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Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions: Senior High School
Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions: Senior High School
Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
Grade 11/12 Module 5:
Significance of Arts from the
Regions
CPAR – Grade 11-12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 5: Significance of Arts from the Regions
First Edition, 2020
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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
Module 5:
Significance of Arts from the Regions
Introductory Message
Welcome to the Contemporary Arts from the Regions 11/12 Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module on Significance of Arts from the Regions.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
Welcome to the CPAR 11/12 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Significance
of Arts from the Regions!
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
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What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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References This is a list of all sources used in developing
this module.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the significance of arts from the regions. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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2. Classify various art forms found in the Philippines
Affective
1. Show creativity and resourcefulness in making an artwork by using appropriate
materials that can be found in their locality
2. Appreciate the beauty and richness of Filipino arts.
Psychomotor
1. Design an artwork using available materials and appropriate techniques
2. Create a simple final product using appropriate local materials
What I Know
I. Directions: Read and analyze each sentence. Box the letter of the best
answer.
1. It refers to paper maché using carved wooden sculpture as mold. This craft
originated in the town of Paete, Laguna.
A. Taka C. Singkaban
B. Okir D. Saniculas Cookie
4. It consists of 127 human and animal figures engraved on the rock wall
which was probably carved during the late new stone age that can be found in
Angono, Rizal
A. Tatto C. Sarimanok
B. Petroglyphs D. Binakul
5. This jar is a national treasure in the Philippines and was found in the
chamber of the Tabon cave, the other jar found in the caves of Palawan.
A. Ittoyom C. Immosso
B. Oppaya D. Manunggul
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Lesson Significance of Arts Forms
1 from the Regions
Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically
in a visual form such as sculpture and painting. It is also something that is made
through imagination and skill and expresses important ideas or feelings. Artworks
can be appreciated primarily for their aesthetic or emotional power.
In different regions in the Philippines, visual art is everywhere, as long as there are
available resources, imagination and creativity. Philippines has rich natural
resources that produce indigenous materials. These are materials that are naturally
and locally found in a specific place such as timbers, palms, rattan, clay and rattan.
Since that the country is an archipelago, other indigenous raw materials such as
capiz, pearls, corals and seashells are all available because the Philippines is
naturally abundant in beaches and marine resources.
Performing arts in the Philippines is very evident even before colonizers came in our
country. There are many variations of dances and music, both ceremonial and
traditional that are performed for many different occasions.
Art has had a great number of different functions throughout history. It has different
reasons for being created. In this lesson, you will determine the “Filipino-ness” of a
work of art. It will also be discussed the significant foundation and history of
contemporary visual arts from the different regions in the Philippines. Learners are
also expected to design and create a simple artwork that represents your locality.
What’s In
Direction: Answer the question below into 2-3 sentences. (Critical Thinking)
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What’s New
Activity 1: Direction: Analyze the painting below then complete the graphic
organizer by providing the best concept. (Character and Communication)
Impact on Society
Reference: https://fartdot.wordpress.com/2018/03/07/
the-500-years-of-christianity-in-the-philippines/
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What is It
According to Joan Brown, art reflects the culture of the time. It also serves as mirror
of society and life. It captures the essence and importance of things that exist in a
society. Art is very important for any group of people as it plays an important role in
preserving the culture of the society. Art in most cases, symbolizes the resources,
tradition, belief and way of life of a group of people and it is shared among them.
The arts of the Philippines reflect a society with diverse cultural influences and
traditions so it should be given importance by knowing and appreciating its
foundation, history and purpose.
For you to understand more about the lesson, let us define the following words:
A. Contemporary Art According to Wikipedia.org,
contemporary art is the art of today and
produced in the second half of the 20th
century or in the 21st century.
Contemporary artists work in a globally
influenced, culturally diverse, and
technologically advanced world.
Contemporary art in most cases, defined
as art that has been and continuous to
be created during our lifetime.
(widewall.ch)
For example: The artist is using different
computer software on his/her artwork.
