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modern-contemporary
PERIOD
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CONTENT
characteristics Historical background
famous writers and

wedding dance Servant girl
works
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modern-contemporary period Page 03 of 17
historical
BACKGROUND 1945-
present
Contemporary literature is that which

was created after the end of World War
II. So, from 1945 to the current day.
historical background Page 04 of 17
A. THE REBIRTH OF FREEDOM B. PERIOD OF ACTIVISM (1970-

(1946-1970) 1972)
The Americans returned in 1945. Filipinos rejoiced According to Pociano Pineda, youth activism in
and guerillas who fled to the mountain joined 1970-72 was due to domestic and worldwide
the liberating American Army. causes. Activism is connected with the history of
our Filipino youth.
On July 4, 1946, the Philippines regained is
freedom and the Filipino flag waved joyously Many young people became activists to ask for
alone. The chains were broken. changes in the government. In the expression of
this desire for change, keen were the writings of
1. Proliferation of newspaper some youth who were fired with nationalism in
m o r e : 2. Palanca awards order to emphasize the importance of their
3. PEN Anthology of Short petitions.
stories
m o r e :
C. PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY PLAYS

(1972-1980) 1. PETA of Cecille Guidote and Lino Brocka
2. Repertory Philippines: of Rebecca Godines and
The period of the New Society started on
Zenaida Amador
September 21, 1972.
FILIPINO FILMS
- The Carlos Palanca Awards continued to give
1.MAYNILA… SA MGA KUKO NG LIWANAG written by
annual awards.
Edgardo Reyes and filmed under the direction of
- The government took part in reviving old
Lino Brocka. Bembol Roco was the lead role.
plays like the Cenaculo, the Zarzuela and the
Embayoka of the Muslims. The Cultural Center
2.MINSA’Y ISANG GAMU-GAMO; Nora Aunor was the
of the Philippines, the Folk Arts Theater and
principal performer here.
even the old Metropolitan Theater were rebuilt
in order to have a place for these plays.
3.GANITO KAMI NOON …PAANO KAYO NGAYON: led by
Christopher de Leon and Gloria Diaz.
m o r e :
D. POST MARTIAL LAW (1981-86) - In the span of four days form February 21-25, 1986, the
TO MODERN PERIOD (1986- so-called People Power (Lakas ng Bayan) prevailed.
Together, the people barricaded the streets petitioning
PRESENT) the government for changes and reforms. Freedom
During this post martial law period, it cannot be became a reality – won through a peaceful, bloodless
denied that many people seethed with rebellion and God-blessed revolution.
and protest because of the continued
oppression and suppression. This was further
aggravated when former Senator Benigno S.
Aquno Jr., the idol of the Filipino masses, whom
they hoped to be the next president, was brutally
murdered on August 21, 1983.
State of literature
IN THIS PERIOD
- Newspapers which were once branded crony
newspapers became instant opposition papers
overnight.
- Columnists became vocal and unrestricted in there

are and a bumper crop of young journalists
emerged.
MANILA BULLETIN MANILA CHRONICLE
- By June 12, 1986, a total of 19 local dailies both in
English and Filipino were in circulation. Nowhere since
These newspapers include: BULLETIN, TEMPO, BALITA, MALAY, MIDDAY, MASA,
the 1950’s had there been such a big number of MANILA TIMES, NEWS HERALD, TRIBUNE, NGAYON, INQUIRER, EXPRESS TONIGHT,
newspapers in circulation (excluding tabloids). EVENING POST, PEOPLE’S, DAILY MIRROR, BUSINESS DAY, and MANILA
CHRONICLE.
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Characteristics
DURING THIS PERIOD
The Rebirth of Freedom Period of Activism
Post Martial Law to

Period of the New Society
Modern Period
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Famous Writers
AND THEIR WORKS
Exceptional works of people in this period.
Arturo B. Rotor Rolando S. Tinio Amador T. Daguio

Estrella D. Alfon Lualhati Bautista

famous writer and their works Page 10 of 17
1. ARTURO B. ROTOR
Born: June 7, 1907
Died: April 9, 1988
He is considered as among the best Filipino

short story writers of the 20th century, and
was also a Medical Doctor.
Best known literary works:

