WEEK 1 PPT

• The Philippines is subdivided into (17) regions – (8) in Luzon, (3) in the Visayas, and (6) in Mindanao.
• Hinilawod is an epic poem orally transmitted from early inhabitants of a place called Sulod in central Panay, Philippines.
• Hinilawod was first discovered by accident by Felipe Landa Jocano.
• Hinilawod recounts the story of the exploits of three Suludnon demigod brothers: Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon, and Dumalapdap of ancient Panay.
• The Maragtas Legend tells the history of Iloilo: People called the “Atis” who were ruled by King Marikudo and Queen Maniwangtiwang, inhabited Panay. King Marikudo bartered the lowlands of Panay Island for a golden hat, “salakot”, and a long gold necklace, “manangyad”, and other assorted gifts to the Bornean Datus. The latter then took complete control of the island with the “Atis” retiring to the mountains. It was Datu Paiburong who was assigned in Irong-Irong (shaped like a nose), which was later known as Iloilo.
• It refers to a well-kept maiden, a very selected group of women existed in indigenous Philippine society.

  Binukot
• Binukot

  These women were daughters of datus or rulers who were kept hidden in special rooms and were not allowed to be seen by any man. They remained secluded from society but their beauty and prestige were widespread. The well-kept maiden is sold to the highest bidder.
• It literally means “The Teachings of Christianity”, and thus the primary goal of the book was to propagate Christian teaching across the Philippine archipelago. This is also known to be the First Book Printed in the Philippines.

  Doctrina Cristiana
• These were a group of 600 American teachers who travelled from the United States to the newly occupied territory of the Philippines on the transport ship USS Thomas.

  Thomasites
• As a form of propaganda and protestation, this work aimed to expose these horrendous characteristics of these abusive priests.

  Fray Botod
• Author of Fray Botod

  Graciano Lopez-Jaena
• Pen name of Graciano Lopez-Jaena

  Diego Laura
• This work is also known as The Lost Ones, a best selling war novel in the US & Manila. It was written by an Ilonggo writer and former guerilla during the Japanese invasion.

  Without Seeing the Dawn
• Author of Without Seeing the Dawn, also known as the Lost Ones.

  Stevan Javellana
• An Ilonggo literary gem.

  Stevan Javellana
• This s a comic book superhero created by a Filipino illustrator and graphic designer in December 2002. It landed on the 12th spot of top selling Philippine fiction books for 2005, based on records of National Bookstore.

  Zsazsa Zaturnnah
• Author or Zsazsa Zaturnnah

  Carlo Vergara
• Makata ng Cellphone

  Textula by Frank G. Rivera
• This was a huge hit to the social/net junkies and spread out so quickly because of the evident presence of “hugot”s in the poem and indeed of how excellently the poet presented his piece.


  Ang Huling Tula na Isusulat Ko Para Sa'yo
• This is one man's autobiography, it goes beyond a simple life story, taking a humorous but critical look at one country's education system and calling for substantive change.

  ABNKKBSNPLAKo?!
• ABNKKBSNPLAKo?!

  The title can be translated as "Wow, I can actually read now?"
• It is a tetralogy series of romantic comedy novels by a Wattpad author

  Diary ng Panget
• Author of Dead Stars

  Paz Marquez-Benitez