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FREEDOM [1946-1970]
THE REBIRTH OF FREEDOM [19461970]
Another inspiration for writers in
Filipino was the launching of the
Palanca Memorial Awards for literature
headed by Carlos Palanca Sr. in 1950.
(Until now, the awards are still being
given although the man who founded
it has passed away). The awards were
given to writers of short stories, plays
and poetry.
Poetry
For the first twenty years, many books
were publishedboth in Filipino and in
English.
Among the writers during this time
works.
Not all the books published during the
period reflected the war year; some
were compilations or second editions
of what have been written before.
Some of the writers and their works of
the periods are:
THE VOICE OF THE VETERAN a
compilation of the best works of some
Ex-USAFFE men like Amante Bigornia,
Roman de la Cruz, Ramon de Jesus
and J.F. Rodriguez.
TWILIGHT IN TOKYO and PASSION and
DEATH OF THE USAFFE by Leon Ma.
Guerrero
Historical Background
Palanca awards
Poetry