Canonical Authors and Works of Philippine National Artists in Literature

As defined by the Oxford Dictionary, It traditionally means anything that is included in a list of holy books that are accepted as genuine.

Another definition given is its connectedness with works of literature that are highly respected. It comes from the root word "canon" or a generally accepted rule, standard, or principle by which something is judged.

If something has canonical status, it is accepted as having all the qualities that a thing of its kind should have. Thus, canonical authors are those who are?

Where did most literary works written in Tagalog came from?

Which island coined the term ''Tagalog literature''

When did Tagalog literature flourished greatly?

Which island are where the majority of national artists come from?

Authors from ________ seem to be widely accepted among readers as their popularity is more observed and evident. hint. M.M.

Which island is where most of our historical figures who were writers come from?

What is one correct factor on why authors from Metro Manila seem to be widely accepted among readers due to their popularity being more observed and evident?

Known as contemporary writer of Tagalog fiction, this foremost Filipino female novelist from Tondo, Manila.

She is also famous for her screenwriting career as most of her works such as Dekada 70 and Bata, Bata, Pa'no Ka Ginawa already have film versions.

This realist writer often tackles issues among women who courageously face difficult situations.

She is a recipient of numerous literary awards such as Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.

This author's actual name and identity is unknown.

He is the author of various popular books such as ABNKKBSNPLAko?!, Bakit Baligtad Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino, and Alamat ng Gubat to name a few.

He is widely known for his conversational and humorous writing style that often depicts Filipino cultures.

His/Her technique of violating standard writing principles shows one unique characteristic of a 21st century literary writer who applies latest trends in writing.

"It is time to restore those pieces in the voices of our poets and storytellers in the local languages'', Sugbu (n.d). The call to write in the mother tongue has been the battle cry of many writers from other regions relative to acknowledging regional and local languages within this island.

Many critics consider literature from this island as the home of hybrid forms, especially in their romance novels where age-old patterns like corrido (metrical romances) are mixed with new trends and genres mostly depicting social realities.

Even though these hybrid forms are also rich in local colors that significantly show Visayan cultures and traditions. what hinders the flourishing of fiction in this island according to Sugbu (n.d.).

One of the longest-known epics in the world called Hinilawod is actually from which island?

Which island has the love for poetry and poetry is said to run in their blood.

In this island, modern literature revolves around poetry and drama which are mostly satirical in nature that deal with social behavior produced since the 1900s up to the present.

In this island, the literature produced is widely written in Waray, Cebuano, and English.

This Hiligaynon pride from Iloilo is an award- winning Filipino poet, fictionist, and author of various books.

He is a recipient of multiple awards from Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Literary Grant, and the All-Western Visayas Literary Contest of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Among his/her notable and award-winning works are collection of poems Umanhon nga Gugma (Love of the Rural Folks), Hiligaynon short story "Lirio", and screenplay "Buyong".

He/She is another pride of Iloilo who wrote award- winning collections of poetry in English and

Cebuano languages such as Susumaton: Oral Narratives of Leyte and Sa Atong Dila, Introduction to Visayan Literature which earned her the title National Book Award for 2016 and 2017 and Carlos Palanca Awards.

She is also a recipient of international awards such as ASEAN Poets in 2013 by the Kingdom of Thailand and Lillian Jerome Thornton Award.

Concerning the compilation of Philippine literature by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Encyclopedia of the Arts, Jaime An Lim of the Encyclopedia stated that out of 272 recognized individuals, only seven are from this Island (as cited by Santos; 2009)

The negative image portrayed among Muslims has perpetuated the so-called "Moro-Moro Literature" representing them as?

Most literary works on this island are under oral tradition such as epics, folk stories, and folk poetry.

He was born in Siasi, Sulu whose writings have been appearing locally and internationally in magazines, journals, and anthologies.

This poet, essayist, and fictionist is the author of The Bajao Cemetery and Other Poems and Poems for Muddas. He has received multiple awards from Don Carlos Palanca for his poetry and essay.

This poet from Cagayan de Oro is a recipient of Oregon Literary Fellowship for poetry.

Some of her works are the following: Memory’s Mercy: New and Selected Poems (University of the Philippines Press, 2015), Almost Home: Poems (University of the Philippines Press, 2004) and The River Singing Stone (Anvil, 1994).

Her works are published both in the Philippines and United States.

A National Artist is a ______ citizen who has been given the rank and title of National Artist in recognition of his or her significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts and letters.

The rank and title of National Artist is conferred by means of a?

It is jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and is conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions.

There are a total of eighteen (18) National Artists in Literature. Sixteen of those came from which island?

