Virgilio S. Almario Books

Virgilio S. Almario, writing under the pseudonym Rio Alma, is a pivotal figure in Filipino literature who significantly propelled modernism in Filipino poetry. His early critical works laid the foundation for Filipino literary criticism, exploring the relationship between language and society. During the period of martial law, his focus shifted towards themes of nationalism and politics, consistently engaging with issues of national language. Almario is also a distinguished translator, bringing both world poetry and essential Filipino works to a wider audience. He has enriched his practice through teaching and founding an organization for Filipino poets, continuing to shape and nurture his country's literary landscape.