May Tibok ang Puso ng Lupa
by Bienvenido A. Ramos

The Novel

Delved into in this prize-winning novel are the farmers’ multiple problems and the prolonged discussions and debates on agrarian reform. Through a creative reconstruction of the locality and its colorful characters, the novel reveals the boundary separating the landowners and the peasants; the contentions on belief and ideology; as well as the authentic dreams and feelings toward unity.

Finalist, 25th National Book Awards, Juan C. Laya Award for Best Novel in a Philippine Language.

Finalist, Gintong Aklat Awards 2006, for Filipino Literature.