Cirilo F. Bautista (July 9, 1941 – May 6, 2018) was a Filipino poet, critic and writer of nonfiction. A National Artist of the Philippines award was conferred on him in 1998.

Early life and education

Bautista was born in Manila on July 9, 1941, and spent his childhood in Balic-Balic, Sampaloc.

Career

Bautista taught creative writing and literature at St. Louis University (1963–1968) and the University of Santo Tomas (1969–1970) before moving to De La Salle University-Manila in 1970. He is also a co-founding member of the Philippine Literary Arts Council (PLAC) and a member of the Manila Critics Circle, Philippine Center of International PEN and the Philippine Writers Academy.

Death

Bautista died on May 6, 2018. He was laid to rest following a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Personal life

Cirilo Bautista was married to Rosemarie Bautista and had three children.

Works

Poetry

Fiction

Literary Theory and Cultural Studies

Awards, Prizes and Honors