Phil Lit Bsn3a
Phil Lit Bsn3a
Phil Lit Bsn3a
EPIC
As oral literature, the poem is When Lam-ang finds out what happened to his father, he
WHY THAT believed to have originated in pre- vows to take revenge. At just nine months old, he was
KIND OF colonial times, evolving as it is strong, muscular and a big man. Although his mother did
NARRATIVE passed on from poet to poet and not want to allow him to search for his father's body, Lam-
STARTED generation to generation. ang also insisted on leaving.”
THEME/MESSAGE OF THE NARRATIVE
The narrator exists outside the events of
the story and relates the actions of the The moral of the epic is that life is full of trials and problems;
THIRD- characters by referring to their names or one must be strong and must accept this reality. Lam-ang
PERSON by the third-person pronouns he, she, or is a great person because he has a supernatural power that
NARRATION. they. Third-person narration can be he uses to help other people around him. He does anything
further classified into several types: just to win the heart of the woman he loves.
but sticks to
the external
facts of the Son of Namongan and Don Juan
LAM-ANG
story. Panganiban.
The epic of Biag ni Lam-ang is in the objective third He had the unusual power of speech
DON JUAN
Father of Lam-ang
PANGANIBAN
Lady who was loved and married by Antagonist- The villains whose main
Lam-ang. function is to go to any extent to
oppose the hero or whom the hero
must annihilate.
SUMARANG
Antagonist- The villains whose main
function is to go to any extent to
IGOROT oppose the hero or whom the hero Rival of Lam-ang in courting Ines
TATUAN must annihilate. Kanoyan
Antagonist
LAKAY Old man who got tasked to collect the
RARANG MARCOS bones of Lam-ang
Traditional fish that is caught by
newlywed males
CHARACTERS' PARTICIPATION OF THE
STORY BIAG NI LAM-ANG
Antagonist- The villains whose main
The son of Don Juan and Namongan
function is to go to any extent to
LAM-ANG who looked for his father and had
oppose the hero or whom the hero
unique adventures while on his journey
BERKAKAN / must annihilate.
BERKAHAN
ASO AT
2 animals taken care of by Lam-ang
TANDANG NAMONGAN Wife of Don Juan
PLOT
INES
Wife of Lam-ang SUMMARY OF BIAG NI LAM-ANG
KANNOYAN
POINT OF VIEW
Juan Tamad started out as a book The author is telling a story about
EXCERPT nature.”
Juan Tamad Juan Tamad They are the victims of Juan’s trick.
Courts Mariang (Lazy John) They confronted Juan about his lies
TOWNSFOLK
Maipag
and reported him to his mother
TIME laziness if the Filipinos was seen and convincing or you will not be spared.”. Juan then asked
reported by many Spansih reports as the people how they used the flea-killer and they
an endemic quality of the Filipinos. answered “We dusted it on the fleas. How else?”. Juan
then answered “Ah, that is what I feared. Have you any
powder left?” but no one had any powder left.
Juan Tamad and the Flea Killer is a
PLACE “What a pity, for I could have shown you how to kill the
trickster story from Southern Luzon.
fleas. First, you catch the flea and then open its eyes. It is
very simple.” Juan said, the townsfolk laughed at Juan
and one said “It is hard enough to see a flea and catch it,
let alone open its eyes!”, then a woman continued “Juan,
why not tell the truth for a change!”. Juan then told them
the truth since he had no way to escape. As some men
lunged forward to pounce on him, the woman stopped
them and said “Let the fool go this time. But listen boy, try The end of the story. It is when
you learn what happens to the
your tricks again on us and God save you!”. The people RESOLUTION
characters after the CONFLICT is
were then set to Juan’s house to tell his mother and left resolved.
Juan standing alone, worried about his mother’s wrath.
WRITTEN REPORT
Adolfo, Neil
Casia, Joshua
Escobilla, Felix
Fernandez, John Phillip
Mabini, Michael
Raboy, Philip
Tabanag, John Jeff
Tacuyan, Arnold Joshua
Submitted to:
Ralphy T. Velmonte
IBALON
Background
● The Ibálong, also known as Handiong or Handyong, is a 60-stanza fragment of a
Bicolano full-length folk epic based on the Indian Hindu epics Ramayana and
Mahabharata from the Bicol region of the Philippines. A native poet named Kadunung is
claimed to have narrated the epic in poem form.
