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F. Sionil José was a Filipino writer and National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. He wrote novels and short stories in English that depict the social and historical issues of the Philippines, such as class struggles and colonialism.
Jan 7, 2022 · MANILA — F. Sionil Jose, the author of a dozen socially engaged novels and countless short stories and essays who was sometimes called the grand old man of Philippine letters and even the...
Jan 7, 2022 · The University of the Philippines honors the life and legacy of the late writer, publisher, and activist F. Sionil Jose, who passed away on January 6, 2022. He was a National Artist for Literature, a Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, and a founder of Solidaridad Publishing House.
Jan 7, 2022 · MANILA, Philippines — National Artist for Literature Francisco Sionil Jose died peacefully in his sleep last night while waiting for an angioplasty today at the Makati Medical Center. He was 97.
Jan 7, 2022 · MANILA (AFP) - Philippine novelist Francisco Sionil Jose, whose widely translated works delved into the South-east Asian country's painful colonial past and social injustices, died on Thursday...
SIONIL JOSE, F (rancisco) Nationality: Filipino. Born: Rosales, Pangasinan, 3 December 1924. Education: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 1946-48. Family: Married Teresita G. Jovellanos in 1949; five sons and two daughters.
Jan 10, 2022 · José took up Litt. B. Journalism at the old Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. He served as editor in chief of the Varsitarian from 1948 to 1949. After working in various broadsheets and magazines in the country, José founded the Solidaridad Bookshop and Publishing House in 1964.