CPAR Literature

Francisco Arcellana

Pioneer of filipino modern short story.

N.V.M. Gonzalez

Famed poet, short story writer, essayist, professor. (Bamboo Dancers)

Nick Joaquin

Creator of "The Woman who Had Two Navels"

F. Sionil Jose

Literary works present the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism.

Jose Garcia Villa

Utilized pointilism where every word has a comma.

Edith L Tiempo

Black Monkey. Received the greatest honor as a National Artist for Literature in 1999.

Virgillio S. Almario

Translator man

Amado V. Hernandez

Well known for his disapproval of social injustices in the country.

Carlos P. Romulo

Founder of the Filipino boy scouts of the Philippines.

Carlos L. Quirino

Known for his good biographies.

Alejandro R. Roces

Writer of comic short stories.

Lazaro Francisco

Founder of KAWIKA (Kapatiran ng mga Alagad ng Wikang Pilipino)

Bienvenido Lumbera

Literary history, award winning poet, librettist, and scholar.