Module 5 - Online

S.Y.
2020-2021 2nd Semester

Instructor: Aldrin B. Manalo, MAEd
INTRODUCTION:
Now that you are almost at the end of this subject, I hope that you are still eager to learn more
things. This Module 5 will tour you to the regions and famous epics of Philippine Literature.
With this, you will know more about the following:
a. What is an Epic?
b. Brief Backgrounds of CAR, Regions 6 and 12
c. Examples of Philippine Epic from different Regions:
CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) – Hud-Hud
Region 6 (Western Visayas) - Hinilawod- A Panay Epic
Region 12 (SoCCSKSarGen) - Ulahingan
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WHAT IS AN EPIC?
The word epic is derived from the Ancient Greek adjective, “epikos”, which means a poetic story. In literature, an epic
is a long narrative poem, which is usually related to heroic deeds of a person of an unusual courage and unparalleled
bravery. In order to depict this bravery and courage, the epic uses grandiose style.
FUNCTIONS OF EPIC
As the epic poem is the earliest form of poetry, it is the earliest form of entertainment as well. Epics were written to
commemorate the struggles and adventures of kings and warriors. The main function of epic poetry was to elevate
the status of the hero among the audiences to inspire them to be ready to perform heroic actions. It is through epics,
models of ideal heroic behavior were supplied to the common people.
https://literarydevices.net/epic/
In the next part of this lesson, you will be acquainted with the great heroes before from Cordillera
Administrative Region, Region 6, and Region 12. You will also have a glimpse of the cultures of these regions.
CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)

The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines consists of the provinces of Abra, Benguet,
Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Apayao where Baguio City is the regional centre. The Cordillera Region
encompasses most of the areas within the Cordillera central mountain range of Luzon, the largest range in the country.
This region is home to numerous indigenous tribes collectively called the Igorot.
The Cordillera is the Philippines' Premiere Highland Region, adorned with breath-taking sights, cool climate,
and best of all, a unique culture and people. The region prides itself with abundant agriculture, a rich heritage, and
most of all, a unique culture. Living amidst the rough terrain is a people whose way of life existed even before any
Spaniard stepped foot in the country.
Cordillera, ("Knotted Rope"), refers to the jumbled rolls and dups of this long-range traversing the northern part
of the Luzon Island. Living amidst the rice terraces that tower over Northern Luzon are a people whose way of life
existed long before any Spaniard or other foreigners stepped foot on the Philippines. The Igorot, Tinguian, Apayao,
and the Kalinga Tribes reign over Luzon's Mountain Terrain. It is generally cool throughout the year in the region.
A big bulk of the Cordillera population is composed of closely-related indigenous peoples. Collectively, these
peoples are popularly known as Igorot. Often they are also grouped into a number of ethnic or ethno-linguistic identities,
such as Apayao or Isneg, Tinggian, Kalinga, Bontoc, Kankanaey, Ibaloy, Ifugao, and Bago. These groupings, while
convenient, do not fully reflect the real particularities and the extent of diversity among the region's peoples. In fact,
most of the indigenous peoples identify themselves primarily with specific communities called ili (literally, home village,
hometown, or home territory).
As in the rest of the country, the great majority of the region's population are peasants engaged in farming and
other small-scale production and side occupations. The next biggest sector is composed of formal wage workers and
informal odd-job workers in non-farm occupations. There are also a sizeable number of students, salaried employees,
and professionals in the few urban and town centers.
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/destinations/2
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED COPY OF THE EPIC OF HUD-HUD
REGION 6- WESTERN VISAYAS

Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of seven
provinces, namely, Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Palawan and 17 cities making it the
region with the most number of cities. Hiligaynon, the main language, is spoken in Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Capiz
and some parts of Iloilo. Kinaray-a is spoken in Antique and in other parts of Iloilo. Aklanon is spoken in Aklan. Iloilo
City is the regional center of the region.
Western Visayas is composed of 7 provinces and the cities of Bacolod and Iloilo. Bacolod City and Iloilo City
are highly urbanized cities. All of the provinces of Western Visayas (except Negros Occidental) are also known as "The
Piedmont of the Philippines".
The languages native to the inhabitants of Western Visayas are:
Hiligaynon, spoken in Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, and Capiz.
Capiznon, spoken in Capiz
Kinaray-a, spoken in Antique and parts of Iloilo, Capiz and Aklan.
Akeanon, spoken in Aklan.
Malaynon, spoken in Aklan.
Cebuano, spoken in the northern parts of Negros Occidental and its municipalities and cities.
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Western-Visayas-Region-VI-Profile
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED COPY OF THE EPIC OF HINILAWOD
REGION 12- (SoCCSKSarGen)

SoCCSKSarGen is a region of the Philippines, located in central Mindanao, and is officially designated as
Region XII. The name is an acronym that stands for the region's four provinces and one of its cities: South Cotabato,
Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City. The regional center is Koronadal City located in the
province of South Cotabato. Cotabato City itself is part of SOCCSKSARGEN, but Maguindanao is part of the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
The artistry of the different ethnic tribes lends richness to local colors. Each tribe has one art in common, the
weaving of versatile tubular cloth called malong and other hand-woven products, found among the Maguindanaons
and T'bolis. Visitors will find unique souvenir items among their many handicraft, brassware, beadwork, t'nalak cloth
and hand- woven products. Tribal festivals, tours and visits to ethnic villages provide insight into the everyday lives of
these cultural minorities.
A pair of agungs is one of the instruments found in the kulintang ensemble, and Region XII is home to a
fascinating culture that revolves around kulintang music, a specific type of gong music found among both Muslim groups
(such as the Maguindanao) and non-Muslim groups (such as the Tiruray) of the Southern Philippines. Kulintang music
functions as a main community unifier, where all of the community can come to engage in events such as weddings,
birthday celebrations and festivals, to dignitary engagements and pilgrimages to and from Mecca. At home, such music
unifies and solidifies family ties as family members take to playing after dinner. Kulintang music also plays a vital role
as the accompaniment to healing dances, as long-distance communication between members (They have the ability
to use the gandingan, also known as the talking gongs, to communicate from far away before the invention of the
telephone), and a social conduit for young people (interaction between opposite sexes were not allowed except though
such instruments).
Kulintang ensembles among those of the Southern Philippines are usually composed of five pieces of
instrumentation. Among the Maguindanao, this would include: the kulintang (strung out horizontally on a stand, serving
as the main melody instrument of the ensemble), the agung (the largest gongs of the ensemble providing much of the
lower beats, either coming in a pair of two or just one alone), the gandingan (four large vertical gongs aligned front to
back, used as a secondary melodic instrument), the dabakan (an hour-glass shaped drum covered in goat/lizard skin)
and the babendil (a singular gong used as the timekeeper of the entire ensemble).
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/destinations/16
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED COPY OF THE EPIC OF ULAHINGAN

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