born
in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines
November 30, 1929
died
January 05, 2004
gender
male
About this author
An alumnus of the UP College of Arts and Science, Cruz—together with other literary giants like Virginia Moreno and Alexander Hufana—formed the legendary writers group, The Ravens, in 1951.
In 1962, Cruz was Ten Outstanding Young Men awardee for Literature. His books and translations include Ang Tondo Man May Langit Din, Ulilang Pangarap and Ang Lahat ay Magkakapatid.
Cruz also wrote columns for Malaya, Philippine Post, Metronews, and Isyu.
