Philippine literature refers to all literature from the Philippines, written in Spanish, English, Tagalog, and a variety of other Philippine languages. Philippine literature flourished during the Spanish period (nineteenth century) and the first half of the twentieth century. The literature of the Philippines covers a variety of genres, most notably poetry and metrical romances, prose, dramas, religious dramas, and secular dramas.
Philippine currency during the American period continued to be the Peso.
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It is the period that Philippine arts rebirthed freedom.
During the Spanish-American war Philippine freedom fighters were allied with the US. After that war, during the Philippine-American War (Philippine Insurrection) they wer at war with the US government. During World War2, Philippine freedom fighters were guerrillas against the Japanese occupation and supported by the US.
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During the Philippine Renaissance era, which occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Philippine literature experienced a revival and greater emphasis on national identity and culture. Writers during this period explored themes such as freedom, patriotism, and social issues, and they utilized various literary forms to express their ideas, including poetry, essays, and plays. Some notable Philippine literary figures during this time include Jose Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar, and Graciano Lopez Jaena.