● Little is known about the full-length folk epic, even in Kabikolan itself, and it was
presumably jotted down in its complete Bicol narrative by Fray Bernardino de
Melendreras (1815-1867), a Franciscan missionary in Ginobatan, Albay, from a minstrel
referred to in the epic as Kadunung and who could be the same wandering bard
described years later by another Franciscan, Fray Jose Castaño (b. 1854), as “Homero
de Ibalon.”
● Presumably jotted down in its complete Bicol narrative by Fray Bernardino de
Melendreras (1815-1867)
● Put afterwards into Spanish by Melendreras in Ibal, a 400-page manuscript in verse on
the ancient custom of the Indios of Albay, its sixty-stanza portion was later included in a
treatise on the Bicol Region by Castaño in 1895 as un pequeño fragmento inedito en
verso.
● But because no credit was given to Melendreras by Castaño in the work, students of the
Ibalong have since presumed that it was recorded and translated by Castaño himself.
Until a copy of the Bicol original is found, it would seem that what is left of the Ibalong –
at least its sixty stanzas – is only the text in Spanish.
● The Ibalong portrays deeds in heroic proportions, centering on white men or
tawong-lipod who were warrior-heroes named, among others, Baltog, Handyong, and
Bantong. They came from Boltavara, settling and ruling Bicolandia and its inhabitants.
The epic is set in the land of Aslon and Ibalong. The mountains Asog, Masaraga, Isarog,
and Lingyon were prominent features of the area.
● A non-religious festival called the Ibalong Festival is celebrated annually in honor of the
epic Ibalong as a commemoration of the Ibalon geography. It is unusual because
Spaniards introduced saints and fiestas and all religious-related activities except Ibalong.
It is also a celebration of the province's people and their resiliency, given the string
calamities that regularly befall the region given its typhoon-prone geographical location.
Point of View
● Fray Bernardino de Melendreras (1815-1867). The story of Ibalon is heard by Fr. Jose
Castano. It was shared to him by an adventuring musician named Cadugnong. The story
of Ibalon is told in the 3rd person point-of-view
Nature / Purpose
● To take care of the environment
● Being concern for the future of the environment
● Recreating an imaginary world and bringing the audience into it is a challenge
Characters
● Its three culture heroes – Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong – share glory in freeing Old
Bicol of predatory and foraging beasts, of the sarimao and other monsters.
● BALTOG
○ The first hero of Ibalon
○ The one who killed Tandayag
○ He introduced agriculture
● HANDIONG
○ The second hero who fought thousands of battles and defeated Triburon,
Sarimao, Oryol and the crocodiles
○ He also promoted agriculture
● BANTONG
○ The third hero of Ibalon
○ A good friend of Handyong
○ The one who killed Rabut
● Sural, Dinahong, Hablon, Kimantong,
● Oryol
● Tandayag
Setting
● Bikolandia (Ancient Bicol). The epic is set in the land of Aslon and Ibalong.
● Famous landmarks:
MORAL LESSONS
● "A good leader must always be ready." - We need to remember that being a good leader
takes a lot of courage to lead in change within one specific place. A leader must learn
how to empower people, lead to change, share vision and most of all is to inspire the
people around you.
● "Always be brave." - Try to be brave even if you're not. Let's be honest, we people have
a lot of fears in life but if we're not going to let go of those things nothing will happen. Be
brave even if you know that you are risking your life.
Story of Ibalon
● A long, long time ago, there was a rich land called Ibalong. The hero Baltog, who came
from Botavora of the brave clan of Lipod, came to this land when many monsters were
still roaming in its very dark forests. He decideed to stay and was the first to cultivate its
field and to plant them with gabi.
