lesson 2

Question 1

refers to a body of books, narratives, and other texts considered to be the most important and influential of a particular time period or place.

Answer 1

literary canon

Question 2

refers to the authors who contributed to this body of books, narratives, and other texts that are considered to be the most important and influential of a particular time period or place.

Answer 2

canon authors

Question 3

It is a Filipino citizen who has given the rank of National Artist, for recognition for his significant contribution to the development of Philippine arts and letters, both national and international.

Answer 3

National artist

Question 4

NAA was established in 1972 under the Presidential Decree No. 1001 issued by who?

Answer 4

Ferdinand Marcos

Question 5

who was the first recipient of NAA?

Answer 5

Fernando Amorsolo

Question 6

What does the award give?

Answer 6

• The rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines.
• The National Artist Gold plated medallion minted by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
• Lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of the land such as the following:
1. a minimum cash award of ₱200,000, net of taxes for living awardee, and a minimum cash award of ₱150,000 net of taxes for posthumous awardee, payable to legal heir(s);

2. a minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of ₱30,000 3. life insurance coverage for awardees who are still insurable; and
3. a state funeral benefit not exceeding ₱500,000
   • A place of honor, in line with protocular precedence, in state functions, national commemoration ceremonies, and all other cultural presentations.

Question 7

Panel of experts

Answer 7

• Commissioners of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
• Board of Governors of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
• President of the Republic of the Philippines

Question 8

criteria for NAA

Answer 8

1. Living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last ten years prior to nomination as well as those who have died after the establishment of the award
2. Artists who have helped build a Filipino sense of nationhood through the content and form of their works;
3. Artists who have distinguished themselves by pioneering in a mode of creative expression or style, making an impact on succeeding generations of artists;
4. Artists who have created a significant body of works and/or have consistently displayed excellence in the practice of their art form, enriching artistic expression or style; and
5. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or international recognition, awards in prestigious national and/or international.

Question 9

He is Ilokano writer in English, teacher, editor, patriot and martyr.
- He is best known for his “How my Brother Leon brought home a Wife”
-He also wrote “Midsummer and Heat” and “A Son is Born”

Answer 9

Manuel Arguilla (canon)

Question 10

• Born in Hagonoy, Bulacan & grew up in Tondo, Manila.
• Poems & novels- written purely in filipino
• Social Activist

Answer 10

Amado V. Hernandez (NAA, 1973)

Question 11

• He is best known for his, “Mga Ibong Mandaragit”
• A poet, playwright, and a novelist, is among the
Filipino writers who practices “committed art”.
• “To act as the conscience of society and to affirm
the greatness of the human spirit in the face of inequity and oppression.

Answer 11

Amado V. Hernandez (NAA, 1973)

Question 12

• A Manileño from Malate
• Known as the “MASTER OF
THE COMMA POEM,”
• His pen name is Doveglion

Answer 12

JOSE GARCIA VILLA (NAA, 1973)

Question 13

• A versatile filipino from San Juan
• A journalist, poet, novelist, historian,
playwright, scriptwriter and biographer
• His trademark style: mysterious and
suspense- filled novels.
• His pen name is Quijano de Manila

Answer 13

Nick Joaquin(naa 1976)

Question 14

• Son of Camiling, Tarlac
• Was a WW2 soldier, diplomat and
foreign affairs secretary under eight
Philippine presidents
• Wrote 18 books, mostly memoirs

Answer 14

CARLOS P. ROMULO (NAA.1982)

Question 15

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!”

Answer 15

CARLOS P. ROMULO (NAA.1982)

Question 16

• native of Romblon Island
• a poet, essayist, novelist and teacher
• depicted with his pen the filipino spirit in
rural and urban settings
• 0ther works also focus on nature—the
bamboo dancers, the winds of april, seven hills away and work in the mountains

Answer 16

NVM GONZALES (NAA, 1997)

Question 17

• “O Maliwanag na Buwan” Ilokano song.
• He was a prolific lyricist and composer for decades.
• Celerio received his scholarship at the Academy of
Music in Manila that made possible for him to join the
MSO.
• He made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as
the only person able to make music using just a leaf.

Answer 17

LEVI CELERIO (NAA, 1997)

Question 18

• He was a playwright, thespian, poet, teacher, critic and translator, marked his career with prolific artistic productions.
• He also wrote sarswelas, komedya, musical, and film scripts.

Answer 18

ROLANDO TINIO (NAA, 1997)

Question 19

• From Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
• poet, a novelist, a literary critic, a teacher
• only female national artist for literature
• famous for her use of vivid metaphors and vibrant
description—fluid and not burdened with trite details

Answer 19

EDITH TIEMPO (NAA,1999)

Question 20

• native of Rosales, Pangasinan
• often gleans local legends and epics
• works: depicts the themes of class struggle, colonialism,
social justice and national sovereignty.
• He is best known for his “The Rosales Saga”.

Answer 20

F. SIONIL JOSE (NAA, 2001)

Question 21

• He is known as Rio Alma – a poet, a literary, historian, critic, translator, teacher, and editor.
• He published 12 books of poetry
• He founded many literary workshops and produces
many known writers.
• He headed the National Commission for Culture and
Arts as Executive Director.

Answer 21

VIRGILIO ALMARIO (NAA, 2003)

Question 22

• He is best known for his “My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken”
• He was a champion of Filipino culture as he was
instrumental in popularizing local fiestas like the
Moriones and Ati-atihan
• He led the campaign in changing Independence Day
from July 4 to June 12
• He received numerous local and international awards.

Answer 22

ALEJANDRO R. ROCES (NAA,2003)

Question 23

• He is best known for his “Bayang Nagpatiwakal”
• He is the “Master of the Tagalog Novel”
• “Ama”, “Maganda pa ang Daigdig”, and “Daluyong”.
•In 1997, he was honored by UP with a special
convocation
• “Foremost Filipino novelist of his generation”
• “Champion of the Filipino writer’s struggle for national
identity.”

Answer 23

LAZARO FRANCISCO (NAA,2009)

Question 24

• Bautista wrote poetry, fiction and essays. His best known work is the epic poetry trilogy “The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus,” made up of the “The Archipelago (1970), “Telex Moon” (1981) and “Sunlight on Broken Stones” (1999).

Answer 24

CIRILO BAUTISTA (NAA,2014)