Nicomedes "Nick" Marquez Joaquin was a Filipino writer and journalist best known for his short stories and novels in the English language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. He has been considered one of the most important Filipino writers, along with José Rizal and Claro M. Recto. Unlike Rizal and Recto, whose works were written in Spanish, Joaquin's major works were written in English despite being literate in Spanish.
Portrait of Joaquin
Nick Joaquin is interred at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Nick Joaquin on a 2010 stamp of the Philippines
National Artist of the Philippines
The Order of National Artists of the Philippines is an order bestowed by the President of the Philippines on Philippine nationals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine art. Members of the Order are known as National Artists. Originally instituted as an Award, it was elevated to the status of an order in 2003.
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Image: Francisca Reyes Aquino Order of National Artists (cropped)
Image: Botong Francisco 2012 stamp of the Philippines (cropped)
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