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Filipinos have a rich tradition of poetry in their native languages such as Tagalog, and that tradition has continued in English. This tab connects to many English poems written by notable Filipino authors and also provides information on where to learn more about Filipino poetry.
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Filipino Authors Reading Their Poems in English - Filmed by an association of Filipinos called, Philippine American Writers and Artists, this video showcases numerous poets reading their poems in English. Connect to recorded reading of poems by authors like Oliver de la Paz and Joseph O. Legaspi.
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English Poem by Norman Jayo - Poor Magazine published this poem dedicated to Al Robles in March of 2011. Robles passed away in May of 2009.
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Numerous Poems By Filipinos - This article connects to poems by authors such as Jose Garcia Villa and Jose Rizal. Some were originally written in Tagalog and have been translated into English. The page also includes six short stories.
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The Muse This Time - This is a poem written in English by R. Zamora Linmark.
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About Filipino American Authors in San Francisco - This article describes the vibrant community of authors living and working in San Francisco. The author points out that the local artists are also often community activists.
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List of Collected Poems By Filipinos - This article inludes many books of collected poems from Filipino-American authors. It also highlights resources around the web where one can find more information on Filipino culture.
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Filipino American Writers and Artists, Inc. - This is a blog dedicated to artists of Filipino descent.