● Then one night, a monstrous, wild boar known as Tandayag saw these field and
destroyed the crops. Upon knowing this, Baltog decided to look for this boar with all his
courage and patience. At last, as soon as he saw it, he fearlessly wrestled with it, with all
his might. Baltog was unafraid. He was strong and brave. Though the Tandayag had
very long fangs, he was able to pin down the monstrous, wild boar and break apart its
very big jawbones. With this, Tandayag fell and died.
● After this fight, Baltog went to his house in Tondol, carrying the Tandayag’s broken
jawbones. Then, he hung it on a talisay tree in front of his house. Upon learning of the
victory of their Chief Baltog, the people prepared a feast and celebrated. The very big
jawbones of the dead boar became an attraction for everyone. Thus, came the tribes of
Panikwason and Asog to marvel at it.
● The second hero who came to the land of Ibalong was Handyong. Together with his
men, he had to fight thousands of battles, and face many dangers to defeat the
monsters. As warriors, they first fought the one-eyed monster with three necks in the
land of Ponong known as Dambuhala. For ten months, they fought without rest. And
they never stopped fighting until all these monsters were killed.
● Handyong and his men made their next attack against the giant flying sharks called
Triburon which had hardy flesh and sawlike teeth that could crush rocks. They continued
fighting until the defeat of the last Triburon.
● They tamed the wild carabaos. They even drove away the giant and very fierce Sarimao
which had very sharp fingernails. And using their spears and arrows, they killed all the
crocodiles which were as big as boats. With all these killings, the rivers and swamps of
Ibalong turned red with blood. It was at this time that the savage monkeys became
frightened and hid themselves.
● Among the enemies of Handyong and his men, the serpent Oryol was the hardest to kill.
Having a beautiful voice, Oryol could change its image to deceive its enemies. To
capture it, Handyong tried different ways. But Oryol escaped every one of it and
disappeared.
● So, alone and unafraid, Handyong decided to look for Oryol in the heart of the forest. He
followed the beautiful voice and was almost enchanted by it in his pursiut. Days and
nights passed until Oryol came to admire Handyong’s bravery and gallantry. Then, the
serpent helped the hero to conquer the monsters, thus restoring peace to the entire
Ibalong.
● In one of the areas of Ibalong called Ligmanan, Handyong built a town. Under his
leadership and his laws, slaves and masters were treated equally. The people planted
rice and because of their high regard of him, they named this rice after him. He built the
first boat to ride the waves of Ibalong’s seas.
● Through his good example, his people became inspired and came up with their own
inventions. There was Kimantong who made the plow, harrow, and other farming tools;
Hablom who invented the first loom for weaving abaca clothes; Dinahong, an Agta, who
created the stove, cooking pot, earthen jar, and other kitchen utensils; and Sural who
brilliantly thought of the syllabary and started to write on a marble rock. This was a
golden period in Ibalong.
● Then suddenly, there came a big flood caused by Unos, with terrifying earthquakes. The
volcanoes of Hantik, Kulasi and Isarog erupted. Rivers changed their direction and the
sea waves rolled high. Destruction was everywhere. Soon, the earth parted, mountains
sank, a lake was formed, and many towns in Ibalong were ruined.
● Then, appeared the giant Rabot, half-man and half-beast, with awesome and terrifying
powers. People were asking who will fight against Rabot. So, Bantong, the third hero
was called. He was a good friend of Handyong. He was ordered to kill the new monster
in Ibalong. To do this, he took with him a thousand warriors to attack Rabot’s den. But
using his wisdom against Rabot, he did not attack the giant right away. He first observed
Rabot’s ways. Looking around the giant’s den, he discovered that there were many rocks
surrounding it, and these were the people who were turned into rocks by Rabot.
● Bantong also learned that Rabot loved to sleep during the day and stayed awake at
night. So, he waited. When Rabot was already sleeping very soundly, Bantong came
hear him. He cut the giant into two with his very sharp bolo and without any struggle,
Rabot died, So, Ibalong was at peace once more.
SI PAGONG AT SI MATSING
Background:
● Author
○ Jose Rizal
● ORIGIN
○ This tale told by the Ilocano is well known among both the Christianized and the
wild tribes of the Philippines, and also in Borneo and Java. However, the Ilocano
is the only version, so far as known, which has the explanatory element: the
reason is given here why monkeys do not eat meat. The turtle is accredited with
extraordinary sagacity and cunning. It is another example of the type of tale
showing the victory of the weak and cunning over the strong but stupid."
