Philippine

Literature in
the
Contemporary
Times
Discussant: Junilyn C. Samoya-Zozobrado
 OBJECTIVES
Main
IdentifyObjective
the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of
Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to the
contemporary. EN12Lit-Ia-21

01Discuss social realism as a theme of contemporary Philippine

literature; and

02interpret a representative contemporary literary

piece.
How did the years after World
War II change Philippine
literature?
The Philippines formally became and independent
country in 1946, and the years that followed it were
full of social issues such as economic inequality
and agrarian reform.
 Literary works were now not
merely made for…
but sought to reflect the
entertainment or for many changes in society
its sake
social
(
(aestheticism)
awareness/
realism)
Post-War Philippines encouraged
the publication of works in the
regional languages and most
importantly, in Filipino as
literary artists were no longer
expected to only write in English.
 Writers also began
experimenting
with the rules of
language, like the use
of Taglish.
What was the effect of the Martial Law
Period
(1972-1981) to Philippine literature?
Martial Law closed down many
publishing houses, newspapers,
radio and television networks, and
so production of literature
was greatly affected.
This period gave birth to the
literature of Social realism and
circumvention or social protest became
literature which sought to the common themes of
expose and criticize political poems.
issues without risking the
imprisonment of its author.
1. Does literature need to
reflect social issues? Why or
why not?

2.What is the importance of

literature in ensuring our rights
and freedoms?
 “100 na tula para ky
Stella”

“ABNKKBSNPLAko
?”
Think-Pair-Share!

Directions: The students will be in

pairs and will be tasked to share
how does the two stories presented
depicts contemporary times.
 Thank
YOU for
Listening
!