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Delos Santos, Nhica Joy M.
BSED - English 22
Philippine Literature
August 22, 2024
WRITTEN REPORT
Table of Contents:
Literature of the Philippine Region...........................................................pg.1
Definition
Literary Genres…………………….………………………….………. pg.1-2
Literary Text from Luzon……………………………….……………. pg.2-3
Literary Text from Visayas……………………………………………pg.2-3
Literary Text from Mindanao……………………………………………pg.4
References…………………………………………………………………pg.5
What is Literature of the Philippine Region?

- A study of literature in the Philippines representative of the different historical and
cultural periods. It covers the literature of the Filipinos, both in oral and in written form,
from pre-Hispanic times to the present. The literary works may be expressed in any
local or foreign language.
Some Literary Genres common in the Regions:

1. Epics
2. Legends
3. Myths
4. Folktales/Folklores
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EPICS – A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds
and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation. Example of these are
“Hinilawod” and “Biag ni Lam-ang”.
LEGENDS – These are traditional stories that are passed down generation to generation that
could not be verified to be true. These stories explain how a certain thing, such as fruit,
vegetable, etc. came into existence – mostly to teach a lesson in the end. Example of this is
“Alamat ng Pinya”.
MYTHS – These are stories that explain a belief, custom, or strange natural phenomenon. It
usually involves gods and goddesses with divine powers. Example of this is “Why The Sky Is
High”.
FOLKTALES/FOLKLORES – These are traditionally stories passed on from generation to

generation by word of mouth. They often include myths, legends, and sometimes superstitious
beliefs. Example of this is “Juan Tamad”.
I. Literary Text from Luzon – Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines.
Major Regional Languages in Luzon are:
- Bikolano
- Ilokano
- Kapampangan
- Pangasinense
- Tagalog
Some ethnic groups that can be found in Luzon are:
- Aetas
- Igorots
- Mangyans
- Apayos
- Kalingas
- Itnegs
- Ibalois
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Some major Literary Works from Luzon:
1. Ibalon or Ibalong (Bicol Region) – This is an epic about the Three Heroes Baltog,
Handiong, and Bantong who all defeated their adversaries.
2. Hudhud (Cagayan Valley Region) – This is an epic chanted by the Ifugaos during
harvest. It is about folk hero named Aliguyon and his 3-year battle in Pumbakhayon.
3. The Legend of Maria Makiling (Calabarzon) – This is a story about a mountain in
Laguna named Makiling that was guarded by a fairy named Maria. The townsfolk
foundly called her Maria Makiling.
II. Literary Text from Visayas – Visayas is the smallest island group in the Philippines.
Major Regional Language in Visayas are:
- Cebuano
- Ilonggo
- Waray
- Kinaray-a
The Main islands in Visayas are:
- Bohol
- Cebu
- Panay
- Samar
- Negros
- Leyte
- Masbate
Some major Literary Works from Visayas:
1. Hinilawod (Western Visayas) – This is an epic that tells about the adventures of three
demigod brothers namely: Dumalapdap, Labaw Donggon, and Humadapnon. This
28,000 verse epic is one of the longest epics in the world.
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2. Tungkung Langit and Alunsina (Western Visayas) – This is a creation myth about the
gods Tungkung Langit and Alunsina.
3. Sicalac and Sicavay (Central Visayas) – This is a creation myth about how man
(Sicalac) and a woman (Sicavay) came into existence through a bamboo shoot.
III. Literary Text from Mindanao – Mindanao is the Second Largest island group in the
Philippines. The Region is generally inhabited by Muslims.
Major Regional Language are:
- Chavacano
- Maguindanao
- Maranao
- Tausug
Some Major Literary Works from Mindanao:
1. Bantugan – This is a Maranao Epic that tells about the brave Prince Bantugan of
Bumbaran whom no one dares to challenge. King Madali is jealous of his brother
Bantugan and commands his people not to talk to Bantugan. This promps Bantugan to
leave their kingdom.
2. Ulahingan – This is Manobo epic about Agyu and his family who fled due to conflict
with their rules. A fairy guides them and promises to grant them immortality after they
surpass various challenges.
3. Indarapatra and Sulayman – This is an epic about four creatures that came to wreak
havoc in Mindanao. King Indarapatra sends his brother Prince Sulayman to save the
land from the creatures.
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References:
Macasantos, Francis C. and Priscilla S. Macasantos, Philippine Literature in the Post-war and
Contemporary Period, National Commission for Culture and the Arts,
http://ncca.gov.ph/subcommissions/subcommission-on-the-arts-sca/literary-arts/Philippine-
literature-in-the-post-war-and-contemporary-period/.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, s.v. "legend," accessed March 11, 2016,

http://www.britannicacom/art/legend-literature.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, s.v. "Luzon, http://www.britannica.com/place/Luzon.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, s.v. "Mindanao"

http://www.britannicacom/place/Mindanao.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, s.v. "myth" accessed March 11, 2016. Fabella, Lacia and
Lydia Libunao, 1994. The Literature of the Philippines. Quezon City. REX Book Store, Inc.
"Alamat ng Pinya, Gintong Aral, http://www.gintongaral.com/mga-alamat/alamat-ng-pinya/.

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What is Literature of the Philippine Region?

Some Literary Genres common in the Regions:

FOLKTALES/FOLKLORES – These are traditionally stories passed on from generation to

Some major Literary Works from Visayas:

Some Major Literary Works from Mindanao:

Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, s.v. "legend," accessed March 11, 2016,

Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, s.v. "Luzon, http://www.britannica.com/place/Luzon.

Encyclopaedia Britannica Online, s.v. "Mindanao"

"Alamat ng Pinya, Gintong Aral, http://www.gintongaral.com/mga-alamat/alamat-ng-pinya/.

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