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Leon Pichay: Ilocano Poet King

Leon C. Pichay was an influential Ilocano writer and poet from the early 20th century. He wrote extensively in various genres including short stories, plays, novels, essays and over 400 poems. Pichay was considered the most prolific Ilocano writer of his time and known as the "King of Ilocano Poets" in the 1950s. He wrote in his native Ilocano language and contributed greatly to the development of Ilocano literature.

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Leon Pichay: Ilocano Poet King

Leon C. Pichay was an influential Ilocano writer and poet from the early 20th century. He wrote extensively in various genres including short stories, plays, novels, essays and over 400 poems. Pichay was considered the most prolific Ilocano writer of his time and known as the "King of Ilocano Poets" in the 1950s. He wrote in his native Ilocano language and contributed greatly to the development of Ilocano literature.

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Leon C.

Pichay
- Manunulat, makata, isinilang noong June 27, 1902 sa vigan, ilocos sur. ( -he was a writer and poet from the
Philippines.)

- Nag-aral siya sa Vigan Seminary at La Union High School, kumuha ng abogasya sa University of Manila ngunit hindi
nakatapos dahil naging abalá sa pagsusulat.

-Pichay was one of the most active Ilocano writers of his time.

-He wrote short stories, plays, novels, essays and more than 400 poems.

-He was known as the King of Ilocano Poets during the 50s. (Itinanghal siyáng Hari ng mga Makatang Ilokano
noong dekada 50)

-During his studies he wrote many poems and worked for various Ilocano newspapers, including being an associate
writer for the Ilocano Times.

-Other publications include Panagbiag, Timekmi, Ti Agipaawat, Wagayway, Heraldo Ilocano, El Norte, and Naimbag


a Damag.

-He also became members of societies such as Filipino Editors and Publishers Union (as editor) and of Romanceros
Nacionales (as secretary-general).

-Although he was educated in English, he chose to write in his native language Ilocano, and thus contributed to the
development of Ilocano literature.

-He was also one of the initiators (nagtaguyod) of bukanegan, the Ilocano version ng balagtasan, and was granted
the title Prince of Bukanegan. 

- His poems had themes such as patriotism, spirituality, and love. He also wrote about Filipino heroes like José
Rizal and his provincial fellow Antonio Luna.

-Some examples of his work are: 

Kailukoan (Ilocos), about his people the Ilocanos; 

Ni Kaingungotko (My Beloved); 

Nena A Naig Kararuak (Nena, Joy of My Soul), which he wrote for his wife Filomena Oasan; 

Ayatenka Uray Ulpitannak (I Love You Despite Your Cruelty); 

Pinaan Ni Ulila (Have Pity on the Poor Orphan), 

O Apo Jesucristo Nga Ari (O, Christ, the Lord), a religious poem; and 

Ti Dilak (My Mother Tongue), a patriotic poem written for his love for the Ilocano language and his conviction
that as a writer one should use the mother tongue.

-Namatay siyá noong Aug. 11 1970. Ipinangalan sa kaniya ng Gunglo Dagiti Mannurat nga Ilokano (GUMIL) ang
isang parangal bílang pagkilála sa kaniyang ambag sa panitikang Ilokano. (KLL)

-A historical marker was granted to him by the National Historical Institute (now National Historical Commission of
the Philippines) in 1983 in his hometown of Vigan.

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