Philippine Poets and Essayists PDF

POETS AND ESSAYIST FERNANDO MARAMAG Fernando Mamuri Maramag was a Filipino poet, journalist, editor, essayist, and teacher. He was born on January 21, 1893 in Ilagan, Isabela. His father was Rafael Maramag and his mother was Victoria Mamuri, a Spanish mestiza. At the age of 15, Maramag went to stu...

POETS AND ESSAYIST FERNANDO MARAMAG Fernando Mamuri Maramag was a Filipino poet, journalist, editor, essayist, and teacher. He was born on January 21, 1893 in Ilagan, Isabela. His father was Rafael Maramag and his mother was Victoria Mamuri, a Spanish mestiza. At the age of 15, Maramag went to study at the Philippine Normal School (now Philippine Normal University). He later transferred to the University of the Philippines where he graduated. In UP, Maramag wrote for the school paper and soon became the editor-in-chief. POEMS - The Rural Maid - To a Youth - Moonlight on Manila Bay - My Queen Tagala - The Atheist - A Christ Without a Cross - Jose Rizal - The Presentation - Moonlight on Manila bay **Moonlight on Manila bay** A light serene, ethereal glory, rests Its beams on each cresting wave; The silver touches of the moonlight lave The deep\'s bare bosom that the breeze molests; While lingering whispers deepen as the wavy crests Roll with weird rhythm, now gay, now gently grave; And floods of lambent light appear the sea to pave - All cast as spell that heeds not time\'s behests. Not always such the scene: the din of fight Has swelled the murmur of the peaceful air; Here East and West have oft displayed their might; Dark battle clouds have dimmed this scene so fair; Here bold Olympia, one historical night, Presaging freedom, claimed a people\'s care. JUAN F. SALAZAR Salazar was born in 1889 in San Roque, Cavite. He left Manila High-School for newspaper work. In 1913, he joined The Philippine Republic, a Filipino weekly in Hong-Kong. The following year, he returned to the country as a reporter for La Democracia and El Renacimiento Filipino. POEMS - Air Castles - My Mother JOSE M. HERNANDEZ Dramatist, Author and Educator A distinguished man of letters, Jose Ma. Hernandez was born on June 19, 1904. Hegraduated valedictorian from the Mabini Intermediate School and received the degree of Bachelor of Science in education from the University of the Philippines in 1928. After graduation, he enrolled at Columbia University for the summer term of 1929. He earned his master's degree in English, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. His thesis was, "The Philosophy of Joseph Conrad" NOTABLE WORKS - The story of Oriental drama - The Mask - No Rain - Panday Pira PANDAY PIRA was a native of the southern islands of the Philippines. He migrated to Manila in 1508 and established a foundry on the northern bank of the Pasig River. Rajah Sulayman commissioned Panday Pira to cast the cannon that were mounted on the palisades surrounding his kingdom. VICENTE DEL FIERRO FRANSISCO M. AFRICA Also Known As: \"Kiko\" Birthdate: estimated between 1879 and 1915 Death: Immediate Family: Son of Timoteo Reyes Africa and Justa Macasaet Africa Husband of Trinidad Topacio Africa Father of Virginia Africa Dimalanta; Conching Topacio Africa; Luz Victoria Africa Juliano; Private; Ruben Topacio Africa and 6 others Brother of Cándido África; Josefa Africa Marquez; Pepita Macasaet Marquez; Marina Macasaet Roxas; Tiborcia Macasaet Africa and 8 other NOTABLE WORKS: - The art of argumentation and debate VICTORIANO YAMZON (can\'t find relevant information) CARLOS P. ROMULO He was an author and the foremost diplomat of the Philippines. He was the only Filipino journalist to win the Pulitzer Prize and the first Asian to serve as president of the UN General Assembly (1949). He also gained prominence as America\'s most trusted Asian spokesman.A Filipino diplomat, statesman, soldier, journalist and author.Was a reporter at the age of 16, a newspaper editor by the age of 20, and a publisher at 32. NOTABLE WORKS Romulo, in all, wrote and published 22 books, including The United (novel), I Walked with Heroes (autobiography), I Saw the Fall of the Philippines, Mother America, and I See the Philippines Rise (war-time memoirs). "I WALKED WITH HEROES " The book chronicles his remarkable life journey, from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to his rise as a respected figure in the international community. JORGE C. BOCOBO Jorge Cleofas Bocobo was born in Gerona, Tarlac Province, on the Philippine island of Luzon, on October 19, 1886. His early education was in his hometown, but at the age of 17 he travelled to Manila to attend a private school. In 1904, he was selected to be one of the 100 Philippine students to participate in the Pensionado program that sent exceptional Philippine students to America to attend a U.S. college. Bocobo is one of at least seven Pensiondo students to attend the Indiana University Law School. Bocobo was a lucid writer an essayist, and a dramatist. He translated the Noli Me Tangere, and the El Filibusterismo of Jose Rizal into English along with the Code of Kalantiaw, the Lupang Hinirang, and the Andres Bonifacio\'s Decalogue. Decalogue of \"The Duties of the Sons of the People\" by Andres Bonifacio I. Love God full-heartedly. II\. Bear always in mind that the true love of God is love of Country, love which is also true love of man. III\. Bear always in mind that the true measure of honor and of charity is to die in defense of your Country. IV\. Serenity, constancy, reason, and faith in whatever act of endeavor, crown with success every desire. V. Guard, as you would your honor, the mandates and aims of the K.K.K. VI\. It is incumbent on all that he who runs a serious risk in complying with his duties should be protected at the sacrifice of life and riches. VII\. Let the achievement of each, either in self-control or in compliance with duty, be an example to his fellow. VIII\. Help to the limit of your endurance, share your wealth with the needy or unfortunate. IX\. Diligence in your daily work to earn a living is the true expression of love and affection for yourself, for your wife, for your child, for your brother, and for your countryman. X. Believe in the chastisement of the perverseand the treacherous and in the reward of all good work. Believe, also, that the aims of the K.K.K. are the gifts of God; for the hopes of the Country are also the hopes of God. MAURO M. MENDEZ FILIPINO DIPLOMAT; Last Foreign Secretary in Macapagal Cabinet. VICENTE HILARIO (no relevant information) NOTABLE WORKS - Thinking of ourselves (book)