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    The document summarizes important figures and their contributions to literature in Region 1 of the Philippines (Ilocos Region). It discusses Pedro Bucaneg as the "Father of Ilocano Literature" and his epic poem Biag ni Lam-ang. It also discusses Leonora Florentino as the "Mother of Philippine Women's Literature" and some of her poems written in Ilocano and Spanish. Finally, it briefly outlines Isabelo de los Reyes as the "Father of Filipino Socialism" and his literary and political works, as well as Carlos Bulosan and his seminal autobiographical novel America is in the Heart.

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    The document summarizes important figures and their contributions to literature in Region 1 of the Philippines (Ilocos Region). It discusses Pedro Bucaneg as the "Father of Ilocano Literature" and his epic poem Biag ni Lam-ang. It also discusses Leonora Florentino as the "Mother of Philippine Women's Literature" and some of her poems written in Ilocano and Spanish. Finally, it briefly outlines Isabelo de los Reyes as the "Father of Filipino Socialism" and his literary and political works, as well as Carlos Bulosan and his seminal autobiographical novel America is in the Heart.

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    The document summarizes important figures and their contributions to literature in Region 1 of the Philippines (Ilocos Region). It discusses Pedro Bucaneg as the "Father of Ilocano Literature" and his epic poem Biag ni Lam-ang. It also discusses Leonora Florentino as the "Mother of Philippine Women's Literature" and some of her poems written in Ilocano and Spanish. Finally, it briefly outlines Isabelo de los Reyes as the "Father of Filipino Socialism" and his literary and political works, as well as Carlos Bulosan and his seminal autobiographical novel America is in the Heart.

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    REGION 1 PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

    Region 1: Ilocos Region


     Its literature is known as one of the most colorful regional Filipino literatures. 
     Prior to Spanish colonial period, the Ilocano literature is purely alive in form of written and
    oral literature. Ancient poets expressed themselves through folk and war songs.
    Father of Ilocano Literature
    Pedro Buc(k)aneg
     Acknowledged author of the epic Biag ni Lam-ang.
     A Filipino poet.
     Was a foundling, who shortly after floating in a basket between Bantay and Vigan was
    found by an old woman.
     Brought to Bantay Agustinijner priest who baptised him as Pedro Bucaneg.
     Blind since birth, but grew up as smart and talented.
     Took lessons in Latin and Spanish and also learned the local dialects and Ilocano Isneg. •
    Known to translate prayers and sermons in local language.
     Although blind, he dictated the text of his poems, songs and translations as someone
    wrote it down.
     Translated Doctrina Cristiana to Ilocano which was printed in 1593 as one of the first book
    in the Philippines and was intended for the use in the local poplyaltion.
     1621, the ilocano translation was printed in the Augustinian Convent in Manila.
     Arte de Lengua Iloca, the first grammar book, co-authored with Fr. Francisco Lopez
     Born March 1592 and died circa 1630, his works of literature are preserved to be written in
    history.
    Mother of Ph Women’s Literature
    Leonora Florentino
     April 19, 1849 - October 4, 1884
     Poet in Spanish and Ilocano.
     At the age of 10, she can write poems in Ilocano and speak well in Spanish.
     Was really intelligent, yet she wasn’t allowed to study due to her gender.
     She was instead tutored by her mother and a series of private teachers.
     Fr. Evaristo Abaya flourished her Spanish skills and help her voice out her thoughts in
    poems.
     She married a politician, Elias de los Reyes at the age of 14. Together had 5 children.
     Due to the feminist nature of her writings, she was shunned by her husband and son, she
    lived alone in exile and separated from her family.
     She died at the age of 35
    Works
     Her well knowns literary pieces are Rucronoy (Dedication), Naangaway a Cablaw (Good
    greetings), Nalpay a Namnama (Vanishing Hope), Benigna, Para ken Carmen, Panay
    Pacada (Farewell) and more.
     Most of her works got lost but the preserved ones are in the library of Madrid, Londres at
    Paris.
     Although Florentino died at a young age, her works are known not only in the Philippines
    but through out Europe.
     She is believed to be the first Filipina recognized as a lady poet.

    NALPAY NA NAMNAMA
    Yantangay siak ket linipatnakon
    Liday ti yas-asog toy barungkonko.
    Nuray agsagabaak nga agnanayon,
    Nalpay a namnama aklunekon

    BLASTED HOPES/VANISHING HOPES


    But would it be my greatest joy
    To know that it is you I love,
    For to you do I vow and a promise I make
    It’s you alone for whom I would lay my life.

    FATHER OF FILIPINO SOCIALISM


    Isabelo de los Reyes
     Also known as Don Belong
     July 4, 1864 - October 10, 1938
     Prominent politician, writer and labor activist
     Originally founder of Aglipayan Church, an indepondent Christian protestant church in the
    catholic tradition.
     Due to his anti-catholic writings, he therefore got the nickname
     Pope Leo XIII formally excommunicated Reyes in 1903 as an apostate
     He followed his mother’s footsteps by initially turning to writing as a career.
     won an award at the age of 23 for his first written book.
     Became a journalist, editor, and publisher in Manila
     Imprisoned in 1897 for revolutionary activities.
     Deported to Spain, and was jailed until 1898.
     While being there, he got influenced by the writings of European socialists and Marxists.
     Returning to Philippines in 1901, he founded the first labor union in the country.
     Also active in seeking independence from the US
     After serving the Ph in the 1920s, he settled into private life and religious writing.
     Had a total of 27 children with 3 successive wives.
    Works
     Mariquit the Tramp (bomba story)
     Sing sing ni Diego (horror story)
     Biblia Filipina (philippine bible)
     Oficio divino • Catequesis (catechism)
     Plagerias(prayers)
     Genesis Cientifico y moderno
     Ang sing sing ng dalagang marmol (1905 novel)
     Calendario Aglipayano
    Carlos Bulosan
     Born to Ilocano parents in the Ph in Binalonan, Pangasinan.
     November 2, 1913 (?)
     Most of his youth was spent in the countryside as a farmer.
     his hometown is the starting point of his famous semi-autobiographical novel, America is
    in the Heart.
     Left for America on July 22, 1930 at the age of 17.
     Upon arriving in Seattle, he met with racism and was forced to work in a low paying job.
     He worked as a farmworker, harvesting grapes and asparagus, and doing other types of
    hard work in the fields of California. He also worked as a dishwasher with his brother in
    the famous Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.
    Works
     America is in the Heart
     The Laughter of My Father
     The Cry and the Dedication
     My Father’s Tragedy
     The Romance of Magno Rubio
     If You Want To Know What We Are
    America Is In the Heart
    “The old world is dying, but a new world is being born. It generates inspiration from the chaos that
    beats upon us all. The false grandeur and security, the unfulfilled promises and illusory power, the
    number of the dead and those about to die, will charge the forces of our courage and
    determination. The old world will die so that the new world will be born with less sacrifice and
    agony on the living.”

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