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(Alejandro G. Abadilla)
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Abadilla, a Filipino poet, essayist and fiction writer, finished his AB Philosophy at the University of Santo Tomas in 1934.
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His major breakthrough in Philippine poetry was when he wrote his poem <i>"Ako ang Daigdig"</i> (I am the world) in 1955.
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His contributions to Philippine literature, extends to the essay, short fiction and the novel. 
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In 1932, he started his regular listing and evaluation of published poems in <i>"Talaang Bughaw"</i>.
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His published novels include: <i>"Sing-ganda Ng Buhay"</i> (As beautiful as life) (1947); <i>"Pagkamulat Ni Magdalena"</i> (Magdalene's awakening) in 1958, co-authored with Elpidio Capulong).
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March 10, 1906: Alejandro G. Abadilla was born in Rosario, Cavite