Merlie M. Alunan (born December 14, 1943) is a multi-awarded Filipina poet, teacher and mentor, and cultural worker in the Visayas.

Merlie M. Alunan was born December 14, 1943, in Dingle, Iloilo.

Alunan graduated from Silliman University with an MA in creative writing in 1974.

She taught Literature and Creative Writing at the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College.

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