REINERIO A. ALBA
Founded in 1981, the Manila Critics Circle, Inc., is a non-profit, non-stock organization of professional literary critics and newspaper columnist who believe that Philippine books deserve much more attention than they usually get from business, media and the general public. Aside from giving the Annual Book Awards, the Circle has held an ASEAN-wide literary contest (in cooperation with Filipinas Foundation), participated in the nomination process for National Artist awards, joined National Book exhibits, prepared various position papers on literary publishing, and sat in the National Book Development Board. Members have done reviews for national and international periodicals, such as ASEAN Theater Journal, Asiaweek, Diyaryo Filipino, Filipinas, Filipino Magazin (Filmag), Independent, Journal of Asian Studies, Kinaadman, Manila Chronicle, Manila Times, National Book Review, Philippine Daily Globe, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Graphic, Philippine Journal of Education, Philippine Panorama, Philippine Star, Philippine Studies, Sun-Star Weekend, Unitas, and World Literature Today, and for television shows such as Mabuhay: This is Your Wake-Up Call.
Membership in the Circle is strictly by invitation; a unanimous vote is required before anyone is invited to become a member. Current members are: Juaniyo Arcellana, Fr. Miguel Bernard SJ, Isagani R. Cruz, Ruel de Vera, Virgilio Almario, Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta, Resil B. Mojares, Danton Remoto, and Alfred Yuson. Former members were Arlene Babst-Vokey, Alice Guillerm, Doreen G. Fernandez (died 2002), Leonidas V. Benesa (died 1984), and Alfredo Navarro Salanga (died 1988),
Every year since 1982, the Circle has given the National Book Awards to the best books written, designed and published in the Philippines. In addition, the Circle also gives Special Awards to outstanding publishers or publishing projects and Citations for outstanding achievement in special categories. In 1995 and 1996, the awarding ceremonies were telecast over PTV. No book written or edited by a member is eligible to win a National Book Award; instead, the Circle gives Members’ Awards to its members who publish books. Trophies for the awards were designed and donated by Eduardo Castrillo(1981-83), Agnes Arellano (1984-87), Cesare and Jean Marie Syjuco (1989-91), Edgar Doctor (1992), Gino Gonzales (1993-95), and National Artist Napoleon Abueva (1996-99).
List of Past Winners
Anthology
| 1981 | Being Filipino, edited by Gilda Cordero-Fernando Walong Dekada ng Makabagong Tulang Pilipino, edited by Virgilio S. Almario |
| 1983 | Readings in Philippine Cinema, edited by Rafael Ma. Guerrero |
| 1984 | Magsasaka: ang Bayaning Di Kilala |
| 1987 | Kamalayan: Feminist Writings in the Philippines, edited by Pennie S. Azarcon |
| 1988 | Kurditan; Mga Kuwentong Iluko, edited by Jose A. Bragado, Reynaldo A. Duque, and Hermilinda T. Lingbaoan |
| 1989 | Man of Earth: An Anthology of Filipino Poetry and Verse from English 1905 to the Mid-50s, edited by Gemino H. Abad and Edna Z. Manlapaz |
| 1990 | Kudeta: The Challenge to Philippine Democracy |
| 1991 | Saving the Earth: The Philippine Experience, 2nd ed., edited by Eric Gamalinda |
| 1992 | Forbidden Fruit : Women Write the Erotic, edited by Tina Cuyugan Panahon ng Hapon: Sining sa Digmaan, Digmaan sa Sining, edited by Gina V. Barte |
| 1993 | A Native Clearing: Filipino Poetry and Verse from English since the 50s to the Present from Edith Tiempo to Cirilo F. Bautista, edited by Gemino H. Abad |
| 1994 | Coming to Terms: Writings on Mid-life by 15 Women, edited by Lorna Kalaw-Tirol |
| 1995 | An Anarchy of Families, edited by Alfred W. McCoy A Passionate Patience, edited by Ricky de Ungria |
| 1997 | The Best of Lola Basyang: Timeless Tales for the Filipino Family, by Severino Reyes, edited by Bienvenido Lumbera, translated by Gilda Cordero-Fernando |
| 1998 | Filipiniana Reader: A Companion Anthology of Filipiniana Online, edited by Priscelina Patajo Legasto |
| 1999 | A Habit of Shores: Filipino Poetry and Verse from English, 60s to the 90s, The Sequence to a Native Clearing edited by Gemino H. Abad |
| 2000 | Intsik: An Anthology of Chinese Filipino Writing, edited by Caroline Hau |
| 2001 | Reflections on Philippine Culture and Society: Festschrift in Honor of William Henry Scott, edited by Jesus T. Peralta |
Art
