Exploring Filipino Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Traditional Games During the American Period
An educational presentation covering Filipino performing and visual arts influenced by the American period, including Bodabil, revolutionary plays, music evolution, and traditional Filipino games like Piko for physical education.
During the AmericanPeriod
in the Philippines (1898–
1935), Filipino performing
and visual arts experienced
significant changes due to
American influence,
especially in education,
entertainment, and exposure
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This period introduced new
forms of artistic expression
while also blending with
existing Filipino traditions.
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Performing Arts during
the American Period
One of the most popular
forms of entertainment
during this time was
Bodabil (vaudeville), locally
known as “Ang Mundo’y
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It was a stage variety
show that featured singing,
dancing, comedy skits,
magic acts, and short
dramatic performances.
Bodabil was heavily
influenced by American
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It became popular in
theaters and entertained
both urban and rural
audiences.
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Filipino performers adapted
this form by incorporating
local humor, languages,
and cultural themes,
making it uniquely Filipino
despite its Western origin.
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Visual Arts during the
American Period
In visual arts, the
American period introduced
formal art education
through institutions like the
University of the Philippines
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Filipino artists were trained in
Western techniques such as
realism, portrait painting, and
landscape art. This helped
raise the technical quality of
Filipino visual arts and
gave artists opportunities for
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However, this also led to
debates about identity, as
some artists began to
move away from traditional
and indigenous art forms
in favor of Western styles.
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Revolutionary Period
Influence
Before and overlapping
the early American Period,
Filipino literature and
performance also reflected
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A notable work is
“Kahapon, Ngayon at
Bukas” (Yesterday, Today
and Tomorrow) by Aurelio
Tolentino.
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This revolutionary play used
symbolism and allegory to
criticize colonial rule and
express Filipino desire for
independence.
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It represented the strong
nationalist spirit of the
time and showed how
theater was used as a
tool for political expression.
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Directions: Watch the two
video presentations carefully.
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After watching the videos,
answer the guide questions
that will be given. Take
note of important details
such as themes, messages,
performance style, and how
each reflects the culture
and history during the
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Guide Questions:
1. What are the videos all
about?
2. Describe the ideas,
functions, and practices
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3. What are the similarities
and differences of the
videos in terms of
subject/theme, and music?
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Directions: Answer the
following questions.
1. What similarities and
differences did you notice
between Kahapon, Ngayon
at Bukas and Ang Mundo’y
Entablado (Bodabil)?
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2. How did each
performance reflect the
culture and society during
the American Period in the
Philippines?
3. Which part of the video
made the strongest
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4. How do you think these
performances helped shape
Filipino identity in that time?
5. If you were a performer
during that period, which
type of performance would
__________ 3. The
introduction
ofAmerican musical styles
and education systems led
to the popularization of
Western music, such as
jazz, blues, and classical
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__________ 5. The
introduction
ofthe American public
school system and
establishment of institutions
such as the University of
the Philippines School of
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Venn Diagram: Usingthis
diagram, show the
similarities and differences
between the play Kahapon,
Ngayon at Bukas
(revolutionary period), and
Ang Mundo’y Entablado
(American period) in terms
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Directions:
1. Go over the list of
words and phrases written
inside the cylinders. These
will be colored while
listening or after watching
the music videos.
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2. Your teacher will play
Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran
by Francisco Santiago for
you to listen and watch.
Take note of the important
details about the videos.
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3. All words that describe
or refer to Ano Kaya ang
Kapalaran, color them with
red while the words that
refer to Basta’t Magsasayaw,
color them with yellow.
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If the word reflects both,
color with blue. If the
word does not refer to
any of the two, leave it
uncolored.
4. After coloring, group
together the words and
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Directions: Write a short
paragraph to distinguish
music during the
Revolutionary period and the
American period in the
Philippines. Use the colored
words to show the
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A. Directions: List down
three (3) things you have
learned from playing Bati-
Cobra. Think about the
skills you used, the rules
you followed, and the
experiences you had during
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Piko (Hopscotch)
Piko is a traditional Filipino
game played by children
using a drawn court on
the ground. It involves
hopping through a
sequence of numbered
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The objective is to
complete the course with
balance, accuracy, and
coordination.
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This game belongs to the
target game category
because players aim their
pamato (stone) at a
specific target area (the
numbered box) before
they can proceed.
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Success depends on how
accurately the player can
throw the stone into the
correct box, similar to
other target games where
precision is required.
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Materials: chalk, stone
(pamato)
General Rules:
▪ Players should agree on
the number of
participants before the
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▪ The playing area must
be safe, flat ground
(usually concrete or soil).
