21st Cent[R]NCR-Region4(B)

• Authors in N.C.R

  *Lualhati Bautista

  • Born in December 2,1995 - Died on February 12,2023
  • started writting at 16 years old.
  • his literature work:"Gapo" = a story about discrimination faced by the filipinos caused by the americans.

  *Jessica Hagedorn

  • Born in May 29,1949 - Currently 74 years old
  • moved to San Francisco on 1963
  • her literature work:"Gangster of Love" = a story about the Rivera family moving to the U.S.A for a new life but they are still haunted by their past.
• Authors in Region 1

  *Claro Caluya

  • Born in June 22, 1868 - Died on December 14,1914
  • Prince of Ilocano Poetry
  • made live adaptations and translated Jose Rizal's work "Ultimo Adios"
  • his literature work is: "Banatiran" = A song about a very beautiful bird.

  *Pedro Bucaneg

  • Born in March 1592 - Died in 1630
  • Father of Ilocano Literature
  • his literature work is : "Biag ni Lam-Ang" = a man will do everything for his loved ones.
• Author's in Region 2

  *Alfred A. Yuson

  • Born on February 23, 1945
  • also known as "Krip Yuson"
  • his literary work: "Voyeurs and Savages" = Colonized and the Colonizer (Filipinos and the americans)*
• Author's in Region 2

  *Alfred A. Yuson

  • Born on February 23, 1945
  • also known as "Krip Yuson"
  • his literary work: "Voyeurs and Savages" = Colonized and the Colonizer (Filipinos and the americans)

  *Leona Florentino

  • Born on April 19, 1849 - Died on OCtober 4,1884
  • also known as "The Mother of Phillipine Women's literature"
  • her literary work is: "International Encyclopedia of Women's Works"=all about jobs of women and how it can benefit the community.
• Author's in C.A.R.

  *Maria Luisa B. Aguilar Carino

  • Born in Bagiou September 3, 1961
  • 62 years old
  • her literary work: "The Saints of Streets"=Exploring ther past by vivid pot's vivid memories.

  *Lakay Gumeng

  • Born in Benguet
  • Literary Work: "The RiceGuard"
• Author's in Region 3

  *Levi Celerio

  • known for profilic work in Phillipine music and his mastery of the leaf music.
  • also a National Artist for the Phillipines for Music.
  • literary work: "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" = Nostalgia and mother's love

  *Francisco Balagtas

  • also known as "Francisco Baltazar"
  • Considered one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates
  • his literary work is: "Florante at Laura"=Love and Heroism amidst the backdrop of the spanish colonization.
• Author in Region 4(A)

  *Jose P. Rizal

  • Born on June 19,1661
  • Died heroically on December 30,1896
  • Also a phillipine National Hero
  • A Filipino Nationalist and a polymath who was active in the spanish era.
  • literary work: "Noli me Tangere"=Colonialism, Religion, Power, Revolution, Reform and Education.
• Author in Region 4(B)

  *Paz M. Latorena

  • Born on January 17,1908 Died on October 19,1953
  • one of the notable writers of the first generation of FIlipino English Writers, in both literary writting and education
  • her literary work: "The Small Key"= Theme about trusting each other within a relationship.