#lualhati bautista

[ano-po]

Filipino writers may be unto something here, as I am seeing similarities between Jose Rizal's characters and Lualhati Bautista's (especially Dekada 70)

Their characters are from a privileged or middle class background with happy families and sweet lovelives. They are well-accepted in society that was crumbling in the background. Slowly, the people around them are acting erratic or dying, as they try to keep everything together in their minds, hoping that things will return to normal tomorrow. They know something is wrong in their society, but they'd like to think they can be spared. Until, even the people of similar standing are being targeted. Nobody is safe. They realize they should have fought from the very beginning, but what can they do? They have a family/lover to protect. They are now backed in the corner and they can't do anything.

This feeling is quite fundamental in being a Filipino. Something is wrong, we can feel it. However, we want to delude ourselves that we are safe, and that our beautiful life can go on as normal.

Are you a Rizalian character?

By no means you have a main character vibe, but you are greatly affected by the movers of society and it's either you hate it or you blind yourself from it.

[ilaw-at-panitik]

Wala po ng tinatawag na peaceful revolution. Ang pagbabago, ang rebolusyon . . . di po maiiwasang maging madugo. Gaya ng panganganak.

Lualhati Bautista, mula sa "Dekada '70" (Unang Inilathala, 1983)

[maganne-studies]

Out of nowhere, I started pulling out a bunch of books I bought and some I took from my dad's collection. I've been thinking of finally reading through one of them after finishing the semester.

So...

Gonna start reading at July and by that time I would've bought 5 more books.

[kalakian]

Pamamaalam kay Lualhati Bautista, alagad ng sining. Kilala si Lualhati Bautista sa kanyang mga libro tulad ng Gapo, Dekada 70 at Bata Bata Pa'no Ka Ginawa.

[nablah]

again. dictator musical fans. maybe if the marcos era interests you so much, read up on Lualhati Bautista, Primitivo Mijares, Pete Lacaba, among others?? want a white guy since thats all you can listen to anyway? WILLIAM HENRY SCOTT who was one of the few white anthropologists (or only?) to ever fully integrate in an indigenous Filipino community and yet was jailed for """communist sympathies"""

fuck you! ask me! wooOoooo a living filipino woOoOOoo granted its not as dramatic but my grandfather wasnt even a filipino citizen when they jailed him for BOWLING.

try to humanize the marcoses after you've actually fulfilled your interest in the marcos era.

[eljeebee]

4,5,11,12,13,14 for country ask!

I'm gonna answer this ask instead of the first one u sent hehe dw i didn't saw anything

4 Favorite Dish specific for your country?

I have a loooot. Chicken tinola, bicol express, sisig, to name a few!

5 Favorite song in your native language?

11 Favorite native writer/poet?

Lualhati Bautista. Contemporary subject we had when I was in 2nd year made us read Gapo written by her. It's set on Olongapo, and gives you a glimpse on what happens in an airbase occupied the US military, how they impact the lives of the natives there, how they turned that place into theirs.

12 What do you think about English translations of your favorite native prose/poem?

I have never seen one, I'm sorry 😭but I know how hard it could be because our words are hard to translate, and you gotta have to capture the nuance of it.

13 Does your country (or family) have any specific superstitions or traditions that might seem strange to outsiders?

Considering that the dominant religion of the PH is catholic, most superstitions stems from it. If you went into a wake/funeral, you can't go straight home, you have to go to another place (say, the mall). They say it's to misguide the spirit, and to prevent them from following you.

14 Do you enjoy your country's cinema and/or TV show?

Me? Absolutely. Mostly because I love shitting how the plot can get so long and ridiculous. We have a lot of telenovelas, and I've watched (and some of them I manage to catch it from the start!) it with my grandma.

[akocomyk]

Didn't realize that I have this "Reading Challenge" on my book mark

So I thought maybe I should do it. Some of the books I've already read this year can put ticks on those circles, meaning I'll only have to read the remaining books I haven't checked yet.

Teaches you a skill, idea, or practice – Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to A Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia Puigcerver and Franscesc Miralles

Makes you swoon – Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Features a real person –

With a magical element – Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Tells the story through images and text – The Sandman: Book 2 by Neil Gaiman et al.

