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Cirilo F. Bautista (July 9, 1941 – May 6, 2018) was a Filipino poet, critic and writer of nonfiction. A National Artist of the Philippines award was conferred on him in 1998. Early life and education
Philippines "for his contributions to the public health and the sanitary progress of the Philippines." 1929 [84] Literature: Manuel Briones: 1 January 1893 in Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines 29 September 1957 in Manila, Philippines Ramón Menéndez Pidal (1869–1968) Spain Crónicas Generales de España (1898) Orígenes del Español (1926)
Former Senator of the Philippines, Resident Commissioner to the U.S. House of Representatives [111] Filemon Sotto: LL.B. Former Senator of the Philippines, Constitutional Convention Delegate [112] Teodoro Sandiko: LL.B. Former Senator of the Philippines, former governor of Bulacan, former Minister of Interior [113] Alejo Mabanag: LL.B.
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (born 1947) grew up in Cebu City, Philippines, the youngest of four children to Concepcion Cuenco Manguerra and Mariano F. Manguerra.The death of her father when she was nine prompted her to start writing, first in journals, then essays and fiction.
The Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, popularly known as the Palanca Awards, are a set of literary awards for Philippine writers. Usually referred to as the "Pulitzer Prize of the Philippines," it is the country's highest literary honor in terms of prestige.
There are urban legends in the Philippines purporting supposed inventions by Filipinos. These assertions are presented as facts in some academic textbooks in history and science used by Filipino students, as well as social media, to promote Filipino exceptionalism. [61] Fluorescent lamp, said to be invented by a certain Agapito Flores.
Philippine literature in English has its roots in the efforts of the United States, then engaged in a war with Filipino nationalist forces at the end of the 19th century. By 1901, public education was institutionalized in the Philippines , with English serving as the medium of instruction.
Philippine Secretary of Agriculture (1992–1996) [103] Domingo Siazon Jr. 1951, 1955, 1959 GS, HS, SAS A.B. Political Science Diplomat; Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1995–2001), Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (1985–1992), Philippine Ambassador to Japan (1993–1995, 2001–2010) [104]