#Philippine Literature
Articles tagged with «Philippine Literature».
Liwayway Arceo: Life, Literary Career and Cultural Legacy
Liwayway Arceo (1924–1999) was a multi-awarded Filipina fictionist, journalist, and actress. This article covers her novels, awards, and fil...
Walang Sugat: History, Plot and Legacy of the Philippine Nationalist Zarzuela
Overview of Walang Sugat, the 1898 Tagalog zarzuela by Severino Reyes, its plot, history, and modern adaptations.
Sinai Hamada: Life, Legal Career and Literary Legacy
Sinai Hamada (1911–1991) was a Filipino writer, journalist, and lawyer who founded the Baguio Midland Courier and authored the classic short...
Luis Katigbak: Life, Literary Career and Legacy
Luis Katigbak (1974–2016) was a Filipino writer and music critic. He won four Palanca Awards and authored books like Happy Endings and Dear...
Luisa Igloria: Poet, Educator and Virginia Poet Laureate
Luisa Igloria is a Filipina American poet, professor and Virginia Poet Laureate known for her award-winning collections and academic leaders...
Greg Brillantes: Life, Literary Career and Legacy
Greg Brillantes (1932–2025) was a Filipino writer and pioneer of Philippine science fiction, known for 'The Apollo Centennial' and influenti...
Lakambini Sitoy: Life, Career and Literary Works
Profile of Filipino author and journalist Lakambini Sitoy, known for her novel Sweet Haven and multiple Palanca Awards.
Karen Kunawicz: Poet, Editor and Cultural Figure in Philippine Pop Culture
Karen Kunawicz is a Philippine poet, writer and comic book editor known as the 'Queen of the Goths' and for her work with Mango Comics.
Heart Yngrid: Career and Literary Works
Filipino romance author Heart Yngrid, known for the Drop-dead Playboys series and St. Catherine University novels.
Aklatang Bayan: History and Legacy of the Philippine Literary Society
Aklatang Bayan was a Philippine literary association founded in 1910 that advanced the Tagalog language and organized the first balagtasan.
Roger Olivares: Filipino Author and Travel Writer
Roger Olivares is a Filipino author known for Noli Me Tangere 2 and the first Philippine travel guidebook.
Salvador P. Lopez: Life, Literary Career and Academic Leadership
Salvador P. Lopez was a Filipino writer, diplomat and UP president known for his literary debates and role in the 1971 Diliman Commune.
Nicanor Tiongson: Filipino Academic, Critic and Cultural Leader
Nicanor Tiongson is a prominent Filipino academic, critic, and cultural leader known for his work in Philippine film, theater, and the polit...
Alberto Segismundo Cruz: Life, Literary Career and Public Service
Profile of Filipino poet, novelist and lawyer Alberto Segismundo Cruz (1901–1989), Poet Laureate and public servant.
Mila D. Aguilar: Poet, Activist and Educator
Mila D. Aguilar (1949–2023) was a Filipino poet and activist known for her underground work during the Marcos regime and her later conversio...
Allan Lopez: Playwright, Writer and Cultural Figure in the Philippines
Profile of Allan B. Lopez, a Filipino playwright and writer from the University of the Philippines Diliman, known for his dramatic works and...
Ramon Guillermo: Scholar, Novelist and Translator
Profile of Ramon Guillermo, Filipino academic, novelist and translator known for Southeast Asian studies and digital humanities.