Classical literature (José Rizal, Pedro Paterno, Jesús Balmori, Huerta, Farolán, Licsi, Lumba, Castillo etc. ) and historical documents (national anthem, Constitución Política de Malolos), were written in Spanish, which is no longer an official language. Nationalism was first propagated in the Spanish language, especially in the writings of Marcelo H. Del Pilar or 'Plaridel' in the La Solidaridad publications. In Cebu, 1 ...

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Literature of the Philippines, Literature of the Philippines - Archaic Writing System, Literature of the Philippines - Colonial Literature XVI-XVIII Century, Literature of the Philippines - Classical Literature XIX Century, Literature of the Philippines - Modern Literature XX Century, Literature of the Philippines - Literature by languages, Literature of the Philippines - Notable People, Literature of the Philippines - Notable Works

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