Characters
● Pagong
● Matsing
Setting
● The story happened one day, in broad daylight in most likely a forest setting. When the
monkey and the turtle came back for the fruit-bearing trees they ’ ve planted, they were
disappointed to see that the monkey ’ s tree has died but since the turtle cannot climb
trees, the monkey volunteered.
Plot
● The Turtle and Monkey are best friends. One day, The Monkey is eating all of the
bananas before they can fall to the Turtle on the ground. With resourceful thinking, the
Turtle prevents this by putting spikes around the tree where the Monkey climbs. Seeking
revenge, the Monkey decides to chop the Turtle into pieces and then cook it for dinner.
The Turtle is ready to counter by arguing that it is impossible to cut him up because of
his hard shell. He suggests that in order to kill him, the Monkey must throw him in the
river. Only after the angry Monkey throws the Turtle in the river does he realize he can
swim. Since then, Matsing has changed. They never saw Turtle again.
Moral lesson
● Think about how others will feel and the consequences of what you do. If I use it in my
life I will avoid hurting other people. I will not take advantage of others
VELEZ COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF NURSING
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VELEZ COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF NURSING
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Philippine Literature
Visayan Legend
Submitted by:
Aquino, Trisha Marie V.
Buhay, Alyssa Nicole
Falcone, Jasmine Mae K.
Gabiana, Trisha Ariana
Literato, Sophia
Miranda, Shannen
Truz, Ericka Dominique
Yap, Mary Anne Janale J.
Group 4
BSN-3A
Submitted to:
Ralphy T. Velmonte
“HINILAWOD”
Background of the Narrative and its Origin
● 30-hour epic poem
● Recounts the story of the exploits of three Suludnon demigod brothers—Labaw Donggon,
Humadapnon, and Dumalapdap
● The English translation of “Hinilawod” is the “Tales from the Mouth of the Halawod River.”
● Originated in the Visayan region of the Philippines; specifically, in Panay
● Classified as a Western Visayan folk epic poem
● Orally passed on by early inhabitants of Sulod (central area of Panay)
● Discovered by accident when the author became interested in native folklore
● Portions of the story were sung to the author, F. Landa Jocano, and his colleagues by an old man
named Ulang Udig. It was this trip with his colleagues that got his attention to the long and
popular tale of Hinilawod.
1956: The author returned where Ulang Udig resided and brought a radio technician from Central
Philippine University, who recorded a portion of the story on tape. However, the recording was not
complete.
1957: The author returned to where Ulang Udig resided to completely record the full story. However,
Ulang Udig could only recall the Epic of Labaw Donggon and could no longer recall the Epic of
Humadapnon. Weeks later, Ulang Udig introduced the author to his aunt, an old babaylan named
Udungan. However, she could only recall some parts of the Humadapnon Epic. Because of that, the
author was introduced to Udungan’s niece, a mountain singer named Hugan-an, who after much
persuasion, allowed herself to be taped recounting both her story and the Hinilawod. It took 3 weeks to
complete the 30-hour epic poem recording.
Author
F. Landa Jocano
● Filipino anthropologist, educator and author known for his work,
“Hinilawod”
● Born in Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines on February 5, 1930
● One of the earliest Filipino-born researchers to receive proper
scholarly training in anthropology
● Worked as a professor at the Asian Center of the University of the
Philippines and Executive Director of PUNLAD Research House, Inc.
● Professor emeritus of UP Asian Center
● He went to the University of Chicago to earn a master’s degree in
anthropology. He graduated in 1962. He also took up a teaching
position there and got his Ph.D. in anthropology later on.
● He went back to the Philippines to teach in the University of the Philippines until his retirement
31 years later. In that time, he served among other functions such as:
○ Chairman of the UP Department of Anthropology
○ Director of Philippine Studies Program at the UP Asian Center
○ Dean of the UP Institute of Philippine Studies
○ Head of Asian Center Museum Laboratory
● Dubbed “the country’s first and foremost cultural anthropologist” by National Artist (Phil. Lit.) F.
