Aida Cirujales
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Aida B. Cirujales | |
|---|---|
 Aida Cirujales (2019) | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Retired teacher, writer |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Genre | Tigsik |
| Notable works | Tigsik (NCCA, 2008) |
Aida Brosas Cirujales (born June 5, 1952 in Tiwi, Albay, Philippines) is a retired Bicolana public school teacher, writer of tigsik,[1] poem, poetic debate, Bikol debate, oration and songwriter. She is also known as "Tigsik Queen"[2][3] in Camarines Sur. She taught at Gainza Central School until her retirement.
She became a panelist of Premio Tomas Arejola for Bicol Literature year 2007.[4][5] Also a resident tigsik writer in Bikol Daily, Bicol Mail for the program "Sa Pagtabang Sana" in DZGE-Canaman, Camarines Sur, poetry and Bikol debate for the program "Taragboan" in the same station. Today, several of her writings can be read at the Bicol Standard-Bicol News.[6]
She is the author of the book "Tigsik" published by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in 2008.[7][8][9] Cirujales is a member of Sumaro Bikolnon and Parasurat Bikolnon, two cultural organizations in Camarines Sur.
