Pedro Bukaneg
Pedro Bukaneg
Bukaneg--an orator, musician, preacher, and lexicographer--is considered the father of Iloko literature. (1552-1624). He was believed to have been found as a newborn baby wrapped in a basket, floating down the Bantay river. The maiden who found him gave him later to Father Geronimo Cavero who taught him religion. He was a great help in converting many Ilocanos to Christianity. His knowledge of Ilocano, Tinguian, and Tagalog languages made him a valuable helper in spreading Christianity, thus winning for himself the admiration of King Philip of Spain and the Pope of Rome. A blind poet, he preached in the streets. Honored as the "Father of Iloko Literature," Ilocano debates in verse were named after him: Bukanegan. Photo reproduction of a sketch made of the Iloko poet to whom the writing of 16th century epic "Biag ni Lam-ang" has been attributed.
1953
Men and women in literature
15512
1624
bukanegan
debates in verse
father of iloko literature
ilocano
ilocanos 1953
ilocos
laurel wreath
lexicographers
musicians
orators
pedrito reyes
pictorial history of the philippines
preachers
writers
Bukaneg--an orator, musician, preacher, and lexicographer--is considered the father of Iloko literature. (1552-1624). He was believed to have been found as a newborn baby wrapped in a basket, floating down the Bantay river. The maiden who found him gave him later to Father Geronimo Cavero who taught him religion. He was a great help in converting many Ilocanos to Christianity. His knowledge of Ilocano, Tinguian, and Tagalog languages made him a valuable helper in spreading Christianity, thus winning for himself the admiration of King Philip of Spain and the Pope of Rome. A blind poet, he preached in the streets. Honored as the "Father of Iloko Literature," Ilocano debates in verse were named after him: Bukanegan. Photo reproduction of a sketch made of the Iloko poet to whom the writing of 16th century epic "Biag ni Lam-ang" has been attributed.
1953
Men and women in literature
15512
1624
bukanegan
debates in verse
father of iloko literature
ilocano
ilocanos 1953
ilocos
laurel wreath
lexicographers
musicians
orators
pedrito reyes
pictorial history of the philippines
preachers
writers