The Filipino revolutionist won against the Spaniards who

colonize Philippines for more than 300 years. The Philippine

flag was hoisted on June 12, 1898 as a symbol of
independence. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was elected the
first president of the Philippine Republic, which was short-
live. Americans colonized the country and in 1901, Gen.
Emilio Aguinaldo surrendered to the Americans.

1. El Nueva Dia (The New Day)

2. El Grito Del Pueblo (The Call Of the Nation)
3. El Renacimiento (The Rebirth)
 Spanish and Tagalog and the Vernacular
were the languages used in writing during the
first year in writing during the first American
period, but Spanish and Tagalog were the
predominated language.
SPANISH writers wrote about nationalism:

a. Cecilio Apostol
-Considered as the greatest Filipino epic poet writing
in Spanish.

b. Fernando Ma. Guerrero

-Known as the “Prince of Filipino lyric poets” in
Spanish.

c. Jesus Balmori
-Well known for his pen name of Batikuling.
TAGALOG writers wrote about their
lamentations on the condition of the country
and their attempts to arouse love for one’s
tongue:

a. Lope K. Santos
b. Jose Corazon de Jesus
c. Amando V. Herdandez
Group 4
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