Helps you understand yourself – Atomic Habits by James Clear

Essays or short stories – Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman o

Set in the Philippines – Desaparesidos by Lualhati Bautista

More than 500 Pages – The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman

With an intriguing mystery – Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

With a one word title – Sourcery by Terry Pratchett

Published in 2023 –

This shall coincide with my other challenge of reading 25 books this year. I'm at 20 as of this writing, and going 21 and 22 soon.

[fairy-lovelace]

2022;

read this year;

books;

— the great gatsby by f. scott fitzgerald — first term at malory towers by enid blyton — second form at malory towers by enid blyton — third year at malory towers by enid blyton — upper fourth at malory towers by enid blyton — in the fifth at malory towers by enid blyton — last term by enid blyton — jane eyre by charlotte brontë — the atlas six by olivie blake — daughter of the deep by rick riordan — the glass town game by catherynne m. valente — six of crows by leigh bardugo — sweet bean paste by sukegawa durian — antagonick by anne carson — the song of achilles by madeline miller — one last stop by casey mcquiston — the tenant of wildfell hall by anne brontë — the merchant of venice by william shakespeare — her royal highness by rachel hawkins — dekada '70 by lualhati bautista — anna and the french kiss by stephanie perkins — aphorisms on love and hate by friedrich nietzsche — florante at laura by francisco balagtas — royal diaries: anastasia, the last grand duchess by carolyn meyer — diary of a mad old man by tanizaki jun'ichirō — in a grove by akutagawa ryūnosuke — death register by akutagawa ryūnosuke — the life of a stupid man by akutagawa ryūnosuke — japanese tales of mystery and imagination by edogawa rampo

poems;

— abaude with burning city by ocean vuong — ozymandias by percy shelley — les roses de saâdi by marceline desbordes-valmore — the river merchant's wife: a letter by li po — moonlit night by tu fu — fish shop by matsuo bashō — prayer for the hungry by willibrordus surendra broto — mokkye market by shin kyong-nim — this soiled sorrow by nakahara chūya — ariettes oubliees by paul verlaine — a une femme by paul verlaine — a quoi bon dire by charlotte mew — un grand sommeil noir by paul verlaine — caling the spirit by kim sowol — marina by t.s. elliott — o saisons, o chateaux by arthur rimbaud

graphic novels;

— on a sunbeam by tillie walden — les miserables (manga classics) by victor hugo, tszmei lee

[elfilibusterismo]

lualhati bautista 😭😭

[ellshyrralopez]

2 remarkable writers in different period and their contribution.

Period of Activism:

Lualhati Bautista - is a Filipino writer and feminist who wrote about the struggles of women and marginalized sectors during the Martial Law era. Her most famous work, Dekada '70, is a novel about a middle-class family's experiences during the Martial Law period.

Jose "Pete" Lacaba - is a Filipino writer, journalist, and activist who wrote about the social and political realities of the Philippines during the Martial Law period. His most famous work, Days of Disquiet, Nights of Rage, is a collection of poems and essays that document the protests and political repression of the era.

Period of New Society (1972-1986):

Jose Garcia Villa - He was a poet, short story writer, and literary critic who was known for his distinctive use of punctuation, which he called "comma poems". Villa's literary contributions during the period of the New Society include his collection of poems entitled "Selected Poems and New" and his book "Doveglion: Collected Poems".

Nick Joaquin - He was a prolific writer and journalist who wrote novels, plays, essays, and short stories. Joaquin's literary contributions during the period of the New Society include his novel "The Aquinos of Tarlac: An Essay on History as Three Generations", which explores the history of the Aquino family, and his collection of essays entitled "Culture and History".

Period of Third Republic (1965-1972):

N.V.M. Gonzalez - He was a writer and critic who wrote novels, short stories, and essays. Gonzalez's literary contributions during the period of the Third Republic include his novel "The Bamboo Dancers" and his collection of essays entitled "The Novel of Justice: Selected Essays 1968-1994".

Francisco Arcellana - He was a poet, essayist, and short story writer. Arcellana's literary contributions during the period of the Third Republic include his collection of short stories entitled "The Mats" and his novel "Selected Poems".

