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Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín

usually known as Nick Joaquin (May 4, 1917–April 29, 2004), was a Filipino writer, historian and journalist, best known for his short stories and novelsEnglish language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature.

Famous Work:
Tatarin, a movie based on Philippine National Artist Nick Joaqin’s short story The Summer Solstice, was directed by Amable “Tikoy” Aguiliz and released in 2001.



Marjorie Evasco

an award- winning Filipino poet, born in Maribojoc, Bohol in September 21, 1953. She writes in two languages: English and Cebuano-Visayan and is a supporter of womens' rights, especially of women writers. Marjorie Evasco is one of the earliest Filipina feminist poets.

Famous Work:

Dreamweavers: Selected Poems 1976-1986 (1987) and Ochre Tones: Poems in English and Cebuano (1999)

Awards:

Evasco has received several Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards, National Book Awards from the Manila Critics' Circle.

sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Joaquin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Evasco