The story is about

poor farmers
uniting against
the greedy desires
of the prominent
family of the
Grandes.

1.Amado V. Hernandez
It mirrors the life cycle of a man depending on the decision he came up
to 
Theme:
The story focuses on the consequences of marrying at an early age and
starting a family.

2.Jose Garcia Villa (1973)

 The plot of
the story is
about an
enchanting
mirror that
gives a
glimpse of
who the
person
looking into
it will end up
marrying at
the stroke of
midnight.

Nick Joaquin (1976)

 Russian Andre
Vishinky : “You are just a
little man from a little
country.”

Carlos P. Romulo: “It is

the duty of the little Davids
of this world to fling the
pebbles of truth in the eyes
of the blustering Goliaths
and force them to behave!”

Carlos P. Romulo (1982)

 He is a profound writer who wrote the essay
“I am a Filipino”, which is one of the great
contributions to the Philippine literature not
only because it shows one’s love for his
country and freedom but also of being
proud as a Filipino.

Carlos P. Romulo (1982)

 It captures the
hopes of a whole
people on the
verge of
independence
from the United
States
Children of the Ash-
Covered Loam is a short
story that depicts Filipino
family practices and
beliefs in rural setting.
5. NVM Gonzales (1997
 a story of a search for
identity

Edith Tiempo (1999

 Bacnang is an illegitimate boy who grew
up in Ilocandia. He flees to Manila after
killing his rival friend. The motive was
jealousy over a girl, Aning.
His mother has told him about his rich
mestizo father in Manila, Sen. Juan de la
Cruz III, a guerrilla in World War II.
In spite of his having many women and
children in and out of wedlock, the
senator does not have any male heir.
After meeting Bacnang and after much
scrutiny, the father happily accepts Juan.
He is now John Bacnang de la Cruz IV. He
enrolls at the State University, takes up
law, and is a third-placer in the bar
examination.
From then on, Juan is on an ascent to
power and wealth, which entails
corruption, murder and generous rewards
to his mistresses and allies.

F. Sionil Jose (2001)

21 Century Authors
st

and their works,

 Beverly/ Bebang Siy
 Has written short stories and
essays
Works: Nuno sa Punso and It’s a
Mens World