Includes bibliographical references.

I. Historical essays Philippine literature -- The ethnic tradition -- The Spanish colonial tradition -- The American colonial and contemporary traditions -- Literature in Spanish -- Literature in English -- Chinese-Philippine literature -- Children's literature -- Sources and Influences -- II.Forms -- Epics -- Folk narrative -- Folk poetry -- Folk song -- Komiks -- Metrical romance -- Novel -- Pasyon -- Poetry -- Short story -- III. Aspects of production -- Audience -- Awards and grants -- Criticism and scholarship -- Organization -- Publications and publishing -- Training -- Translation and adaptation -- IV. Major works -- Poetry -- Short story -- Novels -- Essay -- V. Artists and organizations -- VI. References.