Hiligaynon literature
Hiligaynon literature consists of both the oral and written works in Hiligaynon, the language of the Hiligaynon people in the Philippine regions of Western Visayas and Soccsksargen. == History == == Notable works == Religio Cristiano Apostolica Romana – the first book entirely written in Hiligaynon, authored by Mariano Cuartero Ang Babai nga Huaran – possibly first modern Hiligaynon play and the first modern play overall in any Philippine language, written by Cornelio Hilado in either 1878 or 1894 Quinabuhi kag Pasion ni Hesukristo nga Aton Ginoo (1884) – written by Mariano Perfecto Ang Mutia nga Matin-aw (1894) – a play written by Eriberto Gumban Ang Capitan (1903) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be performed, written by Valente "Valentin" Cristobal and composed by Juan Paterno Ang Nagahigugma sa Iya Duta (1906) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be written (in 1899), with its libretto by Salvador Ciocon Benjamin (1907) – the first Hiligaynon novel, written by Angel Magahum Sr.