Is Filipino a standard language?

Filipino is also designated, along with English, as an official language of the country. It is a standardized variety of the Tagalog language, an Austronesian regional language that is widely spoken in the Philippines. It is an agglutinative language but can also display inflection.

What makes Filipino unique when it comes to literature?

The Philippines is unique for having important works in many languages. Philippine authors made these languages their own, adding a distinct voice to them that was unique to our archipelago. The most politically important body of Philippine literature is that which was written in Spanish.

Who do you consider the greatest Filipino writer in Philippine literature and why?

Nick Joaquin Winning the National Artist award for Literature, Nick Joaquín is probably the most esteemed writer the Philippines has produced. Joaquin came from a well-educated family and was published at the early age of 17.

Is Filipino and Tagalog the same language?

It is estimated that about 80-90\% of Filipino is Tagalog and the remaining is comprised of Spanish, English, and other Philippine languages. In general, it is safe to say that Filipino is an updated version of the Tagalog language.

Why Tagalog is the national language of the Philippines?

It is the native tongue of the people in the Tagalog region in the northern island Luzon. It was declared the basis for the national language in 1937 by then President of the Commonwealth Republic, Manuel L. From strictly linguistic point of view, Filipino and Tagalog are varieties or dialects of the same language.

What is Philippine literature in your own words?

Philippine literature is literature associated with the Philippines from prehistory, through its colonial legacies, and on to the present. Pre-Hispanic Philippine literature was actually epics passed on from generation to generation, originally through an oral tradition.

What influenced Philippine literature?

Filipino literature has been influenced by Spanish colonialism, and later, the long-term presence of Americans.

How Philippine English differs with standard English?

Grammar. Philippine English traditionally follows American English spelling and grammar while it shares some similarity to Commonwealth English. Philippine English follows the latter when it comes to punctuation as well as date notations.

Why is it important to understand the roles of Filipino artists to Filipino society?

FILIPINO artists play a role in presenting and educating the public about our history and identity. Many artists are doing work, artist collectives are thriving, and the market is strong. The discourse is higher. One of the aims of PCAN is to consolidate and harness the resources of Philippine contemporary art.”