Exploring 19th Century Filipino Komedya and Adolescent Wellness
An educational presentation on the traditional Filipino Komedya theater and adolescent holistic wellness, covering performance elements, cultural significance, and physical and mental changes during puberty.
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Directions: Answer the following
questions based on the image
and description.
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The Loa is a traditional
introductory prologue or short
poem recited at the beginning
of a theatrical performance.
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It is historically prominent in
Spanish and Filipino komedya
or moro-moro—used to praise
a patron, welcome the
audience, or set the stage
for the play.
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1. How do the two characters
dressed like princesses deliver
the Loa?
2. What happens immediately
after the Loa is performed?
3. What is the primary purpose
of the music in this segment?
• Komedya isa colorful Filipino
theatrical play that came from
the Spanish Comedia.
• It became popular in the
Philippines during the 19th
century.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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• It isalso called Moro-moro
because many stories show
conflicts between Muslims
and Christians.
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Characteristics of Komedya
•Written in quatrains or stanzas
with four rhyming lines.
• Dialogues are spoken, not
sung.
• Uses instrumental music
during the performance.
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• Stories usuallyfocus on saints,
battles, love, honor, and
bravery.
• Includes dramatic sword
fights and clashes between
kingdoms.
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• Begins witha Loa or opening
poem.
• Has comic skits called
Sainetes and Entremeses
between acts.
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• Actors wearcolorful
costumes inspired by
European or Middle Eastern
kingdoms.
• The stage usually has two
levels with a balcony above.
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• The settingoften takes
place during the Middle
Ages.
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Two Principal Types
ofKomedya
• Secular Komedya – focuses
on stories of love, honor,
revenge, and adventure.
• Religious Komedya – tells
stories about the lives of patron
saints and religious theme.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Parts of aKomedya Performance
• Loa – opening poem or
introduction.
• Entrada – entrance of the
kingdoms and characters.
• Torneo – battle or contest for
the princess.
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• Battala –war or clash
between kingdoms.
• Magica – magical scenes or
supernatural events in the story.
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A S SE S S M E N T
Directions:
1. Your teacher will play an
excerpt of Komedya’s Batalla
from the link and time
provided.
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2. While you watch, take note
of the important details of the
presentation.
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3. Identify the characteristics
of Komedya by completing the
mind map below where you
will write the important details
you noted. Your answer should
be based on what you have
seen in the presentation.
Directions: Based onthe
Komedya video you have
already watched, answer the
following questions in your own
experience and observation.
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1. What didyou observe about
the costumes, stage design, and
characters in the Komedya
performance you watched?
2. What important actions or
scenes in the “Batalla” stood out
to you during the presentation?
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3. What characteristicsof
Komedya were clearly shown
in the video based on what you
have already seen?
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Directions: Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE
if it is wrong based on the
Komedya performance you
watched.
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_________ 1. Komedya uses
spoken dialogue and not singing
in its performance.
_________ 2. The Batalla scene
shows peaceful conversations
between characters.
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_________ 3. Komedya costumes
are usually colorful and based on
European or Middle Eastern styles.
_________ 4. The main theme of
Komedya often involves friendship
and school activities only.
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_________ 5. The performance
includes scenes of conflict such
as battles between kingdoms.
• Komedya isa colorful Filipino
theatrical play that came from
the Spanish Comedia.
• It became popular in the
Philippines during the 19th
century.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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• It isalso called Moro-moro
because many stories show
conflicts between Muslims
and Christians.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Characteristics of Komedya
•Written in quatrains or stanzas
with four rhyming lines.
• Dialogues are spoken, not
sung.
• Uses instrumental music
during the performance.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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• Stories usuallyfocus on saints,
battles, love, honor, and
bravery.
• Includes dramatic sword
fights and clashes between
kingdoms.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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• Begins witha Loa or opening
poem.
• Has comic skits called
Sainetes and Entremeses
between acts.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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• Actors wearcolorful
costumes inspired by
European or Middle Eastern
kingdoms.
• The stage usually has two
levels with a balcony above.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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• The settingoften takes
place during the Middle
Ages.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Two Principal Types
ofKomedya
• Secular Komedya – focuses
on stories of love, honor,
revenge, and adventure.
• Religious Komedya – tells
stories about the lives of patron
saints and religious theme.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Parts of aKomedya Performance
• Loa – opening poem or
introduction.
• Entrada – entrance of the
kingdoms and characters.
• Torneo – battle or contest for
the princess.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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• Battala –war or clash
between kingdoms.
• Magica – magical scenes or
supernatural events in the story.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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A S SE S S M E N T
Directions: Read each
situation and answer based
on what you learned from the
Komedya performance.
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1. If you were watching a
Komedya performance live,
what would you observe to
understand the story better?
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2. During a school cultural
program, you are asked to
explain the Batalla scene.
What would you say about it?
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3. If you were an actor in
Komedya, what role would
you choose and why?
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4. You noticed two kingdoms
fighting in the performance.
What do you think the conflict
represents?
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5. If your class will stage a
Komedya, what important
elements should you include
to make it realistic?
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Directions: Read andanswer
the following questions. Write
only the letter of your answer.
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1. Which ofthe following are
inserted between long acts in
komedya?
a. Loa c. Batalla
b. Sainete d. Music
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2. What signalsthe changes in
the scene in a komedya
presentation?
a. Sainete c. Music
b. Torneo d. March
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3. Why isKomedya also named as
Moro-moro?
a. Because of the Torneo scene
b. Due to the recurring conflict
between Moro and Christians
c. The costumes used are ahistorical
d. The magia effect makes it look
like a fantasy
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4. Which ofthe following is a type
of komedya that narrates the
lives of patron saints?
a. Capa y espada
b. Secular komedya
c. Comedia a fantasia
d. Religious komedya
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5. A colorfultheatrical
presentation which is a
descendant of comedia is the
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a. Komedya c. Magia
b. Entremeses d. Torneo
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A. Directions: Identifythe health
dimension described in each
example.