What are the criteria for the order of national artists

He is a poet, playwright, and novelist, is among the Filipino writers who practiced “committed art.”

In his view, the function of the writer is to act as the conscience of society and to affirm the greatness of the human spirit in the face of inequity and oppression.

His contribution to the development of Tagalog prose is considerable — he stripped Tagalog of its ornate character and wrote in prose closer to the colloquial than the “official” style permitted.

His novel Mga Ibong Mandaragit, first written by him while in prison, is the first Filipino socio-political novel that exposes the ills of the society as evident in the agrarian problems of the 50s. Who wrote this book?

Nicomedes as He is also referred to , is regarded by many as the most distinguished Filipino writer in English writing so variedly and so well about so many aspects of the Filipino.

He was a playwright, novelist and journalist speaker at cultural events during Marcos regime.

His significance in Philippine literature involves his exploration of the Philippine colonial past under Spain and his probing into the psychology of social changes as seen by the young, as exemplified in stories such as Doña Jeronima, Candido’s Apocalypse and The Order of Melchizedek.

He also has written plays, novels, poems, short stories and essays including reportage and journalism. As a journalist, Nick Joaquin uses the nom de plume Quijano de Manila.

He is considered as one of the finest contemporary poets regardless of race or language.

He, who lived in Singalong, Manila, introduced the reversed consonance rhyme scheme, including the comma poems that made full use of the punctuation mark in an innovative, poetic way.

The first of his poems “Have Come, Am Here” received critical recognition when it appeared in New York in 1942 that, soon enough, honors and fellowships were heaped on him: Guggenheim, Bollingen, the American Academy of Arts and Letters Awards.

He used Doveglion (Dove, Eagle, Lion) as pen name, the very characters he attributed to himself, and the same ones explored by e.e. cummings in the poem he wrote for Villa (Doveglion, Adventures in Value).

He is also known for the tartness of his tongue.

Throughout his career that spanned more than four decades, he established a reputation for fine and profound artistry; his books, lectures, poetry readings and creative writing workshops continue to influence his peers and generations of young writers.

As a way of bringing poetry and fiction closer to the people who otherwise would not have the opportunity to develop their creative talent, He held funded and unfunded workshops throughout the country.

In his campus lecture circuits, He was also known for updating students and student-writers on literary developments and techniques.

As a teacher of literature, He realized that the classroom is an important training ground for Filipino writers.

In De La Salle University, he was instrumental in the formation of the Bienvenido Santos Creative Writing Center.

Who was also the moving spirit behind the founding of the Philippine Literary Arts Council in 1981, the Iligan National Writers Workshop in 1993, and the Baguio Writers Group?

How did Bautista contribute to the development of Philippine literature:

also known as Rio Alma, is a poet, literary historian and critic, who has revived and reinvented traditional Filipino poetic forms, even as he championed modernist poetics.

In 34 years, he has published 12 books of poetry, which include the seminal Makinasyon and Peregrinasyon, and the landmark trilogy Doktrinang Anakpawis, Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo and Muli, Sa Kandungan ng Lupa.

In his works, his poetic voice soared from the lyrical to the satirical to the epic, from the dramatic to the incantatory, in his often severe examination of the self, and the society.

Many Filipino writers have come under his wing in the literary workshops he founded –the Galian sa Arte at Tula (GAT) and the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA). Who founded –the Galian sa Arte at Tula (GAT) and the Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA)?

He has also long been involved with children’s literature through the Aklat Adarna series, published by his Children’s Communication Center.

He has been a constant presence as well in national writing workshops and galvanizes member writers as chairman emeritus of the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL).

“Na minsan, ang manunulat ay hindi lang ang manunulat kundi ang tauhan din ng kanyang kwento. Ang tauhan ay ang puso’t kaluluwa, ang sarili, ng isang manunulat.”

Makakapili ka ng lugar na uupuan mo, pero hindi mo mapipili ang taong uupo sa puwang sa tabi mo... Ganyan ang senaryo sa bus. Ganyan din sa pag-ibig... Lalong 'di mo kontrolado kung kelan siya bababa.

“Ang kagandahan ng demokrasya'y di lamang ang karapatan ng nakakarami upang mamahala, kundi ang kapantay na karapatan ng kaunti upang

sumalungat”

“...and that there were many things grow-ups did which couldn't properly be judged by young people until the young people were grown-ups themselves...”

“I can no more hear Love’s

Voice.”

“... misfortune and creativity go

together.”

“It should be emphasized that the balagtasan also served a higher social and political function. More than mere entertainment, it enhanced the tradition role of the poet as purveyor of truth for the people.”