Sionil Jose
● Known for his significant body of work in the field of Philippine cultural anthropology
● Proponent of the Core Population Theory of the peopling of Southeast Asia
1999: He was awarded a special citation for a lifetime of writing and publishing on various aspects of
Philippine culture by the Manila Critics Circle.
Versions
● Original: Orally passed on in Hiligaynon (language used in Panay Island)
● Recorded in Hiligaynon and translated to English by F. Landa Jocano
Point of View
Omniscient Limited
Definition: Focusing a third-person narration through the eyes of a single character
Characters Description
● Virgin goddess of the Eastern Sky also known as Laun Sina "The
Unmarried One"
Alunsina ● “Unmarried One,” “The One from Foreign Skies,” and “One who is
Foreign”
● Patron Goddess of single women
Triplet Demigods
● Lord of Darkness
Saragnayan
● Husband of Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata
● Undefeated enemy of Labaw Donggon
● Leader of all evil and dark creatures at night
● Deity whom evil sorcerers ask help from in their spellcraft and also to
guide them in their chaoswork
● Parents would often warn their children not to stay out and play at night
for fear they might be kidnapped by the forces of Saragnayan and be
sacrificed to him or be turned into slaves.
● Loves seeing chaos and bloodshed.
● Only worshiped by "manughiwit" (evil witches), anarchists, and other evil
entities
Buyung Sumagulung An island fortress ruler who is supposed to be married to Nagmalitong Yawa
● Sister of sumpoy
Anggoy-Doronoon ● Maiden from Tarambang Burok
● Second wife of Labaw Donggon
● Sister of sumpoy
Anggoy-Doronoon ● Maiden from Tarambang Burok
● Second wife of Labaw Donggon
Monsters
● Two-headed monster
● Guards the ridge that led to the place where Lubay-Lubyok Hanginun si
Balanakon or
Mahuyokhuyokon lives
Uyutang
● A bat-like monster with sharp poisonous claws
● Howled in pain when he was defeated and caused an earthquake
Bungot-Banwa The high priest who performed a ritual on the gods of Mount Madya-as
Mother of Huyung Adlaw who lied to her daughter and caused many lives to
Matan-ayon
be lost
Labing Anyag Sister of Humadapnon who brought Nagmalitong Yawa back to life
Nature or Purpose
The Hinilawod is not just a literary piece but also a source of information about culture, religion and
rituals of the ancient people of Sulod; showing us that ancient Filipinos believed in the "sacred," in the
importance of family honor and in personal courage and dignity.
YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS GOT YOUR BACK ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE IN TROUBLE
● Labaw Donggon’s children are willing to rescue him from Saragnayan, even though they know
that Saragnayan is the Lord of the Darkness. They were willing to put their lives in danger.
● “Meanwhile, the defeat of Labaw Donggon at the hands of Saragnayan and his subsequent
imprisonment angered his brothers Humadapnon and Dumalapdap. Humadapnon swore by the
gods of Madya-as that he would seek revenge on all of Saragnayan's kinsmen and followers. He
then embarked on a journey to the Eastern Sky, taking with him Buyong Matanayon of Mount
Matiula, a man known for his exceptional swordsmanship. Together, they traveled the same path
that Labaw Donggon had taken.”
YOU DO NOT ONLY HAVE TO WIN THE WOMAN’S HEART BUT ALSO THE HEART OF HER FAMILY,
ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE COURTING A FILIPINA
“The journey to Handug took several days through plains, valleys, and mountains. When Labaw Donggon
finally arrived, he asked for an audience with Anggoy Ginbitinan's mother and asked for her hand in
marriage. The marriage was finalized when Labaw Donggon's parents met and discussed with Anggoy
Ginbitinan's parents. Using his pamlang (magical charm), Labaw Donggon effortlessly conjured a giant
house with ten rooftops and a hundred doors.”
