Did you know: Jose Garcia Villa

Today, Aug. 5, is the 107th birth anniversary of National Artist for Literature Jose Garcia Villa. Born in 1908 in Singalong, Manila, he is considered one of the finest poets in the world, regardless of race or language. His pen name Doveglion is a combination of dove, eagle and lion. Villa was conferred the title of National Artist in 1973 and died on Feb. 7, 1997. Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research