REPRESENTATIVE TEXT AND AUTHORS FROM REGIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES
REGION 1: Ilocos Region 2
Pedro Bukaneg 3 March 1592 - 1630
blind since childhood the first known Ilokano poet. the " Father of Ilokano Poetry and Literature ." authored the popular epic known as Biag ni Lam- ang Pedro Bukaneg 4
BIAG NI LAM-ANG 5 Notable for being the first Philippine folk epic to be recorded in written form , and was one of only two folk epics documented during the Philippines' Spanish Colonial period, along with the Bicolano epic of Handiong . The story is a mix of adventure and romance with exciting and unpredictable outcomes.
Characters 6 Lam- ang - the son of Don Juan and Namongan Don Juan - the father of Lam- ang Namongan - wife of Don Juan Ines Kannoyan - wife of Lam- ang Sumarang - the enemy of Lam- ang
Settings 7 Nalbuan (now part of the northern part of the Philippines Bravery, when displayed positively, makes one honorable. Theme
REGION 2: Cagayan Valley 8
Florentino Hornedo 9 October 1938- December 2015
Professor, cultural studies pioneer and expert in Ivatan culture. known for his studies on Philippine ethnic traditions, precolonial and colonial history and contemporary society. He was a prolific writer, researcher and author of journal articles, monographs and books Florentino Hornedo 10
When the Adipasayaw Birds Pass Florentino H. Hornedo 11 When the adipasayaw birds pass under the eaves of the house, gumayam gumamitay , serve them wine in a glass cup because they are birds of our Lord God. (Gold of the East, gold of the West,) it is not that you are not being offered blood of a piglet it is not that you are not being sprinkled with wine darkly rich with age which can come from the rich field of Vachi .
When the Adipasayaw Birds Pass Florentino H. Hornedo 12 From Laji : Anu Maddaw Ka Mu Lipus : an Ivatan Folk Lyric Tradition by Dr. Florentino H. Hornedo , published by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House in 1997. Translated into English and reprinted with permission from Dr. Florentino Hornedo .
REGION 3: Central Luzon 13
Francisco Balagtas 14 April 1788- Febuary 1862
Florante at Laura 15 Balagtas wrote the epic during his imprisonment. He dedicated it to his sweetheart María Asuncion Rivera , whom he nicknamed "M. A. R." and is referenced to as " Selya " in the dedication Florante at Laura is a love story .
A prominent Filipino poet , and is widely considered one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates for his impact on Filipino literature. The famous epic, Florante at Laura , is regarded as his defining work . Francisco Balagtas 16
Characters 17 Florante - Duke of Albania and the main protagonist of the novel. Laura- Daughter of King Linceo of Albania. She is the love interest of Florante . Aladdin/ Aladin - Son of Sultan Ali- Adab of Persia. Flerida - Aladin’s fiance .
Settings 18 Kingdom of Albanya Christians and Non-Christian, love, betrayal, friendship, happiness, pain, grief and social reality Theme
REGION 4-A: CALABARZON
20 Dr. Jose P. Rizal June 19, 1861- December 30, 1896
Jose Rizal Rizal was a prolific writer and was anti-violence . He rather fights using his pen than his might. Rizal's two books " Noli Me Tangere " (Touch Me Not) which he wrote while he was in Berlin, Germany in 1887 and "El Filibusterismo " (The Rebel) in Ghent, Belgium in 1891 21
Our Mother Tongue - Poetry (Jose P. Rizal) If truly a people dearly love The tongue to them by Heaven sent, They’ll surely yearn for liberty Like a bird above in the firmament. Because by its language one can judge A town, a barrio, and kingdom; And like any other created thing
Our Mother Tongue - Poetry (Jose P. Rizal) Every human being loves his freedom. One who doesn’t love his mother tongue; Is worse than putrid fish and a beast; And like a truly precious thing It therefore deserves to be cherished.
Our Mother Tongue - Poetry (Jose P. Rizal) The Tagalog language akin to Latin, To English, Spanish, angelical tongue; For God who knows how to look after us This language He bestowed us upon. As others, our language is the same With alphabet and letters of its own, It was lost because a storm did destroy On the lake the Bangka in years by gone
25 REGION 4-B: MIMAROPA
26 Malou Leviste Jacob 1948-Present
MALOU JACOB Is a playwright . Jacob has been a resident playwright of PETA . She finished Bachelor of Arts in Communication in Maryknoll College (now Miriam College). 27
JUAN TAMBAN 28 In the eyes of many, Juan Tamban is a spectacle, someone you can’t help but look at and be disgusted of, a street child who eats rats, cockroaches, and lizards to earn a living. In the eyes of the authority, he is a juvenile criminal guilty of snatching. In the eyes of the academe, he is an oddity worthy of a special case study, a case which Marina Torres, a graduate student-social worker, reluctantly accepts. Will Marina be able to make an objective study or will her heart triumph over the mind when she becomes closer to the harsh realities of injustice and abuse that is Juan’s life? Is she really helping the child or just helping herself?
