Mariano Perfecto (1853 - November 3, 1913) was the fifth Governor of

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(1910–1913). Known as a prolific writer, he is considered as the "Father of Bikol Literature," and the "Father of Bisayan Literature." He published the first newspaper in the

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, ''An Parabareta'' (1899–1900) and set up the first printing press in the Bikol region, the ''Libreria y Imprenta Mariana''. His literary output ranged from translations of religious tracts, novenas to poems, short dramas and linguistic works both in the Ilonggo and Bikol languages. Salvador Pons, an Augustinian friar, stated in one of his works (''Sacerdotes Del Clero Secular Filipino Escritores''. 1900) that Perfecto was a

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priest and likewise Fr. Pablo Fernandez in his book ''History of the Church in the Philippines (1521-1898)'' said the same thing but the source he cited was the same Augustinian friar.Fernandez, Pablo. History of the Church in the Philippines (1521-1898), O.P. Life Today Publications, San Juan, Metro Manila. Philippines, 1988, vide, p. 433.

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Governors of Ambos Camarines 1853 births 1913 deaths Writers from Camarines Sur Bikolano writers

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