| 1982 | Kayamanan: 77 Paintings from the Central Bank Collection, by Emmanuel Torres |
| 1983 | Household Antiques and Heirlooms, by Felice Sta. Maria |
| 1986 | Kayamanan: Ma’i — Panoramas of Philippine Primeval, by Gabriel S. Casal, edited by Nick Joaquin |
| 1988 | People of the Philippine Cordillera: Photographs, 1934-1956, by E. Masferre Zobel: Dancer, by Jaime Zobel |
| 1989 | Subli: Isang Sayaw sa Apat na Tinig / One Dance in Four Voices, by Elena Rivera Mirano |
| 1990 | Still Life, by Jaime Zobel de Ayala The World of Damian Domingo: Nineteenth Century Manila, by Nick Joaquin and Luciano P.R. Santiago |
| 1991 | Simbahan: Church Art in Colonial Philippines, 1565-1898, by Regalado Trota Piña, by Lourdes R. Montinola |
| 1992 | Tuklas Sining: Essays on Philippine Arts, edited by Nicanor G. Tiongson |
| 1993 | Art Philippines, edited by Juan T. Gatbonton, Jeannie Javelosa, and Lourdes Ruth R. Roa |
| 1994 | Homage, by Jaime Zobel |
| 1995 | Treasures of the Philippine National Museum, by Maria Elena Paterno |
| 1996 | The Island, by Jaime Zobel and Jose Dalisay, Jr. |
| 1997 | Beneath Philippine Seas, by Robert Yin |
| 1998 | Felix Resureccion Hidalgo and the Generation of 1872, by Alfredo Roces Form and Splendor: Personal Adornment of the Northern Luzon Ethnic Groups, Philippines |
| 1999 | La Mesa: The Filipino Table, by Reynaldo Gamboa Alejandro and Josephine Labrador Hermano |
| 2000 | Kiukok: Deconstructing Pain, by Alfred Roces |
| 2001 | Three Centuries of Binondo Architecture, 1594-1898: A Socio-Historical Perspective, by Lorelei D. C. De Viana Worship and Weave: Towards Filipino Liturgical Vestments, by Dom Martin de Jesus H. Gomez OSB |
Alfonso T. Ongpin Award for Best Book on Art
| 2001 | Lugar: Essays on Philippine Heritage and Architecture, by Augusto F. Villalon |
Bibliography
| 1993 | A Calendar of Rizaliana in the Vault of the Philippine National Library, by Ambeth R. Ocampo |
Biography/ Autobiography
| 1983 | The Aquinos of Tarlac: An Essay on History as Three Generations, by Nick Joaquin |
| 1984 | The Making of a Subversive, by Hernando J. Abaya |
| 1987 | The World of Rafael Salas: Service and Management in the Global Village, by Nick Joaquin |
| 1990 | Jaime Ongpin the Enigma: A Profile of the Filipino as Manager, by Nick Joaquin |
| 1993 | Memory’s Fictions: A Personal History, by Bienvenido N. Santos |
| 1994 | La Orosa: the Dance Drama that is Leonor Goquinqco, by Nick Joaquin |
| 1996 | Breaking the Silence, by Lourdes Reyes Montinola In Excelsis: The Mission of Jose P. Rizal, Humanist and Philippine National Hero, by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria Tide of Time, by Marisse Reyes McMurray |
| 1999 | Living with the Enemy: A Diary of the Japanese |
| 2000 | Lives at the Margin: Biography of Filipino Obscure, Ordinary and Heroic, edited by Alfred W. McCoy Teacher to Tycoon: the Life & Times of Trinidad Diaz Enriquez, Erlinda Enriquez Panlilio |
| 2001 | A Life Shaped by Music: Andrea Ofilada Veneracion and the Philippine Madrigal Singers, by Marjorie Evasco |
Business and Economics
| 1993 | Tungo sa Patakarang Industriyal ng Pilipinas, by Tereso S. Tullao Jr. |
| 1995 | Investment Management & the Philippine Stock Market, edited by Alberto R. Ilano and Roberto S. Mariano |
Cartoons
| 1997 | Pinoy Nga!, by Jess Abrera |
| 2000 | The Best of A. Lipin: Cartoon Strips, 1985-2000, by Jess Abrera |
Children’s Literature
| 1990 | Cordillera Tales, by Maria Luisa B. Aguilar-Igloria |
| 1991 | Ang Unang Baboy sa Langit, by Rene O. Villanueva, translated by Ramon C. Sunico |
| 1993 | Why the Piña Has a Hundred Eyes and Other Classic Philippine Folk Tales about Fruits by Neni Sta. Romana Cruz |
| 1994 | Earthquake! by Maria Elena Paterno |
| 1995 | The Mats, by Francisco Arcellana Treasury of Stories, by E. Arsenio Manuel and Gilda Cordero-Fernando |
| 1996 | Incredible Mysteries: Natural Wonders of the Philippines, by Maria Elena Paterno, Roberto S.P. de Ocampo, and Francisca Flores-Caberoy Papel de Liha / Sandpaper, by Ompong Remigio |
| 1997 | Ang Pamana ni Andres Bonifacio, by Emmanuel Encarnacion |
| 1998 | Mayroon Akong Alagang Puno, by Carla M. Pacis, translated by Danilo M. Reyes |
| 2000 | The Brothers Wu and the Goodluck Eel: A Tale from the Philippine Islands, by Fran Ng Cinco de Noviembre, by Rene B. Javellana, S.J. |
| 2001 | Once Upon a Time, by Fran Ng, adapted from the works of Hans Christian Andersen Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Lola, o Kung Bakit Matatag ang mga Pinay/ Lola’s Extraordinary Hair, or Why Pinays are Strong Women, by Rene Villanueva |