Post-EDSA 1 Revolution (1986-present):

F. Sionil Jose - He is a novelist and essayist who is best known for his series of novels collectively called "The Rosales Saga". Jose's literary contributions after the EDSA 1 Revolution include his novel "Po-on" and his collection of essays entitled "In Search of the Word: Selected Essays".

Jessica Hagedorn - She is a novelist, playwright, and poet who is known for her works that explore the experiences of Filipino immigrants in the United States. Hagedorn's literary contributions after the EDSA 1 Revolution include her novel "Dogeaters" and her play "The Gangster of Love".

[ilaw-at-panitik]

It's Women's History Month!♀️If you haven't read a woman author recently, now is a good time to do so.

Featured in the book stack 📚

Gapo (at isang Puting Pilipino, sa mundo ng mga Amerikanong kulay brown) by Lualhati Bautista

State Of War by Ninotchka Rosca

Banana Heart Summer by Merlinda Bobis

All My Lonely Islands by VJ Campilan

Smaller And Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan

Selected Poems by Merlie Alunan

Lungsod-Lungsuran by Louise O. Lopez

Over A Cup Of Ginger Tea: Conversations on the Literary Narratives Of Filipino Women by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths by Damiana Eugenio

[kalakian]

Ngayong araw, alalahanin natin ang kabayanihan ng mga babaeng walang takot na lumaban sa diktadurya ni Marcos. Mula kaliwa: - Maita Gomez - Carol Araullo - Sister Porferia Ocariza - Lualhati Bautista - Etta Rosales - Sr. Mary John Mananzan - Cory Aquino - Judy Taguiwalo - Eva Kalaw - Nelia Sancho - Soledad Duterte - Gemma Cruz - Maria Lorrena Barros Iilan lamang sila sa daan-daang mga bayaning Pilipina na hinarap ang kamay na bakal at mapang-aping Batas Militar. Mula man sa iba't-ibang sektor at iba-iba man ang naging uri ng kanilang paglaban, ipinakita nila na ang babaeng Filipino ay walang kapantay sa katapangan.

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Kuha ang larawan at impormasyon mula sa Project Gunita

[jeomee]

Photo Credit: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/people-power-philippines-world-bright-spot-1986/

"The Emergence of Contemporary Writers in Post-EDSA Revolution Philippines".

The period after the EDSA revolution in the Philippines saw the emergence of a fresh cohort of writers who addressed contemporary concerns and challenges. These writers tackled themes such as democracy, social justice, human rights, and national identity. Some of the prominent writers from this era were Jose Dalisay Jr., Ninotchka Rosca, Jose F. Lacaba, Bienvenido Lumbera, and Lualhati Bautista. Through their works, they conveyed the experiences of Filipinos during the post-EDSA era and their writings offer valuable perspectives on the intricate issues that continue to influence Philippine society at present.

Reference: https://www-manilatimes-net.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/25/opinion/columns/edsa-1-a-revolution/1880137/amp?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16830937649940&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manilatimes.net%2F2023%2F02%2F25%2Fopinion%2Fcolumns%2Fedsa-1-a-revolution%2F1880137

[marjuiced]

Hindi naagaw ng iba ang tao dahil ang tao'y hindi pag-aari ng iba. Kaya binigyan ang bawa't tao ng sariling isip ay para magkaro'n siya ng sarili niyang pagpapasiya.

Lualhati Bautista, Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?

[m--a-r-i--a]

Free time to ask myself.

1. What subjects in school am I passionate about, and how can I explore them further?

-Siguro passionate ako sa asignaturang Filipino. Kaya nang maramdaman kong interesado ako rito, sinubukan kong mag-adbans sa mga aralin? Hahaha. Nerdy ba? Maliban diyan, bumili rin ako ng napakaraming libro para lang mag-aral pa nang todo. Dagdag kaalaman ba! Sa ngayon, ineexplore ko naman ang pagsusulat. Kagaya ng tula, sanaysay, kuwento, o 'di kaya'y mga karanasan ko sa aplikasyon na ito!

2. Is there a new hobby or interest I want to try out?

-Gusto kong subukan na sumayaw! Natutuwa akong sumayaw, ang kaso... hindi marunong! hahahhaa.. kaunting painit na lang sa rice cooker tiyak na lalambot na rin! Hanga ako sa marunong sumayaw at may kakayahan na lumikha ng mga steps.

