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  2. José García Villa - Wikipedia

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    José García Villa [1] (August 5, 1908 – February 7, 1997) was a Filipino poet, literary critic, short story writer, and painter. He was awarded the National Artist of the Philippines title for literature in 1973, [2] [3] as well as the Guggenheim Fellowship in creative writing by Conrad Aiken. [4] He is known to have introduced the ...

  3. Francisco Arcellana - Wikipedia

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    Francisco Arcellana was born on September 6, 1916. He already had ambitions of becoming a writer early in his childhood. His actual writing, however, started when he became a member of The Torres Torch Organization during his high school years. Arcellana continued writing in various school papers at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

  4. Hiligaynon literature - Wikipedia

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    Serapion C. Torre (1892–1942) – Hiligaynon litterateur, poet, novelist, zarzuela writer, and playwright, known as the Father of Modern Hiligaynon Literature. Born in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Flavio Zaragoza y Cano (1892–1965) – lawyer, journalist and the "Prince of Visayan poets". Born in Cabatuan, Iloilo. Ramon Muzones (1913–1992 ...

  5. 1959 Palanca Awards - Wikipedia

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    Short Story. First Prize: F. Sionil Jose, "The God Stealer" Second Prize: Kerima Polotan Tuvera, "The Giants" Third Prize: N.V.M. Gonzales, "On the Ferry" One-Act Play. First Prize: Epifanio San Juan Jr., "In the Tangled Snare" Second Prize: No Winner; Third Prize: Jesus T. Peralta, "Scent of Fear" Filipino Division Maikling Kwento

  6. An Inconvenient Love - Wikipedia

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    An Inconvenient Love (with a working title as Open 24Ever) is a 2022 Philippine romantic comedy film starring Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan, directed by Petersen Vargas [3] and produced by Star Cinema. [4] The film was released on November 23, 2022, in 175 cinemas, [5] in the Philippines. [6]

  7. Philippine literature - Wikipedia

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    The styles and themes used in Philippine literature were born from a combination of the country’s history, mythology, culture, and foreign influences, evolving throughout different periods while also adopting common writing philosophies and movements of the time. [1] [2] Philippine literature encompasses literary media written in various ...

  8. Philippine epic poetry - Wikipedia

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    Philippine epic poetry is the body of epic poetry in Philippine literature. Filipino epic poetry is considered to be the highest point of development for Philippine folk literature, encompassing narratives that recount the adventures of tribal heroes. These epics are transmitted through oral tradition using a select group of singers and ...

  9. Marcelo H. del Pilar - Wikipedia

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    Marcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán [2] ( Spanish: [maɾˈθelojˈlaɾjo ðel piˈlaɾ]; Tagalog: [maɾˈselo ɪˈlaɾjo del pɪˈlaɾ]; August 30, 1850 – July 4, 1896), commonly known as Marcelo H. del Pilar and also known by his nom de plume Pláridel, [3] [4] was a Filipino writer, lawyer, journalist, and freemason. Del Pilar, along ...