ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ACADEMY, INC.

West-Poblacion, Garcia-Hernandez, Bohol

Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP)
Bohol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS)
Diocese of Tagbilaran
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Grade 7 Arts
Second Quarter
L E A R N I N G M O D U L E No. 8

Subject : MAPEH – (ARTS)

Activity Title : Arts of the MIMAROPA and the Visayas Region – ‘Mindoro, Marinduque, and
Romblon Folk Arts’
Learning : The learner create artwork showing the characteristic elements of the arts of
Competencies MIMAROPA and the Visayas.
Learning Targets : Learners will be able to analyzes the elements and principles of art in the
production one’s arts and crafts inspired by the arts of MIMAROPA and the
Visayas and identifies the characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in
MIMAROPA and the Visayas, Marinduque (Moriones masks), Palawan
(Manunggul Jar), Mindoro (Hanunuo-Mangyan writing, basketry, and weaving),
Bohol (churches), Cebu (furniture), Iloilo (culinary arts and old houses), Samar
(Basey mats), etc.
References : Readings:
Experiencing the World of MAPEH 7, The Inteligente Publishing Inc.
Pages 106 – 108
Author : Fritzimarie R. Mayumot Maria Clara G. Baarde
Cielo Zamora Julie San Jose-Mathews
Rubrics for this
Activity : (Refer from previous Activity)

ARTS OF THE MIMAROPA AND THE VISAYAS REGION

Lesson 1: Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon Folk Arts

Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon are three of the four provinces which make up Region IV-B or the
MIMAROPA. All of these provinces have a rich culture and folk art tradition.
Mindoro
Mindoro is home to the Mangyans. Mangyans are made up of eight
indigenous tribes related by language, culture, and religion. Aside from
buri palm baskets decorated with black Nito vines, they also make
traditional beadworks that include necklaces, bracelets, and other
items.
At present, Mangyan culture is preserved and documented by the
Mangyan Heritage Center which is located in Calapan, Oriental
Mindoro. The handicrafts they feature are handmade and sourced
from the following:
1. Woven textiles by Hanunuo – Mangyan mothers of Mansalay
and Bulalacao like the ramit textiles woven on back strap
looms called harablon featuring intricate geometric patterns
2. Rattan baskets by the Alangan Mangyans of Naujan
3. Nito baskets by the Iraya Mangyans of Puerto Galera and San
Teodoro
4. Beaded items by the Alangan and Hanunuo Mangyans

Subject Adviser | CAROL G. LADAGA Experiencing the World of MAPEH 7 | ARTS

Mindoro also celebrates the Malasimbo Festival that features visual and concert artists both local and
international. The festival is held at the foothills of Mt. Malasimbo. This festival aims to promote and
sustain the development and preservation of the indigenous culture and heritage of the Mangyan tribes
by offering their different artistic handicrafts for sale.
Marinduque
The heart-shaped island of Marinduque is known as the smallest
provinces in the Southern Tagalog region. Marinduque has no
indigenous groups except Tagalog’s. Their products include potteries,
ceramics, and mats woven from the buri or raffia plants.
Marinduque is also known for the Moriones Festival, one of the most
colorful festivals annually held on Holy Week. Moriones are men and
women wearing costumes and masks like Roman Soldiers.
Moriones costumes and masks are made of materials like capiz, hardwood, metal, and cloth, which are
sewn, carved and stitched together laboriously.
Romblon
Romblon is known for its traditional weaving and basketry.
Handicrafts are a major home industry where women are engaged
in but it is for marble where the island is best known for. Marble is
very popular as a construction material for flooring tiles and can
also be made into decorative items such as ashtrays, statuettes,
miniature mortars and pestles, jars, and flower vases.
Romblon baskets are unique in materials and weaving technique.
They use an important material called the kokolongkoy vine in a
technique called roping. Another popular basket material is the nito vine, used for covered market
baskets and bowls of various sizes. The usual design would be dark nito vine woven against a light-colored
vine.
Romblon is also the name of a variety of a pandan plant used in weaving different products like the
following:
a. Sleeping mats d. boxes and other containers
b. Small bags e. place mats
c. Backpacks and market totes f. trays
Romblon weavers also use a combination of buri strips overlaid with split nito by means of plaiting. They
also use other kinds of vines like the malipali, ungali, and sagagap which are usually made into baskets,
coin purses, salakot, sets of small boxes, covered jars,open bowls, and covered trays.

EXERCISES
Read each statement below carefully. Place a T on the line if you think the statement is TRUE and
place an F on the line if you think the statement is FALSE.
________ 1. People in Romblon used kokolongkoy vine in making baskets.
________ 2. Mangyan culture is preserved and documented by the Mangyan Heritage Center
which is located in Bataan.
________ 3. Mindoro is home to the Mangyans.
________ 4. Romblon is also the name of a variety of a pandan plant used in weaving
different products.
________ 5. The heart-shaped island of Mindoro is known as the smallest provinces in the
Southern Tagalog region.
________ 6. Marinduque is also known for the Moriones Festival, one of the most colorful
festivals annually held on Holy Week.
________ 7. Mindoro also celebrates the Sinulog Festival that features visual and concert
artists both local and international.

Subject Adviser | CAROL G. LADAGA Experiencing the World of MAPEH 7 | ARTS