It is a poem which emerge under Japanese period which made up of 17 syllables with three lines.

Americans influenced Filipino writers to write in English.

Once more, the Filipino people regained their independence during this period, which they lost twenty years ago.

The youth became vocal with their sentiments. They demanded a change in the government.

The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the need and tastes of the new generation.

It is characterized by Legends, Folk Tales, The Epic Age, and Folk Songs.