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During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines (1565-1898), Spanish influences profoundly shaped Philippine literature and culture. The Spanish introduced the Roman alphabet which replaced the existing writing system. They also spread the Christian religion which became the dominant theme in literature. Many Spanish words were incorporated into Tagalog and other Philippine languages. The first books printed in the Philippines were religious texts in Tagalog and Spanish. Traditional folk songs flouris
- Author
- Jewel Aboy
- Language
- EN