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April 30, 2023

FDC : Nick Joaquin

Photo lifted from Rado Gatchalian





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Nick Joaquin
National Artist for Literature 
1917 Birth Centenary 2017
December 13, 2027
Manila Philippines 

About the Author
Source: Wikipedia 

Nicomedes "NickMarquez Joaquin (Tagalog: [hwaˈkin]; May 4, 1917 – April 29, 2004) was a Filipino writer and journalist best known for his short stories and novels in the English 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. He has been considered one of the most important Filipino writers, along with José Rizal and Claro M. Recto. Unlike Rizal and Recto, whose works were written in Spanish, Joaquin's major works were written in English despite being a native Spanish speaker.

Nick Joaquin