Hiligaynon literature

Hiligaynon literature consists of both the oral and written works in Hiligaynon, the language of the Hiligaynon people in the Philippine regions of Western Visayas and SOCCSKSARGEN.

History

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Religio Cristiano Apostolica Romana – the first book entirely written in Hiligaynon, authored by Mariano Cuartero^[1]
Ang Babai nga Huaran – possibly first modern Hiligaynon play and the first modern play overall in any Philippine language, written by Cornelio Hilado in either 1878^[2] or 1894^[3]
Quinabuhi kag Pasion ni Hesukristo nga Aton Ginoo (1884) – written by Mariano Perfecto
Ang Mutia nga Matin-aw (1894) – a play written by Eriberto Gumban
Ang Capitan (1903) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be performed, written by Valente "Valentin" Cristobal and composed by Juan Paterno^[2]
Ang Nagahigugma sa Iya Duta (1906) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be written (in 1899), with its libretto by Salvador Ciocon^[2]
Benjamin (1907) – the first Hiligaynon novel, written by Angel Magahum Sr. in 1894^[3]
Nating (1908) – a zarzuela written by Valentín Cristóbal and composed by Teodoro Gallego
"Sa Dalagang Ilong-Ilonganon" (1926) – a poem by Flavio Zaragoza y Cano
Mga Hinugpong nga Malip-ut nga Sugilanon (1935) – an anthology of short stories by Angel Magahum Sr.
"De Mactan a Tirad" (1940) – a poem by Flavio Zaragoza y Cano
Margosatubig: Maragtas ni Salagunting (1946) – a novel by Ramon Muzones
Juanita Cruz (1968) – a novel by Magdalena Jalandoni

Antonio Ledesma Jayme (1854–1937) – lawyer, revolutionary, provincial governor and assemblyman. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City, lived in Bacolod City
Graciano López Jaena (1856–1896) – journalist, orator, and revolutionary from Iloilo, well known for his written works in La Solidaridad and the satirical story Fray Botod. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City
Angel Magahum Sr. (1867–1931) – writer, editor and composer. Composed the classic Iloilo ang Banwa Ko, the unofficial song of Iloilo. Born in Molo, Iloilo City
Valente Cristóbal (1875–1945) – Hiligaynon playwright. Born in Polo (now Valenzuela City), Bulacan
Magdalena Jalandoni (1891–1978) – prolific writer, novelist and feminist. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City
Flavio Zaragoza y Cano (1892–1965) – lawyer, journalist and the "Prince of Visayan poets". Born in Cabatuan, Iloilo
Ramon Muzones (1913–1992) – novelist, poet, and essayist. Born in Miagao, Iloilo City
Conrado Saquian Norada (born 1921) – lawyer, intelligence officer and governor of Iloilo from 1969 to 1986. Co-founder and editor of Yuhum magazine. Born in Miagao, Iloilo City
Peter Solis Nery (born 1969) – prolific writer, poet, playwright, novelist, editor, "Hari sang Binalaybay", and champion of the Hiligaynon language. Born in Dumangas, Iloilo
Elizabeth Batiduan Navarro – Hiligaynon drama writer for radio programs of Bombo Radyo Philippines

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