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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]
"Bayan Ko" (usually translated as "My Country"; Spanish: Nuestra patria, lit. 'Our Motherland') is one of the most recognizable patriotic songs of the Philippines.It was written in Spanish by the revolutionary general José Alejandrino in light of the Philippine–American War and subsequent American occupation, and translated into Tagalog some three decades later by the poet José Corazón de ...
He also translated Jose Maria Sison's prison poems into Filipino as, Sa Loob at Labas ng Piitan (2004). [14] Under the nomme de guerre Kris Montañez, he published the short story collection, Kabanbanuagan: Mga Kwento ng Sonang Gerilya (1987) [15] and the collection of essays, The New Mass Art and Literature and Other Related Essays (1974-1987 ...
During this time, he also became deeply involved in labor movements, such as Panulat Para sa Kaunlaran ng Sambayanan (PAKSA), as well as leftist political groups like the New People's Army. [ 1 ] A prolific diarist and writer, Jose Lacaba wrote of his brother Emmanuel, "When there was no more paper to write on, he would write on the backs of ...
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]
Tolentino was portrayed by Francis Magalona in the 1997 TV series, of ABS-CBN's Bayani Tolentino was portrayed by VJ Mendoza in the 2013 TV series, Katipunan . Tolentino's life was the subject of the 2017 rock opera Aurelio Sedisyoso, staged by Tanghalang Pilipino at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The Wall of Remembrance of the Bantayog ng mga Bayani honors the individuals who fought against the dictatorship of 10th president Ferdinand Marcos. Its roster included 333 names in 2023, and is updated every year.
National Heroes Day (Filipino: Pambansang Araw ng mga Bayani [1]) is a public holiday in the Philippines celebrated annually on the last Monday of August as a tribute to Filipino Heroes. [ 2 ] History