Virgilio S. Almario books in order
Filipino poet
- Born
- 1944
- Country
- Philippines
- Books
- 8
- Also writes as
- Rio Alma
Virgilio S. Almario has published 2 novels, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books, beginning with Up Diksiyonaryong Filipino (2001).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Virgilio S. Almario
Start here
Up Diksiyonaryong Filipino
Virgilio S. Almario's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sundalong Patpat = (1997)
Up Diksiyonaryong Filipino (2001)
Poetry in order
Balagtasismo Versus Modernismo (1984)
Other books in order
Ang Kamatis Ni Peles (Philippine Children's Book) (1985)
Ang Mabait Na Kalabaw (2005)
Si Pagong At Si Matsing (2006)
Si Hinlalaki (2011)
Ang Alamat Ng Palay (Philippine Import) (2012)
About Virgilio S. Almario
Virgilio Senadren Almario, better known by his pen name Rio Alma, is a Filipino author, poet, critic, translator, editor, teacher, and cultural manager. He is a National Artist of the Philippines. He formerly served as the chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, the government agency mandated to promote and standardize the use of the Filipino language. On January 5, 2017, Almario was also elected as the chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Virgilio S. Almario FAQ
- How many books has Virgilio S. Almario written?
- Virgilio S. Almario has published 2 novels, 1 poetry collection and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Virgilio S. Almario's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Up Diksiyonaryong Filipino.
- What is Virgilio S. Almario's latest book?
- Up Diksiyonaryong Filipino (2001).
- What is Virgilio S. Almario's most famous book?
- Up Diksiyonaryong Filipino (2001) is Virgilio S. Almario's most widely read book.
- Does Virgilio S. Almario write under a pen name?
- Yes: Virgilio S. Almario has also published as Rio Alma.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.