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National Artists for Literature Flashcards

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Is the highest national recognition given to Filipino writers who made significant contributions to the development of Philippine Literature.

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National Artists for Literature

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Hagonoy, Bulacan (1903-1970)

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AMADO V. HERNANDEZ

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National Artist for Literature - 1973

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AMADO V. HERNANDEZ

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Poet, playwright, novelist

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AMADO V. HERNANDEZ

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AMADO V. HERNANDEZ practiced _______________ and he was known as the ______________________

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  • “committed art”
  • “Manunulat ng Manggagawa.”
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In Hernandez’s view, the function of a writer is to act as the conscience of the human spirit in the face of ____________________ .

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inequity and oppression

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Hernandez’s works talked about the ________________________

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struggles of Filipino laborers Works

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Isang Dipang Langit, Luha ng Buwaya, ________________________ (first Filipino Socio-Political Novel that exposed the ills of the society.)

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Mga Ibong Mandaragit

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Singalong, Manila (1908-1997)

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JOSE GARCIA - VILLA

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National Artist for Literature - 1973

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JOSE GARCIA - VILLA

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Known as DOVEGLION

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JOSE GARCIA - VILLA

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Known as the COMMA Poet

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JOSE GARCIA - VILLA

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JOSE GARCIA - VILLA was the finest contemporary poet regardless of ________________________.

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race and language

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JOSE GARCIA - VILLA introduced the reversal consonance and comma poems “First, a poem must be ____________,
then musical as a _________, and it must hold as _____ as well.”

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  • magical
  • sea gull
  • fire
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Works: Footnote to Youth. Many Voices. Have Come. Am Here. The Anchored Angel

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JOSE GARCIA - VILLA

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Paco, Manila (1917-2004)

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NICK JOAQUIN

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National Artist for Literature - 1976

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NICK JOAQUIN

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The most distinguished Filipino writer in English Writing

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NICK JOAQUIN

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known as Quijano de Manila

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NICK JOAQUIN

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NICK JOAQUIN contribution: ________________________________

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exploration of the Philippine colonial past under Spain and his probing
into the psychology of social danger as seen by the young.

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He has written plays, novels, poems, short stories, essays, reportage and journalism

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NICK JOAQUIN

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Works: The Woman Who Had Two Navels, Ballad of the Five Battles, Rizal in Saga, Almanac for Manilenos, Cave and Shadows (_____________________) Summer Solstice

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  • NICK JOAQUIN
  • about Martial Law time
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Intramuros, Manila (1899-1985)

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CARLOS P. ROMULO

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National Artist for Literature - 1982

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CARLOS P. ROMULO

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CARLOS P. ROMULO career spanned ____ years of public service as educator, soldier, university president, journalist and diplomat.

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50

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CARLOS P. ROMULO was a reporter at ____, newspaper editor at ___, publisher at ____.

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  • 16
  • 20
  • 32
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CARLOS P. ROMULO’s broadcasts during the Japanese colonization was known as the _______________________

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VOICE OF FREEDOM

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The only Asian to win Pulitzer Prize for Journalism for a series of articles predicting the
outbreak of WWII.

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CARLOS P. ROMULO

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Sta. Cruz, Manila (1916-2002)

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FRANCISCO ARCELLANA

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National Artist for Literature - 1990

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FRANCISCO ARCELLANA

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Writer, poet, essayist, critic, journalist, teacher

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FRANCISCO ARCELLANA

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One of the most important progenitors of the modern Filipino short story in English.

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FRANCISCO ARCELLANA

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Works: Poetry and Politics, The State of Original Writing in English and Philippines Today, The Other Woman, To Touch You and I touched Her, Frankie, The Man Who Would be Poem, Death in a Factory, Lina, A Clown Remembers

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FRANCISCO ARCELLANA

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Romblon, Romblon (1915-1999)

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N.V.M. GONZALES

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National Artist for Literature - 1997

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N.V.M. GONZALES

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Filipino novelist, short story writer, essayist and poet
Distinctively wrote of the Filipino life and of the Filipino in the world.

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N.V.M. GONZALES

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He said: “There is no such thing as children’s literature.”

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N.V.M. GONZALES

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Tondo, Manila (1910-2002)

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LEVI CELERIO

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A prolific lyricist and composer for decades.

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LEVI CELERIO

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He effortlessly translated/rewrote anew the lyrics to traditional melodies: O Maliwanag na
Buwan (Iloko) Ako ay may Singsing (Pampango) Alibangbang (Visaya)

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LEVI CELERIO

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He made it to Guinness Book of World Records as the only person to make music using leaf.

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LEVI CELERIO

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He wrote 4000 songs and he contributed in enriching Philippine music.

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LEVI CELERIO

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Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya (1919-2011)

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EDITH L. TIEMPO

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National Artist for Literature - 1999

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EDITH L. TIEMPO

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Widely acknowledged as the Mother of Philippine Literature

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EDITH L. TIEMPO

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Poet, fictionist, teacher and literary critic

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EDITH L. TIEMPO

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Her works are characterized by remarkable fusion of style and substance, of craftsmanship and insight.

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EDITH L. TIEMPO

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Her poems The Little Marmoset and Bonsai are intricate verbal transfigurations of significant
experiences.

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EDITH L. TIEMPO

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Founded and directed Siliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City which produced some of the country’s best writers.

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EDITH L. TIEMPO

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Rosales, Pangasinan (1924-present)
/ National Artist for Literature - 2001

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F. SIONIL JOSE

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His writings since the late 6os when taken collectively can be described as epic

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F. SIONIL JOSE

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His works reflect the consistent espousal of the aspirations of Filipinos: NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY and SOCIAL JUSTICE

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F. SIONIL JOSE

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His works were translated intro various languages

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F. SIONIL JOSE

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Works: Rosales Saga (The Pretenders, Tree: My Brother, My Executioner, Mass, Poon)

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F. SIONIL JOSE

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captures Philippine History while simultaneously narrating the lives of generations of Samsons whose personal lives intertwine with the social struggles of the nation.

