1. The document discusses regional literature in the Philippines, which refers to the unique literary traditions of the country's various ethnic and linguistic communities that have geographical or cultural identities. 2. Some examples of regional literatures mentioned are Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Bicolano, and Tagalog. 3. It is important for Filipinos to value their regional languages and cultures through literature before learning other foreign literatures, as this helps develop a sense of cultural identity and roots.

1. Regional
Literature
Prelim Topic 03

2. At the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
1. Recognize the significance of knowing the meaning of regional literature in
relation to the development of Philippine literature; and
2. Understand the uniqueness of literature in different regions of the country.
Objectives

3. Introduction
Writing about the regions, in
the local language is a great
route for authors to go.
Although there is still a huge
gap between Ingliseros and
Tagalistas, dialect authors
are no longer isolated.

4. Regional
Literature
These are literary traditions in
written or oral, of the country's
numerous ethno-linguistic
groupings and communities is
considered to have unique
geographical contexts or identities.

5. Regional Literature
Bicolano Tagalog
Ilocano Hiligaynon Cebuano
Ilocos Region Western Visayas Central Visayas
Bicol Region Tagalog Region
(Metro Manila,
Central Luzon, and
Southern Tagalog)

6. Significance
It is important that as natives of our
regions to value our language and
take pride in our culture, before
learning other foreign literary.

7. “A people without the knowledge of
their past history, origin and culture is
like a tree without roots.”
—Marcus Garvey

8. Prepare for the quiz during the cluster
meeting.
Topic 2 &3

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10. References
● English to Tagalog. Regional Literature: Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Bicolano,Tagalog – Writers
must maximize technology to disseminate their creative works. Josefina Wordhouse Services. n.d.
Retrieved from: Regional Literature: Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Bicolano, Tagalog (english-to-
tagalog.com)
● Mojares, Resil B. On Native Grounds: The Significance of Regional Literature. Buglas Writers Project.
2020. Retrieved from: On Native Grounds: The Significance of Regional Literature | by Buglas Writers
Project | Medium