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Today in Philippine History, January 27, 1867, Juan Crisostomo Soto was born in Santa Ines, Bacolor, Pampanga
Posted on Thursday January 26, 2012 22:46:30 UTC (2 years ago).
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On January 27, 1867, Juan Crisostomo Soto, journalist, poet, playwright and known as the Father of Pampanga Literature, was
born in Santa Ines, Bacolor, Pampanga.
Soto, under the pen name of Crissot, wrote a number of lyrical poems, historical dramas, humorous plays and philosophical
essays, and "sarsuwelas," the most famous of which is "Alang Dios" or There is no God (1901).
He translated some Spanish literature into Pampango, including Lovers of Teruel Faust and Nero and the Gladiators. He was
also a contributor to the revolutionary paper La Independencia.
Soto joined the Katipunan during the 1896 Revolution and worked with Maximo Hizon in promoting Pampango ideals. He
participated in several battles against the American troops in 1898 under General Tomas Mascardo's forces.
He died on July 12, 1918 at the age of 51.
Reference: Philippine News Agency

Many are the Miss Phathupats of today who no longer speak Kapampangan or are ashamed to speak Kapampangan
~ Crissot
Juan Crisostomo Soto Father of Pampango Literature
AKA Juan Crisot
ALIAS : Crisot
Date of birth : Jan. 27, 1867
Birthplace : Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines
Father: Santiago Soto
Mother: Marciana Caballa
Year of Death: July 12, 1918