Historical Background and Evolution of Philippine Literature in the New Millennium

Vocabulary flashcards covering the historical background, media forms, linguistic changes, and evolution of Philippine literature from 1986 to the opening of the new millennium.

Original Pilipino Music (OPM)

Filipino musical works given a new identity at the turn of the 21st century by university bands, expanding themes beyond romance to youth experiences, rich-poor discrimination, human rights advocacy, corruption, social issues, and the effects of capitalism.

Eraserheads, Parokya ni Edgar, and Rivermaya

Bands formed in universities and colleges that gained rapid popularity through radio and television technology, helping define the new era of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

21st-Century Digital Literary Media

Online modes including blogging, vlogging, audio airing, and podcasts that accelerated the distribution of various forms of Philippine literature beyond print, radio, and television.

Jejemon and 'g words'

Language trends and subcultural slang arising from the blended languages and cultures encountered by Filipino netizens on computers and cellphones in the 21st century.

Batibot

A prominent children's television program that exemplifies the lively television broadcasts during the opening of the new millennium.

Independent Films

Motion pictures created by independent production companies rather than major, mainstream commercial film studios.

1986 Literary Era Characteristics

A stage in Philippine literary evolution utilizing radio and newspapers (radyo at pahayagan), adopting formal and protest styles (pormal at protesta), and focusing on struggle and human rights (pakikibaka at karapatang-pantao).

New Millennium Literary Era Characteristics

A stage in Philippine literary evolution utilizing the internet and cellphones (internet at selpon), adopting informal and jejemon language styles, and focusing on personal experiences and vlogging.