文化承传是菲华文学发展的动力对于中华文化的执着，重视中华文化的承传，是所有置身异质文化之外的海外华侨、华人 社会维系自己独特文化身份和与世界对话的普遍特征。这一情况在菲律宾华侨华人社会中表 现得尤为突出。一是菲律宾华侨华人经济上的强势地位，使他们有可能为人 Cultural Inheritance is the Impetus for the Development of Philippine Chinese Literature The dedication to Chinese culture and the emphasis on the inheritance of Chinese culture are the common features of all overseas Chinese who are exposed to heterogeneous cultures. Chinese communities maintain their unique cultural identities and dialogue with the world. This situation is particularly prominent among overseas Chinese in the Philippines. First, the strong economic position of overseas Chinese in the Philippines makes it possible for them to become human beings