Tel Cute Group Project Presentation 20240627 111003 0000

Chapter 6: The
Japanese period
Presented by: Cristina Lea Mallillin and Nicole Carillo
Learning Outcomes
A. Demonstrate deep understanding on Filipino Poetry

during Japanese Period
B. Construct Haikus and Tanakas

Historical Background
Between 1941-1945, Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when
the Philippines was again conquered by another foreign country, Japan. Philippine
Literature in English came to a halt. Except for the TRIBUNE and the PHILIPPINE
REVIEW, almost all newspapers in English were stopped by the Japanese.
This had an advantages effect on Filipino Literature, which experienced renewed

attention because writers in English turned to writing to Filipino. Juan Laya, who
used to writed English turned to Filipino because of the strict prohibitions of the
Japanese regarding any writing in English.
The weekly LIWAYWAY was placed under strict surveillance until it was managed by
Japanese named ISHIKAWA. In other words, Filipino Literature was given a break
during this period. Many wrote plays, poems, short stories etc.
A. Filipino poetry
during this period
The common theme of most poems during the Japanese occupation
was nationalism, country, love, and
life in the barrios, faith, religion and the arts.
Inee types of poems emerged during this period. They were
1. Haiku- poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It was made up of 17
syllables divided into three lines.
Ihe first line had 5 svllables. the second, 7 syllables, and the third, five.
The Haiku is allegorical in meaning, is short and covers a wide scope in
meaning.
2. Tanaga - like the Haiku., 3. 3. Karaniwang Anyo
(Usual Form) - like those
is short but it had
measure and rhyme. mentioned earlier in the
Each line had 17 syllables beginning chapters of
and it's also this book
allegorical in meaning.
B. Filipino drama during
the Japanese period
The drama experienced a lull during the Japaese Period because movie houses showing
American Films were closed. The Bug movie houses were just made to show stage
shows. Many of the plays to Tagalog. They also founded the organization of Filipino
players named Dramatic Philippines. A few playwriters were:
1. Jose Ma. Hernandez-

2. Francisco Soc Rodrigo-
wrote PANDAY PIRA wrote SA PULA, SA PUTI
3. Cloudualdo Del Mundo- 4 Julian Cruz Balmaceda-

wrote BULAGA (an wrote SINO BA KAYO?,
expression in the game DAHIL SA ANAK, and HIGANTE
Hide and Seek NG PATAY.
C. the Filipino short story
during japanese period
The field of the short story widened during the Japanese Occupation. Many wrote short
stories. Among
them were: Brigido Batungbakal, Macario Pineda, Serafin Guinigindo, Liwayway Arceo,
Narciso Ramos, NVM
Gonzales, Alicia Lopez Lim, Ligaya Perez, and Gloria Guzman.
The best writings in 1945 were selected by a group of judges composed of Francisco
Icasiano, Jose
Esperanza Cruz, Antonio Rosales, Clodualdo del Mundo and Teodoro Santos. As a result
of this selection, the following got the first three prizes:
First Prize: Narciso Reyes with his LUPANG TINUBUAN
Second Prize: Liwayway Arceo's UHAW ANG TIGANG NA LUPA
'UNSOD NAYON AT DAGAT-DAGATAN
D. philippine literature in
english (1941-1945)
Because of the strict prohibitions imposed by the Japanese in the writing and
publishing of works inEnglish experienced a dark period. The few who dared to write
did so to write for their bread and butter or for propaganda.
Writings that came out during this period were journalistic in nature. Writers felt
suppressed but slowly, the
spirit of nationalisn started to seep into their consciousness. While some continued
to write, the majority waited for a better climate to publish their works.
Noteworthy writer of the period was Carlos P. Romulo who won the Pulitzer Prize for his
bestsellers I SAW THE FALL OF THE PHILIPPINES, I SEE THE PHILIPPINES RISE and his
MOTHER AMERICA AND MY BROTHER AMERICANS lists include Salvador P. Lopez, Leon Ma.
Geurrero, Raul Manglapuz and Carlos Bulosan
Joaquin produced THE WOMAN WHO LOOKED LIKE LAZARUS. Fred R uiz Castro wrote a few
poems. EB. Jcasino wrote essays 1n The Philippine Review.
Carlos Bulosan's works included THE LAUGHTER OF MY FATHER (1944). THE VOICE OF
BATAAN, SIX FILIPINO POETS, 1942, among others. Alfredo Litiatco published With Harp
Sling and in 1043 Jose P. Laurel published ForCes that Make a Nation Great. The
Commonwealth Literary Awards gave to meritorious writerS. Those who won were:
LIKE THE MOLAVE- by Ryan Zulu
2 HOW MY BROTHER LEON BROUGTH HOME A WIFE – by Manuel E. Arguilla (Short Story)
broadcasts echoed the mingled fear and doubts in the hearts of the people.
3 LITERATURE AND SOCIETY- by Salvador P. Lopez (Essay)
and
4. HIS NATIVE SOIL- by Juan Laya (Novel)
President Manuel L. Quezon's autobiography THE GOOD FIGHT was published posthumously
Radio
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CONCLUSION
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Chapter 6: The

A. Demonstrate deep understanding on Filipino Poetry

B. Construct Haikus and Tanakas

This had an advantages effect on Filipino Literature, which experienced renewed

1. Jose Ma. Hernandez-

3. Cloudualdo Del Mundo- 4 Julian Cruz Balmaceda-

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