Period of

Activism
1970-1972

Ma. Gladymae Asantor

Period description
“That first quarter of the year 1970...It was
a glorious time, a time of terror and of
wrath, but also a time for hope. The signs
of change were on the horizon. A
powerful storm was sweeping the land, a
storm whose inexorable advance no
earthly force could stop, and the name of
the storm was history.”
Connected to history of
Filipino youth
Youth moved to seek
reforms because of the ills
of society
People running the
government are at fault Activism
Writings are about
nationalism
Rebellious youth seen
through campus
newspapers and placards
with written MAKIBAKA
(to dare!)
Real names were used
Respected priests, teachers
and even parents became
targets of the youth
Literatures stated boldly
what should be done
Youth knew that the action is
crucial to the country's
history Activism
Politicians endorsed bills for
those who interfered with
student rebells
All writers participated in the
quest for freedom
Conference held by Philippine
Center for International PEN
centering "writer's lack of
freedom in climate of fear"
 Palanca Awardees for
Literature in English
Cash prizes as incentive to Filipino writers from La Tondena,
Inc. founded by Carlos Palanca Sr.

SHORT STORIES POETRY ONE-ACT PLAY

1970-1971 1970-1971 1970-1971
1st: THE ARCHIPELAGO by 1st: THE GROTESQUE
1st: THE RITUAL by Cirilo F.
Cirilo F. Bautista AMONG US by Maiden Flores
Bautista
2nd: FIVE POEMS by Wilfredo
2nd: BEAST IN THE FIELDS by
Pascua Sanchez
Resil Mojares
3rd: FROM MACTAN TO
3rd: CHILDREN OF THE CITY
MENDIOLA by Frederico Licsi
by Amadis Ma. Guerrero
Espino Jr.
 Palanca Awardees for
Literature in English
Cash prizes as incentive to Filipino writers from La Tondena,
Inc. founded by Carlos Palanca Sr.

SHORT STORIES POETRY NOVELS

1971-1972 1971-1972 1971-1972
1st: BATIK MAKER AND
1st: THE TOMATO GAME by
OTHER POEMS by Virginia r. 1st: GRAVE FOR BLUE
N.V.M Gonzales
Moreno FLOWER by Jesus Peralta
2nd: THE APOLLO
2nd: THE EDGE OF THE 2nd: THE UNDISCOVERED
CENTENNIAL by Gregorio C.
WIND by Artemio Tadena COUNTRY by Manuel Martell
Brillantes
3rd: TINIKLING (A SHEAF OF 3rd: THE BOXES by Rolando
3rd: AFTER THIS, OUR EXILE
POEMS) by Frederico Licsi Tinio
by Elsa Martinez Consolluela
Espino Jr. NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL
 Palanca Awardees for
Literature in English
Cash prizes as incentive to Filipino writers from La Tondena,
Inc. founded by Carlos Palanca Sr.

SHORT STORIES POETRY NOVELS

1971-1972 1971-1972 1971-1972
1st: BATIK MAKER AND
1st: THE TOMATO GAME by NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL
OTHER POEMS by Virginia r.
N.V.M Gonzales GOOD MEN TO COME TO
Moreno
2nd: THE APOLLO THE AID OF THEIR
2nd: THE EDGE OF THE COUNTRY by Julian Dacanay
CENTENNIAL by Gregorio C.
WIND by Artemio Tadena
Brillantes
3rd: TINIKLING (A SHEAF OF TTHE RENEGADE by Elsa
3rd: AFTER THIS, OUR EXILE
POEMS) by Frederico Licsi Martinez Coscolluela
by Elsa Martinez Consolluela
Espino Jr.