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- 3. Francisco Sionil José was born on December 3, 1924, in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines, where he grew up in a rural area facing poverty, which influenced his writing. He studied at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Life Summary
- 4. He studied Philosophy under Professor Ariston Estrada and Literature under pioneering fictionist Paz Latorena. Sionil José was UST Varsitarian editor in chief from 1948 to 1949. Life Summary
- 5. Life Summary While studying, Sionil José worked at The Commonweal (1947-1948) and served as Assistant Editor for the United States Information Service (1948-1949). He then held the position of Managing Editor at The Manila Times Sunday Magazine from 1949 to 1960, before becoming Editor of Progress and Comment.
- 6. Life Summary In the 1950s, José co-founded the Philippine PEN Club, advocating for freedom of expression and social justice as a journalist and editor.
- 7. Life Summary His impactful writing earned him international acclaim, including prestigious awards such as the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts in 1980.
- 8. Life Summary F. Sionil José died on January 6, 2022 at a hospital in Makati, Philippines from problems caused by atherosclerosis, aged 97.
- 9. Major Awards • National Artist of the Philippines for Literature (2001) • Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards • Ramon Magsaysay Award 1980 • Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Centennial Honors for the Arts (1999)
- 10. Major Contributions F. Sionil José's major contributions in Philippine literature include his epic "Rosales Saga" (series of 5 novels) which chronicles Philippine history, as well as his critiques of society, promotion of nationalism, and advocacy for Filipino culture.
- 11. Famous Works "The Rosales Saga"- traced the five generations of two families, namely the Samsons (poor farmers) and the Asperri (wealthy mestizos) through Spanish and American periods in the history of the Philippines until the period after Philippine Independence. José begun writing the series in 1962 and completed it in 1984.
- 12. Famous Works The Rosales saga is about social situations and conflicts between the social classes, the poor and the rich, between the Asperris and their tenants, between Antonio Samson and members of a society.
- 13. 5 Novels under The Rosales Saga "Mass"- Follows Pepe, a poor individual, navigating challenges like poverty and corruption in the Philippines.
- 14. "Tree"- Explores the disparities between a wealthy family and impoverished workers, highlighting the socioeconomic gap. "My Brother, My Executioner"- Chronicles the involvement of two friends, Antonio and Eustaquio, in the fight for social justice in the Philippines.
- 15. "The Pretenders"- Focuses on Tony Samson, a Filipino intellectual, grappling with identity crises and social issues during the 1950s in the Philippines. "Po-on" - about Filipino farmers facing tough times in the early 1900s. It talks about how they dealt with colonialism, poverty, and finding out who they are during changes in society in the Philippines.
- 16. Trivia/ Anecdotal Record F. Sionil José's writing was deeply influenced by José Rizal, a canonical author in Filipino literature and a national hero. José's series, the Rosales Saga, was inspired by Rizal's work. Throughout his career, José focused on fighting for social justice to help Filipino families.
- 18. 1. He died at the age of 87. 2. F. Sionil's writing was deeply influenced by Jose Rizal. 3. He wrote the series of novels titled "The Rizal Saga." 4. Throughout his career, he focused on fighting for social injustice. 5. His full name is Francisco Sionil José. True or False
- 19. 6. When did José co-found the Philippine PEN Club? a. 1940s c. 1960s b. 1950s d. 1970s 7. In what region was F. Sionil born? a. Region 1 c. Region 3 b. Region 2 d. Region 4 Multiple Choice
- 20. 8. Where did he study? a. University of Pangasinan b. University of Santo Tomas c. University of the Philippines d. University of Philippines Diliman Multiple Choice
- 21. 9. What is the title of his famous series of novels? a. The Rizal Saga c. The Romulo Saga b. The Rosario Saga d. The Rosales Saga Multiple Choice
- 22. 10.What is the acronym for PEN in the Philippine PEN Club? a. Philippine Essayists and Novelist b. Poems, Playwrights, Editorials, Novels c. Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists, Novelists d. Poetics, Playwrighters, Editors, Novelists Multiple Choice
- 23. 11. Write one his Major Awards. 12. What is his pen name? 13-15. Spelling
- 24. 16-20. Enumerate the 5 novels under the Rosales Saga.