Melchor F. Cichon

• Certificate in Fisheries, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1970
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Manuel L. Quezon University 1974
• Certificate in Governmental Management, University of the Philippines, Visayas 1982
• Master in Management (Public Management), University of the Philippines, Visayas 1982
• Master in Library Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman 1985

• 1963—First Honorable Mention, Mindanao Regional School of Fisheries, Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City, 1963.
• 1969—Second Prize, On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest, MLQU, Manila, June 11, 1969
• 1971—3rd Honorable Mention, Slogan Writing Contest, sponsored by the Sulu Ng Inang Wika, MLQU, Manila, August 19, 1971.
• 1971—Partial Scholar for three consecutive semesters, School of Education, Manuel L. Quezon University, Manila, 1969–1971
• 1979—Only winner, Poetry Writing Contest, sponsored by the Public Information Radio Iloilo, Iloilo City, 1979 (now DYLL Radyo ng Bayan)
• 1983—Fellow, UNDP-UNESCO-NSTA-UPILS, 5th Post Graduate Training Course for Science Information Specialists in Southeast Asia, 1982–1983
• 1991—Certificate of Appreciation presented by Akeanon Literary Circle, November 10, 1991, Kalibo, Aklan
• 1993—First Prize, First Home Life Award for Poetry, 1993. (Winning piece: A Letter
• 1994---CCP Literature Grant for 1994 for the writing of Ham-at Madoeom Ro Gabii, Inay? Ag Iba Pang Binalaybay (POETRY), February 28, 1994
• 1994—Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, July 21,
• 1994—Recognition for his earnest efforts and dedication in serving as TRAINOR on the Application of UNESCO-MINI-MICRO CDS/ISIS Software to Library Operations
• 1994---First Prize, Home Life Poetry contest, 1994. Entry: A Letter
• 1994—Second Prize, Aklanon Category, First All-West Visayan Poetry competition, 1994. Entry in Aklanon: Hueas It Bato ag Baeas ag Iba Pa nga Binaeaybay
• 1994—Second Prize, Filipino Category, First All-West Visayan Poetry competition, 1994. Entry in Aklanon: Mga Bueabod sa Kauswagan
• 1994—Third Prize, Professional Category, Uswag U.P. Visayas 1994, essay writing contest, UPV, Iloilo City. Entry: DR. LEONCIO P. DERIADA: MASIGLANG LIDER SA MULING PAG-USWAG NG MALIKHAING PANULAT SA WESTERN VISAYAS
• 1994—Writing Fellow, 34th National Writers Workshop, May 2–20, 1994, Dragon Room, CAP Building, Dumaguete City, sponsored by Creative Writing Foundation
• 1996---Certificate of Appreciation, for having served as Resource Person during the Training Course on Fisheries Research Methodology and Technical Writing sponsored by the Department of Agriculture-bureau of Agricultural research held at the College of Fisheries, UP in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo, December 2–4, 1996.
• 1996—Third Prize, Professional Category, Uswag U.P. Visayas 1996 essay writing contest, UPV, Iloilo City. Entry: SI HENERAL FRANCISCO DEL CASTILLO NI TAY ITSONG.
• 1996—Writing Fellow of the 3rd Iligan National Writers Workshop, April 22–26, 1996, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City
• 1997—Service Award, for 29 years of service to the UP Library, on March 7, 1997, UP Main Library, Gonzales Hall, diliman, Quezon City
• 1998—Third Prize in the Hari/Hara sa Binalaybay 1998 held at the UPV Auditorium, Iloilo City, March 13, 1998. The winning piece is SA MGA NAGKAEABALI NGA SILAK
• 1999—Certificate of Recognition for his Thirty-Two (32) Years of Invaluable and Dedicated Service in the University of the Philippines, presented on July 28, 1999
• 1999—Featured in a book of poems by our poets to mark the end of the century, IN TIME PASSING, THERE ARE THINGS: 100 Home Life Poets, edited by Leoncio P. Deriada. 1999. One of the two Aklanons in this book.
• 2001—Certificate of Appreciation awarded by the University of the Philippines in the Visayas UPV Kamaragtas for his unselfish and dedicated efforts as a judge in the Quiz Bee on the Filipino-American War held at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Audio-Visual Hall on February 27, 2001.
• 2001—Certificate of Appreciation presented by Alpha Phi Omega, International Services Fraternity and Sorority, Kappa Gamma Chapter, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, as judge in the 1st Alpha Phi Omega-Inter-College Debate held on the 22nd day of February 2001.
• 2001—Outstanding Alumnus, Lezo Elementary School, Lezo, Aklan, April 1, 2001
• 2001---Recipient of Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas (for Aklanon Poetry) for his outstanding achievement and pioneering work in poetry in Aklanon, August 25, 2001, Goethe Institut (German Cultural Center), Auditorium, Aurora Blvd, Quezon City. Bestowed by Union ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL)for his outstanding achievement and pioneering work in poetry in Aklanon that have marked his considerably significant and permanent contribution to Philippine literature. Using the peculiarities of his mother tongue to its full potential, he has, in articulate poetic terms, expressed the lamentation and celebrations of his fellows, transcending the local milieu to become one of the country's esteemed poets.
• 2002—First Prize, Bigkas Binalaybay 2002, professional and written category. Entry in Aklanon: Si Ambong, Ati.
• 2003---Certificate of Appreciation for unselfishly supporting the organization (Alpha Phi Omega, International Collegiate Service fraternity and Sorority, Kappa Gamma chapter, UP in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo) by sharing his time and talent as one of the Chief Judges during the PAINDISANAY 2003, a Literary Musical Contest held on September 25, 2003 at the University of the Philippines in the Visayas Auditorium, Iloilo City.
• 2004, July 22---awarded as the University of the Philippines in the Visayas Most Outstanding Research and Professional Staff
• 2004—Nominee to the Lingkod ng Bayan Award
• 2006—Book writing awardee conferred by the Fray Luis de Leon Creative Writing Institute (FLDCWI), Coordinating Center for Research and Publications of the University of San Agustin for manuscript Siniad-Siad nga Kaeangitan (Strips of Heaven), a collection of Aklanon haiku with English translations.

