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Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín was a Filipino writer, historian and journalist, best known for his short stories and novels in the English language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquín 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 in English, along with José Rizal and Claro M. Recto.

✵ 4. May 1917 – 29. April 2004
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Nick Joaquín Quotes

“The point is not how we use a tool, but how it uses us.”

Nick Joaquín

Source: Culture and History

“The identity of the Filipino today is of a person asking what is his identity.”

Nick Joaquín

Source: Culture and History

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