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Rosales Saga (The Pretenders, Tree: My Brother, My Executioner, Mass, Poon)

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He is the founder of the Philippine Chapter of the International Organization PEN. (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists)

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F. SIONIL JOSE

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San Miguel, Bulacan (1944-present)
National Artist for Literature - 2003

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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Also known as Rio Alma

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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A poet, literary historian, critic who has revived and reinvented traditional poetic forms.

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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In 34 years, he published 12 books of poetry.

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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His works reflected his often severe examination of the self and the society.

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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He founded LIRA (Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo) and GAT (Galian sa Arte at Tula).

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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LIRA

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(Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo)

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GAT

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(Galian sa Arte at Tula)

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He put a face to the Filipino writer in the country, one strong face determinedly wielding a pen into untruths

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VIRGILIO ALMARIO

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Manila (1924-2011)
* National Artists for Literature - 2003

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ALEJANDRO R. ROCES

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Short story writer and essayist

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ALEJANDRO R. ROCES

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The country’s Best Writer of Comic Short Stories.

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ALEJANDRO R. ROCES

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He wrote innumerable newspaper columns that focused on the neglected aspects of the
Filipino cultural heritage.

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ALEJANDRO R. ROCES

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His works were published in international magazines.

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ALEJANDRO R. ROCES

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He brought to attention the aesthetics of the country’s fiestas. He was instrumental in
popularizing several local fiestas like Moriones and Ati-Atihan.

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ALEJANDRO R. ROCES

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He changed the Independence Day from ______________________

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July 4 to June 12

73
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He said: “You cannot be a great writer, first you have to be a great person.”

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ALEJANDRO R. ROCES

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Lipa, Batangas (1932-present)
* National Artist for Literature - 2006

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DR. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA

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Poet, librettist and scholar

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DR. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA

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He introduced to Tagalog literature what is known as ______________, a landmark aesthetic
tendency that has helped to change the vernacular poetic tradition

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  • DR. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA
  • Bagay Poetry
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His works: Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa; Balaybay, Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang, Sa Sariling Bayan, Apat na Dulang May Musika, Agunyas sa Hacienda Luisita, Tales of the Manuvu and Rama Hari

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DR. BIENVENIDO LUMBERA

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Orani, Bataan (1898-1980)
* National Artist for Literature - 2009

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LAZARO FRANCISCO

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Developed a social realist tradition in Philippine Fiction.

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LAZARO FRANCISCO

80
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His novels embodied the author’s commitment to nationalism.

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LAZARO FRANCISCO

81
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His novels exposed the evils of the tenancy system, exploitation of farmers by unscrupulous
landlords and foreign domination.

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LAZARO FRANCISCO

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His pen dignifies the Filipino and accents all the positives about the Filipino way of life.

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LAZARO FRANCISCO

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He’s known as the MASTER OF TAGALOG NOVEL.

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LAZARO FRANCISCO

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Sampaloc, Manila (1941-2018)
Poet, fictionist and essayist with exceptional achievements and significant contributions to
the development of the country’s literary arts.

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CIRILO F. BAUTISTA

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He held regular funded and unfunded workshops throughout the country to bring poetry and fiction closer to people who otherwise would not have the opportunity to develop their creative talent.

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CIRILO F. BAUTISTA

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He’s a teacher of literature and realized that classroom is an important training ground for Filipino writers

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CIRILO F. BAUTISTA

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He was the founder of PLAC, studied at UST, taught poetry and creative writing in La Salle

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CIRILO F. BAUTISTA

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His work, “The Triology of St. Lazarus” (The Archipelago, Telex Man, and Sunlight on Broken Hearts) and “The House of True Desire”

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CIRILO F. BAUTISTA

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the greatest epic poetry in English language

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The Triology of St. Lazarus” (The Archipelago, Telex Man, and Sunlight on Broken Hearts)

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graduated his MFA degree in creative writing poetry from the State Univ of Lava

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ROLANDO S. TINIO

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sole inventor of Taglish in Philippine poetry

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ROLANDO S. TINIO

92
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ROLANDO S. TINIO’s collection of poems is called

93
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translated Western Classics which includes the works of Sphocles, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Cheschons

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ROLANDO S. TINIO

94
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Poetry collections:
“Sitsit sa Kuliglig”
“Totally Tino”

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ROLANDO S. TINIO

95
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Filmography:
Karnal
A Dangerous Life

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ROLANDO S. TINIO

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made a National Artist of the Philippines for Theater and Literature in 1997

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ROLANDO S. TINIO

97
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a Hiligaynon poet

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Ramon L. Muzones

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works: “Ang Bag-ong Maria Clara, the roman a clet Maambong Nga Sapat”, “Si Tamblot”

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Ramon L. Muzones

99
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National Artist for Literature in 2018

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RESIL B. MOJARES

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Visayan Titan

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RESIL B. MOJARES

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published 17 books, 11 co-authors

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RESIL B. MOJARES

102
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works: “Origins and Rise of the Filipino novel: A generic study of the novel until 1940”
“The One who would be President-Sergio Osmana”

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RESIL B. MOJARES

103
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National Artist for Literature in 2022

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GEMINO HENSON ABAD

104
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Cebu-based literary critic

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GEMINO HENSON ABAD

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Works:
Toys, In Another Light, (poem, critical essay 1976) The Space Between (poem, critical essay 1985)

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GEMINO HENSON ABAD

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