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![Geography of Quezon
▪ Quezon, east of Metro Manila, is the 8th largest
province in the Philippines having an area of
8,989.39 square kilometres (3,470.82 sq mi).[22] It is
the largest province of Calabarzon, comprising
879,660 hectares or 53.21% of the total land area of
the region.[23] Of this area, 513,618 hectares is
categorized as agricultural land.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mindoro-191101173018/85/Literature-in-Mindoro-and-Quezon-28-320.jpg)
![Agro-industry
▪ Quezon is the country's leading producer
of coconut products such as desiccated
coconut, virgin coconut oil, coconut juice, coconut
oil[6] and copra. A large part of the province is
covered in coconut plantations.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/mindoro-191101173018/85/Literature-in-Mindoro-and-Quezon-34-320.jpg)
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Literature in Mindoro and Quezon
The document provides a detailed history of Mindoro and Quezon provinces in the Philippines, highlighting their trade relations, geographical features, cultural diversity, and notable figures. Mindoro, once known as 'Mai' and later as 'Mina de Oro,' has been inhabited by both Tagalogs and the Mangyan tribes, while Quezon, originally divided among several provinces, saw its own evolution with key historical milestones and a strong agricultural economy. The text also reflects on the literary contributions and cultural festivals from both regions.
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- 2. History of Mindoro Traderelations with China where Mindoro was known as “Mai” started when certain traders from “Mai” brought valuable merchandise to Canton in 892 A.D. Mindoro, formerly called Mait, was known to Chinese traders even before the coming of the Spanish.
- 3. In 1570, theSpanish began to explore the island and named it “Mina de Oro” (mine of gold) after finding some of the precious metal, though no major gold discoveries were ever made. In 1754, the Muslims established strongholds in Mamburao and Balete (near Sablayan). From there, they launched raids against nearby settlements. An expedition sent by Governor Simon de Anda put an end to these raids.
- 4. In the earlyyears, Mindoro was administered as part of Bonbon, now Batangas. Early in the 17th century, the island was separated from Bonbon and organized into a corregimiento. In 1902 the island of Lubang, which was formerly a part of Cavite, was annexed to Mindoro. Mindoro became a regular province in 1921. On June 13, 1950, under Republic Act No. 505, Mindoro was divided into two provinces, Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro.
- 5. Geography of Mindoro Mindorois the seventh largest island in the Philippines by land area with a total of 10,571 km2 ( 4,082 sq.mi ) and with a total population of 1,331,473 as of 2015. It is located off the southwestern coast of Luzon and northeast of Palawan.
- 7. Mount Halcon isthe highest point on the island, standing at 8,484 feet (2,586 m) above sea level located in Oriental Mindoro. Mount Baco is the island's second highest mountain with an elevation of 8,163 feet (2,488 m), located in the province of Occidental Mindoro.
- 9. People of Mindoro Theplains of Occidental Mindoro are inhabited by theTagalogs and the remote forested interior by the Mangyans. Extensive tribal settlements of Mangyans in the province belong to such sub-groups as the Iraya, Alangan,Tadyawan, Buhid, Hanunuo, and Bangon, Ratagnon.
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- 15. Bangon A Bangon Mangyanwoman smoking kwako (tobacco).The Bangon are known for their pipes and even young children can be seen smoking pipes. C.T.O.
- 18. Literature of Mindoro Mostlywritten on bamboo slats using chiseled wood, Ambahan is the Mangyan’s indigenous poetry written in their own writing system.This poetic literary form is believed to be 3,000 years old. According to the Mangyan Heritage Center, of the four tribes who have retained their own syllabary, two of them are Mangyan tribes: the Buhid and Hanunuo.
