Paradise of the Animals Virgilio S. Almario with Joanne de Leon, illustrator Adarna House
Here is a modern fable that speaks of the value of peace and tolerance.
English
(Photo courtesy of Adarna House)
Cuts a tall and controversial figure in contemporary Filipino literature.
Sa rami at husay [ng pagtula] ay mahirap makahanap ng lalamang pa kay Rio Alma.
A poet who has committed his life and spirit to letters and education.
Masisilip...ang malaking bahagi ng kasaysayan ng panulaang Filipinas sa lawas ng mga tula ni Rio Alma.
Rio Alma is perhaps the most visible, most heard, most read, and most important poet in Tagalog.
Sa mga...makata ngayon ay walang pag-aalinlangang kasama si Rio Alma sa pangunahing hanay.
We consider him the most significant writer of the present times.