TY  - ADVS
TI  - Pedro Bukaneg
KW  - Men and women in literature
KW  - 15512
KW  - 1624
KW  - bukanegan
KW  - debates in verse
KW  - father of iloko literature
KW  - ilocano
KW  - ilocanos 1953
KW  - ilocos
KW  - laurel wreath
KW  - lexicographers
KW  - musicians
KW  - orators
KW  - pedrito reyes
KW  - pictorial history of the philippines
KW  - preachers
KW  - writers
N1  - 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; With prints
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