Prepared by; Kimberly Nicole l. janito N.V.M GONZALEz Prepared by; Kimberly Nicole l. janito

BIOGRAPHY

Nestor Vicente Madali Gonazalez (who sometimes adopted the surname spelling “Gonzales”) (1955-1999) A teacher, author, journalist and essayist. Known as N.V.M Gonzalez. Born in September 8, 1915 in Romblon, Romblon and moved to Mindoro at the age of five Studied at National University in Manila, but he never obtained a degree.

He began a long teaching career, at the University of Santo Tomas in 1950, Gonzalez also taught at the Philippine Women’s University. Produced 14 books and accumulated many awards. Received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Philippines in 1987 and became its first international writer in residence in 1988. N.V.M started his career at the age of 19 He passed away on November 28, 1999, due to kidney complications at the age of 84.

WORKS

The winds of April The bamboo dancer The bread of salt The tomato game

Nick joaquin

BIOGRAPHY

NICK JOAQUIN Also known as NICOMEDES JOAQUIN He is a Filipino novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, and a biographer. His works present the diverse heritage of the Filipino people. Born in May 4, 1917 at Manila He died on April 29 2004 at San Juan Philippines at the aged of 86.

WORKS

The woman who had two navels (1961) A portrait of the artist as Filipino (1966) The Aquino's of tarlac: an essay on history as three generations (1983) The action of the novel cave and shadows (1983)

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