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The Philippine literature from year 1946 until 1999, Philippine is a diversed archipelagic

country consists of varying fascinating beauties in it, from the land down to abyssal plain.
However, the Filipinos is the core beauty of it.it what identity of Filipino. In the year 1946 until
1999 the Philippine literature truly expand the credibility of Filipino. Numerus famous writers
were knowned and became part of the literature history in various fields. In year 1946-1970 also
known the rebirth of writers. Filipinos splendidly published literary piece including books,
poetry, novels, and short story in English. The contents either signify war on second edition of
past literature.

S.P Lopez published the “Freedom and democracy” along with “The voice of the veteran” a
compilation of both of best works of ex-ussaffe men such as Amante Bigornia, Roman de la
Cruz, Ramon de Jesu, and J.f Rodriguez. In the first 20 years, writers like Fred Ruiz Castro,
Dominador I. Illio and C.B Rigor has published both English and Filipino books. It was quite
amazing also for the reason that the content of the poem is relevant and is substantial to the
readers. For instance, the poem of Torbia manos does not dealt with the love of nature social, and
political problems but showed deep emotional intensity, within the renaissance period novels and
short stories in English was additionally published by barangay’s writer’s as its primary goal.

Furthermore, the new Filipino literature during this period were revived in Tagalog, which
deals with Japanese brutalities. The newspapers and magazines publication was reopened such as
Bulaklak Liwayway, ilang Ilang and Sinag Tala. What more interesting in the Tagalog poetry is
that acquired not only rhyme but as well as substance and meaning. With the rise of excellent
writers, the planca memorial awards for literature was made as an inspiration for Filipino writers
which is headed by Carlos Palanca Sr. in 1950. The first awardees in its 1st year in the field of
short story includes; 1st prize “Kuwento ni Mabuti” by Genovera Eroza, 2nd prize “Mabangis na
Kamay at Maamong kamay” by Pedro S. Pandan and for the 3rd prize ‘Planeta, Buwan at mga
Bituin’ by Elpidio P. Kapulong

Additionally, in the year 1970 until 1972 was the period of activism. This year leads to
youth activism and new society in according to Pociano Pineda, due to domestic and worldwide
causes. The new society regulates stop pornography or those writings that gives bad influence on
the moral of the people, also school papers and the school organization were temporarily
stopped. Were all familiar with the period of the third republic which is in January 2 1981 where
in the lifting of the martial rule otherwise called as ‘The New Republic of the Philippines’ by
Former President Marcos. The don Carlos Palanca memorial awards even still held in spite of
restrictions the poem was more romantic and revolutionary because writers are in criticism
against the government. It was also the rebirth of Filipino songs. I’d say. However, in 1986 until
1999 period took a twist. It was said that 20 years ago regained the independence.

The historical people power or Lakas ng Bayan held on February 21 to 25 in 1986 was
peaceful and god blessed revolution. The literature states during this period include newspapers,
books and Filipino song publication. The Handog ng Filipino sa mundo is a remarkable song that
almost like second national anthem written by Jose Corazon de Jesus. The Philippine literature
was honestly the period of freedom writers, though their imagination and experience they were
able to apprehend their thoughts into literacy piece that is relevant in deciphering the past
literature. It was astounding because they are presented by awards that truly signifies their
strength in writings and was well recognized by the readers. The Philippine literature is a
massive database of writers that involve their time and thoughts in it and with that the future
generations was able to comprehend and became a legitimate source of facts events within the
period.

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