▪ Players are not allowed
to step on the lines of
the drawn piko boxes.
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▪ Players must complete
the PARQ+ form and
parental consent if
required.
▪ Players with injuries or
health conditions should
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Game Procedure:
1. Draw the piko court
on the ground using
chalk, usually consisting of
numbered boxes.
2. Each player prepares a
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3. Players take turns
throwing their pamato into
the first box. The stone
must land inside the
target box without
touching
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4. The player hops
through the boxes, skipping
the box with the
pamato, using one foot in
single boxes and two
feet in double boxes.
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5. If a player steps on
a line, loses balance, or
fails to land properly, their
turn ends.
6. On the next turn, the
player continues from
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7. The first player to
complete all boxes
successfully wins the game.
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Directions: Let us now play
the traditional Filipino
game Piko (Hopscotch). I
will divide you into
individual players who will
take turns playing. Each
player will be given a
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After successfully landing
your stone in the target
box, you will hop through
the piko court following
the correct pattern without
stepping on the lines.
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Follow all rules carefully
and listen to instructions
for your safety.
Let’s enjoy the game,
practice balance and
coordination, and have fun
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Directions: Answer the
following questions based
on your experience while
playing Piko.
1. How did you feel while
hopping through the piko
boxes, and what part of
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2. What strategy did you
use to successfully throw
your pamato into the
correct box?
3. What skills did you
discover or improve while
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4. What mistakes did you
make during the game,
and how did you correct
them in your next turn?
5. How can playing piko
help you in your daily
physical activities or
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ASSIGMENT: Bring the following
materials for our next activity:
▪ One (1) wooden stick (for
bat)
▪ One (1) small stick or
bottle cap (for cobra)
▪ Comfortable PE attire
▪ Extra water and towel
▪ PARQ+ form and Parental
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A. Directions: Encircle TRUE
if the statement is correct,
FALSE if not.
1. Piko is played by
throwing a pamato into
numbered boxes drawn on
the ground.
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2. Players are allowed to
step on the lines of the
piko court without penalty.
(True or False)
3. The goal of piko is to
complete all boxes without
losing balance or making
mistakes.
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4. A pamato is a type
of ball used in playing
piko.
(True or False)
5. Piko helps develop
balance, coordination, and
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B.
Directions:
Answer the
following
questions
based on
the picture.
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1. Have you ever played
Agawang Base before, and
what do you remember
about how it is played?
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2. What do you think is
the main goal of
Agawang Base—is it more
about speed, teamwork,
or strategy? Why?
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Agawang Base is a
traditional Filipino invasion
game that involves running,
tagging, teamwork, and
strategy. The game is
composed of two groups:
the attacking team
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The goal of the attacking
team is to invade or
capture the opponent’s
base, while the defending
team protects their base
and prevents opponents
from entering or tagging it.
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Materials: whistle, markers or
cones (for bases), sports
attire
General Rules:
▪ The game is played by
two equal teams with a
designated base for each
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▪ Players with injuries or
health conditions (e.g.,
asthma attacks) are
advised not to join.
▪ Players must wear
comfortable sports attire
and proper footwear.
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▪ PARQ+ form and
Parental Consent must be
accomplished before
playing.
▪ Rough play, pushing,
and unsafe physical
contact are strictly not
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▪ The playing area must
be safe, wide, and free
from hazards.
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Game Procedure:
1. Each team is assigned
a base located at
opposite ends of the
playing area.
2. The game starts when
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3. The attacking team
attempts to enter the
opponent’s base and stay
inside it without being
tagged.
4. The defending team
tries to tag opposing
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5. Tagged players may be
eliminated or return to
their own base depending
on agreed rules.
6. Players may rescue
teammates by reaching
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7. The game continues
for a set time limit or
until a team successfully
captures the opponent’s
base.
8. The team with the
most successful captures or
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Directions: Agawang Base
(Invasion Game)
Let us now play the
traditional Filipino invasion
game Agawang Base.
Follow all rules carefully
and listen to instructions
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Let’s enjoy the game,
practice teamwork, speed,
and strategy, and have
fun while playing Agawang
Base!
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Directions: Answer the
following questions based
on your experience while
playing Agawan Base.
1. How did you feel while
trying to defend or
invade the opposing team’s
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2. What strategy did
your team use to
successfully attack or
protect your base?
3. What challenges did
you experience during the
game, and how did you
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4. How important was
teamwork and
communication in your
group during the game?
5. What skills (speed,
agility, decision-making) did
you improve while playing
Editor's Notes
#44 https://youtu.be/hof7VbfdUjo and KATY: The Revival Musical (Basta’ Magsasayaw) https://youtu.be/iWtP0hAjaYM