- 19. Tagalog Ako ay pumuntadito sa inyo sa aking mga kaibigan Ako’y isang katutubong Mangyan galing sa Mindoro Oriental Paano kami ngayon ay nandito pa Aywan lang kung kami makababalik pa Pauwi na kami sa aming bayan kami’y mga Mindorinyo Lahat kami mga katutubo sa una Kami ang nauna sa dayuhan Minangyan ko nag-ayan od ya sa akong mga kakilala ugma ako’y may mga kasama halin sa ibang bansa pa iwan kami diya kami kung makauli odto sa among isla kami mga taga Mindorinya Mindorinya kami nga tanan mga katutubo sa una ad yos kaluba si pangdan Urokay Baryus
- 20. Ambahan Ulyaw ▪ Minangyan ▪mag kunku si Oglipan Ma-ay Ma-ay tawagan no kantam di nag-amban timbang hapoyo uban subung huknuy lukmayan katpong bay indaginan bagay daga tigawnan bonggo pagkarignungan nakan bay bantakunman nag sumbali tikagnan linindo parawanan. Magkunkuno ti apoparay katpong bay indaginan tulus ye kangmagbay-an daga pudo ti gawnan bonggo pagkarignungan Tagalog Ang sabi ni Oglipan, Maay, kaibigan, ang ating pagkakaisa tulad ng pinagbigkis na tali parang pinagdugtong na baging Sa panahon ngayon baka sa lupang pinagdamutan ay gumanda pa ang palay kaya siguro gano’n ay may patubig doon dinatnan ng malakas na ulan. Ang sabi ng grasya, sa panahon ngayon ayos na ang katuwaan magkakatulad ang lupa baka gumanda pa ang palay
- 21. A distinct featureof the Hanunuo and Buhid cultures is their system of writing.Throughout the Philippine archipelago, only four groups continue to use a precolonial system of writing. Experts in paleography indicate that the writing systems of the Hanunoo and Buhid in Mindoro, and the Palawan andTagbanua in Palawan may be a cultural influence from India (Francisco 1963; 1964; 1971; 1973). Majority or 60 percent of the Mangyan can read and write in their indigenous system.Writing is done on bamboo stems (Conklin 1947:269; 1949).
- 23. Quiz for Mindoro 1.__________ is the Mangyan’s indigenous poetry written in their own writing system. 2. They are the mix ofVisayan andTagalog People. 3. The Spanish named the Mindoro “Mina de Oro” which means __________. 4. Mindoro, formerly called ________ was known to Chinese traders even before the coming of the Spanish. 5. Mindoro was divided into two provinces, __________ and __________. 6-10.
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- 25. History of Quezon Originally,what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. However, at different points in time, the boundaries of Quezon changed and included parts of Aurora, Marinduque, and Camarines Norte. At the early period of Spanish colonization, the province of Aurora was called El Principe, Infanta was called Binangonan de Lampon and southern Quezon was called Kalilayan.The first European to explore the area was Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces.
- 26. ▪ In 1574,Father Diego de Oropesa, founded the town of Bumaka, now known as the municipality of Gumaca. ▪ In 1591, the province was created and called Kaliraya or Kalilayan, after the capital town which later became Unisan. ▪ In 1705, the Military Comandancia of Nueva Ecija was created and was governed by Governor General Fausto Cruzat. It included huge swathes of Central Luzon, the Contracosta towns as well as the Kalilayan area. ▪ In 1749, the capital was transferred to the town ofTayabas, from which the province got its new name.
- 27. • In 1853the new military district ofTayabas was carved from Nueva Ecija and included present-day Southern Quezon as well as present-day Aurora. • In 1858, Binangonan de Lampon and the Polilio Islands were separated from Nueva Ecija to form part of Infanta. • Manuel L. Quezon, the second President of the Philippines — Baler (now a part of Aurora)
- 28. Geography of Quezon ▪Quezon, east of Metro Manila, is the 8th largest province in the Philippines having an area of 8,989.39 square kilometres (3,470.82 sq mi).[22] It is the largest province of Calabarzon, comprising 879,660 hectares or 53.21% of the total land area of the region.[23] Of this area, 513,618 hectares is categorized as agricultural land.
- 29. The major islandsof Quezon are Alabat Island and Polillo Islands. Mount Banahaw, an active volcano, is the highest peak at 2,169 metres (7,116 ft).
- 30. People with significantshare in Quezon Manuel L. Quezon, the second President of the Philippines — Baler (now a part of Aurora) Tomas Morato, last municipal President and first Mayor of Calauag and Quezon City, First Representative of the 2nd District ofTayabas, Manuel L. Quezon's best friend — Calauag
- 31. Municipalities A • Agdangan • Alabat,Quezon • Atimonan B • Buenavista, Quezon • Burdeos, Quezon C • Calauag • Candelaria, Quezon • Catanauan D • Dolores, Quezon G • General Luna, Quezon • General Nakar • Guinayangan • Gumaca I • Infanta, Quezon J • Jomalig L • Lopez, Quezon • Lucban M • Macalelon • Mauban • Mulanay
- 32. P • Padre Burgos,Quezon • Pagbilao • Panukulan • Patnanungan • Perez, Quezon • Pitogo, Quezon • Plaridel, Quezon • Polillo, Quezon Q • Template:Quezon • Quezon,Quezon R • Real, Quezon S • Sampaloc, Quezon • San Andres, Quezon • San Antonio, Quezon • San Francisco, Quezon • San Narciso, Quezon • Sariaya T • Tagkawayan • Tiaong U • Unisan, Quezon
- 33. Economy ▪ Farming andfishing are the main sources of livelihood in the province. Commercial, industrial, and banking activities are mostly concentrated in the south-central part of the province.
