Ayer Arguelles
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Mesándel Virtusio Arguelles was born in Agdangan, Quezon. He is the author of four books of poems: Menos Kuwarto (2002), Ilahás (2004), Hindi man lang nakita (2005), and Parang (2008). His awards include the Gawad Collantes, Gawad Komisyon sa Tula, Maningning Miclat Award for Poetry, and Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. A fellow for Filipino poetry in the 36th and 48th UP National Writers Workshops, Arguelles is a member of LIRA (Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo) and High Chair.
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