Bohol is an island province in the Philippines known for its natural attractions. It has a mild climate unaffected by typhoons. Popular sites include beautiful beaches, the Chocolate Hills which are cone-shaped hills that turn brown, Spanish colonial churches, and the Loboc River where one can take a cruise and have meals. Boholano culture is influenced by indigenous tribes and Spanish colonizers, with people speaking the Boholano dialect of Cebuano and known for arts, crafts and seafood-rich cuisine.
This ppt talks about the brief history and diverse culture of the National Capital region's 17 provinces, which you can use in your EDUC 8A classes (Social Dimension) and Philippine History Classes.
Bohol is one of the most famous tourist destinations because of “Chocolate Hills.” But did you know that this province in the Central Visayan region has a lot more to offer? To give you an overview, this place has different spots suited for families, friends and even couples. Some of these landmarks are offered and organized by different tour operators in the Philippines.
This ppt talks about the brief history and diverse culture of the National Capital region's 17 provinces, which you can use in your EDUC 8A classes (Social Dimension) and Philippine History Classes.
Bohol is one of the most famous tourist destinations because of “Chocolate Hills.” But did you know that this province in the Central Visayan region has a lot more to offer? To give you an overview, this place has different spots suited for families, friends and even couples. Some of these landmarks are offered and organized by different tour operators in the Philippines.
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The pre-colonial, Spanish colonial, propaganda and revolutionary, American colonial, Japanese occupation, and contemporary or modern periods are all represented in the Philippines
Japanese Regime which was between 1941 to 1945 are:
1. The major Filipino poetry themes at the time include nationalism, country, love, faith, religion, arts, and life in barrios.
During American Period which spanned between 1898 to 1944:
1. Change in language: The writers changed from using Spanish, Tagalog, and various dialects of several regions, to American English
2. Change in themes: during this period, the writers were influenced to write according to American themes and methods of writing.
During Spanish Period:
1. Filipino alphabets known as "Baybayin" changed to the Roman Alphabet.
2. European legends were infused into Filipino's songs and corridos
3. Folk songs became popular
3. The changes in literature during the 21st century are as follows:
Hyperreality, unreliable narrative, numerous protagonists, and other post-modern features can be found in 21st-century and current literature.
While the writings from the late twentieth century were going through a change from the cutting edge, unified, individual, test way of thinking to the postmodern, decentralised way of thinking.
What image does the poem, Gabu, try to create?
A picture of life along the Ilocos coast is what the poet, Gabu, is attempting to convey in this poem.
The poet wishes to underline how life is like that sea, which can be rough as it changes directions but yet comes to rest at the shore.
2.Which word or group of words from the poem help you from this image
ILOCOS REGION
The term “Ilocano” is used to refer to the people living or are native in the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and certain sections of Pangasinan, Tarlac, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Viscaya, and Nueva Ecija. There are also some Ilocanos in Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, and Mountain Province. The entire region is sometimes called “Ilocandia” or the “Ilocos Region”.
Literature of Ilocos Sur & Norte
Angalo is a legendary creation giant from Ilocano mythology with pre-Hispanic origins in the Ilocos region of the Philippines. Angalo was the first man and son of the god of building. Angalo's head touched the sky and he could easily walk from the Ilocos Region to Manila in one step.
Biag ni Lam-ang-the theme of the epic revolves around the bravery and courage of the main character portrayed by Lam-ang, who was gifted with speech as early as his day of birth, who embarked on a series of adventures that culminated in his heroic death and subsequent resurrection.
Manang Buday-is a traditional Ilocano folksong in Northern Luzon, particularly in the province of Ilocos.This song implies the courtship of a young maiden named Manang Biday. It is also a courtship dance. "Manang Biday" was originally composed by Florante Aguilar.
Literature of La Union and Pangasinan
How my Brother Leon Brought a Wife-The story explains some ways on t
With a population of at least 99 million people, the Philippines is the seventh-most populated country in Asia and the 12th most populated country in the world.
2. History of bohol
Bohol Island is the main island of Bohol
Province in the Visayas. It lies southeast from
Cebu Island across the Cebu Strait (in some
references called Bohol Strait) and southwest
from Leyte Island, separated by the Camotes
Sea and Canigao Channel. Bohol is also
located north of Mindanao with the Bohol Sea
between them
3. climate
Unlike Luzon and the northern part of the
Visayas, Bohol is mostly unaffected by the
numerous typhoons that hit the country. The
weather is mostly mild all year round. When
typhoons do hit the island, they usually cross
quickly and are no longer powerful, their
energy dissipated by the mountains in Leyte
and Samar.
