ARIEL SOTELO TABAG

ARIEL SOTELO TABAG (b. 1978) is an Ilokano writer, translator, and musician. He has received prizes and grants for his Ilokano poems, short stories and novels. He has authored seven Ilokano books. He has also translated notable Ilokano works in Filipino. He is a fellow to the 41st UP National Writers Workshop (2002), a delegate to the Taboan: Philippine Writers Festival (2010), and speaker to the Lalang: 6th Philippine International Literary Festival (2015). He edits the poetry section of Bannawag, the leading Ilokano magazine.

BOOKS AUTHORED

Voice Tape ken Dadduma Pay a Napili a Sarita (Voice Tape and Other Selected Stories). Collection of Selected Ilocano Short Stories. Saniata Publications, 2022.

Villa ken Dadduma Pay a Sarita (Villa and Other Stories). Collection of Ilocano Short Stories. Saniata Publications, 2019.

Panangsapul iti Puraw a Kabalio (White Horse Search). Novel. Saniata Publications, 2017.

Kapessat ti Bagis (Sibling). Novel. Saniata Publications, 2016.

Panangarakup iti Ipus ti Layap (Embracing the Tail of the Shooting Star). Poetry Collection. Saniata Publications, 2016.

Ay, Ni Reberen (OMG, Reverend!). Novel. Saniata Publications, 2013.

Karapote ken Dadduma Pay a Sarita (Curion and Other Stories). Collection of Ilocano Short Stories. GUMIL Metro Manila, 2011.

BOOKS CO-AUTHORED

Haraya: An Anthology of Essays, Memoirs, Poems and Stories. Ariel Sotelo Tabag & Dr. Larry Javier Ambion. Saniata Publications, 2022.

CHAPBOOKS AUTHORED

Sumagmamano a Sarita Maipapan iti Ayat. Collection of Short Stories. Lawas Chapbooks, a Saniata Publications imprint, 2022.

Sagad. Short Story. Lawas Chapbooks, a Saniata Publications imprint, 2022.

Panagpabus-oy iti Daga ken Dadduma Pay a Daniw. Collection of Ilocano Poems. Lawas Chapbooks, a Saniata Publications imprint, 2022.

Bangabanga ken Dadduma Pay a Daniw. Collection of Ilocano Poems. Lawas Chapbooks, a Saniata Publications imprint, 2017.

BOOKS TRANSLATED 

Sirib ti Puli ni Ilokano. Ilokano Folklore at El Folklore Filipino by Isabelo Delos Reyes. Saniata Publications, 2021.

Dagiti Tay-ak ti Isla Fuga. Fuga Island: Sacred Scapes by Ronel Dela Cruz. Saniata Publications, 2021.

Buhay ni Lam-ang. Biag ni Lam-ang by Pedro Bucaneg. KWF Aklat ng Bayan, 2019.

Tiktaktok ken Pikpakbum (Tiktaktok at Pikpakbum). Story for Children by Rene Villanueva. Adarna House, 2018.

Sangapulo nga Aggagayyem (Sampung Magkakaibigan). Story for Children by Kristine Canon. Adarna House, 2018.

Ni Ulaw (Si Wako). Story for Children by Virgilio S. Almario. Adarna House, 2018.

Ni Putot (Si Putot). Story for Children by Mike Bigornia. Adarna House, 2018.

Ni Mulagat, ni Kidday, ni Kirem, ni Kidem (Si Dilat, si Kindat, si Kurap, si Pikit). Story for Children by Virgilio S. Almario. Adarna House, 2018.

Ni Lila Apura ken ni Lilo Un Momento (Si Lola Apura at si Lolo Un Momento). Story for Children by I.S.A. Lopez. Adarna House, 2018.

Ania ti Pukistayo Ita? (Anong Gupit Natin Ngayon?). Story for Children by Rusell Molina. Adarna House, 2018.

Don Calixtofano at Natakneng a Panagsalisal, Dalawang Dula ni Mena Pecson Crisologo. Anthology of Ilocano Drama in Filipino. Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino , 2014.

Samtoy: Aming Kuwento. Anthology of Ilocano Short Stories in Filipino. National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 2012.

