Module 7: The Future of Philippine Literature
Looking beyond: The Future of Philippine Literature
Philippine literature is constantly evolving, which means that there are more outputs in which you as a student will enjoy in the near future. One of these is the comic book industry, which is a good way for you to read and be informed in a creative and enjoyable manner.
The comics or komiks, as it is known in the Philippines, is one of the most beloved forms of published work.
Some of the most famous ones are Mang Ambo of Larry Alcara, Pugad Baboy by Pol Medina, and News Hardcore by Manix Abrera.
Carlo Vergara’s Ang Kagilas-gilas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah has won the National Book Award in 2003, despite being self-published in 2002.
Here are 3 of the latest genres emerging in Philippine literature and examples of their literary works.
- Dean Francis Alfar is the co-editor and publisher of the yearly Philippine Speculative Fiction anthology. His novels and short stories have won him several national awards--including a total of 10 Don Carlos Palanca Awards. His publications have been global, with his own short stories being published in other international journals.
Six from Downtown
By: Dean Francis Alfar
- Conchitina Cruz is a Filipina poet who teaches creative and writing and comparative literature at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She graduated magna cum laude from the Creative Writing Program, and a valedictorian from the College of Arts and Letters in 1998. She has received a Fulbright grant for her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing in the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently talking up her PhD in the State University of New York (SUNY), Albany. She has published several poetry books such as Dark Hours and Elsewhere Held and Lingered.
Permit us to refresh your memory
By: Conchitina Cruz
Can We Get Rid of "Filipino Time"?
By Shakira Sison
Philippine literature is constantly evolving, which means that there are more outputs in which you as a student will enjoy in the near future. One of these is the comic book industry, which is a good way for you to read and be informed in a creative and enjoyable manner.
The comics or komiks, as it is known in the Philippines, is one of the most beloved forms of published work.
Some of the most famous ones are Mang Ambo of Larry Alcara, Pugad Baboy by Pol Medina, and News Hardcore by Manix Abrera.
Carlo Vergara’s Ang Kagilas-gilas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah has won the National Book Award in 2003, despite being self-published in 2002.
Here are 3 of the latest genres emerging in Philippine literature and examples of their literary works.
- Speculative fiction- This is an umbrella term in the country's literature that includes all genres of horror, fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, and other nonrealist genres.
- Dean Francis Alfar is the co-editor and publisher of the yearly Philippine Speculative Fiction anthology. His novels and short stories have won him several national awards--including a total of 10 Don Carlos Palanca Awards. His publications have been global, with his own short stories being published in other international journals.
Six from Downtown
By: Dean Francis Alfar
- Avant-garde poetry - These are poems that push the boundaries of what is expected as the norm. In that sense, these kinds of poems experiment with form, phrasing, idea, imagery, and the like.
- Conchitina Cruz is a Filipina poet who teaches creative and writing and comparative literature at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She graduated magna cum laude from the Creative Writing Program, and a valedictorian from the College of Arts and Letters in 1998. She has received a Fulbright grant for her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing in the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently talking up her PhD in the State University of New York (SUNY), Albany. She has published several poetry books such as Dark Hours and Elsewhere Held and Lingered.
Permit us to refresh your memory
By: Conchitina Cruz
- Contemporary essay - The contemporary essay nowadays is unrestricted and explores diverse topics such as dysfunctional families. LGBT issues, terrorism, religion and or faith.
Can We Get Rid of "Filipino Time"?
By Shakira Sison