Serapion Cuartel Torre (November 14, 1892 – December 17, 1941),[1] was a Filipino litterateur, poet, novelist, zarzuela writer, and playwright of the Hiligaynon language.
He attended Escuela Parroquial in Mandurriao, Iloilo Intermediate School, and Instituto de Molo.
In recognition of his contributions to the Hiligaynon language and public service, he was honored on June 12, 1954, through the enactment of Republic Act 1023.
This Act designated the public plaza in the Iloilo City district of Mandurriao as Serapion C. Torre Park.
Known for his flowery language and in-depth exploration of his subjects, he, along with Flavio Zaragoza Cano and Delfin Gumban, are referred to as the “Trinidad Poetica Ilonga.” They are recognized as masters of poetic jousting in Hiligaynon or Balagtasan.