The document summarizes the development of Philippine literature during the Japanese occupation from 1941-1945. When Japan conquered the Philippines, Philippine literature in English came to a halt as newspapers in English were banned. This led writers to turn to writing in Filipino instead. The weekly publication Liwayway also came under strict Japanese surveillance during this time. The document then provides biographies and notable works of several important Filipino writers from this era such as Francisco Soc Rodrigo, Clodualdo del Mundo Sr., Liwayway Arceo, Carlos Bulosan, N.V.M. Gonzalez, and Macario Pineda who contributed to the development of Filipino literature during this period.