and History: Occasional Notes on the Process of Philippine Becoming; The World of Damian Domingo: 19th Century Manila (co-authored with Luciano P.R. Santiago); and Jaime Ongpin: The Enigma: The Profile of a Filipino as Manager. His work “Three Generations” was awarded Best Short Story published in the Philippine Review (March 1943-November 1944) Journalist of the Year in the 11th National Press Club-Esso Journalism Awards (1966) Won the Seato Literary Award Contest for his collection of short stories and poems (June 1, 1973) Won the nation's most prestigious awards carrying material emoluments besides honor and privileges (March 27, 1976) National Artist for Literature by President and Mrs. Marcos cited having “opened a new vision of Filipino Life” (1976) See also José Rizal National Artists of the Philippines References External links Nick Joaquin: National Artist for Literature at Panitikan.com Nick Joaquin, Encyclopædia Britannica Online , Emory University Nick Joaquin, Answers.com Nick Joaquin, PinoyLit Filipino writers National Artists of the Philippines Roman Catholic writers People from Paco, Manila Writers from Manila 1917 births 2004 deaths Burials at the Libingan ng mga Bayani English-language writers from the Philippines Magic realism writers