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Bienvenido L. Lumbera (April 11, 1932 – September 28, 2021) was a Filipino poet, critic and dramatist. [1] Lumbera is known for his nationalist writing and for his leading role in the Filipinization movement in Philippine literature in the 1960s, which resulted in his being one of the many writers and academics jailed during ...
Sep 28, 2021 · With his passing on September 28, National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera left behind a legacy of fearless activism, harnessing the power of literature and the arts for the cause of freedom, truth, and nationalism.
National Artist Bienvenido "Bien" Lumbera was born with an extraordinary gift for storytelling. At the age of 89, the renowned poet passed away and left nothing but his awe-inspiring words.
Sep 28, 2021 · A tribute to the life and legacy of Bienvenido Lumbera, who died on September 28, 2021. Learn about his journey from Lipa, Batangas to the US, his role in Filipino literature and culture, and his activism during martial law.
Sep 29, 2021 · The poet, playwright, critic and teacher passed away due to stroke complications. He was a champion of the Filipino language and a believer in the artist as activist, who challenged colonialism and state oppression.
Sep 28, 2021 · A profile of the National Artist for Literature and a Martial Law veteran who advocated for Philippine culture and literature. Learn about his life, works, and activism in this article by Andrea Joyce Lucas.
Learn about the life and work of Bienvenido Lumbera, a Filipino writer and scholar who championed the vernacular tradition and national identity. He received the 1993 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts.
