Philippine literature has developed over three periods - pre-colonial, colonial, and contemporary - and reflects the culture and traditions of the Filipino people. It takes different forms like oral traditions and written works, and has been shaped by major events in the country's history. Good literature reflects the traditions and culture of its time, and maintains high aesthetic standards and values rather than just commercial popularity.

1. Philippine Literature
Ms HANNAH PAPASIN-MARIVELES

2. Ideas on Literature
 Not all literature are created equal! There
are bad books just as there are good ones.

3. Ideas on Literature
 Quality should not be confused with
commerce (Pop Lit is not necessarily better.)
 Good literature are those that:
 Reflect tradition and culture prevailing at that
time (Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, Le Morte d’
Arthur);
 Like art, have high aesthetic standards and
values.

4. Philippine Literature
 are different forms of literature that were
prevailing in the country during its:
 Pre-colonial,
 Colonial
 Contemporary periods.

5. Philippine Literature...
 Has been shaped by Filipino’s culture and
tradition, whether it is in oral or written
form.
 Is brought about and reflects major
upheavals in specific periods in the country.

6. Furthermore...
 Characters in Philippine literature has
permeated popular myth because of our
colonial past.