Contemporary/Modern Period(1960-present)

• The Americans returned in 1945. Filipinos rejoiced and guerillas who fled to the mountains joined the liberating American Army.
• On July 4, 1946, the Philippines regained its freedom and the Filipino flag waved joyously alone. The chains were broken.
• 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.
• The themes of most poems dealt with the usual love of nature, and of social and political problems. Toribia Maño's poems showed deep emotional intensity.
• Philippine literature in Tagalog was revived during this period. Most themes in the writings dealt with Japanese brutalities, of the poverty of life under the Japanese government, and the brave guerilla exploits.