The birthday of the late National Artist for Literature, Jose Garcia Villa, falls on Aug. 5 and it’s a good a time as any to talk about his legacy. Penguin Classics published his Doveglion ...

This article investigates how the diverse topography of the Philippines—its mountains, rainforests, coasts, and cities—has significantly influenced the poetic styles of Jose Garcia Villa ...

MANILA, Philippines - Freeway pays homage to another great National Artist — the legendary poet, fictionist and NA for Literature, Jose Garcia Villa. The third part of the series will feature ...

Cherie Gil reads to the students of Legarda Elementary School a poem from Jose Garcia Villa's book Doveglion. She said one of her favorite Villa poems is "First, A Poem Must Be Magical." First, a poem ...

Recently, Freeway has once again paid homage to another National Artist for Literature — Jose Garcia Villa. The much awaited third part of the series features the literary works of Villa ...

As a celebration of sorts, I devote my space today to national literature, an appreciation of the works of Jose Garcia Villa, the Filipino poet whose productive years were lived in New York City ...