3. Have I caught up with friends recently, either in person or online?

-Hmmm, I got caught up with someone online. Nakilala ko siya sa Langmate. It is an app where you could chitchat with people around the world para mapractice ang language na alam mo o matutuhan ang language na nais mo. Anyway, balik tayo, nakilala ko sa aplikasyon na iyon si Lucas na taga Spain. At sa totoo lang, sobrang grateful ako na nakilala ko siya. Sobrang bait niya! At mas naenganyo pa akong matutuhan ang Español at Hapones. :))

4. What books or movies have I been wanting to check out?

-Nakuha ng Gapo ang atensyon ko. Aywan! Tumingin lang kasi ako sa National Book Store, naghahanap lang ng libro ulit sa Filipino pandagdag koleksyon ko at para may mabasa... kaso naagaw-pansin ako sa Nobelang Gapo ni Lualhati Bautista.. balak ko sanang bilhin kaso wala akong dalang salapi noong araw na iyon.. katabi pa no'n ang isa pang Nobela ni Lualhati Bautista, ang Dekada '70. Kung mayaman lang ako, binili ko na ang dalawang iyon!

5. Can I brainstorm ideas for a creative project, like writing, drawing, or music?

-Siguro para sa akin, nahihirapan akong mag-isip sa mga bagay na wala akong kakayahan o expertise, at kaalaman. Mahilig lamang ako sa Linguistics, at sa pagsusulat. Music na rin! Lalo na sa pagkanta, paglikha ng awitin, at tumugtog ng piano. Kaya naguguilty ako madalas sa pangkatang gawain lalo na kapag kinakailangan ng sayaw, hindi ko kayang magchoreograph kaya parang iniisip ko napaka wala kong kuwenta. Madalas din akong abala sa buhay kaya hindi nakakadalo sa mga ensayo. Hai...

6. Have I practiced any sports or physical activities I enjoy?

-Mayroong one time, sumali ako sa arnis, talagang desidido akong sumali kaya nagpursigi akong mapapayag ang aking ina. Awa ng Diyos, pumayag siya. Hindi rin nagtagal ay nagquit ako, gustuhin ko man ituloy kaso abala ako sa pag-aaral ko, at napanghihinaan na rin ako ng loob dahil iniisip ko na "iyon lang talaga ang kaya ko?"

7. What goals do I have for the upcoming school year, and what steps can I take to work towards them?

-Pangunahing layunin ko ngayon, mag-apply sa mga Exchange Student Program. Gusto kong makapag-aral sa ibang bansa! Japan sana o kaya sa Espanya, kaso hindi bukas ang mga program nila, kaya sa ngayon sa ibang bansa ako nag-aapply. Kahit hindi na sa Japan at Espanya, basta makaranas lang maging exchange student. Kaya nag-aapply ako ngayon sa lahat HAHHAHA ipinagdadasal ko na lang na pumasa ako.

8. Can I learn a new skill, such as cooking, coding, or playing an instrument?

-Siguro new skill kaya ko namang matutuhan. May kakayahan namang matuto ng bagong skill basta may determinasyong matuto! Gusto kong pagbutihin ang skill ko sa pagpiano, ang problema, abala ako at tinatamad.. dagdag ko na rin ang cooking, mahilig ako magluto, isa siya sa skill na inaaral ko, masarap naman ako magluto ang problema takot akong matalsikan ng mantika!

9. Have I volunteered or found ways to give back to my community?

-Sa ngayon wala/hindi pa.

10. Is there a place nearby that I haven't explored yet, like a park or museum?

-Mayroon!!! Gusto kong pumunta sa Makati Circuit. Nakatira yata ako sa ilalim ng bato? Hindi ko pa napupuntahan 'yon sa buong buhay ko.

11. Can I organize my room or workspace for a fresh start?

-Sa totoo lang, tamad ako maglinis. Ang kama ko laging magulo. Pero that's just how things are for me and that's how it works for me. Mas naaalala ko kasi kung saan ko nilagay kapag magulo kaysa sa kapag maayos e basta lang inayon kaya nakakalimutan ko kung saan ko nilagay mga gamit ko. Pero somehow may negative sides ang magulo ang kama, nawawala rin kasi mga gamit ko, oh diba? burara lang...