IT IS SO MUCH BETTER IF YOU ASK FOR OTHER PEOPLE FOR HELP THAN BEING ALONE IN A JOURNEY
● “Meanwhile, Labaw Donggon's two wives each gave birth to a son. Anggoy Ginbitinan called her
child Aso Mangga, while Anggoy Doronoon called her son Buyung Baranugon. Both sons went in
search of their father a few days after they were born. They arrived in the Eastern Sky and asked
Saragnayan to free their father. Saragnayan instead summoned a host of minions from the
underworld to defeat the youths. Wielding bows, Aso Mangga and Buyung Baranugon shot
poisoned arrows, that dealt seven wounds with a single shot, slaying the rest until only
Saragnayan remained.”
● Both of his sons didn’t have a conflict of who can save their father or who is the better son, but
instead they helped each other
IN WINNING, STRENGTH ISN’T THE ONLY THING THAT IS IMPORTANT, INTELLIGENCE AS WELL
● “Saragnayan wrestled with Buyung Baranugon, but the Lord of Darkness was no match for him.
However, Saragnayan could still not die. Buyung Baranugon sought aid from his grandmother,
Alunsina, and learned that Saragnayan's life was housed in the body of a boar in a place called
Paling Bukid. The sons then killed the boar and ate its heart, rendering Saragnayan mortal.”
● Unlike their father who kept on fighting Saragnayan until he was left with no energy, Buyung
Baranagon asked for help from his grandmother, he used both his strength and intelligence while
fighting the antagonist.
NEVER DECIDE CARELESSLY WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY, LET YOURSELF CALM DOWN AND KNOW THE
WHOLE STORY FIRST
● “During the wedding feast, Humadapnon's brother, Dumalapdap fell in love with Huyung Adlaw
and asked his brother to help him talk to the parents of the maiden. Humadapnon left his new
wife and accompanied his brother to the Upperworld where Huyung Adlaw lived. It took the
brothers seven years to come back from their journey to the Upper World. They arrived just in
time for the ceremony that will have Nagmalitong Yawa married to Buyung Sumagulung, an
island fortress ruler, in a ceremony. The brothers were enraged and killed all the guests and the
groom. Humadapnon also stabbed his wife because of the treachery only to feel remorse later
on. He asked his spirit friends and found out that his wife only agreed to marry Buyung
Sumagulung because her mother, Matan-ayon, convinced her that Humadapnon is not coming
back.”
● He let his anger control him, in the end he regretted what he did, because he killed his wife
because he thought that she betrayed him, but in the end his wife just thought that he was
never coming back.
AIMS TO TEACH US ABOUT THE CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS, AND VALUES OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
● The writer says that Philippine culture portrays the importance of honor, love, and family care.
These are the Filipino core values.
● Hinilawod also portrays that they love their culture and traditions.
● They value the customs of their forefathers and still apply them in their lives. They stick to their
roots.
● Filipinos take pride in their families
● Filipinos help one another
● Filipinos value tradition and culture
○ For Filipinos, traditions in their home and in their family are important. They usually set
aside a specific day for a certain celebration like festivals, birthday parties, reunions, etc.
And of course, every gathering is dedicated to keeping up with each other over
sumptuous food.
○ Same with the story, they celebrated when they reunited with Labad donggon
● Hinilawod portrays that indeed we have our own culture, customs and traditions since before
the Spaniards came to our land. It is a story about fighting for one’s true love, the journeys and
struggles of both the mortals and the mystical creatures was truly a literary piece that is a source
of information about culture, religion, and rituals of the Ancient sulod people. It shows the
ancient Filipinos believe in anything that is “sacred”. It shows how people live their everyday
lives and how their beliefs and customs are being applied. It also gave us a deeper understanding
and appreciation why people way back before marry multiple women, and that is to fill the earth
since there is only few people way back before .It proved the fact that we have our own king and
prince and that during those times, Filipinos were very rich, brave and Intelligent.
Theme
Hinilawod or the Tales From the Mouth of the Halawod River is about the story of a goddess named
Alunsina (Goddess of the eastern sky and was also known as Laun Sina "The unmarried one") who has
already reached maidenhood and was decreed for marriage by the King of the Gods - Kaptan. Among her
many suitors who were Gods from different domains, she married a mortal named Datu Paubari, the
mighty ruler of Halawod. The couple bore 3 demigod sons—Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon, and
Dumalapdap, where the story continues and portrays their adventures.
