Who was one of Francisco Balagtas' teachers in Letran?
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One of the most important teachers of Francisco Balagtas at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran was Padre Mariano Pilapil. Padre Pilapil was a respected priest and scholar who also helped write the famous religious book Pasyon. He taught Balagtas not just religion, but also the power of using words and poetry.Under Padre Pilapil’s guidance, Balagtas learned how to write poems that did more than just sound nice. He learned how to express his thoughts and emotions clearly, and how to speak about the problems of society through stories and verses. Padre Pilapil likely influenced Balagtas to write with purpose—to teach, to awaken, and to inspire.A good teacher can change a student’s life. For Balagtas, Padre Pilapil was that teacher. Because of him, Balagtas discovered the deeper meaning of writing and began to see literature as a way to help his country. His teacher’s lessons stayed with him even as he became a famous poet.