·Confidentially, Doctor (1965)
·Selected Stories from the Wound and the
Scar (1973)
·The Men who Play God (1983)
·Dahong Palay (1928)
The Men who Play God (1983)
·Zita (1930)
2. ROLANDO S. TINIO
Born: March 5, 1937
Died: July 7, 1997
Rolando S. Tinio was a playwright, actor, poet,

translator, teacher, and critic. He grew up in
Tondo and graduated from the University of
Santo Tomas with a degree in Philosophy, magna
cum laude at the age of 18.
Famous works:
·Sitsit sa Kuliglig (1972)
·Dunung-Dunungan(1975)
·Kristal na Uniberso (1989)
·Trick of Mirrors (1993)
·Ang Burgis sa Kanyang Almusal (1970)
3. AMADOR T. DAGUIO
Born: January 8, 1912
Died: April 26, 1966
Amador T. Daguio was a Filipino writer and poet during

pre-war Philippines. He was a Republic Cultural Heritage
awardee for his works.
Famous works:
·To Those of Other Lands
·The Hordes
·Mountain People
·Man of Earth
·Wedding Dance
4. ESTRELLA D. ALFON
Born: July 18, 1917
Died: December 28, 1983
She was a storywriter, playwright, and journalist. In

spite of being a proud Cebuana, she wrote almost
exclusively in English. When she was mistakenly
diagnosed with tuberculosis and sent to a sanitarium,
she resigned from her pre-medical education, and
left with an Associate of Arts degree.
Famous works:
Forever Witches, (1960)
With Patches of Many Hues, (1962)
Tubig, (1963)
The Knitting Straw, (1968)
The White Dress, (1974)
5. LUALHATI BAUTISTA
Born: December 2, 1945)
Lualhati Torres Bautista is one of the foremost Filipino
female novelists in the history of contemporary Philippine
Literature.
Famous works:
- Dekada '70
- Bata, Bata, Pa'no Ka Ginawa?
- ‘GAPÔ.
Selected text Page 15 of 17
The wedding dance

Characters: (Amador T. Daguio)
Awiyao
Lumnay
Madulimay
The servant girl

Characters: (Estrella D. Alfon)
Rosa (The servant)

The Mistress
Pedro (The cochero)
Sancho
The wedding dance
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The story is about the love between Awiyao and

lumnay. The story's concept is Awiyao and
Lumnay's strong romantic relationship and on
the other end are the expectations of a society
rooted in cultural and traditional values. The
story's primary concept is found where these
two ends meet. Both Awiyao and Lumnay think
that the system is flawed. The difference is in
how they attempted to combat the system.
Awiyao is a guy who has followed the
expectations of society rather than the
demands of his heart. Lumnay, on the other awiyao
hand, stayed true to her heart to the very end.
characters madulimay
lumnay
The servant girl
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This story is about Rosa’s imagination in her sad

life. A modest and attractive housekeeper. Rosa
is presented as a verbally and physically
mistreated servant girl to an arrogant but
occasionally caring mistress. Rosa started to
make things after Pedro or whom she called
“angel” starts appearing in her dreams. She
believed him to be unlike other men, more
courageous, softer, and her savior from her
wretched existence with her mistress. Angel
became Rosa's hope and the personification of
her longing to be free. Rosa (The servant)
The Mistress
characters
Pedro (The cochero)
Sancho
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modern-contemporary

famous writers and

Contemporary literature is that which

A. THE REBIRTH OF FREEDOM B. PERIOD OF ACTIVISM (1970-

C. PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY PLAYS

- Columnists became vocal and unrestricted in there

Post Martial Law to

Arturo B. Rotor Rolando S. Tinio Amador T. Daguio

Estrella D. Alfon Lualhati Bautista

famous writer and their works Page 10 of 17

He is considered as among the best Filipino

Best known literary works:

Rolando S. Tinio was a playwright, actor, poet,

Amador T. Daguio was a Filipino writer and poet during

She was a storywriter, playwright, and journalist. In

The wedding dance

The servant girl

Rosa (The servant)

The story is about the love between Awiyao and

This story is about Rosa’s imagination in her sad

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