Contemporary Lit - Period of Activism

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  • The period of activism is from 1970 to 1972
  • Literary works in the period of activism showed rebellious emotions towards the government. Most of the youths became activists to seek changes in our government. The Filipinos' strong desire for change led to some writings focused on nationalism.
  • MAKIBAKA means coming together for change
  • Maki means "come" Baka means "participate"
  • The Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature was founded by Carlos Palanca Sr. in 1950
  • The Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature gives cash prizes for short story, poetry, and one-act play writing as an incentive to Filipino writers.
  • Rage and Ritual, and Sitsit Sa Kuliglig - poetic collection by Rolando Tinio
  • Mga Duguang Plakard - collection of poems written by Rogelio Mangahas
  • Manunulat: Mga Piling Akdang Pilipino (1970) - by Efren Abueg
    • Mga Aklat ni Rizal Many books about Rizal came out during this period.