Gloc 9

He may be very fast when it comes to rapping, but there’s no missing the beauty of Gloc 9’s lyrics. What’s more, he uses his songs to promote advocacies he believes in. His raps always have a reason, whether it’s encouraging patriotism or crying out against social injustices. Poetry and purpose – now that’s one perfect combination.

Antoinette Jadaone

Antoinette is the pen behind hit romantic comedies such as “English Only Please” and “That Thing Called Tadhana” which are treasure troves of hugot lines that have become quotable quotes. Apart from her showbiz work, Antoinette also keeps the language alive through her company Witty Will Save the World which she runs with Chinggay Nuque. They not only have products that cater to Pinoy humor, they also have memes that easily go viral on Facebook.

Juan Miguel Severo

The spoken word artist has been writing and performing in different gigs for a long time, but it was Juan Miguel appearance in the teleserye On the Wings of Love that made him a household name. In the show, he literally waxed romantic with poems that pierced hearts. All of a sudden, Filipino poems were cool. And on top of highlighting the beauty of the language, an added bonus is that he put the spotlight on an art form not usually consumed by the Pinoy audience.

The Almario Family

We definitely have to give props to the family that gave children’s storybooks written in Filipino the boost it needs. The family, through their publishing firm Adarna House, Inc., reinvigorated the industry by commissioning talented writers and artists who gave local storybooks a modern twist –  while staying true to the values that our culture holds dear. Some of their books are presented in both English and Filipino, making it easy for non-speakers to learn – thereby propagating the beauty of the language even more.

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