Comicbooks
| 1999 | The Mythology Class, by Arnold Arre |
| 2000 | Trip to Tagaytay, by Arnold Arre |
| 2001 | Isaw, Atbp, by Vincent Michael Simbulan, Arnold Arre, Marco Dimaano, and Carl Vergara |
Cookbooks
| 1994 | The Coconut Cookery of Bicol, by Honesto C. General |
| 1995 | Kasaysayan ng Kaluto ng Bayan, by Milagros Santiago Enriquez |
| 1996 | The Secret is in the Sauce: Cookbook for Noncooks, by Marianne Gonzales de Leon |
| 1998 | Filipino Cuisine: Centro Escolar University Centennial Collection |
| 2000 | In My Basket: the Cookbook, by Lydia D. Castillo |
| 2001 | The Best of Food Magazine, edited by Norma Olizon-Chikiamco |
Dictionary
| 2001 | A Dictionary of Philippine Plant Names, by Domingo A. Madulid |
Documentation
| 1985 | The Politics of Culture, edited by Nicanor G. Tiongson |
| 1996 | Duet for EDSA: Chronology of a Revolution, by Angela Stuart Santiago Duet for EDSA: Looking Back, Looking Forward, edited by Lorna Kalaw Tirol |
Drama
| 1982 | Bayan-Bayanan at Iba Pang Dula, by Bienvenido M. Oriega Jr. |
| 1983 | Pares-Pares, by Bienvenido M. Oriega Jr. |
| 1984 | Juan Tamban, by Malou Leviste Jacob |
| 1985 | Pilipinas Circa 1907, by Nicanor G. Tiongson |
| 1987 | Philippine Drama: Twelve Plays in Six Philippine Languages |
| 1988 | May Isang Sundalo, by Rene O.Villanueva |
| 1993 | Madilim ang Gabi sa Laot at Iba Pang mga Dula ng Ligaw na Pag-ibig, by Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr. |
| 1994 | Teatro Pulitikal, by Malou Jacob |
| 1995 | Deuterium / Mga Idolong Romantikong, by Bienvenido M. Noriega Jr. |
| 1996 | Kuwentong Kutsero, by Epifanio G. Matute |
| 1998 | Apat na Dula, by Rene O. Villanueva |
| 2000 | Almanac for a Revolution, by Nicholas Pichay |
| 2001 | May Katwiran ang Katwiran at Iba Pang Dula, by Rolando S. Tinio |
Editing
| 1992 | Salvaged Prose, by Emmanuel Lacaba, edited by Jose F. Lacaba |
| 1995 | Declaracion de la Doctrina Christiana en Idioma Tagalog, by Juan de Oliver OFM, edited by Jose M. Cruz SJ Sermones, by Francisco Blancas de San Jose OP, edited by Jose Mario D. Francisco SJ |
| 1999 | The Dominicans and the Philippine Revolution, 1896-1903, edited by Fidel Villaroel, O.P., texts translated by Luis Antonio Mañeru and Fidel Villaroel, O.P. |
| 2000 | Lina Flor: Collected Works, edited by Soledad S. Reyes |
Environment
| 1995 | A Field Guide to the Whales and Dolphins in the Philippines, Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan |
| 1998 | Environment and Natural Resources Atlas of the Philippines |
| 2000 | The Last Great Forest, by Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan |
| 2001 | Key Conservation Sites in the Philippines: A Haribon Foundation and BirdLife International Directory of Important Bird Areas, by NeilaAldrin D. Mallari, Blas R. Tabaranza Jr., and Michael J. Crosby |
Essay
| 1981 | Spy in My Own Country, by Sylvia L. Mayuga |
| 1982 | Days of Disquiet, Nights of Rage: The First Quarter Stone and Related Events, by Jose F. Lacaba |
| 1984 | Occasional Prose, by Adrian Cristobal |
| 1986 | The February Revolution and Other Reflections, by Miguel A. Bernard SJ Little Reports, by Juan T. Gatbonton |
| 1987 | A Nation for Our Children: Human Rights, Nationalism, Sovereignty: Selected Writings by Jose W. Diokno |
| 1988 | Culture and History: Occasional Notes on the Process of Philippine Becoming, by Nick Joaquin |
| 1989 | A Voice from the Hills: Essays on the Culture and World View of the Western Bukidnon Manobo People, by Francisco Col-om Polenda, translated and edited by Richard E. Elkins |
| 1990 | Flowers from the Rubble: Essays on Life, Death and Remembering, by Conrado de Quiros The Philippines, by Carmen Guerrero Nakpil and Manuel D. Baldemor Rizal Without the Overcoat, by the Ambeth R. Ocampo |
| 1991 | Mean Streets: Essays on the Knife Edge, by Rosario A. Garcellano How Do You Know Your Pearls are Real? On Single Parenthood & Other Ms. Adventures, by Barbara C. Gonzales |
| 1992 | Earth, Fire & Air: Essays of a Decade, by Sylvia L. Mayuga Inumang Pinoy, by Edilberto N. Alegre |
| 1993 | Pasquinades, by Adrian Cristobal Pinoy Forever: Essays on Culture and Language, by Edilberto N. Alegre |
| 1994 | Points of Departure: Essays on Culture and Social Change, by Mario V. Bolasco, edited by Edicio de la Torre |
| 1995 | Twisted, by Jessica Zafra |
