This document provides information on several Filipino writers from different regions of the Philippines. It discusses prominent Bicolano writers such as Kristian Sendon Cordero, Abdon M. Balde Jr., and Merlinda Bobis. It also mentions writers from other areas such as Francisco Sionil Jose from Pangasinan and Cirilo F. Bautista from the National Capital Region. The document outlines the genres and notable works of these writers and discusses how literature allows insight into different societies and perspectives.
This document provides information on several Filipino writers from different regions of the Philippines. It discusses prominent Bicolano writers such as Kristian Sendon Cordero, Abdon M. Balde Jr., and Merlinda Bobis. It also mentions writers from other areas such as Francisco Sionil Jose from Pangasinan and Cirilo F. Bautista from the National Capital Region. The document outlines the genres and notable works of these writers and discusses how literature allows insight into different societies and perspectives.
This document provides information on several Filipino writers from different regions of the Philippines. It discusses prominent Bicolano writers such as Kristian Sendon Cordero, Abdon M. Balde Jr., and Merlinda Bobis. It also mentions writers from other areas such as Francisco Sionil Jose from Pangasinan and Cirilo F. Bautista from the National Capital Region. The document outlines the genres and notable works of these writers and discusses how literature allows insight into different societies and perspectives.
BICOLANO WRITERS KRISTIAN SENDON CORDERO APRIL 1983 His books of poetry in three languages have won Madrigal-Gonzales Filipino,Bicol, and Rinconada Poet,fiction writer essayist,filmmaker,translator Best First Book Award- The Philippine National Awards and the Gintong Aklat Award (Golden Book Award in 2017) He represented the Philippines in the International Writing Program at the University of Lowa He translated the works of Rainer Maria Rilke,Jorge Luis Borges,Franz Kafka and Oscar Wilde in Bicol and Filipino ABDON M. BALDE, JR. SEPTEMBER 12, 1946 BORN IN BUSAC,OAS,ALBAY A contemporary Bicolano writer in Bicol,Filipino and English Awarded as one of the Outstanding Bicolano Artist for 2009 in Literary Arts category in Naga City and Southeast Asian Writers Award for the Philippines in Thailand 2012- was named Poet laureate of Albay Today, he is a counsilor of the organization Lupon Sa Wika, A member of National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) and director of the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL);English: Writers Union of the Philippines) MERLINDA BOBIS ( NOVEMBER 25,1959) A contemporary Philippine-Australian writer Born in Legazpi City province of Albay Bicol University High School and completed B.A at Aquinas University in Legazpi City Written in various genres in both Filipino and English Works: Rita’s Lullaby – winner of the 1998 Awgie for Best Radio Play White Turtle – won the Steele Rudd Award for Best Collection of Australian Short Stories and Philippine National Book Award in 2000. Banana Heart Summer – A novel that received the Gintong Aklat Award (Golden Book Award, Philippines) Locust Girl: A Lovesong – won the 2016 Christina Stead Prize for Fiction. GIL L. GREGORIO JUNE 24, 1961 – NAGA, CAMARINES SUR He’s been into poetry since 1983 while serving as one of the staff of the Nueva Caceres Bulletin – the official publication of the University of Nueva Caceres A regular contributor to the Bicol literature publication An Tambobong nin Literaturang Bokolnon where several of his poems in Bicol dialect were published FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE (DEC. 3. 1924) ROSALES, PANGASINAN His writings since 1960 can be describe as epic. One of the most widely read Filipino writers in the English language. His novels and short stories depict the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism in Filipino society Jose’s work have been translated into 28 languages including Korean, Indonesian,Cznech, Russian, Latvian, Ukaranian and Dutch Genre: Fiction Works: Rosales Saga The Pretenders The Molave and the Orchid (2004) CIRILO F. BAUTISTA (1941-2018) NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION GENRE: NON FICTION Best known work is the epic poem “The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus” 1993 He was declared Makata ng Taon (Poet of the Year) from the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (Commission on Filipino Language) A poet, writer, essayist, critic, educator with exceptional achievements and significant contributions to the development of the country’s literary arts. Palanca Awards or Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature – are a set of literary awards for Filipino writers. “Pulitzer Prize of the Philippines” WRITER Is a person who uses written words in different styles and techniques to communicate ideas. The different genres demonstrate a unique facet of the writer’s society. Horror writer will memorialize the discomforts of his era. A Science fiction writer will demonstrate the era’s views on technology, change and widespread social issues. A literary writer will display what mundane everyday life was really like. IMPORTANCE OF LITERATURE By reading narratives, we can empathized and understand others. Literature is thought provoking; it allows us to raise questions and gives us a deeper understanding of issues and situations. Literature provides insight into the mind of other human beings, into the mind of the author and the minds of the character he or she brings to life.