Ernee Lawagan

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About me

Gender Male
Industry Engineering
Occupation Strcutural Engineer & Writer-Journalist
Location Malabon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Introduction Ernesto Lawagan is a structural engineer with background in earthquake research in the Philippines, with more than 25 years experience in structural design. He is also an award-winning writer and journalist. He won the top prize of the Philippine Press Institute Science and Technology Journalism Award twice (1991 and 1995), and was a seven-time top finalist. In 2020, he was awarded the prestigious Gawad Tanglaw sa Panulat medal.
Interests Structural engineering, writing, crossword puzzle making, mathematics, experimental cooking, herbalism, mountain hiking, collecting mugs, pens, coins, stamps, comics and magazines, trivia and information books, Bibles, miniature (matchbox) trucks, etc. Reconciling conflicting Philippine historical accounts.
Favorite Movies "The Ten Commandments, " "Once Upon a Time in China" series, "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, MCU film series, especially "Avenger: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame."
Favorite Music My favorite song is Basil Valdez's "Ngayon at Kailanman." My top favorites also include the Matt Monro classics, and Ed Sheeran and Calum Scott songs.. "She" by Jack Jones, "When I Fal in Love" by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole, and "Where My Heart Will Take Me" by Russel Watson. Others include "You've Got a Friend, " "Pangako, " "Heaven Knows."
Favorite Books I read the Bible every day before I sleep. I also love reading trivia books.