| 1996 | The Novel of Justice: Selected Essays, 1968-1994, by N.V.M. Gonzales |
| 1997 | Coming Home, by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo |
| 1998 | Flying Over Kansas, by Rowena Tiempo Torrevillas Love in the Time of Camera, by Simeon Dumdum |
| 1999 | Personal: Mga Sanaysay sa Lupalop ng Gunita |
| 2000 | Mysteries & Memories, by Doris Trinidad UP into the 21st Centuries and Other Essays, by Francisco Nemenzo |
| 2001 | Letras y Figuras: Business in Culture, Culture in Business, by Jaime C. Laya |
Fiction
| 1981 | Utos ng Hari at Iba Pang Kuwento, by Jun Cruz Reyes |
| 1982 | Finalities, by Edilberto K. Tiempo The Praying Man, by Bienvenido N. Santos |
| 1984 | Oldtimer and Other Stories, by Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. |
| 1987 | Southern Harvest: A Collection of Stories, by Renato E. Madrid Tutubi, Tutubi, ‘Wag Kang Pahuhuli sa Mamang Salbahe, by Jun Cruz Reyes What the Hell For You Left Your Heart in San Francisco: A Novel, by Bienvenido N. Santos |
| 1988 | State of War, by Ninotchka Rosca |
| 1989 | Planet Waves, by Eric Gamalinda |
| 1990 | Herstory, by Rosario Cruz Lucero Men of the East and Other Stories, by Charlson L. Ong |
| 1991 | Laro sa Baga, by Edgar Reyes |
| 1992 | Killing Time in a Warm Place, by Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. |
| 1993 | Tales for a Rainy Night, by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo |
| 1994 | Eros, Thanatos, Cubao: Mga Piling Katha, by Tony Perez |
| 1995 | Penmanship, by Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. |
| 1996 | Kung Wala na ang Tag-araw / Ano Ngayon, Ricky?, by Rosario de Guzman Lingat |
| 1997 | Bibliolepsy, by Gina Apostol Letting Go and Other Stories, by Susan S. Lara |
| 1998 | Lassitude and Other Stories, by Carlos Cortes Mens Rea and Other Stories, by Lakambini Sitoy |
| 1999 | Catch a Falling Star, by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo A Normal Life and Other Stories, by Reiche Arcache Melvin White Turtle: A Collection of Short Stories, by Merlinda Bobis |
| 2000 | Etsa-Puwera, by Jun Cruz Reyes Life Before X and Other Stories, by Angela Rodriguez Lacuesta My Sad Republic, by Eric Gamalinda |
| 2001 | Suite Bergamasque: The Boulevard Stories, by Bobby Flores-Villasis |
Film Criticism
| 1995 | Fields of Vision, by Joel David |
| 1998 | Native Resistance: Philippine Cinema and Colonialism, 1898-1941, by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. |
| 2000 | Richard Gomez at ang Mito ng Pagkalalake, Sharon Cuneta at ang Perpetwal na Birhen at Iba Pang Sanaysay ukol sa Bida sa Pelikula bilang Kultural na Texto, by Roland B. Tolentino |
Folklore
| 1991 | Encyclopedia of Philippine Folk Beliefs and Customs, edited by Francisco R. Demetrio SJ, 2 vols. |
| 1993 | Maguindanaon Folktales, edited by Marne L. Kilates |
History
| 1982 | Cracks in the Parchment Curtain and Other Essays in Philippine History, by William Henry Scott |
| 1985 | Philippine Cartoons: Political Caricature of the American Era, 1900-1941, by Alfred McCoy and Alfredo Roces |
| 1986 | Rizal and Spain: An Essay in Biographical Context, by Miguel A. Bernard SJ |
| 1987 | The History of the Burgis, by Fe Maria C. Arriola, and Mariel N. Francisco |
| 1988 | Contracting Colonialism: Translation and Christian Conversion in Tagalog Society Under Early Spanish Rule, by Vicente L. Rafael |
| 1990 | Caragua Antigua: The Hispanization and Christianization of Agusan, Surigao, and East Davao, by Peter Schreurs MCS The Roots of the Filipino Nation, by Onofre D. Corpuz |
| 1991 | Beginnings of the Filipino Dominicans: A Critical Inquiry into the Late Emergence of Native Dominicans in the Philippines and Their Attempt at Self-Goverment, by Rolando V. de la Rosa OP |
| 1992 | Looking for the Prehistoric Filipino and Other Essays in Philippine History, by William Henry Scott |
| 1993 | Kasaysayang Panlipunan ng Maynila, 1765-1898, by Maria Luisa T. Camagay |
| 1996 | An Economic History of the Philippines, by Onofre D. Corpuz Light Cavalry, by Horacio de la Costa, SJ The Tragedy of the Revolution, by Adrian E. Cristobal |
| 1998 | Filipinos and the Revolution: Event, Discourse, and Historiography, by Reynaldo C. Ileto The World of 1896, edited by Lorna Kalaw Tirol |
| 1999 | 100 Events that Shaped the Philippines, edited by Virgilio S. Almario Mindanao: A Portrait, edited by Rene B. Javellana, S.J. |
