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Alejandro G. Abadilla (March 10, 1906 – August 26, 1969), commonly known as AGA, was a Filipino poet, essayist, and fiction writer. Critic Pedro Ricarte referred to Abadilla as the father of modern Philippine poetry, and was known for challenging established forms and literature's "excessive romanticism and emphasis on rhyme and meter". [ 1 ]
Amado Vera Hernandez (September 13, 1903 – March 24, 1970), was a Filipino writer and labor leader who was known for his criticism of social injustices in the Philippines and was later imprisoned for his involvement in the communist movement.
San Juanico Bridge / air treatment / Higa sa Hangin (lit. lie down on the air) - Victim lies between two cots. If the victim's body falls or sags, he or she would be beaten. Victims include Jose "Pete" Lacaba and Bonifacio Ilagan. [19] [22] [23]
The slogan "Sa ikauunlad ng bayan, disiplina ang kailangan" (Filipino for "For the nation's progress, discipline is needed") [1] [2] was a political catchphrase created by the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos after his declaration of martial law, as a justification for his authoritarian rule and in an effort to promote the "new society". [3]
Rogelio Lunasco Ordoñez (born September 24, 1940 [1] [2] - May 19, 2016) also known as Ka Roger, was a multi-awarded Filipino fiction writer, poet, activist, journalist and educator. [3]
The Alex Boncayao Brigade was established in May 1984 and was named after a labor leader killed by Philippine government security forces the year before. The brigade became especially active after the departure of then-President Ferdinand Marcos as a consequence of the People Power Revolution, and during the term of President Corazon Aquino
The Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon (lit. ' People's Army Against The Japanese ' ), better known by the acronym Hukbalahap , was a Filipino communist guerrilla movement formed by the farmers of Central Luzon .
"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" (lit. ' "The Gift of the Filipinos to the World" ' ), released in English as " A New and Better Way—The People's Anthem ," is a 1986 song recorded in Filipino by a supergroup composed of 15 Filipino artists.