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Dalawidaw: An Ilonggo Folk Song by Steph Gonzaga is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes the history and background of the Ilonggo folk song "Dalawidaw". It was written in 1943 by Augurio Abeto as a love song to commemorate the anniversary of the Philippine Commonwealth. However, it also served as propaganda against the Japanese occupation during World War 2, representing the rejection of the puppet government established by the Japanese. Abeto was a famous poet and politician from Negros who composed the song

Author

Steph Gonzaga

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EN