• Board of Director, Hubon Manunulat
• Member, Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI)
• Member, Philippine Association of Research and Academic Libraries (PAARL) (In-active)
• Adviser, Akeanon Literary Circle (ALC)
• Co-Adviser, UP Akeanon (University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo)
• Co-Adviser, Grand Knight Chess Club, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao,Iloilo)
• Auditor and Founder, Ilonggo Literature Archive, Inc. (ILA), Iloilo City
• Secretary, Ilonggo Literature Foundation, Inc. (IFLA), Iloilo City
• PRO,REPSA, UP in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo
• Chancellor, Knights of Columbus, School Council 10095, based in UPB Iloilo City
• Lifetime Member, UMPIL
• Member, UP Writers Club (for having attended the creative writing workshop in Dumaguete City)
• Member, Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI) (in-active)
• Member, Philippine Association of Research and Academic Libraries (PAARL) (In-active)
• Adviser, Akeanon Literary Circle (ALC)
• Co-Adviser, UP Akeanon (Miag-ao, Iloilo)
• Auditor and Founder, Ilonggo Literature Archive, Inc. (ILA)
• Secretary, Ilonggo Literature Foundation, Inc. (IFLA)
• PRO, REPSA
• Chancellor, Knights of Columbus, School Council 10095, based in UPB Iloilo City
• Lifetime Member, UMPIL
• Member, UP Writers Club

Cichon has promoted Aklanon literature through his writing and several blogs that he maintains. Cichon's blogs include, Events in My Life, Dawn to Dawn, Profile of Filipino Fisheries Scientists, Fisheries Librarian and Aklanon Literature

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