9. Had its roots in orally
transmitted poems and
mythical narratives that
reflect the history of people.
The colonization of
Spaniards hindered the
growth of local writing in
Bicol.
10. Mariano Perfecto
published the first Bicol newspaper
– “An Parabareta”(The Newsman)
in 1890.
responsible for the development of
the first printing press “Imprenta
de Nuestra Señora de
Peñafrancia”
Former governor of Ambos,
Camarines
The Father of Bicolano Literature
11. Another movement/development
emerged to give a spicy flavor to
Bicolano Literature.
- Drama
- Play
- Poetry
In Contemporary times, Bicolano
writers have been recognized for
their masterpieces.
13. FRANCISCO
PENONES, JR
received an award
from Cultural
Center of the
Philippines for his
“Opon sa
Obalon:Kan
mahale an
CARLOS O.
AUREUS
reveived a Palanca
awards with
recognition from the
Free Press and
Graphic magazine
for his stories, novel,
MERLINDA C.
BOBIS
wrote the Palanca
Award – winning
“Daragang
Magayon” – an
inspiring play
based on a
prominent local
14. Merlinda Carullo Bobis
is a contemporary Philippine-
Australian writer and academic.
born on November 25, 1959 in
Legaspi City, Albay
attended Bicol University High
School then completed her B.A. at
Aquinas University in Legaspi City
She holds post-graduate degrees
from the University of Santo Tomas
and University of Wollongong, and
now lives in Australia
16. Questions
1. Who are the main characters in the story?
2. Why did Daragang Magayon decide to marry
Pagtuga?
3. What happened after Panganoron learned about
the incoming wedding of Daragang Magayon and
Pagtuga?
4. How did Daragang Magayon die? How about
Panganoron?
5. What did the people notice on the grave of
Magayon and Panganoron?
6. How does the story spoken about the culture of
17. Directions: In a short bondpaper, create a story
board showing the plot and characters of “The
Legend of Mayon Volcano”
CRITERIA:
CONTENT – 15 pts.
CREATIVITY – 10 pts.
ACCURACY – 5pts.
TOTAL - 30 points
