Hiligaynon literature consists of both the oral and written works in Hiligaynon, the language of the Hiligaynon people in the Philippine regions of Western Visayas and Soccsksargen.

History

Notable works

• Religio Cristiano Apostolica Romana – the first book entirely written in Hiligaynon, authored by Mariano Cuartero^[1]
• Ang Babai nga Huaran – possibly first modern Hiligaynon play and the first modern play overall in any Philippine language, written by Cornelio Hilado in either 1878^[2] or 1894^[3]
• Quinabuhi kag Pasion ni Hesukristo nga Aton Ginoo (1884) – written by Mariano Perfecto
• Ang Mutia nga Matin-aw (1894) – a play written by Eriberto Gumban
• Ang Capitan (1903) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be performed, written by Valente "Valentin" Cristobal and composed by Juan Paterno^[2]
• Ang Nagahigugma sa Iya Duta (1906) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be written (in 1899), with its libretto by Salvador Ciocon^[2]
• Benjamin (1907) – the first Hiligaynon novel, written by Angel Magahum Sr. in 1894^[3]
• Nating (1908) – a zarzuela written by Valentín Cristóbal and composed by Teodoro Gallego
• "Sa Dalagang Ilong-Ilonganon" (1926) – a poem by Flavio Zaragoza y Cano
• Mga Hinugpong nga Malip-ut nga Sugilanon (1935) – an anthology of short stories by Angel Magahum Sr.
• "De Mactan a Tirad" (1940) – a poem by Flavio Zaragoza y Cano
• Margosatubig: Maragtas ni Salagunting (1946) – a novel by Ramon Muzones
• Juanita Cruz (1968) – a novel by Magdalena Jalandoni
• Lirio (1998) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Ang Pangayaw (2000) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Ang Kapid (2006) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Candido (2007) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Donato Bugtot (2011) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Si Padre Olan kag ang Dios (2013) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Ang Milagro sa Ermita (2017) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery

Notable Hiligaynon writers

• Antonio Ledesma Jayme (1854–1937) – lawyer, revolutionary, provincial governor and assemblyman. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City, lived in Bacolod
• Graciano López Jaena (1856–1896) – journalist, orator, and revolutionary from Iloilo, well known for his written works in La Solidaridad and the satirical story Fray Botod. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City
• Angel Magahum Sr. (1867–1931) – writer, editor and composer. Composed the classic Iloilo ang Banwa Ko, the unofficial song of Iloilo. Born in Molo, Iloilo City
• Valente Cristóbal (1875–1945) – Hiligaynon playwright. Born in Polo (now Valenzuela City), Bulacan
• Magdalena Jalandoni (1891–1978) – prolific writer, novelist and feminist. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City
• Flavio Zaragoza y Cano (1892–1965) – lawyer, journalist and the "Prince of Visayan poets". Born in Cabatuan, Iloilo
• Ramon Muzones (1913–1992) – novelist, poet, and essayist. Born in Miagao, Iloilo City
• Conrado Saquian Norada (born 1921) – lawyer, intelligence officer and governor of Iloilo from 1969 to 1986. Co-founder and editor of Yuhum magazine. Born in Miagao, Iloilo City
• Peter Solis Nery (born 1969) – prolific writer, poet, playwright, novelist, editor, "Hari sang Binalaybay", and champion of the Hiligaynon language. Born in Dumangas, Iloilo
• Elizabeth Batiduan Navarro – Hiligaynon drama writer for radio programs of Bombo Radyo Philippines