Emmanuel F. Lacaba

Eman Lacaba
Born Emmanuel Flores Lacaba
(1948-12-10)December 10, 1948
Cagayan de Misamis, Philippines
Died Davao del Norte, Philippines
Other names Eman
Occupation Screen writer, editor, journalist
Years active 19501976
Awards The Cultural Center of the Philippines created the Gawad Eman Lacaba to young poets Award

Emmanuel Agapito Flores Lacaba (December 10, 1948  March 18, 1976), popularly known as Eman Lacaba, was a Filipino writer, poet, essayist, playwright, fictionist, scriptwriter, songwriter and activist and he is considered as the only poet warrior of the Philippines.

Death

Lacaba was killed on March 18, 1976 in Tucaan Balaag, Asuncion, Davao del Norte. He was set to go back shortly to the city for a new assignment that would have used his writing skills, and had even agreed to write a script for renowned director Lino Brocka once he got back there. He was 27 years old.[1]

Works

Lacaba wrote the lyrics of "Awit ni Kuala", the song sung by Lolita Rodriguez in the classic Lino Brocka masterpiece 'Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang '. He also composed new revolutionary lyrics in Cebuano for some well-known folk songs.

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