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Notable works
Religio Cristiano Apostolica Romana – the first book entirely written in Hiligaynon, authored by
Mariano Cuartero[1]
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[2] or 1894[3]
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
Graciano López Jaena (1856–1896) – journalist, orator, and revolutionary from Iloilo, well known for his written works in La Solidaridad and the satirical story Fray Botod. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City.
Angel Magahum Sr. (1867–1931) – writer, editor and composer. Composed the classic Iloilo ang Banwa Ko, the unofficial song of Iloilo. Born in
Molo, Iloilo City.
Magdalena Jalandoni (1891–1978) – prolific writer, novelist and feminist. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City.
Serapion C. Torre (1892–1942) – Hiligaynon litterateur, poet, novelist, zarzuela writer, and playwright, known as the Father of Modern Hiligaynon Literature. Born in
Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
Conrado Saquian Norada (born 1921) – lawyer, intelligence officer and governor of Iloilo from 1969 to 1986. Co-founder and editor of Yuhum magazine. Born in
Miagao, Iloilo.
Peter Solis Nery (born 1969) – prolific writer, poet, playwright, novelist, editor, "Hari sang Binalaybay", and champion of the Hiligaynon language. Born in
Dumangas, Iloilo.