linabuan Sur,Banga, Aklan.
2019—July 25—Certificate of appreciation for his invaluable service and contribution as member and officer of the Western Visayas LibraiansCouncil through the years, hereby leaving significantfootprints in the lives of our Librarians and our Profession. Awarded by Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. –Western Visayas Region Librarians Council (PLAI-WVRLC),
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
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 recognition 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—Certificae 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
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 and 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) (in-active)
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
1994--Inay. Salaming. January 1994, p. 17
Hiligaynon
2023--Para Kay Lorena. Almanaque Panayanhon, 2023, p. 31.
2023--Mga Baye Sang Antique. Almanaque Panayanhon, 2023, p. 31.
2022--Hutik. Almanaque Panayanhon, 2022, p. 36
2022--Lola Rosa, Isa Ka Comfort Woman. Almanaque Panayanhon, 2022, p. 36.
1994--Kon Dominggo Sang Aga Sa Lezo. Salaming January 1994, p. 17
Filipino
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
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
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
2021--The Re-emergence of Aklanon Literature. Iloilo City: The Author. 117p.
2018--Raya Rang Pasalig, Parayaw co-author: Sharon C. Masula. Guimaras, Kasingkasing Press. 117p.
2016--Mga Bueawanon nga Hueobaton sa Akeanon. Co-authors: Hilda T. Feliciano and Pamela Joy E. Mindanao. Guimaras, Kasingkasing Press. 89p.
2016--Mga Pabula ni Aesop sa Akeanon. Guimaras, Kasingkasing Press. 61p.
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 on 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 a 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 thesis of Miss Mariel Fleur T. Loredo, UPV-CAS about the poetry of Genevieve Asenjo.
2005, January 16—A member of the Aklanon Group who distributed school supplies, clothes, 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 the 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- Officer-in-Charge, UP in the Visayas Library, March 24-26, 2004
2003—Officer-in-Charge, UP in the Visayas, September 1-4, 2003
2002—Officer-in-Charge, UP in the Visayas Library, October 25, 2002.
2002—Officer-in-Charge, UP in the Visayas, September 12-13, 2002
2002—Officer-in-Charge, UP in the Visayas, August 13-14, 2002
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.
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 thesis of Ms. Raydelyn Provido, UPV-CAS, re Logics of Hurobaton or Formularies of a Babaylan
2004—translated the Philippine National Anthem into Aklanon, the first ever
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 the 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 restaurants 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, and 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 by worldwide audiences.
2000-2001---appointed as a lecturer at UPV College of Management, Iloilo City
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 books published)
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES/TRAININGS ATTENDED:
2015, September 4—Pambansang Oryentasyon sa Panitikan, mula 3-4 Setyembre 2015 na itinaguyod ng Wika ng Kultur 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, sponsored 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 Lectures during the 56th 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/newsletters 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 abstracts.
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:
2007--Cited In: http://www.panitikan.com.ph/authors/c/mfcichon.htm
2006—Featured in Wikipedia in English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melchor_F._Cichon 2006- Solis, Peter Solis An Aklanon poet. Panay News. Also in:http://www.panaynews.com.ph/archives/2006/0323/PINK%20XIII.htm
2005--Fernandez, Lyncen M. Haiku, Luwa and Other Poems by Aklanons launched at the UPV Miag-ao Library. UPViews, September 2005, p. 7.
Aklanon Homonyms
Aklanon Homonyms
Compiled by Melchor F. Cichon
Here are some Aklanon homonyms which I have gathered. Do you have other Aklanon homonyms? Please share them here.
buot v to put into a container
buot n one’s interior self
buro v to put into salty water
buro n pig (synonym: baboy)
buroe n jelly fish
buroe v to embalm
buto v to hatch
buto n blister
dagat n sea
dagat adj nahihilo
dapae n slice, cut
dapae adj having short legs
diga (tag) v to profess one's feelings of love (to)
dueot v to give freely and with love
dueot v to cut through
duga n liquid [particularly liquid from a plant]
duga vul n semen
dugo v to meet at right angle
dugo v to bleed
dugo n blood
eag-it adj untrusworthy, short of one's espectations, insincere
eag-it n a small stick
eago n earthworm
eago ST to be half-satisfied, half-full
eangkoy adj continuous, complete, entire
eangkoy n any (standardized) length
eangkoy n one piece rope; synonym: buguay
eantong n highest position of tide or high tide
eantong n settling, dregs, sediment
eapay v to cook vegetables in just a little water
eapay n (preparation of small shrimps that are pounded to almost a paste)
eapay n bird
eawas n body
eawas v to go in person
pilak n money
pilak v to throw away
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