Unit 2 - Canonical Writers of the Philippines Flashcards
What does “Canonical” mean?
connectedness with works of literature that are highly respected.
These are who are highly esteemed and well-respected writers whose published works have contributed greatly in the
field of literature.
Canonical authors
What are Canonical authors also recognized as?
National Artists
How many National Artists are recognized in the Philippines?
18
How many National Artists belong to Luzon?
16
___ of the eighteen national artists are natives of Visayan region.
2
Who are the two National Artists from Visayas?
Resil B. Mojares and Ramon L. Muzones
Contemporary Canonical authors of the Philippines
Lualhati Torres Bautista, Roberto Bob Ong, Peter Solis Nery, Merlie Alunan, Myrna Pena Reyes, and Anthony L. Tan
She is a female novelist from Tondo, Manila. Some of her notable works are Dekada 70, and Bata, Bata, Pa’no Ka Ginawa
Lualhati Torres Bautista
This author’s real name and identity is still unknown. He authored famous books such as ABNKKBSNPLAko?! and Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino
Roberto “Bob” Ong
This Hiligaynon pride is an
award-winning poet,
fictionist, and author of
various books. His notable works are
collection of poems Umanhon
nga Gugma (Love of the Rural
Folks), Hiligaynon short story
“Lirio” and screenplay “Buyong”
Peter Solis Nery
She is another award-winning
poet from Iloilo, with her
collection of poetry in English
and Cebuano language.
Merlie Alunan
He was born in Siasi, Sulu
whose writings have been
appearing locally and
internationally in magazines,
journals and anthologies.
Anthony L. Tan
This poet from Cagayan de Oro has
authored Memory’s Mercy: New and
Selected Poems (UP Press, 2015),
Almost Home: Poems (UP Press,
2004), and The River Singing Stone
(Anvil, 1994).
Myrna Peña Reyes