4. BOHOL'S BEST
Bohol is one of the many islands of the
Philippine archipelago. Rich with nature's
beauty and abundance, historical heritage as
well. So many things can be found and done in
Bohol. Just 2 hours by fast craft from Cebu, or
1 hour by plane from the Philippine
Capital, Manila.
5. Upon arrival at port, various transportation are
available that could bring you to the places to
visit in Bohol. Stay in resorts nearby beaches
so that you could enjoy the white sand beach.
Many had been to Bohol, locals and foreigners
alike.
6. Strong sense of spirituality
Bohol has a mix of Catholic and animistic
cultures, with the island-province popular for
its manghihilot (traditional healers) and tawas
(aluminum potassium sulfate, a substance
commonly used as a deodorant or as
alternative medicine).
Some said it is a great place to learn more
about Filipino culture. "Bohol is like Peru, if not
better," she said.
7. Unique architecture
Bohol is home to centuries-old stone
churches, ancestral houses and other
historical sites. Among them are the
Immaculate Conception Parish Church in
Baclayon, the Assumption of Our Lady
Shrine in Dauis, and the Clarin Ancestral
House in Loay.
8. Arts and crafts
Bohol also lets its visitors experience its
culture through the arts, from creations of
National Artist Napoleon Abueva to the
performances of the world-renowned Loboc
Children's Choir, a group of young Boholanos.
Centuries-old crafts such as pots, brooms and
jewelry are also sold all over the province.
9. Boholano cuisine
Bohol is also known for its rich seafood
selection, as well as delicacies such as
polvoron (a pastry made from compressed
toasted flour), and aromatic ube (purple yam).
Every July, the province celebrates a festival
where locals and tourists can eat food from at
least ten houses for free.
Sandugo festival >
10. Boholano people
The Boholano people, also called Bol-
anon, refers to the people who live in the
island province of Bohol. They are part of the
wider Visayans ethnolinguistic group, who
constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic
group.
11. Language
Boholano is a dialect of Cebuano that is
spoken on the island of Bohol in the
Philippines, which is a Visayan speech
variety, although it is sometimes described as
a separate language. Boholano, especially the
dialects used in Central Bohol, can be
distinguished from other Cebuano dialects by
a few phonetic changes.
12. Culture
The Boholano culture is much like the culture
of the Philippines. It is based on the majority
population of Austronesian or Malayo-
Polynesian people on the island. There are
influences from indigenous Melanesian people
such as the Eskaya tribe, and from the
colonizing Spanish and trade with Mexico.
There is also influence in the culture from
China and other Asian countries.
14. The Church of Our Lady of
the Immaculate
Conception in Baclayon is
considered to be one of
the oldest churches in the
Philippines. It is one of the
best presevered Jesuit
build churches in the
region.
16. Loboc river cruise
Enjoy lunch and dinner
at Loboc river cruise, it's
a floating restaurant
along the river, enjoy
fresh air and wild
greens along the river
bank while enjoying a
sumptuous meal. Food
is Php300.00 per
person including
children plus there is an
entrance of Php 100.00.
17. The Clarin Ancestral
House was built in
1840. Its overall
designs were
traditional Filipino-
Spanish inspired.
The roofs are
extensive and
sloping that is
entirely enclosed with
nipa leaves.
18. Hanging bridge
it's a bridge made of
bamboo with a river
underneath. This is
only for human
passage. Quite scary
but enjoy the thrill of
it, it sways when you
pass through it. Such
fun.
19. Man made forest
on a bright sunny
noon, this place is
still like early
morning, barely a
sun's magnificent
light passes
through, like a cloudy
day.
20. Sagbayan peak
this is also one
destination, where
there's the famous
smallest monkey in
the world, tarsiers.
present here also is
the kids town, most
are for kids
enjoyment.
21. Alona beach resorts
love the white sand
beach, foreign
nationals are widely
visible on these
resorts. So, refreshing
is the crystal clear
water and the
powdery white sand
all over.
22. Chocolate hills
the world's famous
chocolate
hills, destination of
most tourists visiting
the Philippines. It's
name is chocolate
because of it's
brownish color during
summer. it's not only
one hill but thousands
of them.