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The Philippines has an immense literary tradition that reflects the country’s history. 10. Alejandro R. Roces
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PH lit isons:
a rich group of literary works that has developed along with its history. Long o Comic short stories writer
before the arrival of Western influences, early Fils already have stories to tell o Rizal Pro Patria Award
o Babaylan – early healers who used chants to please supernatural beings o Gawad CCP para sa Sining
o 16th century – Spaniards came and introduced Christianity 11. Lazaro Francisco
o Ph literature is diverse, although some of the most famous literary works focus o Founder of KAWIKA
on the country’s postcolonial heritage, politics, and modern traditions o An icon in Tagalog writing
12. Bienvenido Lumbera
1. Francisco Arcellana o Poet, librettist, scholar
o pioneer of modern short stories in English o Librettist creates musical works such as opera
o lyrical prose-poetry form 13. Cirilo F. Bautista
2. NVM Gonzales o Poet, fictionist, essayist, academician, scholar
o Nestor Vicente Madali o Palanca Hall of Famer
o Studied in Stanford and Columbia o Philippine Centennial Prize for Epic Poetry
o Famed poet, short story writer, essayist, professor 14. Jose Garcia Villa
3. Nick Joaquin o Inventor of Comma poems
o People’s writer o Doveglion (pseudonym)
o Pioneer of Literary Journalism
o Quijano de Manila (pen name)
4. F. Sionil Jose
o Works represent the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism in
the society
o Founder of PEN (PH Chapter of International Organization)
o CCP Centennial Honors for the Arts 1999
5. Edith L. Tiempo
o Founder of Siliman University Writers Workshop, Dumaguete
o The Black Monkey Carlos Palanca Memorial Award
6. Virgilio S. Almario
o Rio Alma
o Poet and historian
o Translated El Fili and Noli
7. Amado V. Hernandez
o Known for his disapproval of social injustices in the country, he was imprisoned
o Writers are “the conscience of the society and affirms the greatness of human
spirit in face of inequity and oppression”
8. Carlos P. Romulo
o Founder of BSP (boy scouts)
o Only Asian awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism
o Envoy, statesman, soldier, correspondent
9. Carlos L. Quirino
o Talented biographer
o First recognized as National Artist in Historical Literature
o Asst of Elpidio Quirino