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"Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa" was adopted on June 9, 1978 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1413, [4] a key element in Marcos's vision of building his "New Society".When the new motto was finally unveiled three days later on Independence Day during the 1978 State of the Nation Address, Marcos claimed that it was imperative for the nation to build a united though diverse political community.
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]
His poetry books, Pag-aabang sa Kundiman: Isang Tulambuhay and Samantalang Sakop at Iniibig: Panibagong Tulambuhay were both nominated for the Philippine National Book Awards. His children's story Uuwi na ang Nanay Kong si Darna has been adapted into a play and was staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines as part of the Virgin Labfest ...
Abueg was the author of three anthologies of stories and essays. They are Bugso [1] [2] ("Impetus"), Tradisyon (Kasaysayan ng Panitikan ng Pilipinas: Mula Alamat hanggang Edsa) ["Tradition (History of Literature of the Philippines: From Legendary to Edsa"), and Ang Mangingisda: Mga Kuwento kay Jesus ["The Fisherman: Stories on Jesus").
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]
Edgardo M. Reyes's Tagalog novel Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag was adapted into film by Philippine director Lino Brocka under the title Maynila, Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (Manila: In the Claws of Light). It had been spotlighted once more at the Walter Read Theater of the Lincoln Center from July 31 through August 20, 1999.
Ako ba ay Tao? Ako Pa Rin Ang Hari by Steve Gan; Ako…Ang Iyong Panginoon; Ako…Si Jesse! by O.B. Pangilinan (author) and Mar T. Santana (artist) Ako'ng Panginoon by O.B. Pangilinan (author) and Tony Caravana (artist) Ako'y Ifugao…Pilipino by Carlo J. Caparas (author) and Rudy V. Villanueva (artist) Ako'y Nauuhaw! by Mars Ravelo (author ...
One anonymous reviewer from Rock Czar notes when his book Macarthur was released, (translated from vernacular Filipino): "Filipinos really patronize Bob Ong's works because, while most of his books may have an element of comedy in them, this is presented in a manner that replicates Filipino culture and traditions .