| 2000 | Presidential Plunder: The Quest for the Marcos III-Gotten Wealth, by Jovito R. Salonga White Love and Other Events in Filipino History, by Vicente L. Rafael |
| 2001 | Bearers of Benevolence: The Thomasites and Public Education in the Philippine, edited by Mary Racelis and Judy Celine Ick |
Journalism
| 1993 | The Politics of Logging: Power from the Forest, by Maritess Danguilan Vitug |
| 1995 | Boss, edited by Jose F. Lacaba |
| 1996 | Patrimony: 6 Case Studies on Local Politics and the Environment in the Philippines, edited by Sheila S. Coronel |
| 1997 | Wordsmith with a Slingshot: The Gerry Gil Book, by Generoso Gil Jr., edited by Jaime S. Ong |
| 1998 | Pork and Other Perks: Corruption and Governance in the Philippines, edited by Sheila S. Coronel |
| 1999 | Robbed: An Investigation of Corruption in the Philippine Education, by Yvonne T. Chua |
| 2000 | Betrayals of the Public Trust: Investigative Reports on Corruption, edited by Sheila S. Coronel Public Faces, Private Lives, by Lorna Kalaw-Tirol Under the Crescent Moon: Rebellion in Mindanao, by Marites Vitug and Glenda Gloria |
| 2001 | The Fall of Joseph Estrada: The Inside Story, by Amando Doronilla Into the Mountain: Hostaged by the Abu Sayyaf, by Jose Torres Jr. |
Law
| 1996 | Unconstitutional Essays, by Pacifico A. Agabin |
| 2001 | The Law on Annulment of Marriage: Rules of Disengagement/How to Regain Your Freedom to Remarry in the Philippine, by Jim V. Lopez |
Linguistics
| 1991 | Wika sa Lipunang Pilipino, by Ligaya Tiamson Rubin |
| 1992 | Kilusang Pambansa-Demokratiko sa Wika, by Monico M. Atienza |
| 1996 | A Maranao Dictionary, edited by Howard P. McKaughan and Batua Al-Macaraya |
| 1997 | Diksiyonaryong Hiligaynon-Filipino, by Ruby Gamboa Alcantara |
| 1998 | Ivatan-Filipino-English Dictionary, by Cesar A. Hidalgo |
| 2000 | Defining Standard Philippine English: Its Status and Grammatical Features, by Ma.Lourdes S. Bautista |
Literary Criticism
| 1982 | Kasaysayan ng Komedya sa Pilipinas, 1766-1982, by Nicanor G. Tiongson Nobelang Tagalog, 1905-1975: Tradisyon at Modernismo, by Soledad S. Reyes |
| 1983 | Origins and Rise of the Filipino Novel: A Generic Study of the Novel Until 1940, by Resil B. Mojares |
| 1984 | Towards a People’s Literature, by Epifanio San Juan Jr. |
| 1985 | Revaluation, by Bienvenido L. Lumbera |
| 1986 | Tagalog Poetry, 1570-1898: Tradition and Influences in its Development, by Bienvenido L. Lumbera |
| 1987 | Abot-Tanaw: Sulyap at Suri sa Nagbabagong Kultura at Lipunan, by Bienvenido L. Lumbera |
| 1991 | The Romance Mode in Philippine Popular Literature and Other Essays, by Soledad S. Reyes |
| 1992 | Kritisismo: Mga Teorya at Antolohiya Para sa Epektibong Pagtuturo ng Panitikan, by Soledad S. Reyes |
| 1996 | Philippine Gay Culture, the Last Thirty Years: Binabae to Bakla, Silahis to MSM, by J.Neil C. Garcia |
| 1997 | Rizal in Our Time: Essays in Interpretation, by Epifanio San Juan Jr. |
| 2000 | Necessary Fictions: Philippine Literature and the Nation, 1946-1980, by Caroline S. Hau Writing the Nation/Pag-akda ng Bansa, by Bienvenido Lumbera |
Literary History
| 1984 | The Writer and His Milieu, by Edilberto N. Alegre and Doreen G. Fernandez |
| 1987 | Awit and Corrido: Philippine Metrical Romances, by Damiana L. Eugenio |
| 1988 | Casaysayan nang Pasiong Mahal ni Jesucristong Panginoon Natin na Sucat Ipag-alab nang Sinomang Babasa, by Rene B. Javellana SJ |
| 1992 | Makamisa: The Search for Rizal’s Third Novel, by Ambeth R. Ocampo |
| 1996 | Six Women Poets: Inter/Views, by Marjorie Evasco and Edna Z. Manlapaz |
Literary Studies
| 2001 | History and Society in the Novels of Ramon Muzones, by Ma. Cecilia Locsin-Nava |
Media
| 1999 | From Loren to Marimar: The Philippine Media in the 1990s, edited by Sheila S. Coronel Pinoy Television, the Medium of Our Lives: The Story of ABS-CBN, edited by Thelma Sioson-San Juan |
Medicine
| 2000 | The Healing Cut: Filipino Surgeons Write About the Human Drama, Humor and Controversy Surrounding Actual Cases, edited by Maria Socorro G. Naguit |
Music
| 1998 | Gongs and Bamboo: A Panorama of Philippine Musical Instruments, by Jose Maceda |
Personal Anthology
| 2000 | The Sea-Gypsies Stay: New and Selected Works – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, by Rowena T. Torrevillas |
| 2001 | Mga Kislap ng Panulat, by Epifanio G. Matute A Makeshift Sun: Stories and Poems, by Geronimo H. Abad |
Philosophy
| 1991 | Pambungad sa Metapisika, by Roque J. Ferriols SJ |
