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METRO MANILA AND ITS LITERATURE Flashcards

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Official name of Metro Manila and seat of the government

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The National Capital Region (NCR)

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The National Capital Region (NCR) consist of 16 cities namely:

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  1. Manila
  2. Quezon City
  3. Las Pinas
  4. Makati
  5. Madaluyong
  6. Marikina
  7. Muntinlupa
  8. Paranaque
  9. Pasay
  10. Pasig
  11. San Juan
  12. Taguig
  13. Caloocan
  14. Malabon
  15. Navotas
  16. Valenzuela
  17. As well as the municipality of Pateros
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NCR is considered as the Philippines’

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political, economic, social, and cultural center

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This is also reported as teh ____ most populous city in the world in ____ and one of the modern metropolises in the Southeast Asia

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18th most populous city the world in 2016

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**an Eastern Visayan writer and professor, described Metro Manila as a **

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Merly M. Alunan, “huge urban conglomeration”

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High-income citizens reside in highly developed urban cities such as

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Makati and Muntinlupa

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**poor and low-income families are scattered in slum areas such as **

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Tondo and Smokey Mountain

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Famous landmarks and tourist destinations in the NCR include

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  1. Rizal Park
  2. National Museum of the Philippines
  3. Intramuros where Fort Santiago
  4. Manila Cathedral
  5. San Agustin Church
  6. Bahay Tsinoy Museum
  7. Anda Circle and others.
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Famous landmarks and tourist destinations in the NCR include

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  1. Rizal Park
  2. National Museum of the Philippines
  3. Intramuros where Fort Santiago
  4. Manila Cathedral
  5. San Agustin Church
  6. Bahay Tsinoy Museum
  7. Anda Circle and others.
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Languages

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  1. Filipino
  2. English
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more popularly known as Tagalog, the national language and an official language of the country, is the most widely spoken language in Metro Manila

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Filipino

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language of commerce, law, and several workplaces

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English

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**Metro Manila Literature from

Past to Present**

The Tagalog literature has been born and developed in the provinces of

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  1. Southern Luzon
  2. Central Luzon
  3. Present Metropolitan Manila or the National Capital Region
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Southern Luzon is consisted of the provinces of

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  1. Region IV–A and Region IV–B. Region IV-A, also known as CALABARZON
  2. Region IV-B, also known as MIMAROPA
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CALABARZON, consists of the provinces

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Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, and Quezon.

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MIMAROPA, consists of

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Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Palawan.

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**Region III or Central Luzon, there are provinces where Tagalog has been predominantly used as communication tool. **

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These are the provinces of Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, and Bulacan.

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** is well-known nationwide as the birthplace of a rich tradition of Philippine culture in the aspects of language, politics, economy and literature**

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The Tagalog region

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the oldest university in the Philippines, is located in Manila

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University of Sto. Tomas

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The first printing press that was built in Manila made the publication of the first book

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Doctrina Cristiana possible in 1593, in the form of xylography. This was written in Spanish and Tagalog languages.

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which narrated the life of Christ in the form of song and poetry

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Pasyon

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Pasyon was written in Tagalog by the various writers

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Gaspar Aquino de Belen and Fr. Mariano Pilapil

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Just like in the islands of Visayas, the literary tradition in the Tagalog regions had been outstanding in the field of

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Oral Literature

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Its form and perspective were distincted as Asian, usually containing seven-syllabic rhymes.

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Bugtong (riddle), proverbs, native songs, and other forms had always been in poetic forms.

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Writers of Classic Philippine Literature from the Past

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Ø Francisco Balagtas Baltazar
Ø Jose Rizal
Ø Andres Bonifacio
Ø Apolinario Mabini
Ø Emilio Jacinto
Ø Marcelo H. del Pilar
Ø Jose P. Laurel
Ø Claro M. Recto
Ø Amado V. Hernandez
Ø Lope K. Santos
Ø Lazaro Francisco
Ø Faustino Aguilar
Ø Jose Corazon de Jesus
Ø Alejandro Abadilla
Ø Modesto de Castro