● Main Ideas:
○ Honor, love, care for family
○ True and faithful love shall and always prevails
○ Value of companionship
Plot
Hinilawod recounts the story of the exploits of three Suludnon demigod brothers:
Labaw Donggon, Humadapnon and Dumalapdap of ancient Panay.
Naturally, the gods were enraged and decided to flood the Halawod River which led to
the couple fleeing with the help of her sister, Suklang Malayon (Goddess and Guardian
of Happy Homes), who discovered the evil plot and warned them of it. The couple
sought refuge on higher ground and escaped the gods' wrath undetected. They later
returned to the plains and settled near the mouth of the Halawod after the floods
subsided and lived in secrecy.
After several months, Alunsina became pregnant with triplets. The couple were
ecstatic and Datu Paubari prepared the things needed for childbirth including the
siklot. When the triplets were born, the couple named them Labaw Donggon,
Humadapnon and Dumalapdap.
Immediately after giving birth, Alunsina summoned the high priest Bungot-Banwa to
perform the rites of the gods of the Mount Madya-as to ensure that the triplets will
have good health. Bungot-Banwa burned some alanghiran fronds along with a pinch of
kamangyan (incense) on an altar that he had built. He opened the windows of the
north side of the room after the ceremony and in came a cold wind that transformed
the infants into strong handsome young men.
The journey to Handug took several days. When he finally arrives, he asks for an
audience for her hand in marriage. The father agreed on one condition as part of his
dowry. Labaw Donggon must kill the monster Manalintad as part of his dowry.
Labaw Donggon won the hand of the Anggoy Doronoon with little difficulty, and also
took her home to his mother. Thereafter, the demigod went on third quest to the
Eastern Sky. This time the object of his desire is Malitong Yawa Sinagmaling Diwata,
the young bride of Saragnayan, the Lord of Darkness.
Aboard his biday nga inagta (black boat), Labaw Donggon sailed across many seas and
flew across the region of the clouds and the Land of Stones before he found himself at
the shores of the Eastern Sky and the fortress of Saragnayan. Upon setting foot on the
shore, Saragnayan asked who he was and what was his business. When Labaw
Donggon expressed his desire to have Saragnayan's young wife Malitong Yawa
Sinagmaling Diwata, the Lord of Darkness laughed and told him it was impossible. The
young demigod then challenged Saragnayan to a duel.
The duel lasted for years. Labaw Donggon held Saragnayan's head underwater for
Climax seven years but Saragnayan survived. Labaw Donggon then tied Saragnayan to the top
of a rock and beat him hard with a coconut trunk, but this proved futile. Labaw
Donggon then hurled Saragnayan upwards towards the sky, yet failed to kill him. The
two fought for many years until finally, Labaw Donggon weakened. Saragnayan
imprisoned the exhausted demigod under his pig pen.
Humadapnon rose to the challenge and took off his magic cape. He then used it to lift
the huge boulder off the center of the village and hurled it back towards the
mountain. Datu Umbaw Pinaumbaw honored his word and gave his daughter's hand
in marriage to Humadapnon. The two were married and a big feast was held. During
the banquet, a guest minstrel sang and extolled the beauty of Burigadang Pada
Sinaklang Bulawan, Goddess of Wealth and Greed. Enchanted by the story,
Humadapnon started on a quest to seek the goddess' hand in marriage.
The Adventures of Dumalapdap
Dumalapdap fought with the Uyutang for seven months. He was able to defeat the
monster when he grabbed its ankle and broke it. Then he took his twang daniwan
(magic dagger) and struck Uyutang under the armpit. The monster howled in pain,
causing an earthquake that broke the ridge they were fighting in into two. Half of the
ridge became an island that is known today as Negros, while the other half became
Panay.
Denouement Datu Paubari celebrated the return of his three sons with a very big feast.
Datu Paubari celebrated the return of his three sons with a very big feast. His sons left
for different parts of the world after the feast. Labaw Donggon ventured north,
Humadapnon went south, and Dumalapdap embarked to the west. Datu Parubari was
left to rule in the east.