| 1992 | Mga Sinaunang Griyego, by Roque J. Ferriols SJ |
| 1993 | Ensayklopidya ng Pilosopiya, by Emerita S. Quito, Romualdo E. Abulad, Florentino T. Timbreza, and Herminia V. Reyes |
| 1995 | Pilosopiya ng Relihiyon, by Roque J. Ferriols SJ |
| 1998 | Pagkatao at Teknolohiya: Mga Isyu ng Etika sa Makabagong Medisina, by Leonardo D. de Castro |
| 1999 | Magpakatao: Ilang Babasahing Pilosopiko, edited by by Roque J. Ferriols SJ |
| 2001 | Phenomenology: Edmund Husserl and Edith Stein, by Emerita S. Quito |
Photography
| 1999 | Anilao, by Eduardo Cu Unjieng and Scott Tuason |
Photojournalism
| 1987 | Kasama: A Collection of Photographs of the New People’s Army of the Philippines |
| 1995 | Brother Hood, by Alex Baluyut and Gemma Luz Corotan |
| 1999 | Scenes of Sin: A Photographic Chronicle of Jaime Cardinal Sin, by Noli I. Yamsuan, Jr. |
| 2001 | EDSA 2: A Nation in Revolt: A Photographic Journal, by Sheila S. Coronel |
Poetry
| 1981 | Telex Moon, by Cirilo F. Bautista |
| 1982 | Biro-biro Kung Sanlan, by Teo Antonio |
| 1984 | Prison and Beyond, by Jose Ma. Sison |
| 1985 | Punta Blangko, by Mike Bigornia |
| 1986 | Pagsalubong sa Habagat, by Lamberto E. Antonio Salvaged Poems, by Emmanuel Lacaba, edited by Jose F. Lacaba Sugat ng Salita, by Cirilo F. Bautista |
| 1987 | Dreamweavers: Selected Poems, 1976-1986, Marjorie Evasco Pernia |
| 1988 | Children of the Snarl & Other Poems, by Marne Kilates Poems and Parables, by Gemino H. Abad |
| 1989 | Baka Sakali, by Rofel G. Brion Waiting for the Exterminator, by Fidelito C. Cortes |
| 1990 | Kristal na Uniberso, by Rolando S. Tinio Mga Liham ni Pinay, by Elynia S. Mabanglo |
| 1991 | Taga sa Bato: Mga Piling Tula, 1973-1988, by Teo T. Antonio Decimal Places: Poems, by Ricardo M. de Ungria Wandering Roots, 1978-1988 / From the Hothouse, 1989-1990, by Ma. Fatima Lim The Smile on Smokey Mountain & Other Poems, by Emmanuel Torres |
| 1992 | Bagay Bagay, by Teo T. Antonio Cartography: A Collection of Poetry on Baguio, by Ma. Luisa B. Aguilar Cariño |
| 1993 | The Charmer’s Box: Poetry, by Edith L. Tiempo Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa, by Bienvenido Lumbera A Trick of Mirrors: Selected Poems in English and Tagalog, by Rolando S. Tinio |
| 1994 | 15 Lamang, by V.E. Carmelo Nadera Jr. Nudes, by Ricardo de Ungria |
| 1995 | Bruise, by Ramon C. Sunico Voyage in Dry Season, by Victor Peñafranda |
| 1996 | Body English, by Ricardo de Ungria Kuwadro Numero Uno: Mga Tula, by Benilda S. Santos Prosang Itim, by Mike L. Bigornia |
| 1997 | Pingkian at Apat Pang Aklat ng Tunggalian, by Lamberto E. Antonio Blood Sacrifice, by Ma. Luisa A. Cariño |
| 1998 | Beyond Life Sentences, by Eileen Tabios Poems en Route, by Marnes Kilates |
| 1999 | Ochre Tones: Poems in English & Cebuano, by Marjorie M. Evasco Poems: Selected and New, 1982-1997, by Simeon Dumdum Jr. Sunlight on Broken Stones: The Last in the Trilogy of Saint Lazarus, by Cirilo F. Bautista |
| 2000 | Edad Medya: Mga Tula sa Katanghaliang Gulang, by Jose F. Lacaba Waking Ice: Poems by Ricardo de Ungria |
| 2001 | Marginal Annotations and Other Poems, by Edith L. Tiempo Morpo: Mga Pagsasanaysay sa Tula, by Allan Popa |
Reference
| 2001 | A Cultural Worker’s First Manual, by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria |
Sciences
| 1995 | A Pictorial Cyclopedia of Philippine Ornamental Plants, by Domingo Madulid Pinatubo and the Politics of Lahar, by Kelvin Rodolfo |
| 1997 | Field Guide to the Common Mangroves, Seagrasses and Alga e of the Philippines, by Hilconida P. Calumpong and Ernani G. Meñez |
| 1998 | Straight Talk on Everyday Mysteries, by Queena N. Lee |
| 2001 | Disturbing Climate, edited by Jose T. Villarin, SJ |
Screenplay
| 1981 | Salome / Brutal, by Ricardo Lee |
| 1985 | Soltero, by Bienvenido Noriega Jr. |
| 1997 | Beyond the Mainstream: The Films of Nick de Ocampo, edited by Lolita |
| 1999 | Ang Screenplay ng Jose Rizal, by Ricardo Lee, Jun Lana, and Peter Ong Lim, edited by Ricardo Lee |
| 2000 | Rizal, Bayaning 3rd World: 2 Dulang Pampelikula, by Mike de Leon and Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. |
Social Sciences
| 1983 | Casa Gorordo in Cebu: Urban Residence in a Philippine Province, by Resil B. Mojares |
| 1990 | Tao Po! Tuloy: Isang Landas ng Pag-unawa sa Loob ng Tao, by Albert E. Alejo SJ |
| 1992 | Phenomena and Their Interpretation: Landmark Essays, 1957-1989, by Jaime Bulatao SJ |
