Ildefonso Santos

Born: 23 January 1897 • Died: 28 January 1984

Ildefonso Santiago Santos (January 23, 1897 – January 28, 1984) was a Filipino educator, poet, and linguist. Recognized as one of the finest poets in Tagalog, Santos was also renowned with his translations of Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam and of the Philippine National Anthem, and for his use of the ancient Filipino form of poetry known as Tanaga. (Source)

Poems by Ildefonso Santos

Sa Tabi ng Dagat by Ildefonso Santos

November 22, 2005

"Sa dagat man, irog, ng kaligayahan, / lahat, pati puso / ay naaagnas ding marahang-marahan..." — Ildefonso Santos