Philippine National Artists and their Famous Literary Works

Question 1

Filipino citizens given the rank and title of national artists in recognition of their significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters

Answer 1

Philippine National Artists

Question 2

Who wrote the earliest biography of Jose Rizal and what is its title?

Answer 2

Carlos Quirino, “The Great Malayan”

Question 3

When was Carlos Quirino proclaimed as national artist for historical literature?

Answer 3

1997

Question 4

Some of Carlos Quirino’s works

Answer 4

Quezon, Man of Destiny
Magsaysay of the Philippines
Lives of the Philippine Presidents
Philippine Cartography
Filipino Heritage: The Making of a Nation

Question 5

When was Francisco Arcellana proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 5

1990

Question 6

One of the proponents of modern Filipino short story that uses English and lyrical prose-poetic form

Answer 6

Francisco Arcellana

Question 7

Some of Francisco Arcellana’s works

Answer 7

Short Stories:
—The Mats
—Frankie
—Death in a Factory
Poems:
—The Other Woman
—To Touch You and I Touched Her
—This Being the Third Poem

Question 8

When was Edith Tiempo conferred National Artist for Literature?

Answer 8

1990

Question 9

Founded and directed the Silliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City

Answer 9

Edith Tiempo

Question 10

Some of Edith Tiempo’s works

Answer 10

Short Story Collection:
- Abide, Joshua, and Other Stories (1964)
Poetry Collections:
-The Tracks of Babylon and Other Poems (1966)
-The Charmer’s Box and Other Poems (1993)
Published Works:
- A Blade of Fern (1978)

Question 11

When was Bienvenido Lumbera proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 11

2006

Question 12

Who introduced the Bagay Poetry?

Answer 12

Bienvenido Lumbera

Question 13

Some of Bienvenido Lumbera’s works

Answer 13

Scholar:
- Revaluation: Essays on Philippine Literature
Poet:
- Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa (1993)
- Balaybay, Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang (2002)
Liberettist:
- Tales of the Manuyu and Rama Hari

Question 14

When was NVM Gonzales proclaimed National Artist for Literature?

Answer 14

1997

Question 15

He used the English language to express, reflect, and shape Philippine culture and sensibility.

Answer 15

NVM Gonzalez

Question 16

Some of NVM Gonzalez’s works

Answer 16

The Winds of April
Seven Hills Away
The Bamboo Dancers
Look Stranger
The Bread of Salt and Other Stories

Question 17

When was Virgilio Almario proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 17

2003

Question 18

He is famously known for his modern poetry filled with social consciousness. He also published numerous poetry books containing the poet’s reflection of self and society

Answer 18

Virgilio Almario

Question 19

Some of Virgilio Almario’s works

Answer 19

Mutyang Dilim
Barlaan at Josaphat
Ang Makata sa Panahon ng Makina
Balagtasismo Bersus Modernismo
Walong Dekada ng Makabagong Tula Pilipino

Question 20

When was Cirilo Bautista proclaimed National Artist for Literature?

Answer 20

2014

Question 21

He realized that the classroom is an important training ground for Filipino writers. He also contributed to the enrichment and promotion of Philippine Literature through his writing, workshops, and lectures.

Answer 21

Cirilio Bautista

Question 22

Some of Cirilo Bautista’s works

Answer 22

Summer Suns (1963)
Words and Battlefields (1998)
Galaw ng Asoge (2003)
The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus (2001)

Question 23

When was Nick Joaquin proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 23

1976

Question 24

He is regarded as the most distinguished Filipino Writer in English. His literature explored the Philippine colonial past under Spain and a probing into the psychology of social changes as seen by the young.

Answer 24

Nick Joaquin

Question 25

Some of Nick Joaquin’s works

Answer 25

Doña Jeronima
Candido’s Apocalypse
The Ballad of the Five Battles
The Woman Who Had Two Navels

Question 26

When was Amado Hernandez proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 26

1973

Question 27

He contributed to the development of Tagalog prose. He believed that the function of the writer is to act as the conscience of society and affirm the greatness of the human spirit in the face of inequity and oppression.

Answer 27

Amado Hernandez

Question 28

Some of Amado Hernandez’s works

Answer 28

Bayang Malaya
Mga Ibong Mandaragit
Isang Dipang Langit
Luha ng Buwaya
Langaw sa Isang Basong Gatas at Iba Pang Kuwento

Question 29

When was Jose Garcia Villa proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 29

1973

Question 30

He is one of the finest contemporary poets regardless of race or language. He introduced the reversed rhyme scheme.

Answer 30

Jose Garcia Villa

Question 31

Some of Jose Garcia Villa’s works

Answer 31

The Portable Villa
Footnote to Youth
Poems by Doveglion
Poems 55
Poems in Praise of Love

Question 32

When was Lazaro Francisco proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 32

2009

Question 33

He developed the socialist tradition in Philippine Fiction. He was cited as the champion of the Filipino writer’s struggle for national identity.

Answer 33

Lazaro Francisco

Question 34

Some of Lazaro Francisco’s works

Answer 34

Ama
Daluyong
Bayang Nagpatiwakal
Maganda Pa Ang Daigdig

Question 35

When was F. Sionil Jose proclaimed as National Artist for Literature?

Answer 35

2001

Question 36

His works consistently adopt the aspirations of the Filipino – for national sovereignty and social justice

Answer 36

F. Sionil Jose

Question 37

Some of F. Sionil Jose’s works

Answer 37

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