| 1994 | The Songs of Salanda and Other Stories of Sulu, by H. Arlo Nimmo |
| 1996 | Landlords and Capitalists: Class, Family, and State in the Philippine Manufacturing, by Temario Rivera |
| 1998 | America’s Boy: The Marcoses and the Philippines, by James Hamilton Paterson Population and History: The Demographic Origins of the Modern Philippines, edited by Daniel F. Doeppers and Peters Xenos |
| 1999 | The Bikol Blend: Bikolanos and Their History, by Norman G. Owen |
| 2000 | Cuaresma, edited by Gilda Cordero Fernando and Fernando N. Zialcita |
| 2001 | Fellow Traveler: Essays on Filipino Communism, by Patricio N. Abinales Reflections on Sociology and Philippine Society, by Randolf S. David To Suffer Thy Comrades: How the Revolution Decimated Its Own, by Robert Francis B. Garcia |
Special Interest
| 1997 | Entertaining with Ease: Etiquette and Protocol for the Modern Filipino, by Ada Ledesma Mabilangan |
Theology and Religion
| 1988 | The Christology of the Inarticulate: An Inquiry into the Filipino Understanding of Jesus the Christ, by Benigno P. Beltran SVD |
| 1993 | Making Choices in Good Faith: A Challenge to the Catholic Church’s Teaching on Sexuality and Contraception, by Marilen J. Danguilan |
| 1998 | The Beast, the Harlot and the Lamb: Faith Confronts Systemic Evil, by Ma. Christina A. Astorga |
| 2000 | The Shepherd’s Voice: Gospel Reflections for All Seasons, by Joseph V. Landy SJ |
| 2001 | Leaving the Priesthood: A Close Reading of Priestly Departures, by Emmanuel R. Fernandez |
Translation
| 1983 | Journey to Majayjay, by Paul P. de la Gironiere, translated by E. Aguilar Cruz |
| 1985 | The Recto Valedictory, by Claro M. Recto, translated by Nick Joaquin |
| 1988 | 55 Poems, by Jose Garcia Villa, translated by Hilario S. Francia |
| 1991 | Sa Daigdig ng Kontradiksyon: Mga Saling-Wika, by Jose F. Lacaba |
| 1992 | The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General, with the Original Tagalog Text, by Santiago V. Alvarez, translated by Paula Carolina S. Malay |
| 1993 | Nasa Puso ang Amerika: Kasaysayang Buhay ni Carlos Bulosan translated by Carolina S. Malay and Paula Carolina S. Malay |
| 1994 | The Rizal-Pastells Correspondence: The Hitherto Unpublished Letters of Jose Rizal and Portions of Fr. Pablo Pastells’ Fourth Letter and Translation of the Correspondence Together with a Historical Background and Theological Critique, edited by Raul J. Bonoan SJ |
| 1996 | El Filibusterismo: Subversion, by Jose Rizal, translated by Ma. Soledad Lacson Locsin Noli Me Tangere, by Jose Rizal, translated by Ma. Soledad Lacson Locsin |
| 1997 | La Solidaridad, translated by Guadalupe Fores Ganzon and Luis Antonio Mañeru |
| 1998 | Conquistas de las Islas Filipinas / Conquest of the Philippine Islands, by Gaspar de San Agustin, OSA translated by Luis Antonio Mañeru |
| 1999 | Noli Me Tangere at El Filibusterismo, by Jose Rizal, translated by Virgilio Almario |
| 2000 | Spiritual Register: The News Columns of Teodoro M. Kalaw in La Vanguardia, 1926-1927, translated by Nick Joaquin |
Travel
| 1998 | Two for the Road, by Anita Feleo and David Sheniak |
| 1999 | Islander: Travel Tales, by Elizabeth V. Reyes |
| 2000 | Philippine Ecodestinations, by Amadis Ma. Guerrero Why I Travel and Other Essays by Fourteen Women, edited by Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo and Erlinda Panlilio |
| 2001 | Cabinet of Wonders and Other Laguna Stories, by Anita Feleo and David Sheniak Riding Towards the Sunrise and Other Travel Tales, by Alice Sun-Cua |
Design
| 1994 | Philippine Picture Post Cards, 1900-1920, by Jonathan Best. designed by Beth Parrocha |
| 1995 | A Field Guide to the Whales and Dolphins in the Philippines, by Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan, designed by Robert A. Alejandro |
| 1996 | In Excelsis: The Mission of Jose P. Rizal, Humanist and Philippine National Hero by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, designed by BG Y. Hernandez and Dante A. Divina The Island, by Jaime Zobel and Jose Dalisay Jr., designed by Francisco Doplon Water in the Ring of Fire: Folktales from the Asia-Pacific, edited by Carla M. Pacis, designed by Felix Mago Miguel |
| 1997 | The Tragedy of the Revolution, by Adrian E. Cristobal, designed by BG Y. Hernandez The Secret is in the Sauce: Cookbook for Noncooks, by Marianne Gonzales de Leon, designed by Dindo Llana Fortress of Empire: Spanish Colonial Fortifications of the Philippines, 1565-1898, by Rene B. Javellana, designed by Felix Mago Miguel |
