Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MAY 27, 1893
Magdalena Gonzaga Jalandoni (May 27, 1893 - September 14, 1978), a poet, playwright and novelist was born in Jaro, Iloilo City.
Her works portray the history of Panay and the evolution of the Ilonggo culture.
One of her poems, "Ang Guitara" is read in all the classrooms in the country.
She wrote novels, short stories, novelettes, long plays as well as short plays, dialogos and personal essays.
Jalandoni's other works include "Anabella", "Sa Kapaang Sang Inaway" (In the Heat of War), "Ang Dalaga sa Tindahan" (The Young Woman in the Store) and "Ang Kahapon ng Panay" (The Past of Panay).
She was a recipient of the prestigious Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1977 for her literary achievements. Jalandoni died in 1978 at the age of 85.
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