2. THE LUZON LITERATURE
Background of Luzon
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. It is
ranked 15th largest in the world by land area. Located in the northern
region of the archipielago. It is the economic and political center of
the nation, being home to the country’s capital city, Manila, as well as
Quezon City, the country’s most populous city.
3. THE 8 (Eight) REGIONS
Region 1 : Ilocos Region
This region is predominantly mountainous. The area and location is situated on the
northwestern coats of Luzon, the region covers an area of 12,840.19 square
kilometers. It’s coast extends from La Union northwards to Ilocos Norte, while it’s
rivers basins are found in Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan.
Region 2 : Cagayan Valley
It is composed of five provinces, namely: Batangas, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva
Viscaya and Quirino.
It’s Regional Center is Tuguegarao City. Cagayan River, the country’s longest river
runs through it’s center and flows out to Luzon Strait in the north, in the town of
Aparri Cagayan. Babuyan and Batanes island groups that lie in the Luzon Strait
also belong to the region.
4. Region 3 : Central Luzon
A combination of towering mountains, extinct and active volcanoes, lush, verdant
farmlands, and natural sea harbors. It is one of the leading growth regions in the
Philippines, located at the heart of Asia. It is composed of seven provinces, twelve
cities and 118 municipalities. It includes all land area north of Manila Bay from the
tip of Bataan peninsula on the west, and all the lands north of the Caraballo
mountain on the east. It is the longest contiguous area of lowlands, and is otherwise
known as the Central Plains of Luzon.
Region 4a : CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal,
Quezon)
CALABARZON is designated as Region IV-A. The region is composed of five
provinces, namely: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon. It’s located in
Southern Luzon, just south and west of Metro Manila and is the second most
densely populated region.
5. Region 4b: MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon,
Palawan)
The entire island of Mindoro, which is separated from the southern Luzon mainland, is
composed of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro.
These two provinces are separated by a mountain ranges, running through the entire length of
the island, which serves as a natural and political boundary. Topography of Occidental
Mindoro generally rugged, with narrow strips of coastal lowlands. It’s terrain is characterized
by successive mountain ranges, valleys, and elongated plateaus with rolling lands along the
coastal region.
Region 5: Bicol Region
The Bicol Region also known as Bicolandia, is composed of three provinces of the Bicol
Peninsula (Albay, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur), one southernend of Luzon Island
(Sorsogon) and two island provinces adjacent to the peninsula (Catanduanes and Masbate).
The regional center is Legazpi City in Albay province. The region is bounded by Lamon Bay
to the North Pacific to the East and Sibuyan Sea and Ragay Gulf to the West. The northern
most province. Camarines Norte is bordered to the North Province of Quezon thereby
connecting the region to the rest of Luzon.
6. Region 16 : CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)
The Cordillera Administrative Region was established on July 15, 1987 through
Executive Rule No. 220 issued by then President Corazon C. Aquino. It’s
comprised by the following provinces: Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga,
Mt. Province and the characterized city of Baguio, officially known as the summer
Capital of the Philippines. It is located in the north-central part of Luzon and is
bounded by
Ilocos Norte and Cagayan in the North. Pangasingan and Nueva Ecija in the South,
Cagayan Valley in the east and the Ilocos Region in the west.
Region 17 : National Capital Region (NCR)
Metro Manila is bordered by the province of Bulacan to the North, Rizal to the East
and Cavite and Laguna to the south. It is the smallest of the country of the
administrative region, but the most populous and the most densely populated. It is
also the only region without any provinces.
7. The Literary Works and Authors of
each Region
Region 1 : Ilocos Region
There are a large number of religious documents, poems, riddles, proverbs, epic
stories, folk songs, and other literary works that belong to this region.
8. Fiction Stories Novels
Manuel Arguilla (La Union)
• How my Brother Leon Brought Home
a Wife
• Morning in the Nagrebcan
Carlos Bulosan (Pangasinan)
• American is in the Heart
• My Father’s Tragedy
Amador T. Daguio (Ilocos Norte)
• A wedding Dance
Francisco Sionil Jose (Pangasinan)
• The God Stealer
• My Brother, My Executioner
Pedro Bucaneg (Ilocos Sur)
• Biag ni Lam-ang
Norberto Bumanglag
• Ti Agdamdamili
9. Essay Poems
• The lion Dance
• African American Dance
• Region of the Indian Ocean Biology
Noli Pambid (Ilocos Sur)
• Ayatko Kenka
Kameah Pearl
• DJ NG AKING RADYO
Kenny Oblero (La Union)
• SULISOG
10. Region 2 : Cagayan Valley
Ibanag folk poetry – purely sung which explains how it was handed down to the
present – Narrative, Romantic, and Ridiculing.
Poet
• The Rural Maid – Fernando Maramag
• EMILIA – Leona Florentino
• Bigong Pag-asa – Isagani Cruz
• The presentation – Fernando Maramag
• My Queen Tagala – Fernando Maramag
• Jose Rizal – Fernando Maramag
• Frustrated Wish – Carolina Arceo
11. Region 3 : Central Luzon
Their works is had many different of Themes. Nature or happening in the society
Authors with works :
Rommel N. Angara (Aurora)
• Pa’no ang PASKO
• Ako’y tunay na pangahas
Levi Celerio (Bulacan)
• Galawgaw
• Umaga ng Neneng
Juan Crisostomo (Tarlac)
• Anacning KATPUNAN
• Alang Dios
Others
• Impeng Negro-Novel
• Tata Selo – Short Story
• Moses, Moses – Drama/Play
12. Region 4a : CALABARZON
Is one of the regions of the Philippine is also designated as region VI-A and it
regional capital is Calamba City in Laguna. The region is composed of five
provinces, namely: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. The regions
name is an acronym of the name of these provinces. The area is rich in history. It’s
where the Philippines Independence from Spain was first declared in 1898. It’s the
birthplace of national heroes such as Jose Rizal (from Calamba, Laguna), Emilio
Aguinaldo (from Kawit, Cavite), Apolinario Mabini (from Tanauan, Batangas), and
Miguel Malvar (from Sto. Tomas, Batangas).
