This document defines literature and discusses the importance and history of Philippine literature. It begins by defining literature as any written materials used to express feelings and ideas. It then explains that understanding a nation's literature provides insight into its cultural heritage and spirit. The document proceeds to outline the major periods in the evolution of Philippine literature, from the pre-Spanish era to modern times. It concludes by emphasizing that knowledge of Philippine literary history helps appreciate the nation's culture and spirit.

1. Definition and Significance
Literature and
Philippine Literature

2. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learner must be able to:
● Define literature;
● Understand the importance of literature and Philippine
literature; and
● Learn the history of Philippine literature

3. Introduction
Literature sometimes is interpreted as any
written materials such as books, magazines,
or pamphlets. Since it deals with ideas,
thoughts, and emotions, literature can be
considered as the story of man.

4. Literature
It is derived from the Latin word “litera”
meaning letter.
● Printed or written
● Used to express feelings and dreams
In order to know the history of a nation’s spirit,
one must read its literature.

5. Importance of Philippine Literature
Understand
Literary Limitations
Appreciate Cultural
Heritage
Take Pride in our
Culture

6. Evolution of Philippine Literature
The Pre-Spanish
Period
Own alphabet
similar to
Malayo-
Polynesian
alphabet
1565-1898
The Spanish
Period
First Filipino
alphabet called
Alibata and the
Spanish language
was used for
literaries
1898-1941
The American
Regime
The rise of
different forms
of literature
1872-1898
The Period of
Enlightenment
The rebellion
against the
Spaniards
through The
Propaganda
Movement

7. Evolution of Philippine Literature
1941-1945
The Japanese
Period
English
newspapers
were stopped
and turned to
the Filipino
language
1946-1970
The Rebirth of
Freedom
Writers were
more confident
yet there were
post-war
problems
1972-1980
Period of the
New Society
The rise of music
compositions
about the
development of
the country
1970-1972
Period of
Activism
Youth activism in
the desire for
change due to
domestic and
worldwide
causes

8. Evolution of Philippine Literature
1981-1985
Period of the
Third Republic
The Aquino
assassination
brought
boldness in the
people’s voices
1986-1999
Periods
Filipinos are
more expressive
and the People
Power prevailed

9. Conclusion
Having the knowledge of the
history our literature, gives us a
glimpse of how important it is
today, and helps us appreciate the
our nation’s spirit and cultural
heritage.

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11. References
● De Quiroz, Dindo, Mariquina, Jonalyn. The Philippine Literature.
Slideshare. 2015. The Philippine Literature (slideshare.net)
● Blake, Frank. Philippine Literature. AnthroSource. n.d.
● Quindoza-Santiago, Lilia. Early Philippine Literature. National
Commission for Culture and the Arts. n.d. Early Philippine
Literature (ncca.gov.ph)