29 REGION 5: BICOL
30 ESTELITO BAYLON JACOB September 3, 1973- Present
Estelito Baylon Jacob He finished secondary educationat the Ateneo de Naga University and earned the degree of Bachelor in Secondary Education ( BSEd ). He is one of the editors of Bangraw , A bikol magazine , and currently the president of Kabulig B ikol Writers Association . 31
Mga Nirukitdukit
33 REGION 6: WESTERN VISAYAS
34 ALICE TAN -GONZALES
ALICE TAN- GONZALES Ilonggo Story Writer 35
Sa Taguangkan sang Duta kag Iban pa nga Sugilanon Seguiban Press, Iloilo, 2009 — a collection of short stories in Hiligaynon
37 REGION 7: CENTRAL VISAYAS
38 MICHAEL OBENIETA
MICHAEL OBENIETA Was born in Cebu ,Philippines and a truly Cebuano indeed. He writes poetry and prose in both Cebuano and English. The most famous work of him are “ New writers speak up and mantala ” , “ Likhaan ” , “ Fiction(1996 to 1997) ” , 39
Kay Ang Kahilom Usa Usab Ka Siloy Haw- ang ang tanang garay , tanang pasumbingay , Kon motugbaw ang pako sa panghupaw ni nanay:Pastilan , pa- ita ining gredwan ra ta, Kilawon unta’ng inengles kon kasabot pa… Mitugdon sa iyang dila ang agiw sa naugdaw Nga mga balhibo sa ugis ug langyaw Nga langgam . Inanay naabo ang bulok Sa iyang matang nagkaawop , nagpirok-pirok .
Kay Ang Kahilom Usa Usab Ka Siloy Samtang iyang gipahiluna ang karaang antipara Samtang gapunsisok ang mga anunugba Sa among bag- ong plorisin . Kaniadtong lunhaw Ang akong pagtilok sa gamut ug liso , tataw Ug sarang na ang siga-sayaw sa among lamparilya . Sa among amakang bungbong misalida Ang iyang kamot , mipasundayag og pako tadlas Sa akong alimpatakan . Aron dili ka maihalas
Kay Ang Kahilom Usa Usab Ka Siloy Sama nako , matod niya , basa gyu’g taman … Tin-aw gihapon hangtud karon , dili daman, Ang dam-ag sa iyang tingog . Ug ako nagtuo Nga kadtong gipaagiw nga letra sa alpabeto Nga iyang gisagol sa sabaw isip palihi Niadtong punga-punga pa ang akong ikasulti Mao’y mipikas sa akong dila pinaagi sa mga pulong Nga duna’y pako , hangtud ako karon napakong
Kay Ang Kahilom Usa Usab Ka Siloy Sa panganod . Apan bisan nanghupaw si nanay , Nagkayuring sa langyaw kong garay , wala’y Laing tingog sama kalunsay sa iyang pahiyom Gawas sa pagsiloy sa among kahilom .
44 REGION 8: EASTERN VISAYAS
45 ILUMINADO LUCENTE May 14, 1883 - February 14, 1960
ILUMINADO LUCENTE Was a Philippine writer , primarily writing poetry and drama in the Waray language. He is considered to be one of the finest writers in the Waray language . In 1912, he was elected as a mayor in Tacloban . 46
Baga Durogas Ngan Baga Tinuod (1939)
48 REGION 9: Zamboanga Peninsula
49 EMIGDIO ALVAREZ ENRIQUEZ 1925-PRESENT
EMIGDIO ALVAREZ ENRIQUEZ He is a Filipino by birth. He started writing at the age of 20. He is a novelist, & story writer. 50
The White Horse Of Alih Characters Alih - A moro that was in love with Fermina Fermina - A beautiful bar maid with a mole near her mouth. Lucy - Childhood crush of Alih Omar - Brother of Alih.
The white horse of alih Settings July 4th in the city
The white horse of alih Theme Tells about the traditional, faith and beliefs of the Filipinos.
The white horse of alih Description The white horse of alih is a story that examines a discrimination based on race and religion. It started when the two brothers tried to kill the people celebrating the friend-ship day. It confuses Alih whether he will do it or not.
The white horse of alih Description They want to kill those people because they want to wash away their shame and gain respect. Then, Alih saw Fermina standing on a float while he waits for his brother. Eventually, his brother Omar came and he is drunken.
The white horse of alih Description His brother came to Fermina but Alih blocked his way and killed his brother. He protected Fermina . It came to his mind that his white horse doesn't matter. What matters most to him is the girl he loved.
