MODULE 1:Arts and crafts in specific areas in MIMAROPA and

the Visayas, Marinduque

Week 1
Objective
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
Analyzes the elements and principles of art in the production one’s arts and crafts inspired by
the arts of MIMAROPA .
Identifies the characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in MIMAROPA 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.

I. INTRODUCTION
Arts and crafts are important means of expression, which communicate views,
ideas, and feelings through the use of skills and imagination. These are important parts
of our daily lives and can be found everywhere.
ACTIVITY 1
Activity 1: Web Map Instruction:
1. Research on historical background about the arts of the Philippines and its geographical representation.
2. Write important details about the topic and show its connection to each idea.

Philippine arts
II. DEVELOPMENT
Arts and Crafts of MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan)

MI – Mindoro
MA –Marinduque
RO – Romblon
PA – Palawan

Mindoro – the 7th largest island of the Philippines.

Mangyans – are the indigenous people of Mindoro.
Malasimbo Festival – sustain eco-cultural development and the preservation of the indigenous culture and heritage
of the Mangyans.

Some of the Mangyan Crafts

1. Mangyan Bracelet

2. Mangyans Basket

Two Kinds of Mangyall coin purses Baskets

1. Irayas Basket – it is hexagonal household basket made in small sizes, from 18 – 20 cm in diameter. Materials:
Buri palm leaf and Nito strips

- Some of the Irayas basket is open grain basket made from bamboo strips, which are first blackened and dried.

2. Hanunoo Baskets – are small, fine and leather like in texture with padukus design or cross pattern and the base of
the basket is square but the mouth is round.

Mangyan Men – forge and repair blades for knives, axes, bolo or long knife, spears and other bladed instruments.

Mangyan Women – engage in weaving

MARINDUQUE

Moriones Festival – a festival held on Holy Week on the island of Marinduque, Philippines.
- Men and women wearing costumes and mask replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers.
- also plays a prominent role in Marinduque’s Culture.

Arts and Crafts in Marinduque

1. Ceramics
2. Pottery
ROMBLON

-it is known as the Marble Country of the Philippines

Rombloanon – comes from the Visayas “Domblon” or “Lamyon”which means “sitting”

- it refers to the people and language of Romblon, an island group of the mainland of southern Luzon.
Romblon Basket – are the source of aesthetic pride and it is the major industry in Romblon.
Roping – the weaving technique of Romblon
Materials for making Romblon Basket
1. Kokolongkoy vine – a plant that has very stems and that’s grow along the ground or up
2. Nito Vine – used for durable covered market baskets and bowls of various sizes.
3. Buri strips

Export Basket Material used

1. Malipali Vine
2. Ungali Vine
3. Sangagap Vine

Other Popular products of Rombloanons

1. Coiled basket
2. Covered jars
3. Open bowls
4. Small coin purses
5. Covered trays
6. men’s hotand salakot

P AL A W A N
- known for its largest marine habitat
- rich in cultural and natural diversity.

Puerto Princesa Underground River

- The longest underground river in the world and an important site ecological conversation and awareness.

January 28, 2012 – officially confirmed that PPUR recognized as the Seven Wonders of Nature.

Manungul Jar – is considered as one of the precious artifact in Philippines.

- it serves as container for secondary burial of the deceased love ones.

Arts and Craft of Palawan

1. Salugin – the traditional Tagbanua attire made from pounded bark of tress.
2. Ambalad – a piece of loin cloth and a rattan waist band.
3. Woven Baskets
Materials: Rattan, Bamboo and Palm leaves of Buri or Pandan

Ukir – is the popular geometric motif/design with color green and yellow.
4. Carve wooden pestle or Lalo
5. Mortar or Lasung
6. Bracelet or Luyang

7. Sapukan – the blowgun out of bamboo tree poles

III. ENGAGEMENT
ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Give the name of the arts and crafts, their characteristics, elements and
principles that they observe.
Characteristics, Elements and
Principles of Arts

1.

_____________________
Name

2.

_____________________
Name
SEATWORK
SEATWORK
Direction: Put a chek (√) if the statement is correct and cross (x) if it is wrong.
_____1. Ukir – is the popular geometric motif/design with color green and yellow
_____2. Hanunoo Baskets – are small, fine and leather like in texture with padukus design or cross pattern
and the base of the basket is square but the mouth is round.
_____3. Ambalad the traditional Tagbanua attire made from pounded bark of tress
_____4. Puerto Princesa Underground River is the longest underground river in the world and an
important site ecological conversation and awareness.
_____5. Mangyan Men forge and repair blades for knives, axes, bolo or long knife, spears and other
bladed instruments.