Butch Dalisay

Alan Peter Cayetano

Benedict Anderson

Damiana Eugenio

The archipelagic nature of the Philippines, in geographical features, and the presence of various ethnolinguistic groups in the country

Various topics used as themes by the writers and their alignment to world event

The contribution of numerous artists who patterned after the Western literary masters

The nationalistic fervor of texts written in various stages of our history as a nation

It mirrors the deeply ingrained Filipino values, culture, and tradition even when keeping up with

the changing times

It depicts the influences of various colonizers that occupied the country for more than three

centuries

It embraces only the written compilation of literary works in various styles and genres

It reflects the conservatism of indigenous folks who have maintained a backward expression

style

Modern Literature

Post Modern Literature

20th century literature

21st century literature

literature

elements

genre

traditions

biography

diary

memoirs

fables

Japanese Period

Pre-Colonial Period

American Period

Spanish Period

Intensive research

Written record

Oral transmission

All of the above

Indios

Maharlikas

Lumads

Ancestors

Nick Joaquin

NVM Gonzales

Magdalena G. Jalandoni

Angel M. Magahum

Doreen’s Story

Benjamin

Blue Blood of the Big Astana

Flowers in the Crypt

indios

maharlikas

lumads

ancestors