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Lope K. Santos

Lope K. Santos (1879 – May 1, 1963) was a poet, scholar, and legislator. He was a labor leader during the early years of the Philippine labor movement and was also a leading figure in the development of the Philippine national language. He is the author of the novel Banaag at Sikat, the epic poem Ang Panggingera, and Ang Apat na Himagsik ni Francisco Balagtas at Ibá pang Sanaysay. He was given the Rizal Pro Patria Award in 1961 by President Carlos P. Garcia. A new translation by Danton Remoto of Banaag at Sikat was published by Penguin Books in 2021.
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BATHALA NG PAGGAWA

Tiklop-tuhod sa harap mo akong Hari ng Dalita,nagsusulit sa paa mo ng buhay ko sa paggawa,nagsusumbong sa bait mong, ang pawis ko’t aking luha,paanhin...

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Art Fair Philippines 2026 officially opens today at Circuit Makati for its 13th edition

MAKATI CITY, Philippines — Art Fair Philippines 2026 officially opens its doors at Circuit Makati on Friday, February 6. Transforming six floors of the Circuit Corporate Center One, this year’s edition brings together leading galleries from across the Philippines alongside exhibitors from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,...

“PPO Concert VI: Romanza” is where musical excellence meets romance

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) ushers in the season of romance with Concert VI: Romanza, an evening devoted to the enduring language of romance expressed through music. Offering audiences a timeless Valentine’s celebration steeped in grace and sophistication, the country’s premier orchestra provides a distinguished setting for a...

How español is Filipino? A Talk on Spanish words in Filipino languages at Instituto Cervantes

On February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., the Intramuros branch of Instituto Cervantes in Manila will hold the inaugural talk of the lecture series Charlas de la Academia, presented by the Academia Filipina de la Lengua Española. The talk entitled “Vínculos lingüísticos: El español en el filipino” (Linguistic Links: Spanish in...

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