Isagani R. Cruz
Isagani Cruz | |
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| Born | Isagani R. Cruz 1945 (age 78–79) |
| Occupation | President, The Manila Times College |
| Nationality | Filipino |
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Isagani R. Cruz (born 1945) is a
Education
Cruz earned his undergraduate degree from the
Career
As a writer, Cruz has received recognition for his contributions to Philippine literature, including more than thirty books. He is a
Cruz represented the Philippines in several international conferences in Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. His scholastic articles have been published in the Philippines and in the United States. In the Philippines, he served as editor for the publications Loyola Studies, Palabas, Interlock, and Malay. Cruz has also been a regular contributor for Philippine periodicals including the Times Journal, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the TV Times, Modern Romances, Bulaklak, WHO, Parade, Observer, Panorama, Ms. Ellaneous, and Asiaweek. Apart from being a creative writer, Cruz is also known as a film and drama reviewer.
As an educator, Cruz worked with prominent Philippine universities. Prior to his official retirement, he held the Alfredo E. Litiatco Lectures at the
As an advocate of Philippine culture, Cruz was a member of groups and institutions that promote Philippine literature and art. He was a member and founding chair of the Manila Critics Circle, the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Philippine Film Critics), a former head of the Philippine Studies Association of the Philippines, the University of the Philippines Writers Club, the Cultural Research Association of the Philippines, the American Studies Association of the Philippines, the Philippine Tournament Bridge Association, and the National Research Council of the Philippines. Cruz was also the Philippine bibliographer of the Modern Language Association of America, as well as the president of the Philippine Fulbright Scholars Association.[1][2][3]
On July 4, 2023, DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild announced their theatrical production of Cruz' Halimaw to be staged in October 2023. Featuring Drag Race Philippines' Viñas Deluxe, Noel Comia Jr., and Bene Manaois.
References
- ^ "Blogger: User Profile: Unknown". www.blogger.com. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Critic-at-Large". criticplaywright.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "The Alfredo E. Litiatco lectures of Isagani R. Cruz /edited by David Jonathan Y. Bayot". 2007-09-29. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
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