The National Artists of the Philippines for Literature
Amado V. Hernandez Biography: Amado V. Hernandez was born in Hagonoy, Bulacan on September 13, 1903, who also grew up most of his life in Tondo, Manila Philippines where he continued his studies at the Manila High School and at the American Correspondence School. Armando was an exquisite Filipino writer as well as being a reporter, columnist, and editor of several newspapers and magazines. Some of his works may include Watawat, Mabuhay, Pilipino, Makabayan, and Sampaguita. Moreover, he then received the Republic Cultural Heritage Award and an award from the National Press Club for his journalistic achievements. In the year 1947, Amado has become the president of the Congress of Labor Organization (CLO). His involvement in the communist movement and other activities has led him to his imprisonment from the year 1951 to 1956. Although he was in prison, Amado was still a leader and artists in his own way through education programs, musical productions, plays, and poetry