57 REGION 10: Nothern Mindanao
58 EMMANUEL AGAPITO FLORES LACABA December 1948-March 1976
EMMANUEL AGAPITO FLORES LACABA Popularly known as Eman Lacaba , was a Filipino writer , poet , essayist , playwright , short story writer, scriptwriter, songwriter and activist , often referred to as the "poet warrior" of the Philippines. 59
Salvaged Poem “In moments of pique, or youthful pride, or despair, [Emmanuel Lacaba ] had thrown or given away many of his early poems. In 1973 he submitted to the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature what he could put together under the title Salvaged Poems—this was before the word “salvaged” acquired the peculiar Filipino meaning it now has, of being executed summarily or extrajudicially .”—Jose Lacaba , in the second edition’s editor’s note
61 REGION 11: Davao
62 RICARDO DE UNGRIA
RICARDO M. DE UNGRIA Is a Filipino poet. He received writing residency fellowships at the Hawthornden Castle International Retreat for Writers in 1991 and the Bellagio Study of Conference Center in 1993. In 1999, he moved to Davao City in Mindanao to become the first dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences of the newly established UP Mindanao campus. 63
Decimal Places Poems A first experience of America is at the heart of this collection. In 1987, on a Fulbright grant, the author travelled to America to study at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, for his M.F.A. Creative Writing. He stayed there for three years meeting people and making friends, travelling whenever he could, and cultivating the peripatetic and peregrine in himself, and gathering a rich hoard of experiences that found expression not only in this book but also in his subsequent books.
Decimal Places Poems This is one Filipino native's first flush of excitement at being in the land of his neighbors' dreams, and the experiences left an indelible mark on his impressionable spirit.
66 REGION 12: SOCCSKSARGEN
67 Guillermo Gómez Rivera September 12, 1936-Present
Guillermo Gómez Rivera Is a Spanish Filipino multilingual author, historian, educator and linguistic scholar whose lifelong work has been devoted to the movement to preserve Spanish culture as an important element of the Filipino identity. 68
Con címbalos de caña (Colección Oriente - Ed. Moreno Mejías, 2011)
70 REGION 13: CARAGA
71 JOEY AYALA June 1, 1956-Present
JOEY AYALA Is a Filipino singer , songwriter and former chairman of the music committee of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts . He is well known for his style of music that combines the sounds of Filipino ethnic instruments with modern pop music. 72
74 NCR NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
75 NICK JOAQUIN May 4, 1917 – April 29, 2004
RICARDO M. DE UNGRIA Nicomedes "Nick" Márquez Joaquín was a Filipino writer, historian and journalist, best known for his short stories and novels in the English language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquín was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. 76
Poem Sheba, Sheba, open your eyes! The apes defile the ivory temple, the peacocks chant dark blasphemies: but I take your body for mine to trample, I laugh where once I bent the knees. Yea, I take your mouth for mine to crumple, drunk with the wisdom of your flesh. But wisdom never was content and flesh when ripened falls at las: what will I have when the seasons mint your golden breasts into golden dust?
Poem Let me arise and follow the river back to its source: I would bathe my bones among the chaste rivuletsthat quiver out of the clean primeval stones. Yea, bathe me again in the early vision my soul tongued forth before your mouth made of a kiss a fierce contrition salting the waters of my youth… Sheba, Sheba, close my eyes!
Poem The apes have ravished the inner temple, the peacocks rend the sacred veil and on the manna feast their fill- but chaliced drowsily in your ample arms, with each brief bliss that dies my own deep sepulcher I seal.
80 CAR CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
81 FERNANDO MAMURI MARAMÁG January 21, 1893-October 23, 1936
FERNANDO MAMURI MARAMAG A poet and essayist, Maramág translated Ibanag folk songs into English, such as the “ Cagayanon Labor Song,” “A Translation of an Orphan’s Song,” and “ Cagayano Peasant Song”. His essays were anthologized in Leopoldo Yabes ’ Filipino Essays in English 1910-1954 (1954) 82
The Rural Maid Thy glance, sweet maid, when first we met, Had left a heart that aches for thee, I feel the pain of fond regret— Thy heart, perchance, is not for me. We parted: though we met no more, My dreams are dreams of thee, fair maid; I think of thee, my thoughts implore The hours my lips on thine are laid.
The Rural Maid Forgive these words that love impart, And pleading, bare the poet’s breast; And if a rose with thorns thou art, Yet on my breast that rose may rest. I know not what to name thy charms, Thou art half human, half divine; And if I could hold thee in my arms, I know both heaven and earth were mine.
85 ARMM Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
86 IMELDA MORALES AZNAR
IMELDA MORALES AZNAR is a writer by profession. She is currently working as Senior Copywriter for OgilvyOne (Manila) the CRM and Direct Marketing/Digital Marketing arm of Ogilvy & Mather. Imelda writes poetry and essays . She also writes poems and stories for children. 87
OLD HOUSE We are this house’s future ghosts moving soundlessly between rooms suffusing the air with our private laughter. Our smells begin to cleave to the wood. The old scents have started to vanish as we rub names off cabinet doors. But still we hear the floorboards sighing at night. It is the house remembering.
OLD HOUSE This house, at fifty, is old enough to keep secrets, to gather moments. It has memories of lives other than ours and when it remembers, we hear the echoes. Or see a waving. But always, always we feel the sorrow of something left behind to carry the heaviness, to bear all the marks on its skin, to open its doors, once more, to passing shadows.