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(July 19, 1922 – July 30, 2018)

was a Filipino author, journalist, historian, and public servant and a recipient of S.E.A. Write Award; She wrote Woman Enough and Other Essays

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Carmen Guerrero

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(May 4, 1917 – April 29, 2004)

as a Filipino author, historian, and journalist who is popular for his short stories and novels written in the English language

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Nicomedes “Nick” Márquez Joaquín

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pen name of Nicomedes “Nick” Márquez Joaquín

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Quijano de Manila

29
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What year Joaquin was declared as the National Artist of the Philippines for Literature

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1976

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(1911–1996)

was a Filipino-American fictionist, poet, and nonfictionist; He was born and raised in Tondo, Manila. His family roots are originally from Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines.

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Bienvenido N. Santos

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Bienvenido N. Santos resided in the United States for many years where he is popular as a pioneering?

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Asian-American writer

32
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

was born on December 2, 1945 in Tondo, Manila; She is one of the historical Filipino female novelists in the present time.

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Lualhati Bautista

33
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

Lualhati Bautista famous novels are

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Dekada ‘70, ‘GAPÔ, and Bata, Bata, Pa’no Ka Ginawa?,

34
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

was born on February 5, 1939 in Sta. Ana, Manila; At present, he is a University Professor Emeritus at the University of the Philippines.

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Gémino H. Abad

35
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

Gémino H. Abad current wrtiting and research include

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  1. Upon Our Own Ground
  2. Our Scene So Fair
  3. Where No Words break
36
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

a two- volume historical anthology of short stories in English, 1956- 1972, with critical introduction

Gémino H. Abad

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Upon Our Own Ground

37
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

, a book of critical essays on the poetry in English since 1905 to the mid- 50s

Gémino H. Abad

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Our Scene So Fair

38
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

a volume of his own poems.

Gémino H. Abad

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Where No Words break

39
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

was born in 1931 in Malabon City; She has written and published over fifteen books

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Linda Ty Casper

40
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

Linda Ty Casper has written and published over fifteen books, including the

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  1. DreamEden (historical novel)
  2. The Stranded Whale (political novels)
  3. The Peninsulars
  4. Awaiting Trespass
  5. Wings of Stone
  6. A Small Party in a Garden
  7. Fortress in the Plaza
  8. in addition, she has also published three collections of short stories which focuses on the cross-section of Filipino society.
41
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

was born on June 4, 1932 in Manila; A multi-awarded writer, publisher and cultural icon from the Philippines

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Gilda Cordero-Fernando

42
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

Gilda Cordero-Fernando has written the books of:

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  1. We Live in the Philippines
  2. The last Full Moon: Lessons on My Life
  3. The Magic Circle
43
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

born on March 3, 1937 in Tanza, Cavite but his life as a professor and writer flourished in Manila since he was college

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Efren Abueg

44
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Contemporary Writers from Past to Present

Efren Abueg wrote the famous short stories:

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Mabangis na Lungsod and Sa Bagong Paraiso

45
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Famous Writers in the Present Time

Wrote It’s Raining Mens and It’s a Mens World, whose works are known to be funny and comical; Despite the humorous writings, her novels are thought-provoking.

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Bebang Siy

46
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Famous Writers in the Present Time

were known to be written in an informal and comic manner but reflects the life of many as Filipinos

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Bob Ong

47
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Famous Writers in the Present Time

Bong Ong is the author of the:

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  1. ABNKKBSNAPLAko
  2. Ang Paboritong Libro ni Hudas
  3. Kapitan SIno
  4. MACARTHUR
  5. Alamat ng Gubat
48
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Famous Writers in the Present Time

Known as one of the greatest scriptwriters in movie and television

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Ricky Lee

49
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Famous Writers in the Present Time

Ricky Lee is the author of?

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  1. Si Amapola sa 65b na Kabanata
  2. Para kay B (o kung paano dinevastate ng pag-ibig ang 4 out of 5 sa ating)
  3. Trip to Quiapo
50
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Famous Writers in the Present Time

Author of Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade at Iba Pang Sanaysay

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Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin

51
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Famous Writers in the Present Time

a memoir about his son named ______ ; He is also a musician and teacher.

Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin

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Rebo

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