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Sep 2, 2015 · Browse all articles written by FilipiKnow. For the sake of those who need a greater push into spotlight, we are featuring 10 Filipino women writers whose works you definitely have to read.
Dec 14, 2017 · Check out the 10 best books in modern Philippine literature which tackle stories about family love friendship and familiar experiences.
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Aug 18, 2020 · All the Filipina authors featured reflect a variety of experiences: they are immigrants, migrant workers, first/second/third generation, biracial, (former) illegal aliens, albino, and LGBTQIA+ identifying, and many of these books are their literary debuts.
- Yñiga by Glenn Diaz. Publisher: Ateneo de Manila University Press. Shortlisted for the 2020 Novel Prize, Glenn Diaz's latest novel, Yñiga, follows the life of Yñiga Calinauan, who finds her life upended when a retired army general wanted for the murder of peasants and activists in the countryside is captured across the street from her home.
- Joy: A Novel by Angelo R. Lacuesta. Publisher: Penguin Random House Southeast Asia. Multi-hyphenated fictionist (and Esquire Philippines editor-at-large) Angelo R. Lacuesta beautifully marries memory and intimacy with his first novel, Joy.
- I was the President's Mistress!! by Miguel Syjuco. Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Winner of the Man Asian Literary Prize for Ilustrado, Miguel Syjuco is back with this hilariously insightful satire about power, sex, and corruption.
- The End of All Skies by Vincent C. Sales. Publisher: Penguin Random House Southeast Asia. Vince C. Sales' The End of All Skies serves up an elaborate piece of contemporary fantasy based on Filipino mythology.
These are the contemporary Filipino writers who contributed their literary pieces (poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or play) to Katitikan: Literary Journal of the Philippine South: Al Osiris Ingking.
Jul 27, 2024 · Read the literary works of contemporary Filipino writers in English, Filipino, and Cebuano languages.
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6 days ago · Poetry in the Philippines has evolved, with modern poets bringing fresh perspectives and styles. "Po-on" by F. Sionil José. This epic poem tells the story of a family’s struggle during the Philippine Revolution. It’s a powerful reflection on freedom and sacrifice. "The Archipelago" by Cirilo F. Bautista.
