7. LUZON
LITERATURE
TITLE REGION BACK GROUND
Ibalon or
Ibalong
Bicol
Region
This is an epic about three heroes-Baltog,
Handiong, and Bantong-who all defeated their
adversaries.
Hudhud Cagayan
Valley
Region
This is an epic chanted by the Ifugaos during
harvest. It is about a folk hero named Aliguyon
and his 3-year battle with Pumbakhayon.
8. LUZON
LITERATURE
TITLE REGION BACK GROUND
The Legend
of Maria
Makiling
CALABA
RZON
This is a story about a mountain in
Laguna named Makiling that was
guarded by a fairy named Maria. The
townsfolk fondly called her Mariang
Makiling.
Biag ni Lam-
ang
Ilocos
Region
This is an epic about Lam-ang, a man
with extraordinary strength who sets out
to find his missing father Don Juan.
9. VISAYAS
Visayas is the Philippines' smallest island group.
Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas are
its three regions. It is composed of main islands namely;
Bohol, Cebu, Panay, Samar, Negros, and Leyte.
10. These hybrid forms are also rich in local colors,
revealing Visayan cultures and traditions. And
According to Sugbu, unlike in Luzon, where writers
have so much exposure, in Visayas the lack of a
venue for publication hinders the flourishing of
fiction on this island.
Many critics regard Visayan literature as the home
of hybrid forms, particularly in their romance novels.
11. VISAYAS
LITERATURE
TITLE REGION BACK GROUND
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.
Sicalac and
Sicavay
Central
Visayas
This is a creation myth about how man (Sicalac) and
woman (Sicavay) came into existence through a bamboo
shoot.
Tungkung
Langit and
Alunsina
Western
Visayas
This is a creation myth about the gods Tungkung Langit
and Alunsina.
12. MINDANAO
It is divided into six regions: Davao Region,
Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao,
SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato,
Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos),
ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao),
and Caraga Region.
13. The negative image portrayed among Muslims has
perpetuated the so-called "Moro-Moro Literature"
representing them as "savage, barbarian, bandit, lawless
and wicked".
Paz Verdades M. Santos suggested in a critical review focusing
primarily on the inclusion of Mindanao in contemporary literary
published in the Ateneo de Davao University Journal Tamara in 2009
that our history books be rewritten and "Moro-Moro Literature" be
condemned in order to address the problem of distortion and
discrimination.
14. MINDANAO
LITERATURE
TITLE REGION BACK GROUND
Bantugan Northern
Mindana
o
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 prompts Bantugan to
leave their kingdom.
