Contemporary period

Question 1

Contemporary literature was divided into 5 periods:

Answer 1

1. The Rebirth of Freedom (1946-1970)
2. Period of Activism (1970-1972)
3. Period of New Society (1972-1980)
4. Period of the Third Republic (1981-1985)
5. Current Period (1986-1999)

Question 2

The Rebirth of Freedom (1946-1970)

Answer 2

-Proliferation of newspapers,
-more readers in English
-Poetry, novel and short stories were written in English
-Palanca Awards - was launched and headed by Carlos Palanca Sr. in 1950

Question 3

Period of Activism (1970-1972)

Answer 3

-According to Pociano Pineda, youth activism was due to domestic and worldwide cases
-Activism relates to the history of Filipino youth
-Literary Revolution: Youth became completely rebellious, campus newspapers showed rebellious emotions

Question 4

Period of New Society (1972-1980)

Answer 4

-Focused on the development/progress of the country
-Filipino film festivals were launched
- Poem themes: patience, native culture, customs and beauties of nature and surroundings
- Radio continued to be patronized

Question 5

Period of the Third Republic (1981-1985)

Answer 5

-“The New Republic of the Philippines” as called by former Pres. Marcos
-Poems were romantic and revolutionary
-Filipino songs themes: grief, poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country and fellowmen

Question 6

Current Period (1986-1999)

Answer 6

newspapers became instant opposition papers overnight