Visual 21st Cent. Lit. Q1W1

Geographic, Linguistic &
Ethnic
Dimensions of Philippine
Literary
History from Pre-Colonial
to the
Presented by:
Contemporary
John Abryll B.
Gile, MAT (CAR)
Introductio
n
What Students Need to Know
Objectives:
At the end of the discussion, students will have the
following competencies:
❖ Identify geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions
of Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to
contemporary and representative texts from the regions.
❖ Write a close analysis and critical interpretation of
literary texts.
❖ Show a sense of adaptability of the Philippine Literary
History
Introduction:
Answer the following:
- Do our forefathers already have their own
literature prior to the very first colonization of
the Philippines?
Introduction:
Answer the following:
- Do our forefathers already have their own
literature prior to the very first colonization of
the Philippines?
- YES!
Introduction:
Our ancestors had their alphabet even before
they were colonized. The Spanish friars burned
their alphabet in the belief that they were works
of the devil or were written on materials that
quickly perished, like the barks of trees, dried
leaves, and bamboo cylinders, which could not
have remained firm even if efforts were made to
preserve them.
Important Periods
in Philippine
History That
Shaped Philippine
Literature
Philippine Literature History & Philippine
Literary Forms Through Time
Pre-Spanish
Period
0000-1521
Pre-Spanish Literature (The
Epic Age)
Folk tales - stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and
humor where one can derive lessons. Ex.: The Moon & the Sun
The Epic Age – Epics are long narrative poems in which a
series of heroic achievements or events, usually of a hero, are
dealt with
Folk Songs - one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature.
Many of these have 12 syllables. Ex.: Kundiman,
Kumintang/Tagumpay, Dalit o Imno, Oyayi/Hele, Diana,
Soliranin, and Talindaw
Epic Age)
Folk tales - stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor
where one can derive lessons. Ex.: The Moon & the Sun
The Epic Age – Epics are long narrative poems in which a series of
heroic achievements or events, usually of a hero, are dealt with
Folk Songs - one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature. Many
of these have 12 syllables. Ex.: Kundiman, Kumintang/Tagumpay
(War songs), Dalit o Imno (Worship songs), Oyayi/Hele, Diana (aka
Danaya; Wedding songs), Soliranin (Workmen/Labor songs), and
Talindaw (Fishermen songs)
Epic Age)
Literature in this period may be classified as religious prose and poetry
and secular prose and poetry.
Spanish Influences On Philippine Literature: Baybayin and Alibata

were replaced by the Roman alphabet, European legends and traditions
brought here became assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-
moros
Examples of Pre-Spanish Colonization Folk Songs: Leron-Leron Sinta,

Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-sing
Epic Age)
Examples of Pre-Spanish Colonization
Recreational Plays: Cenaculo, Panunuluyan,
Salubong and Zarzuela, which all have poetic
form.
Period of
Enlightenm
ent
1972 - 1898
Period of Enlightenment
(1872-1898)
This period gave rise to Ilustrados – Filipino
intellectuals educated in Europe.
This period is famous for the Propaganda Movement

(1872-1896) – spearheaded mostly by the intellectual
middle-class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar;
Graciano Lopez Jaena, Antonio Luna, Mariano
Ponce, Jose Ma. Panganiban, and Pedro Paterno
Period of Enlightenment
(1872-1898)
Some of Rizal’s famous writings: Noli Me Tangere, Mi Ultimo Adios,
Sobre La Indolencia Delos Filipinos and Filipinas Dentro De Cien
Aňos
Some of Pilar’s Writings: Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (Love of

Country), Kaingat Kayo (Be Careful), and Dasalan at Tocsohan (Prayers
and Jokes)
Some of Jaena’s writings: Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile (The
Child of the Friar). and Everything Is Hambug (Everything is mere
show), Sa Mga Pilipino (1891), and Talumpating Pagunita Kay
Kolumbus (An Oration to Commemorate Columbus)
The
American
Regime
1898-1944
The American Regime (1898-
1944)
Linguistically, Americans influenced Filipino writers to write
using English language. Jose Garcia Villa became famous
for his free verse
Characteristics of Literature during this period:

