Juan Abad
Filipino printer turned playwright and journalist (1872-1932) · Philippines · On the map · Journalists · Died at 60
Juan Abad was a Filipino printer, playwright, and journalist-1899. His main contribution to Filipino theatre was his patriotic plays: the zarzuela Ang Tanikalang Guinto, and Isang Punglo ng Kaaway, the former which, caused his arrest and trial.
Juan Abad is read about 4 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 10 July 2026
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About this person
Some authors credit Abad with the introduction of symbolism to Tagalog drama, a claim which is still to be proven; although he may have been one of the first Tagalog dramatists to use symbolism in their plays.
Country
Philippines
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1872 to 1932 · aged 60