_________ 1. Developing and
maintaining friendships
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_________ 2. Developingskills
related to schoolwork and
learning
_________ 3. Exploring values,
beliefs, and principles that
guide their life
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_________ 4. Developinghealthy
eating habits
_________ 5. Coping with stress
related to schoolwork and
friendships
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_________ 6. Practicinggood
hygiene and sleep habits
_________ 7. Building positive
relationships with peers and
adults
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_________ 8. Learningto work
collaboratively
_________ 9. Developing wise
spending habits (e.g., saving
allowance,
understanding the value of
money)
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B. Answer thefollowing questions
based on the picture.
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1. Look atthe surprised
expressions of the boy and girl in
the image. Recall a time when
you noticed a sudden change in
your own body or voice during
puberty. How did you feel at that
exact moment, and how did
you adjust to it?
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2. The charactersare enclosed
in their own separate gender
symbols but are looking toward
each other. When facing the
confusing changes of growing up,
who is the first person you talk to,
and how does sharing your
feelings help your peace of mind?
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3. Growing upis not just about
getting taller or changing
physically. Apart from physical
changes, in what specific way
do you feel you have matured
the most mentally or emotionally
over the past year?
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Adolescence is thephase of life
between childhood and
adulthood, from ages 10 to 19.
It is a unique stage of human
development and an important
time for laying the foundations
of good health.
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A. Physical Changes.
Thephysical changes seen during
adolescence are largely due to
hormonal changes as the body
transitions from childhood to
adulthood.
Example: Muscles develop rapidly
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B. Mental/Intellectual Changes.
Studiesindicate that the brain
undergoes major changes as a
child grows through puberty into
adulthood.
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During the transitionto
adolescence, individuals
develop a greater capacity for
abstract thinking and an
enhanced ability to empathize
with others.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Example: Adolescents havea
tendency to become bored
with routine activities: they
need to be challenged.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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C. Emotional Changes.
Duringpuberty, adolescents
often feel emotions more
intensely and become more
sensitive. Their mood swings can
be extreme, with high highs and
low lows.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Their reactions canvary greatly
from day to day as they are still
learning to manage strong
emotions and express
themselves maturely.
Example: Erratic emotions and
behaviors, mood swings are
mostly experienced and felt.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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D. Social Changes.
Astheir social circles grow,
adolescents spend less time with
family and more with friends.
They also become better at
forming strong relationships with
adults outside their family, who
can act as mentors.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Example: Adolescents arebeing
rebellious towards parents, but
still strongly depend on parental
values.
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E. Moral-Spiritual Changes
Example:They depend on
influences of home and religious
institutions for moral and ethical
choices and behaviors.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Directions: Accomplish the
diagramby answering the
following question: What
changes are happening to girls
and boys as they grow and
become adolescents? Choose
your answer from the box.
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a. The voicebecomes deeper.
b. Muscles develop rapidly.
c. The Adam’s apple becomes
bigger.
d. Breasts develop.
e. The hips become wider than the
shoulders.
f. Hair grows on the genital region.
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Directions: Answer thefollowing
questions briefly based on your
own experiences.
1. How do the different
dimensions of wellness interact
with and affect each other?
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2. What aresome signs that you
might need to improve in one
or more areas of wellness?
3. How can you create a
balanced routine that supports
all dimensions of your health?
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Across:
1. relating tothe body
2. first occurrence of
menstruation
3. relating to society
4. making or becoming
different
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Down:
5. life betweenchildhood and
adulthood
6. pertaining to intellect
7. relating to one’s feelings
8. stage of development of
body capable of reproduction
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Adolescence is thephase of life
between childhood and
adulthood, from ages 10 to 19.
It is a unique stage of human
development and an important
time for laying the foundations
of good health.
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D I S C U S S I O N
A. Physical Changes.
Thephysical changes seen during
adolescence are largely due to
hormonal changes as the body
transitions from childhood to
adulthood.
Example: Muscles develop rapidly
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D I S C U S S I O N
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B. Mental/Intellectual Changes.
Studiesindicate that the brain
undergoes major changes as a
child grows through puberty into
adulthood.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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During the transitionto
adolescence, individuals
develop a greater capacity for
abstract thinking and an
enhanced ability to empathize
with others.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Example: Adolescents havea
tendency to become bored
with routine activities: they
need to be challenged.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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C. Emotional Changes.
Duringpuberty, adolescents
often feel emotions more
intensely and become more
sensitive. Their mood swings can
be extreme, with high highs and
low lows.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Their reactions canvary greatly
from day to day as they are still
learning to manage strong
emotions and express
themselves maturely.
Example: Erratic emotions and
behaviors, mood swings are
mostly experienced and felt.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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D. Social Changes.
Astheir social circles grow,
adolescents spend less time with
family and more with friends.
They also become better at
forming strong relationships with
adults outside their family, who
can act as mentors.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Example: Adolescents arebeing
rebellious towards parents, but
still strongly depend on parental
values.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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E. Moral-Spiritual Changes
Example:They depend on
influences of home and religious
institutions for moral and ethical
choices and behaviors.
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D I S C U S S I O N
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Directions: Choose thecorrect
answer from the choices inside
the parentheses.
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1. Rapid muscledevelopment
during adolescence is an
example of __________ changes.
(Physical Changes, Emotional
Changes, Social Changes)
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