List of Filipino Writers:
• Francisco Arcellana
• Francisco Balagtas
• Lual hati Bautista
• Carlos Bulosan
• Cecilia Manguerra Brainardi
• Linda Ty Casper
• Gilda Cordero-Fernando
• Edmundo Farolan
13. Famous Writers and Literary Pieces
Mars Ravelo (October 9, 1916 – September 12, 1988, Tanza, Cavite) was a
Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain
Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maraju,
Mariposa, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony and
Dragonna among the others.
14. Region 4b : MIMAROPA
MIMAROPA is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is one of two regions of the
Philippines having no land borders with another region. The name is a portmanteau
combining the names of it’s provinces which are Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon
and Palawan.
On May 23, 2005, Palawan and Puerto Prinsesa City were named to Western Visayas by
Executive Order No. 429. However, on August 19, 2005 President issued Administrative
order No. 129 to hold the earliera abeyana pending review. As of 2010. Palawan and the
highly urbanized city of Puerto Prinsesa still remain a part of region
Writer and Literary Artist
Malas Leviste Jacob
Poems Short Story
• Glowing Embers - The beauty written
• The sky reader
• A farms boy
• Make me a meat
15. Region 5 : Bicol Region
The Bicolano can write memorable and significant pieces.
Authors and Works
Bienvenido N. Santos
• Early Harvest
Potenciano Gregorio Sr.
• Sarung Banggi (folksong)
Jose Obias
• Our lady of Penafrancia
Merito B. Espinas
• Ibalon
Teresita E. Erastain
• The Legend of Mayon Volcano
Mariel M. Dela Cruz
• The House of a Gambler
Remigio Laguno
• The Caroles
Carlos Ojeda Aureus
• Cathedral – landmarks in Bicol Fiction
16. Region 16 : Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Is the only langOlocked region in the country. This region is home to numerous
indigenous tribes collectively called the Igorot.
Has abundant mineral reserves. These include metallic ores such as gold, copper,
silver, zinc and non-metallic minerals like sand, gravel and surfer.
On August 18, 1908 during the american regime, Mountain Province was
established by the Philippine Commission with the enactment of Act No. 1876.
Republic Act No. 8438 dated December 22, 1997 created the Cordillera
Autonomous Region. In January 1998, a group of lawyers challenged the
constitutionality of the act. A plebiscite held on March 9 of the same year was held
and invalidated the act. The region was created but reduced to a regular
administrative Region.
17. Poems
• Bussan ko (My pig)
• A child name Butatto
• Banana
• Labeg
• Lidom
Short Story
• The Tadpole and the Crab
Tale
• Bukag and Liway
• Kabbigat and Pali
• A tale told by a Father
• Who Ate His Own King
Folktale
• Si Kabunian de Begas
18. Region 17 : National Capital Region (NCR)
It’s actually divided into four districts :
1st District : City of Manila – Manila itself. The capital city of the Philippine
2nd District : Mandaluyong City, Maricina City, Pasig City, Quezon City and Valenzuela City
3rd District : Caloocan City, Malabon City, Navotas City and Valenzuela City
4th District : Las Pinas City, Makati City, Muntinupa City, Paranaque City, Municipality of
Pateros and Taguig City
NCR does not have many provinces but composed of 16 cities and 1 Municipality, which is
Pateros.
During Ferdinand Marcos Presidential Decree No. 824 created the Metropolitan of Manila
(NCR)
19. Authors :
1. Andres Bonifacio Father of the Philippine Revolution
2. Emilio Jacinto Filipino Revolutionist
3. Jose Dela Cruz Known as Huseng Sisiw “Hari ng Makata”
4. Jose Corazon de Jesus Known as Huseng Batute “King of
Balagtasan”
5. Cecilio Apostol Born in Sta. Cruz Manila
6. Faustino Aguilar Filipino novelist, Journalist and Revolutionist
7. Amado V. Hernandez A novelist “makata”, “mandudula”,
peryodista and Ordaind as “Pambansang
Alagad ng Sining sa Larangan ng Panitikan.
Known as “Ka Amado, Makatang
Mangagawa Bilanggong Makata”
20. 8. Severino Reyes Known as “Lola Basyang”. Father of
“Sarsuwela / Ama ng Dulang Tagalog”
9. Liwayway Arceo Feature, writer, novelist, narrator, translator,
editor
10. Lualhati Torres Bautista One of the most foremost Filipino female
novelist in the history of comtemporary
Philippine Literature
21. Works :
Bahay Kubo (Folksong)
Banyaga (short story) Liwatway Arceo
Ibong Adarna (Epic) Jose Dela Cruz
Bata, Bata Pa’no ka Ginawa? (Novel) Lualhati Torres Bautista
Bugtong2x Butong binalot ng bakal, bakal
na binalot ng kristal
Lansones (Riddle)
Never trust someone you don’t know (Proverb)
22. END OF DISCUSSION
GROUP MEMBERS :
1. RANJIE KARIM H.RAUPH
2. NAIK AMERHASSAN
3. ANSARY JAMAL
4. ABDULCARIM MOH’D SALIL
5. SALAHODIN ALINADER
6. MAWANARA