The languages used in writing were Spanish and Tagalog
and the dialects of the different regions, but the writers in
Tagalog continued in their lamentations on the conditions of
the country and their attempts to arouse love for one’s native
tongue
The American Regime (1898-
1944)
Philippine Literature in English (1941-1945):
Because of the strict prohibitions imposed by the
Japanese in the writing and publishing of works in English,
Philippine literature in English experienced a dark period.
In the New Filipino Literature, Philippine
literature in Tagalog was revived during this period.
Most themes in the writings dealt with Japanese
brutalities, the poverty of life under the Japanese
government, and the brave guerilla exploits.
The
Japanese
Period
1941-1945
The Japanese Period (1941-
1945)
Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development
when another foreign country, Japan, conquered the
Philippines. Philippine literature in English came to a halt.
Except for the TRIBUNE and the PHILIPPINE REVIEW,
almost all news-papers in English were stopped by the
Japanese.
Filipino poetry during this period: common themes were

nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios, faith,
religion, and the arts.
The Japanese Period (1941-
1945)
Three Types of Poems that Emerged During this
Period:
a. Haiku - a poem of free verse that the Japanese
like. It consists of 17 syllables divided into three
lines
b. Tanaga - like the Haiku, is short, but it had
measure and rhyme.
c. Karaniwang Anyo
Period of
Activism
1970-1972
Period of Activism (1970-
1972)
According to Pociano Pineda, youth
activism in 1970-72 was due to domestic and
worldwide causes. Because of the ills of society,
the youth moved to seek reforms, giving birth to
The Literary Revolution.
Period of
the New
Society
1972-1980
Period of the New Society
(1972-1980)
This period started on September 21, 1972. The
Carlos Palanca Awards continued to give annual
awards. Poems dealt with patience, regard for native
culture, customs, and the beauties of nature and
surroundings. Newspapers donned new forms. News
on economic progress, discipline, culture, tourism, and
the like were favored more than the sensationalized
reporting of killings, rape, and robberies. Filipinos
before were hooked in reading magazines and comics.
Period of
the Third
Republic
1981-1985
Period of the 3rd Republic
(1981-1985)
After ten years of military rule and some changes in
the life of the Filipino, which started under the New Society,
Martial Rule was at last lifted on January 2, 1981. The
Philippines became a new nation, and this; former President
Marcos called “The New Republic of the Philippines.”
Poems during this period of the Third Republic were
romantic and revolutionary. Many Filipino songs dealt
with themes that were true-to-life like those of grief,
poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country
and fellowmen
Post-First
EDSA
REVOLUTIO
N
1986-1995
Post-First EDSA Revolution
(1986-1995)
From February 21-25, 1986, the so-called
People Power (Lakas ng Bayan) prevailed.
Several changes in Philippine society were
evident in the new Filipino songs, newspapers,
speeches, and even in the television programs. The
now crony newspapers that enjoyed an overnight
increase in circulation were THE INQUIRER,
MALAYA, and the PEOPLE’S JOURNAL
21 Century
st
Filipino
Literature
2000-Present
21st Century Filipino Literature
(2000-present)
21st Century writers and learners are
demanded to be ICT inclined to compete with the
style and format of writing.
Some Famous 21st Century Filipino Writers:
- Bob Ong (ABNKKBSNPLAko?!, Bakit Baliktad
Magbasa ng Libro ang mga Pilipino?,
- Miriam Defensor Santiago (Stupid is Forever,
Stupid is Forevermore, etc.)
Do you have a question?
“
There is nothing in the world which an artist cannot
recreate into something poetic, ennobling. And why do
we read these things? They are not facts, they do not improve
our business skills, our techniques in manufacturing goods,
the management of a home. That is what most of you will be
doing anyway. We read these because they teach us about
people, we can see ourselves in them, in their problems. And
by seeing ourselves in them, we clarify ourselves, we explain
ourselves to ourselves, so we can live with ourselves
- F. Sionil Jose

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Geographic, Linguistic &

Spanish Influences On Philippine Literature: Baybayin and Alibata

Examples of Pre-Spanish Colonization Folk Songs: Leron-Leron Sinta,

This period is famous for the Propaganda Movement

Some of Pilar’s Writings: Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (Love of

Characteristics of Literature during this period:

Filipino poetry during this period: common themes were

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