College of Arts and Letters
University of the Philippines Diliman
Kolehiyo ng Arte at Literatura
Departamento ng Filipino
at Panitikan ng Pilipinas
Departamento ng Filipino
at Panitikan ng Pilipinas
Department of Filipino and
Philippine Literature
VISION
The leading department for Filipino, Philippine Literature, and Creative Writing in Filipino in the country that hones a nationalist and pro-people studentry
MISSION
1. To advocate a strong mechanism that develops quality teaching and research method that help alleviate the lives of Filipino people through language, literature, and creative writing;
2. To produce research and literary works that further help strengthen Filipino as the national language and Philippine Literature;
3. Regularly publish research in language, literature, creative writing, and Philippine Studies;
4. Lead programs and activities in language, literature, creative writing, and Philippine Studies;
5. Enjoin movements that strengthen Filipino as the national language, literature, creative writing, and Philippine Studies.
History
DFPL was established in 1966 as a response of the university to the growing need to hone a Filipino-oriented and nationalist studentry. To further broaden the knowledge and understanding of the students in Philippine society and culture, the aims of the department were outlined:
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develop the national language which is Filipino and the Philippine languages; and
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create research about the various ethnolinguistic groups to create a national literature and culture.
In order to accomplish the aims of the department, the institution offers various academic programs as well as enhancing publication through peer-reviewed journals, conferences and workshops, and extension services of the department.
Among the roster of the faculty members are well-known writers, researchers, and scholars of language, literature, and culture in the Philippines.
Programs
under
graduate
under
graduate
graduate
studies
graduate
studies
PhD
PhD
associate
in arts
associate
in arts
Admissions
Requirements for Asosyado sa Arte sa Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Filipino
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General weighted average of 80% and above
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Sample of creative work
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Examination (administered by DFPP)
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Interview
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Requirements for Shiftees at Transferees from other UP units/colleges/universities
(for B.A. Filipino at Panitikan ng Pilipinas, B.A. Malikhaing Pagsulat, at B.A. Philippine Studies (Araling Pilipino):​
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General Weighted Average ng 2.0 and above
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Interview
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Exam
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For AA and BA applicants, email the Department of Filipino and Philippine Literature: dfpp.upd@up.edu.ph.
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Requirements for MA and PhD applicants:
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Application letter detailing the applicant's research proposal
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Accomplished form from GSO
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Transcript of Records
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Two (2) recommendation letters from former professors or supervisors
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Interview
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For MA and PhD applicants, email the CAL Graduate Studies Office: cal_gso.updiliman@up.edu.ph
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Department Executive Committee
Asst. Prof. Schedar D. Jocson
Department Chair
sdjocson@up.edu.ph
Asst. Prof. Maynard G. Manansala
Katuwang ng Tagapangulo
mgmanansala@up.edu.ph
Assoc. Prof. Ma. Althea T. Enriquez
Tagapag-Ugnay ng
Larangan ng Wika mtenriquez@up.edu.ph
Assoc. Prof. Pauline Mari F. Hernando
Tagapag-Ugnay ng
Larangan ng Panitikan
pfhernando@up.edu.ph
Assoc. Prof. Joanne V. Manzano
Tagapag-Ugnay ng
Larangan ng Phil. Studies
jvmanzano@up.edu.ph
Mr. Karlo Mikhail I. Mongaya
Tagapag-Ugnay ng
Programang GE
kimongaya@up.edu.ph
Assoc. Prof. Will P. Ortiz
Tagapag-Ugnay ng Larangan ng Malikhaing Pagsulat
wportiz@up.edu.ph
Assoc. Prof. Vina P. Paz
Tagapag-Ugnay ng
Gradwadong Programa
vppaz@up.edu.ph
Asst. Prof. April J. Perez
Tagapag-Ugnay ng
Di-Gradwadong Programa
ajperez@up.edu.ph
Faculty Roster
Administrative Staff
Ivy R. Argote
Administrative Officer IV
Mark Joseph N. Mirasol
Administrative Aide III
Susan L. Alcantara
Administrative Assistant II
Allen Mae M. Camacho
Assistant Utility Worker
Abraham Janio
Junior Utility Worker
Contact Us
Room 1105, Pavilion 1, Palma Hall
Roxas Avenue corner Roces Street
University of the Philippines, Diliman
Quezon City 1101, Philippines
+632-8-981-8500 loc. 2123