1. KOMIKS Komiks – is a “purveyor of entertainment and moral lessons, disseminator of values and attitudes, and a source of practical knowledge on farming, government policies, medicine, and science.”
Kenkoy – was the first Filipino comic strip. Its first appearance was in 1929.
Kulafu . He roamed the mountains of Luzon similar with Tarzan who did Africa.
Huwapelo (1933) - A comic strip about a wily but kind-hearted Tsinoy Sari-sari store owner, Akong .
Sariong Albularyo . He is a barrio doctor with a last name that actually meant “quack”.
Goyo and Kikay . A re characters from the Filipino comic strip created by Mars Ravelo , which first appeared in 1952, revolves around the comedic adventures of Goyo, a mischievous and street-smart boy, and his friend Kikay, a spunky and adventurous girl.
Jiggs and Maggie – are the main characters in an American comic strip named Bringing Up Father.
Dyesebel . She is a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo , the same legendary cartoonist who created Darna .
Valentina . She is the arch enemy of Darna , also created by Mars Ravelo .
Darna . She is a Filipino super heroine created by the legendary cartoonist Mars Ravelo .
Petra . He is a horse-bodied character. Karina. A magical agent of good with a flying kariton (pushcart).
Karina . A magical agent of good with a flying kariton (pushcart).
Phantomanok . A character who is a combination of a phantom and a rooster.
2. FILM Cinematrografo – are short-featured films that were first shown in the Philippines
The first feature films that were produced locally were in 1909, featuring the life of Jose Rizal.
Jose Nepomuceno ’s “ Dalagang Bukid ” was the first full-length feature film shown in 1919.
“Ang Aswang” was the first talking picture made in 1932 by Musser.
There were a total of 214 movie houses in the Philippines in 1924.
In 1939 , the Philippine movie industry became fifth in world rank when it came to the number of talkies produced. The movie houses were filled especially with stars like Dolphy , Nora Aunor , Vilma Santos and Sharon Cuneta , Fernando Poe, Jr .,
The movie houses were filled especially with stars like Dolphy , Nora Aunor , Vilma Santos and Sharon Cuneta , Fernando Poe, Jr .,
Dayang-Dayang . The first color film to be processed in the Philippines.
D irected by Nemesio Caravana and released on June 24, 1950 , in Life.
OTHER FILIPINO MOVIES
M ANUNURI NG PELIKULANG PILIPINO The members are film buffs and writers who come from the academe and journalism.
The word bakya is a derogatory term used by Filipino directors in the late fifties to characterize bad films. Bakya is a wooden shoe worn by the lower classes in the Philippines that symbolizes low taste or low quality.
Bienvenido Lumbera He is a poet, librettist, and scholar.
As a poet, he introduced to Tagalog literature what is now known as Bagay poetry , a landmark aesthetic tendency that has helped to change the vernacular poetic tradition.
Likhang Dila , Likhang Diwa (poems in Filipino and English) Tulang Lunot at Manibalang , 2002; Sa Sariling Bayan , Apat na Dulang May Musika , 2004; “ Agunyas sa Hacienda Luisita , ” Pakikiramay , 2004.
Nicanor Tiongson He is professor emeritus of the U.P Film Institute and former dean of the College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman.
He is a founding member and former chair of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino .
The Cinema of Manuel Conde The Urian Anthology The Women of Malolos Pilipinas Circa 1907 Basiila ng Malolos Noli at Fili Dekada 2000, and Mabining Mandirigma .
3. RADIO Radio stations in the 20s were owned and operated by an electrical supply company and organized by an American named Henry Hermann .
In the Second World War, during the Japanese occupation, all radio stations were closed except for KZRH , which was then renamed to PIAM .
Radio programs during WW2: The Voice of Juan de la Cruz Voice of Freedom from Corregidor and Voice of America
The Voice of Juan de la Cruz Is a r adio program broadcasted from Corregidor during World War II, aimed at boosting the morale of Filipinos during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
The Voice of Freedom It provided news and information to people in occupied territories during World War II.
The broadcasts included news updates, inspirational messages, music, and entertainment to uplift the spirits of Filipinos during a time of great hardship.
The Voice of America I s a U.S. government-funded international multimedia agency that provides news and information in various languages, aimed at overseas audiences.
