Efren Abueg

Author/editor/novelist/professor

Marlo Caratao
Jefferson Ibay
Mr. Darell Alejaga Lanuza
BSBA-III
Efren Reyes Abueg (born 3 March
1937 in Tanza, Cavite) is a well-known
and recognized Filipino-
language creative writer, editor,
author, novelist, short story writer,
essayist, fictionist, professor, textbook
writer, and anthologist in
the Philippines.
Personal life

Naic Elementary School in Naic, Cavite - 1950

Arellano (Public) High School in Batangas – 1954
He graduated in 1957 from Imus Institute Junior College in Imus, Cavite with an
Associate In Arts degree and graduated with the degree of Bachelor in Science in
Commerce, Major in Accounting in 1960 from Manuel L. Quezon
University in Quiapo, Manila.
Masters in Arts in Language and Literature degree at De La Salle University in 1987
PhD in Filipino and Translation Studies at the University of the Philippines
Diliman in 2000.
Influences on writing:

• Genoveva Edroza Matute (Tagalog)

• Ernest Hemingway (English)

Awards:

Essay writing
For essay writing, Abueg received the first prize during the KADIPAN competition
in 1958.

Textbook writing
Abueg received awards for the textbooks he authored.[1]

Other awards
The other awards Abueg received include the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas and the
Gawad Quezon sa Panitikan.[2]
 Works of Abueg

Poems Short Stories

Muling Pagsilang ng Isang Pangarap (1964) Si Mark at ako
Ang Bagong Paraiso (1963)
Dugo sa Kayumangging Lupa (1965)
Ang Kamatayan ni Tiyo Samuel
Alimpuyo (1967) Mapanglaw ang Mukha ng Buwan
Saranggola*
Dilim sa Umaga (1968)

Malamig na Ningas (1968)

Agaw-dilim (1969)

Mga Kaluluwa sa Kumunoy (1972)

Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko (1973)

Maraming Lalaki sa Mundo (1984)

Huwag Mong Sakyan ang Buhawi (1985)

Mga Haliging Inaanay (1987)

Aawitin Ko ang Pag-ibig Mo (1992)