Banaag at Sikat (Radiance and Sunrise)

' Banaag at Sikat first appeared as a series in the Tagalog newspaper Muling Pagsilang (Renaissance ) n 1904 It is now recognized as the most prominent work of the period known as the Golden Age of the Tagalog novel (1905-1921) and a milestone in the history of Tagalog fiction for its engagement with social issues' Dr Patricia May B Jurilla Tagalog, Bestsellers of the Twentieth Century: A History of the Book in the Philippines
'Lope K Santos' Banaag at Sikat was the most important Tagalog novel of the early 20th century. Avidly read by the intellectuals and the masses, it influenced the workers to fight for economic, social, and political reforms. It became a Bible for the working men and women of the Philippines.' Professor Teodoro Agoncillo, Author of A History of the Filipino People ; National Scientist of the Philippines
'The vigour and charm of style of Banaag at Sikat never fails. Santos knows how to sustain interest: he lets his people move and speak in a manner the reader can easily identify with. He knows the folkboth of his novel and his audience. He knows perfectly their mores, their ways of thinking, their vices and especially their language. The novel is rich in folk wisdom and homilies, which give added charm and character to this Tagalog classic.' Romeo P. Virtusio, Award-winning writer of Bilibid: Beneath the Prison Walls and Padre and Other Short Stories
'Lush, limpid and lean, Danton Remoto is a stylist of the English language. Read him.' Bernice Reubens, winner of the Man Booker Prize for the novel, The Elected Member
'In Banaag at Sikat , Lope K Santos succeeded in condensing the whole spiritual history of the Filipino ilustrado ('the enlightened or educated ones'). . . The novel is a true exemplar of revolutionary art.' Dr Epifanio San Juan, Winner of the Association of Asian American Studies, Outstanding Book Award , Emeritus Professor, University of Connecticut