Name DATE Topic
1. Alingig, Vincent/ Abrea, Aliah JULY 7, 2025 Literature From Different
Periods
ALINGIG, VINCENT
PRE-SPANISH PERIOD
Chant (Bulong). This was used
in witchcraft or enchantment
especially in remote places
Legends. These are genres of
folklore that consists of a
narrative featuring human
actions perceived or believed
both by teller and listeners to
have taken place within human
history.
Folktales. These are made up
of stories about life, adventure,
love, horror, and humor where
one can derive lessons.
Epics. These are long narrative
poems in which a series of
heroic achievements or events,
usually of a hero, are dealt with
at length
Folk songs. These are the one
of the oldest forms of
Philippine literature that
emerged in the pre-Spanish
period. These songs mirrored
the early forms of culture.
Many of these have 12
syllables. Examples of which
are Kundiman, Kumintang o
Tagumpay, Ang Dalit o Imno,
Ang Oyayi o Hele, Diana,
Soliraning, and Tandaw.
ABREA, ALIAH
SPANISH PERIOD (1521-1871).
Literature in this period may be
classified as religious prose and
poetry and secular prose and
poetry.
Spanish Influences on
Philippine Literature. The first
Filipino alphabet called
ALIBATA, was replaced by
the Roman alphabet. Also, the
teaching of the Christian
Doctrine became the basis of
religious practices. European
legends and traditions brought
here became assimilated in our
songs, corridos, and moro-
moros.
Folk songs. It manifests the
artistic feelings of the Filipinos
and shows their innate
appreciation for and love of
beauty. The examples are
Leron-Leron Sinta,
Pamulinawen, Dandansoy,
Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu
Pung Sing-sing.
Recreational Plays. There are
many recreational plays
performed by Filipinos during
the Spanish times. Almost all
of them were in a poetic form
such Cenaculo, Panunuluyan,
Salubong, Embayoka,
Lagaylay, and Zarzuela.
2. Amparo, Ricky/Antipas, Jelianie JULY 8, 2025
AMPARO, RICKY
PERIOD OF
ENLIGHTENMENT (1872-
1898). In the 19th century, Filipino
intellectuals educated in Europe
called Illustrados began to write
about the hitch of colonization.
The Propaganda Movement
(1898-1896)- This
movementwas spearheaded
mostly by the intelectual
middle-class like Jose Rizal,
Marcelo del Pilar, Graciano
Lopez-Jaena, Antonio Luna,
Mariano Ponce, Jose Ma.
Panganiban, and Pedro
Paterno.
Some of Rizal’s writings: Noli Me
Tangere, El Filibusterismo, Mi
Ultimo Adios, Sobre La Indolencia
De Los Filipinos, and Filipinas
Dentro De Cien Años.
Some of Del Pilar’s writings: Pag-
ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (Love of
Country) Kaingat Kayo (Be
Careful), and Dasalan at Tocsohan
(Prayers and Jokes).
Some of Jaena's writings; Ang
Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile
(The Child of the Friar), Sa mga
Filipino, and Everything Is
Hambug (Everything is mere
show), Sa Mga Pilipino...1891),
and Talumpating Pagunita Kay
Kolumbus (An Oration to
Commemorate Columbus).
ANTIPAS, JELIANIE
THE AMERICAN REGIME
(1898-1944) Linguistically,
Americans influenced Filipino
writers to write using the English
language. Jose Garcia Villa became
famous for his free verse.
Characteristics of Literature
during this period:
The languages used in writing were
Spanish and Tagalog and the
dialects of the different regions.
But the writers in Tagalog,
continued in their lamentations on
the conditions of the country and
their attempts to arouse love for
one's native tongue and the writers
in English imitated the themes and
methods of the Americans.
3. Atunay, Feljan/Atup, Jay Ann JULY 9, 2025
ATUNAY, FELJAN
THE JAPANESE PERIOD
(1941-1945). Philippine Literature
was interrupted in its development
when another foreign country,
Japan, conquered the Philippines
between 1941-1945. Philippine
literature in English came to a halt.
This led to all newspapers not to be
circulated in the community except
for TRIBUNE and PHILIPPINE
REVIEW.
Filipino Poetry during this period
The common theme of most poems
during the Japanese occupation was
nationalism, country, love, and life
in the barrios, faith, religion, and
the arts.
Three types of poems emerged
during this period:
a. Haiku, a poem of free verse that
the Japanese like. It was made up
of 17 syllables divided into three
lines and
b. Tanaga - like the Haiku, is short,
but it has measure and rhyme.
c. Karaniwang Anyo (Usual Form)
ATUP, JAY-ANN
PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN
ENGLISH (1941-1945)
Because of the strict prohibitions
imposed by the Japanese in the
writing and publishing of works in
English, Philippine literature in
English experienced a dark period.
For the first twenty years, many
books were published both in
Filipino and in English. In the New
Filipino Literature, Philippine
literature in Tagalog was revived
during this period. Most themes in
the writings dealt with Japanese
brutalities, the poverty of life under
the Japanese government, and the
brave guerilla exploits.
4. Auguis, Emanuel S./ Avenido, JULY 10, 2025
Janice
AUGUIS, EMANUEL
REBIRTH OF FREEDOM
(1946-1970)
The early post-liberation period
was marked by a kind of “struggle
of mind and spirit" posed by the
sudden emancipation from the
enemy, and the wild desire to see
print. Literary writing in vernacular
became popular. The writers had a
better knowledge of their craft and
enjoyed political activism.
1. Poetry
a. When I See A Barong-Barong by
Maximo Ramos
2. Short Story
a. Plighted Word by Narciso G.
Reyes
b. Scent of Apples by Bienvenido
Santos
c. Cadaver by Alberto S.
Florentino
d. They Called It "Brotherhood" by
Maximo V.Soliven
e. Kwento Ni Mabuti by Genoveva
Edroza
AVENIDO, JANICE
PERIOD OF ACTIVISM (1970-
1972)
According to Pociano Pineda,
youth activism in 1970-72 was due
to domestic and worldwide causes.
Because of the ills of society, the
youth moved to seek reforms.
The Literary Revolution
The youth became vocal with their
sentiments. They demanded a
change in the government. It was
manifested in the bloody
demonstrations and the sidewalk
expressions and also in literature.
PERIOD OF THE NEW
SOCIETY (1972-1980)
The period of the New Society
started on September 21, 1972. The
Carlos Palanca Awards continued
to give annual awards. Poems dealt
with patience, regard for native
culture, customs, and the beauties
of nature and surroundings.
Newspapers donned new forms.
News on economic progress,
discipline, culture, tourism, and the
like were favored more than the
sensationalized reporting of
killings, rape, and robberies.
Filipinos before were hooked on
reading magazines and comics.
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