- 34. Agro-industry ▪ Quezon isthe country's leading producer of coconut products such as desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, coconut juice, coconut oil[6] and copra. A large part of the province is covered in coconut plantations.
- 35. Fishing ▪ Because ofits long coastline and the presence of numerous marshes and bays, fishing is also a large part of the province's economy. Quezon accounts for 33% or around 132,239 MT of fish produced in the region. Several fish port complexes exist in the province, including ports in Atimonan, Lucena, Infanta, and Guinayangan.
- 36. Tourism & Culture ▪As of now, tourism is still a minor but growing part of the province's economy. Several attractions draw tourists from here and abroad including festivals, beaches, old structures and other sights.
- 37. Festival ▪ Among thefestivals of Quezon, the three most prominent and famous are probably the Pahiyas Festival of Lucban, the Niyugyugan Festival of Quezon Province and Katang Festival of Calauag.
- 38. • Sibidan andCarabao Festivals ofTagkawayan — January • Candle Festival ofCandelaria — February 2 • Taytsinoy Festival ofTayabas — February 2-5 • Laguimanoc Festival of Padre Burgos — February 17 • Hambujan Festival — April 11 • Sinampalukan Festival of Sampaloc — April 25 • Pahiyas Festival of Lucban — May 15 • Katang Festival of Calauag — May 25 • Pasayahan sa Lucena — May 27-30 • Seafoods Festival of Guinayangan — June 21
- 39. Lubid-Lubid Festival ofTiaong— June 24 Lilay-Coco Festival of Unisan — June 28-30 Maubanog Festival of Mauban — July 14 Tagultol Festival of Atimonan — August 1-2 Kalilayan Festival of Lucena — August 19 Bilao Festival of Pagbilao — August 29 Malagkit Festival of San Antonio — October 4 Drum and Lyre Festival of Lopez — October 6 Fluvial Celebration of Real — October 24
- 40. Meanwhile, these arethe activities being held during HolyWeek • Boling-Boling Festival of Catanauan — every Palm Sunday • Semana Santa LentenActivities of Infanta • Buhay na Kubol of General Luna • Centurion Festival of Mulanay and San Narciso
- 41. The People Quezon isinhabited solely byTagalogs. The population is concentrated in the flat south-central portion which includes Lucena, Sariaya and Candeleria. AfterWorldWar II, the Infanta area received migrants from Manila, Laguna and Batangas.
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- 43. Salvador Rico Barros(February 21, 1910 – May 24, 1940) He was a Filipino poet and fictionist. He used the pen name Rodavlas. Barros wrote about 50 poems and 40 short stories in his lifetime. He won a gold medal award for best author in 1937. He died in 1940. Published works ▪ SampungTula (Ten Poems) ▪ MgaTinig ng Puso (Sonnets,Voices from the Heart)
- 44. Horacio de laCosta (May 9, 1916 – March 20, 1977) ▪ was the first Filipino Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines, and a recognized authority in Philippine and Asian culture and history. ▪ A brilliant writer, scholar, and historian, Horacio de la Costa was born in Maúban, Quezon on May 9, 1916 to Judge Sixto de la Costa and EmilianaVillamayor. Ordained a Jesuit priest at the age of 30, he became, at age 55, the first Filipino provincial superior of this religious order, the Society of Jesus.
- 45. De la Costawas the author of a number of books, particularly on Philippine culture and history, which revealed his nationalistic bent, among which are: • The Jesuits in the Philippines, 1581–1768 • TheTrial of Dr. Rizal, an edited translation ofW.E. Retana’s transcription of the official Spanish documents • Recent Oriental History • Readings in Philippines History • The Background of Nationalism, and Other Essays • Asia and the Philippines
- 46. ▪ Orlando Nadres(born November 1938 in Tayabas, Quezon - died July 14, 1991) was a stage, film, television writer, director and actor. ▪ He is the son of Igmideo Nadres andTecla Reobaldo. He attended the Lucena andTayabas Elementary School, then went to Luis Palad High School where he published his first story in Liwayway. He spent four years in Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary and a year in the St. Paul Seminary in Pasay. He took a secretarial course and enrolled in Journalism and later in Foreign Service, major in French in U.S.T.
- 47. Quiz for Quezon 1.He was a Filipino poet and fictionist. He used the pen name Rodavlas. 2. He was a stage, film, television writer, director and actor. 3. He is the best friend of Manuel Quezon. 4. Quezon is named after __________, the second president of the Philippines.
- 48. True FalseTest (write trueif the statement is true otherwise write false) 1. Mount Banahaw is not a volcano. 2. Quezon is the leading producer of coconut products. 3. Quezon is the 7nth largest island in the Philippines. 4. Mount Banahaw is tallest mountain found in oriental Mindoro. 5. Quezon is named afterAurora Quezon.
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