12. Have I considered starting a journal or blog to express myself?

-Mayroon na, actually gumawa ako ng diary sa phone ko na isa kaso sira na... may diary din naman ako na notebook pero hindi ko na tinuloy. Itong blog ko na 'to sa tumblr para lang iexpress mga thoughs ko sa pamamagitan ng mga sulatin lalong-lalo na sa pamamagitan ng masining na pagpapahayag sa likha kong mga tula.

13. What future career paths or interests am I curious about, and how can I learn more about them?

-Interested akong maging derma at surgeon! Pangarap ko talaga 'yan noong bata ako, napalitan lang ng pagiging Filipino teacher. Siguro kung mali ang desisyon na maging guro, itutuloy ko na lang ang derma o surgeon.

14. Can I plan a fun outing or activity with friends or family?

-Oo naman, kaso madalas kanselado dahil busy ako.

15. Have I researched any topics or issues that I find important or intriguing?

-Nagreresearch lang ako kapag may argumentative essay o research paper na gagawin. hahahha.

16. Can I experiment with different styles or looks through fashion or makeup?

-Through fashion, yes. Guilty pleasure ko ang maging stylish through my outfit, doon ko rin ineexpress ang mood ko. Ang make-up pinag-aaralan ko pa, sa ngayon, blush-on, lipstick, at eyeliner pa lang ginagawa ko.

17. What are some ways I can challenge myself academically or intellectually?

-I want to challenge myself na huwag maging tamad? HAHHAHAHA. Kompleto naman lahat ng requirements ko sa paaralan, hindi mababa ang mga iskor, pero siguro procrastination ang kalaban ko? Gagawa ako 3 days before the deadline o kaya minsan sa araw ng deadline mismo. Pero hindi ako gumagawa sa school, nakakabastos lang sa guro na ipakita mo sa kaniya na hindi mo ginawa ang t.a hahahaha.

18. Have I taken time to relax and unwind, maybe by listening to music or practicing mindfulness?

-Yesss, ginagawa ko kapag stress ako!!!!

19. Can I set some personal goals for self-improvement or growth?

-Siguro need kong improve ang katams ko HAHHAHAHAH. As I said earlier, lumalala na ang katamaran ko.

20. Have I reached out to a mentor, teacher, or older sibling for advice or guidance on my interests and aspirations?

-Yes, sa teacher ko noong grade 7 ako. Super bait niya at lagi siyang nariyan kapag may problema ako. Lagi siyang nagbibigay payo o advice sa akin. Para ko na siyang nanay sa kung gaano kami kalapit sa isa't isa. Nalinawan ako kahit papaano sa kung anong gusto kong maging at anong paraan ko para makamit 'yon! May oras na sukong-suko na ako pero nariyan siya, kinomfort pa niya ako kasama ng mga co-teachers niya na close ko rin. Hindi ko alam kung anong magagawa ko kung wala siya, hindi niya man ako inaalagaan kapag may sakit ako, pero ang laki ng appreciation ko sa kaniya. Love na love ko siya. :)))

BONUS QUESTIONS

What is your sexuality?

Kailangan bang malaman 'yan? hahahaha..

When is your birthday?

March 23 (secret sa year :p)

Biggest pet peeve?

Mga taong hindi considerate, maissue, hindi maganda ugali. hahaha.

Hobbies?

Singing, listening to music, reading academic books in Filipino subject, writing poems or essays; any type of writing, journalism(?)

[akocomyk]

6th Place – Top 10 Books of My 2023

Desaparesidos by Lualhati Bautista

This is one of the most beautifully haunting books I've read this year.

I've already read Bautista's other Marial Law inspired novel Dekada '70, and I can say that this is one is better written. It has a more gripping plot. The way she painted some disturbing scenes would make me cringe but that's because I could feel the pain. I could feel the anger and sorrow.

And to think that these events happened in real life makes it even more horrifying.

Add the fact that there are many people being misled by rampant historical revisionism and misinformation through modern technology... it's just sad.