LITERATURE

FRANCISCO ARCELLANA
 One of the proponents of modern
Filipino short story.
 He was able to come up with short
stories using lyrical prose-poetic
approach.
 His works depict Filipino's sensibility.
 He had published books, poems, and
short stories.
 Included in his collection of short
stories are Death in a Factory, A Clown
Remembers, Frankie Lina, etc.
 EDITH TIEMPO
Evident in her poems is the
harmony of intellect and
emotions which resulted in fine
literary pieces.
She produced numerous
remarkable poems and short
stories.
Her short stories highlight
morality.
 BIENVENIDO LUMBERA
 Most significant contribution in the
field of literature is the introduction of
the Bagay poetry together with other
poets like Rolando Tinio, Jose Lacaba,
Antonio Samson, and Edmundo
Martinez.
 His major works include Likhang
Dila, Likhang Diwa, Apat na Dulang
May Musika, Pakikiramay, and
Sariling Bayan, among others.
 N.V.M GONZALES
 A writer known for his effective use of
English language in expressing and shaping the
culture and sensibility of the Filipino people and
the country.
 He has published voluminous literary works
including The Winds of April, Work on the
Mountain, The Bread of Salt, Seven Hills Away,
and many others.
 He received numerous awards because of his
notable skill in writing such as Republic
Cultural Heritage Award (1960), Gawad CCP
Para sa Sining (1990).
 VIRGILIO ALMARIO
 “Rio Alma”
 Alma was famously known for his
modern poetry filled with social
consciousness.
 He has published numerous poetry
books containing the poet's reflection
of self and society.
 His works are Doktrinang
Anakpawis, Mga Retrato at
Rekwerdo, and Muli sa Kandungan ng
Lupa.
 LAZARO FRANCISCO
A master of Tagalog novel whose
literary pieces highlight's the writer's
nationalism. Francisco's novels
express his desire for social change.
Lazaro published 11 literary pieces
which are considered as Philippine
Literary Classics.
Included in his novels are Ama,
Daluyong and Maganda Pa ang
Daigdig.
 JOSE GARCIA VILLA
 “Doveglion”
 He received awards outside
the country for his remarkable
style in writing poetry.
 His poems collection
includes Many Voices, Poems
55, Footnote to Youth, Poems in
Praise of Love: The Best Love
Poems of Jose Garcia Villa, etc.
 FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE
 He was recognized for his
remarkable writings showing the
Filipino's aspiration for freedom
and social justice.
 As a novelist, he wrote his opus
called the Rosales Saga composed
of 5 noteworthy novels entitled
Poon, Tree, Mass, The Pretenders,
and My Brother, My Executioner.
 CIRILIO BAUTISTA
 A literary genius who produced
numerous works such as poems,
fictions and essays.
 Included in his major works are
Summer Suns, Galaw ng Asoge,
Word and Battlefield, among
others.
 He contributed in the
enrichment and promotion of the
Philippine literature.
 NICK JOAQUIN
Playwright, poet, novelist, short
story writer and a journalist.
He was the most distinguished
Filipino writer who used English as
his medium of writing.
Included in his works are Dona
Geronimo, The Order of
Melchizedek, The Ballad of Five
Battles, Rizal in Saga, Cave, and
Shadows, and The Woman Who
Have Two Navels.
 AMADO V. HERNANDEZ
 Socially committed writer
 He believes that a writer is made
to uplift human spirit by being the
voice of the society in times of
oppresion.
Included in his works are Bayang
Malaya, Isang Dipang Langit, Luha
ng Buwaya, Langaw sa Isang
Bayong Gatas at Magkabilang
Mukha ng Isang Bagol.
 CARLOS P. ROMULO
He wrote series of articles predicting the
World War II and won the Pulitzer Prize in
Journalism in America.
Moreover, he wrote numerous literary
works which include novels, memoirs, and
autobiographies.
Included in his works were his novel
The United, his autobiography I walked
with Heroes, and other war-time memoirs.
Aside from being a writer, he is a
respected world leader.
 ALEJANDRO ROCES
“Anding”
He is considered as the best comic
short story writer and one of the few
humorists in the literature.
His work “We Filipinos are Mild
Drinkers” won the first prize in the
Student Literary Contest.
He ha a column in Daily Mirror (now
Philippine Star) dubbed as “Roses and
Thorns” focusing on neglected aspect of
Filipino cultural heritage.
 CARLOS QUIRINO
He was the first recipient of the
National Artist Award for Historical
Literature.
He wrote The Great Malayan
He has written books and articles
which contain wide range of topics
involving Philippine History and Culture.
His books include Maps and Views of
Old Manila, Lives of the Philippine
Presidents, The History of Philippine
Sugar Industry, and Filipino Heritage:
The Making of a Nation, among others.