BOOKS EDITED/CO-EDITED

Subbual: Antolohia Dagiti Daniw nga Ilokano. Anthology of Ilokano Poems. Saniata Publications, 2022.

Imbiit: Antolohia Dagiti Ababa a Sarita Dagiti Mannurat iti Cagayan. Anthology of Ilokano Flash Fiction. Saniata Publications, 2022.

Apit: Antolohia Dagiti Daniw nga Ilokano. Anthology of Ilokano Poems. Saniata Publications, 2021.

Antolohia Dagiti Daniw nga Ilokano. Anthology of Ilokano Poems. GUMIL Filipinas, 2020.

Burayok: Antolohia Dagiti Sarita Dagiti Mannurat iti Cagayan. Anthology of Ilokano Short Stories. GUMIL Filipinas, 2019.

Antolohia Dagiti Daniw ni Ayat. Anthology of Ilocano Love Poetry. GUMIL Filipinas, 2016.

Sinamar. Collection of Ilocano Poems by Imelda Duque Toledo. Saniata Publications, 2013.

Bullalayaw. Anthology of Ilocano Poetry for Children. Saniata Publications, 2012.

Alimpatok. Anthology of Ilocano Erotic Poems. Saniata Publications, 2012.

Nabalitokan a Tawid. Anthology of Ilocano Short Stories. GUMIL Filipinas, 2011.

Kastoy nga Imbunubonmi Dagiti Balikas. Anthology of Ilocano Poems. GUMIL Filipinas, 2010.

29 a Napili a Sarita Dagiti Ilokano. Anthology of Ilocano Short Stories. GUMIL Filipinas, 2010.

MANUSCRIPTS AUTHORED/TRANSLATED/CO-TRANSLATED

Mga Piling Kuwento ni Reynaldo A. Duque. Filipino Translation of Selected Ilokano Short Stories of Reynaldo A. Duque with Junley Lorenzana Lazaga and Roy V. Aragon. Translation Grant from the UP ICW, 2021.

Ortograpia Dagiti Ilokano. Orthography of the Ilokano Language. 

Ang Saksi sa Kaibuturan. Filipino Translation of “Saksi ti Kaunggan,” an Ilokano Novel by Juan S.P. Hidalgo, Jr. Translation Grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Ang Bituin ng Rosales at Iba Pang Kuwento. Filipino Translation of “Bituen ti Rosales,” a Collection of Ilokano Short Stories by Juan S.P. Hidalgo, Jr. Translation Grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 2015.

Mga Binhi ng Kidlat. Filipino Translation of “Bin-ti ti Kimat,” an Ilokano Novel by by Cles B. Rambaud. Translation Grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, 2015.

INVOLVEMENTS

Contributor, Ulirat: Best Contemporary Stories in Translation from the Philippines (Book Anthology). Gaudy Boy LLC, an imprint of Singapore Unbound, New York (2021).

Participant, Saling Panitik: 1st Bienvenido Lumbera Seminar on Translation. UP Diliman, Quezon City. February 9-10, 2018.

Contributor, Ani (Journal). Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2018.

Workshop Director, Pasnaan 7: The 7th Ilokano Writers Workshop. Badipa Elementary School, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan. January 13-15, 2017.

Book Fair Director, Libro Ilokano 2016: The 2nd Ilokano Book Fair. University of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio City, August 26-27, 2016.

Contributor, Ani (Journal). Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2016.

Speaker, Lalang: 6th Philippine International Literary Festival (PILF). Davao City, November 20-21, 2015.

Workshop Director, Pasnaan 2015: The 6th Ilokano Writers Workshop. North Luzon Philippines State College, Candon City, September 10-12, 2015.

Book Fair Director, Libro Ilokano 2015: The 1st Ilokano Book Fair. University of Northern Philippines, July 30-31, 2015.

Language Reviewer (Ilokano), Workshop on Quality Assurance of Grade 1 Contextualized Learner’s Materials. Department of Education: Tanza Oasis Hotel, Tanza, Cavita, July 7-16, 2015.