Humadapnon and his men safely traversed a blood-coloured sea with the help of his
spirit friends. They landed on an island that was inhabited by beautiful women and
headed by the sorceress, Ginmayunan. For seven years, Humadapnon and his crew
were imprisoned in the island until Nagmalitong Yawa helped them escape by
disguising as a boy. Humadapnon and Nagmalitong Yawa were married soon after in
Halawod.
During the wedding feast, Humadapnon's brother, Dumalapdap fell in love with
Huyung Adlaw and asked his brother to help him talk to the parents of the maiden.
Humadapnon left his new wife and accompanied his brother to the Upper World
where Huyung Adlaw lived.
It took the brothers seven years to come back from their journey to the Upper World.
They arrived just in time for the ceremony that will have Nagmalitong Yawa married to
Buyung Sumagulung, an island fortress ruler, in a ceremony. The brothers were
enraged and killed all the guests and the groom. Humadapnon also stabbed his wife
because of the treachery only to feel remorse later on. He asked his spirit friends and
found out that his wife only agreed to marry Buyung Sumagulung because her mother,
Matan-ayon, convinced her that Humadapnon is not coming back.
Upon learning of this, Humadapnon asked his sister, Labing Anyag, to use her powers
to bring Nagmalitong Yawa back to life. Seeing how remorseful he is, Labing Anyag
agreed. However, Nagmalitong Yawa was so ashamed of agreeing to marry Buyung
Sumagulung that she ran away to the underworld and sought the protection of her
uncle Panlinugun, who is lord of the earthquake.
Symbolisms
● The epic displayed how strong and brave the people of Panay are through the characters. The
capability of the brothers to fight the monsters or the antagonists symbolizes that they will do
everything to get the things that they wanted badly.
● It deals with the true meaning of searching love despite different obstacles
● Ancient Filipinos believed in the sacred, in the importance of family honor and in personal
courage and dignity.
References:
Clutario et al. (2012). Eng 5 hinilawod. SlideShare.
https://www.slideshare.net/ChristineCen/eng-5-hinilawod
Rising Action
Rising action is one of the major points of Falling Action
In storytelling, falling action refers to the
a plot, or storyline. Rising action occurs
period after the dramatic confrontation of
after the exposition (introduction) and before he The climax. This portion of the narrative
the climax (highest point of interest). Rising helps deflate the plot's tension and gives the
action presents and develops the major character time to unwind after the emotional
conflict in the text. scene.
Characters:
ORIGIN AND BACKGROUND 1. Limokon - a kind dove
The Children of The Limokon story is a 2. Tha man- wished to have a
creation mythology, which originated in the companion and found the other egg
Philippines. It explains how the Mandaya (the woman) and they got married.
people were created. In Philippine 3. The egg at Mayo River- the egg that
mythology, the Limokon was believed by the became the woman
Mandaya, Bagobo, and Manobo people of 4. The egg at the mouth of the river-
Mindanao to be an omen bird. The origin of the egg that became the man
the story is of a very different type from
those of the Bukidnon and Bagobo. While
Setting accomplish something then you will surely
Mayo River - place mentioned in the story be rewarded either through the lessons you
where the limokon laid eggs learn along the way, or by achieving your
goal.
The Story
In the early days before there were many SYMBOLISM AND MORAL
people on the limokon who were very
powerful and could talk like men. They laid SYMBOLISM:
two eggs, one at the mouth of the Mayo
River and one further up its course. After The hair flowing down the stream
some time these eggs hatched, and one represents opportunities that often pass us
became a man and the other a woman. A by. The man’s desire to grasp this
man lived alone on the bank of a river and opportunity given to him albeit the tough
wished many times for a companion. One stream draws a parallel to his strong will.
day something was swept against his legs
with such force that it nearly caused him to MORAL/MESSAGE:
drown. He was determined to go up the
river and find what had been swept against Remaining steadfast in your convictions will
him. They were then married and had lead to the result you desire. As all things in
numerous children, the Mandaya, who now life require a passion or drive to achieve.
are still living along the Mayo River.