National Artists for Literature are truly musicians
for a reader's ear.
With the enriched and wondrous content they provide,
Filipino and Global readers alike have so much to appreciate
with regards to Philippine Literature and their authors.
Philippine Literature is found everywhere, and
not just in books, we take pride in our
uniqueness and creativity.
Our literature can even be found in our songs!
According to NCCA (National Commission for Culture and the Arts) and CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines), these are the respective National Artists for Literature in our country:
- Francisco Arcellana
- Edith L. Tiempo
- Bienvenido Lumbera
- N.V.M. Gonzalez
- Virgilio S. Almario
- Cirilo F. Bautista
- Nick Joaquin
- Amado V. Hernandez
- Lazaro Francisco
- F. Sionil Jose
- Carlos P. Romulo
- Jose Garcia Villa
- Alejandro Roces
- Rolando S. Tinio
- Levi Celerio
- Resil B. Mojares
- Ramon L. Muzones
an excerpt from their website
