The Philippine under republic/ literature under republic (1945-1965)

- Also called the “post-liberation” period.

- The early post-liberation period was marked by a kind of “struggle of mind and spirit” presented by
the sudden freedom from the enemy, and the wild desire to see print.
- English became the language of choice for printed media.
 1945- the American returned and helped liberate the country.
 1946- (July 4) the Philippine regains its freedom and the Filipino flag waved joyfully alone.
o Manuel Roxas became the first president of the new republic (1946-1948, The Roxas
Administration)
o From 1946 to 1961, the Philippines observed Independence Day on July 4
 1946- the Barangay Writers Project was founded to help Filipinos publish books in English.
 1946 (October 31)- BETRAYAL IN THE PHILIPPINES by Hernando Abaya. A vengeful exposure of
America's betrayal during the Japanese occupation of the loyalist Filipinos.
 1947- SEVEN HILLS AWAY AND OTHER STORIES by Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez (N.V.M.
Gonzalez). It is consist of 12 short stories about the simple life of Pilipino.
 1958- the PEN center of the Philippines (poets, essayist, novelist) was inaugurated.
 1962- President Macapagal issued Presidential Proclamation No. 28 proclaiming June 12, 1962
as a special public holiday throughout the Philippines.
 1964- Republic Act No. 4166 changed the date of Independence Day from July 4 to June 12 and
renamed the July 4 holiday as Philippine Republic Day

Period of the new society (1972-1980)

 1972- new society period officially starts

 The New Society tried to stop pornography or those writings giving bad influences on the morals of
the people.
 The military government established a new office called the Ministry of Public Affairs that
supervised the newspapers, books and other publications.
 The government took part in reviving old plays like the Cenaculo, the Zarzuela and the Embayoka of
the Muslims.
 In the production of literature, weekly publications like KISLAP and LIWAYWAY have helped a lot.
These were outlets for our writers to publish many of their works.
 Singing both Filipino and English songs received fresh incentives. Those sent abroad promoted
multiple Filipino songs.
 1978- ANAK of Freddie Aguilar became an instant success because of the spirit and emotions
revealed in the song and was translated into 26 languages.
 Radio continued to be patronized during this period. However, many performing artists in radio
moved over to television because of higher pay.
 Pista ng mga Pelikulng Pilipino (Filipino Film Festival) was held yearly.
 Newspapers donned new forms. News on economic progress, discipline, culture, tourism and the
like were favored more than the sensationalized reporting of killings, rape and robberies.