| 1998 | Visions of the Possible: Legacies of Philippine Freedom, by Felice Prudente Sta. Maria, designed by BG Y. Hernandez |
| 1999 | 100 Events that Shaped the Philippines, edited by Virgilio S. Almario, designed by Felix Mago Miguel |
| 2000 | Xilef, by Augie Rivera, designed by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero |
| 2001 | People Power 2: Lessons and Hopes, edited by Thelma Sioson San Juan, designed by Oñate & Perez Street-Bound: Manila on Foot, by Josefina P. Manahan, designed by Joanne de Leon |
Special Award
| 1990 | Darangen, edited by Ma. Delia Coronel ICM |
| 1994 | CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, edited by Nicanor G. Tiongson |
| 1996 | Letters, by Bienvenido N. Santos |
| 1999 | Kasaysayan: The Story of the Filipino People |
Lifetime Achievement Award
| 1992 | Gloria Rodriguez |
Publisher of the Year
| 1981 | New Day Publishers |
| 1985 | Cacho Hermanos / Solar Publishing |
| 1986 | Panitikan Series (Ateneo de Manila University Press, De La Salle University Press, and University of the Philippine Press) Solidarity Foundation |
| 1990 | Anvil Publishing Kalikasan Press |
| 1991 | Anvil Publishing |
| 1992 | Bookmark |
| 1992 | Bookmark |
| 1995 | Anvil Publishing |
| 1996 | University of the Philippines Press |
| 1997 | University of the Philippines Sentro ng Wikang Filipino |
| 1998 | Anvil Publishing |
| 1999 | Anvil Publishing |
| 2000 | Anvil Publishing |
| 2001 | Bookmark |
Citations
| 1985 | A Banahaw Guru, by Vicente Marasigan Ikabod: Sooo…Pinoy! by Nonoy Marcelo Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods, by Ma. Lourdes S. Bautista and Stella Go Gemini Pocketbooks Sweet Dreams Pocketbooks Twin Heart Pocketbooks Valentine Romances |
| 1986 | Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Four-Day Revolution in the Philippines, February 22-25, 1986, Cecilio T. Arillo People Power, An Eyewitness History: The Philippine Revolution of 1986, edited by Monina Allarey Mercado The Quartet of the Tiger Moon: Scenes from the People-Power Apocalypse, by Nick Joaquin (Quijano de Manila) |
| 1987 | Linangan ng Kamalayang Makabansa |
| 1988 | A Line to the Times: 28/88 Unang Bagting: Mga Bagong Tinig sa Tula, edited by Romulo P. Baquiran Jr., Ariel Dim Borlongan, and V.E. Carmelo D. Nadera Jr. R.B. Filbooks Road Map Series |
| 1989 | Diksyunaryo ng Wikang Filipino |
| 1990 | A Composite Dictionary of Philippine Creole Spanish, by Isabelita Riego de Dios RVM Diksyunaryo sa Ekonomiks, by Tereso S. Tullao Jr. Documentary Sources of Philippine History, edited by Gregorio F. Zaide and Sonia M. Zaide Formal-Functional Cebuano-English Dictionary with an English-Cebuano Lexicon, by Mimi B. Trosdal Orosman at Zafira, by Balagtas, edited by B.S. Medina Jr. Realms of Myths and Reality, by Maximo D. Ramos |
| 1991 | Toyota Foundation Cultural Center of the Philippines Linguistic Society of the Philippines Summer Institute of Linguistics The Philippines Under Spain: A Compilation and Translation of Original Documents, edited by Virginia Benitez Licuanan and Jose Llavador Mira |
| 1992 | Tahanan Books for Young Readers |
| 1993 | Cesar C. Peralejo (translation) Diksyunaryong Filipino-English, by Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino Historical Conservation Society Ulahingan Conservation Project, Silliman University |
| 1994 | Damiana L. Eugenio (folklore) |
| 1995 | Nick Joaquin (biography) Tahanan Books for Young Readers (biography) Vito C. Santos (lexicography) |
| 1996 | De La Salle University Press Society of Fellow Readers |
| 1997 | Arsenio E. Manuel (anthropology) Museo Pambata Foundation Paglaki Ko series U.P. Sentro ng Wikang Filipino Aklat Paraluman series |
| 1999 | F. Landa Jocano (anthropology) U.P. Center for Integrative and Development Studies |
| 2000 | Carlos Palanca Foundation |
| 2001 | Pinoy Classic Cuisine series, by Gene Gonzales Batang Historyador series, by Augie Rivera Mga Kuwento ni Tito Dok series, by Luis P. Gatmaitan |
| Reference/s: From annual accompanying programs of the National Book Awards. |
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| Reinerio A. Alba is a Filipino writer who hails from Gumaca, Quezon. He was a fellow for poetry at the Silliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City in 1993 and Iyas National Writers Workshop in 2002. Visit his blog site www.intothebutterfly.blogspot.com | |