Core Group Member, Ortograpiyang Ilokano (Ilokano Orthography). Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2015.

Convention Director, Dap-ayan 2015. Ilokano Writers National Convention: Balay Expo Centro, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City. GUMIL Filipinas, April 17-19, 2015.

Delegate, Kongreso sa Salin. National Congress on Translation: University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City. Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, August 7-9, 2014.

Language Reviewer, Basa Pilipinas Program. Department of Education & USAID, 2014.

Coordinator, Pambansang Kumperensiya sa Wika at Panitikang Ilokano. National Conference on Ilokano Language and Literature: University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City. Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, April 25-27, 2014.  

Contributor, Ani (Journal). Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2012.

Tagapanayam, Ambagan: Pambansang Kumperensiya sa Paglikom ng mga Salita Mula sa Iba’t Ibang Wika sa Filipinas. Filipinas Institute of Translation, Inc., September 14-16, 2011.

Contributor, Ani (Journal). Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2011.

Delegate, Taboan. Philippine Writers Festival. National Commission for Culture and the Arts, February 10-12, 2010.

Co-administrator, www.gumilfilipinas.com, GUMIL Filipinas Official Website, 2009-2011.

Co-editor, Balikas, GUMIL Filipinas Official Newsletter, 2011.

Co-editor, Saluyot, GUMIL Metro Manila Official Newsletter, 2006-2008.

Translator, Winning Iluko (Ilokano) Poems and Stories (Book-in-Progress), Gawad Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2007.

Contributor, Liwayway Magazine, 2006-2019.

Contributor, Ani ng Wika (Book). Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2006.

Contributor, Sagut (Book). Reynald F. Antonio Awards for Iluko (Ilokano) Literature, 2004.

Contributor, Homelife Magazine, 2002-2008. 

Fellow for Ilokano Poetry, UP National Writers Workshop, April 1-14, 2002. 

Participant, Annual GUMIL Filipinas (Association of Ilokano writers of the Philippines) Literary Seminar Workshop and Convention, 2001-2017.

MUSICAL/LITERARY GRANTS & AWARDS  

1st Prize Ilokano Poetry | 1st Gawad Bienvenido Lumbera

3rd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 1st Gawad Bienvenido Lumbera

3rd Prize Filipino Poetry | 2021 Talaang Ginto: Makata ng Taon

1st Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2021 Robinion Literary Awards

1st Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2018 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards

3rd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2017 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2014 ALVIYA Foundation Literary Awards

Grantee Ilokano Novel | 2013 National Book Development Board 

Winner Ilokano Novel | 2013 NCCA Writers Prize

Winner Ilokano Fiction (Karapote) | 2011 National Books Awards 

1st Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2011 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards  

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2010 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards  

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2009 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards  

1st Prize Ilokano Poetry | 2008 Gawad KWF sa Tula-Ilokano  

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2008 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards  

Consolation Filipino Poetry | 2008 Gantimpalang Collantes-Gawad Surian sa Tula  

Consolation Filipino Poetry | 2007 Gantimpalang Collantes-Gawad Surian sa Tula  

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2006 Gawad KWF sa Kuwento-Iluko (Ilokano)

Consolation Ilokano Poetry | 2006 Gawad KWF sa Tula-Iluko (Ilokano)

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2006 Tugade Foundation Awards  

Consolation Filipino Poetry | 2006 Gantimpalang Collantes-Gawad Surian sa Tula  

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2005 Judge Vivencio S. Baclig Awards for Ilokano Literature  

3rd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2005 RFAAFIL  

1st Prize Ilokano Poetry | 2005 ATILA  

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2004 Judge Baclig Awards  

4th Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2004 ATILA  

1st Prize Ilokano Poetry | 2003 COVVLA  

2nd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2003 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards  

5th Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2003 RFAAFIL  

1st Prize Ilokano Poetry | 2002 AVAIL  

4th Prize On-the-Spot Ilokano Poetry | 2002 SPADE Foundation  

3rd Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2001 AMMAFLA  

4th Prize Ilokano Short Story | 2001 GUMIL California  

3rd Prize Songwriting Contest | 1999 JPIC-AMRSP