The Future

of
Philippine Literature

Prepared by:
Nia G. Dela Torre
Crislyn C. Fuertes
Looking beyond: The Future of Philippine Literature

Philippine literature is constantly evolving, which means that there are more outputs in
which you as a student will enjoy in the near future. One of these is the comic book
industry, which is a good way for you to read and be informed in a creative and enjoyable
manner.
The comics or komiks, as it is known in the Philippines, is one of the most beloved
forms of published work.
Some of the most famous ones are Mang Ambo of Larry Alcara, Pugad Baboy by Pol
Medina, and News Hardcore by Manix Abrera.
Carlo Vergaras Ang Kagilas-gilas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah
has won the National Book Award in 2003, despite being self-published in 2002.

Here are 3 of the latest genres emerging in Philippine literature and examples of
their literary works.
Speculative fiction- This is an umbrella term in the country's literature that includes all
genres of horror, fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, and other nonrealist genres.

Dean Francis Alfar is the co-editor and publisher of the yearly Philippine Speculative
Fiction anthology. His novels and short stories have won him several national
awards--including a total of 10 Don Carlos Palanca Awards. His publications have
been global, with his own short stories being published in other international
journals.
Six from Downtown
By: Dean Francis Alfar
Big Idea
Imagination is the key to speculative fiction just as it is the key to many tasks in life. With
imagination, you may come up with the best solution to a difficult situation. Sometimes,
imagination will also help you go through the most difficult of situations.

Avant-garde poetry - These are poems that push the boundaries of what is expected as
the norm. In that sense, these kinds of poems experiment with form, phrasing, idea,
imagery, and the like.

Conchitina Cruz is a Filipina poet who teaches creative and writing and comparative
literature at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She graduated magna cum
laude from the Creative Writing Program, and a valedictorian from the College of Arts
and Letters in 1998. She has received a Fulbright grant for her Master of Fine Arts
(MFA) in Creative Writing in the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is
 currently talking up her PhD in the State University of New York (SUNY), Albany. She
has published several poetry books such as Dark Hours and Elsewhere Held and
Lingered.

Permit us to refresh your memory

By: Conchitina Cruz

Contemporary essay - The contemporary essay nowadays is unrestricted and explores

diverse topics such as dysfunctional families. LGBT issues, terrorism, religion and or faith.

Shakira Sison won the First Prize Don Carlos Palanca Award for the English Essay
last 2013 for "The Kraukauer Table." She was a veterinarian before she relocated to
New York in 2002, where she now currently works in the finace industry.

Can We Get Rid of "Filipino Time"?

By Shakira Sison