During World War II, Voice of America played a crucial role in broadcasting news and messages of hope to people living under Axis occupation.
Axis powers were a coalition of countries led by Nazi Germany , Fascist Italy , and Imperial Japan . The term "Axis" was coined in reference to the Axis alliance between these three major powers.
Bolinao Electronics Corporation BEC was founded in 1946 by American electronics engineer James Lindenberg as Bolinao Electronics Corporation.
Beginning of ABS-CBN
In 1952, BEC was renamed Alto Broadcasting System (ABS) after Judge Antonio Quirino , brother of President Elpidio Quirino , purchased the company and later launched the first TV station in the country
Though they had little money and resources, ABS was able to put up its TV tower by July 1953 and import some 300 television sets.
The company later merged with CBN company to form ABS-CBN. CBN was founded in 1956 as Chronicle Broadcasting Network, Inc. by Eugenio Lopez Sr. and his brother Fernando Lopez , who was the sitting Vice President of the Philippines.
A year later, the Lopezes acquired ABS. The ABS-CBN brand was first used on television in 1961. ABS-CBN or Alto Broadcasting Sytem -Chronicle Broadcasting Network
And now, it became one of the giant broadcasting coporation in the Philippines.
Global Media Arts The original meaning of the GMA acronym was Greater Manila Area , referring to the initial coverage area of the station.
I s a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961.
GMA Network formerly known as: Republic Broadcasting System GMA Radio-Television Arts GMA Rainbow Satellite Network logo.
GMA – is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo.
As the network expanded, it changed into Global Media Arts.
TV 5 TV5 was founded by businessman Edward Tan and began its operations in 1960 under the name "Associated Broadcasting Corporation" (ABC).
It started as the third television station in the Philippines. Throughout its history, ABC underwent several ownership changes.
In 1972, during the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines, the network was shut down. It was later reopened under government control.
In 1992, businessman Tonyboy Cojuangco acquired ABC through his company, the Associated Broadcasting Company. In 1986, after the People Power Revolution, control of the network returned to the private sector.
In 2008, the network underwent a major rebranding and became known as TV5.
This rebranding was accompanied by significant changes in programming, targeting a more youthful and diverse audience compared to its competitors.
DRZH It is a radio station owned and operated by Manila Broadcasting Company. The station has nationwide coverage through its relay stations located across the Philippines.
4. POPULAR MAGAZINE The Philippine Magazine –was the first magazine circulated in the Philippines in 1905.
4. POPULAR MAGAZINE The Philippine Magazine was the first magazine circulated in the Philippines in 1905. The Philippines Free Press is the oldest news weekly in the Philippines, established in 1907.
It is the Philippines' oldest existing English weekly news-magazine
It is a leading Tagalog weekly magazine since 1922. In fact, it is the oldest Tagalog published magazine in the Philippines.
It contains Tagalog serialized novels , short stories , poetry , serialized comics , essays , news features , entertainment news and articles , and many others. Its sister publications are Bannawag , Bisaya Magasin , and Hiligaynon.
The weekly Liwayway was placed under strict surveillance until it was managed by Japanese named Ishiwara . Its sister publications are Bannawag , Bisaya Magasin , and Hiligaynon .
5. POPULAR MUSIC At the beginning of the 50s, Philippine pop music was certainly American.
Philippine Pop Music – started with Bob Gonzales , Habol-habol , a local version of the rock and roll songs of the 1950. Rico Puno’s Luneta , a local adaptation from the song The Way We Were.
The Pinoy musical trend emerged when Rolando Tinio , a poet, translated an album of American songs into Filipino for Celeste Legaspi, a Filipina singer
This immediately click with the youth and eventually gained wide acceptance.
Philippine popular music was also present in the form of kundimans , love songs , zarzuelas , street songs , and children’s nonsense songs but these were not sung on stages or even played in the airwaves.
Philippine pop culture was basically American, from pop, to rock, and even Broadway, to variety shows in television. Pinoy rock emerged in 1973 through Joey Smith .
METRO MANILA POP SONG FESTIVAL Is one of the songwriting competitions in the Philippines that cater to the promotion of Filipino music.
It has launched the careers of singers and songwriters in the country.