B. Art Technique Art techniques refer to the manner and
ability in which an artist employs the
technical skills of a particular art or field
of endeavor. It is the artist’s skill or ability
to apply procedures or methods so as to
effect a desired result. (dictionary.com)
For example: The artist is using different
indigenous materials on his/her artwork.
C. Performance Practices Based from the definition given by
dictionary.onmusic.org, performance
practice applied to musical techniques
employee in musical genres during
specific musical eras. Quite often,
performance practice refers to techniques
that are implied, and not written or
notated.
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http://www.artesdelasfilipinas.com/archives/17/the-angono-petrog,
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/460352393152194850/, http://mapeh7.blogspot.com/2015/01/philippine-
paintings_19.html
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celebrated after the chair has
been made.
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Title of the Description/Technique
Artwork
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Giant The parol of star lantern is
Lantern of perhaps the paramount of
Pampanga Filipino Christmas symbol. The
Christmas lantern or Parul
Sampernandun in
Kapampangan can never be
distanced from the town
created it, the City of San
Fernando. This tradition
gradually evolved as the
lanterns became bigger and the
designs became more intricate.
From bamboo to papel de
hapon, it was in 1931 that
electricity was introduced to Photo:
https://cityofsanfernando.gov.ph/forfernandinos/ne
the San Fernando lantern, wsinfo/449
thus sparking the birth of the
first Giant Lantern Festival.
Saniculas The cookie has intricate
Cookie embroidered-like design that
Mold was shaped in a hand carved
Carvings of wooden mold creates a
Pampanga beautiful unique Panecillos de
San Nicolas. This saint is
known as “the healer” and is
the go-to saint for those who
need “healing” from illnesses.
The molds are an exceptional Photo:
piece of folk art and a rarity. http://mangankapampangan.com/index.htm/?page_
id=920
Singkaban Singkaban is a Filipino
or Bamboo word for decorated bamboo
Art arch used as a welcome
signage of a town, city, or
village in the country. It is
widely used as decoration
during town fiestas in Bulacan.
It is the art of shaving bamboo
into artful creations.
Singkaban festival is an
annual provincial event of Photo:
https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/philippine
Bulacan. -daily-inquirer-1109/20170504/282054801936211
Pabalat or The pabalat or borlas de
Borlas de pastillas in bulacan are
Pastillas of wrapped with decorative
Bulacan wrappers. Through the years,
the “pabalat” making in
Bulacan has transformed from
a local, folk tradition into a
popular art. Besides adding
flair to the sweet pastillas de
leche made from fresh carabao
milk, the pabalat has also
become a compelling symbol of
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the people ‘s creativity, not only Photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7405608@N05/3807
of the town of San Miguel but 4277472
the entire province of Bulacan.
Fill me out!
Choose one sculpture then complete table B and S (Background and
Significance) regarding to the Philippine Sculpture.
Painting
Era Description/Technique
Pre-Spanish The ancient Filipinos had
expressed paintings through
cave carvings and tattoos.
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islands as described by the
first Spaniards to set eyes
upon them. The men are
known for their tattoo art,
which covers most of their
bodies. They apply the
tattoos by pricking the skin
with sharp pieces of iron and
then applying black powder
to the open wounds which is Photo:
absorbed into the skin https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/46380046160324454
2/
permanently.
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World War II According to Art of the
Philippines (2016), World
War II era, some painters
focused their artwork on the
effects of war, including war
scenes, destruction, and the
suffering of Filipino people.
1.
History of
4. Philippine 2.
Painting
3.
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Weaving
Era Description/Technique
Pre- Philippine weaving
Spanish involves many threads being
measured, cut, and mounted
on a wooden platform. The
threads are dyed and weaved
on a loom. Before Spanish
colonization, native Filipinos
weaved using fibers from
abaca, cotton, and bark cloth.
Textiles, clothes, rugs, and
hats were weaved.
dimension quality.
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Tabih Mabal is the Blaan term
of the for abaca weaving process.
Blaan Tabih is the term for the
finished hand woven cloth
and it also refers to the
traditional Blaan tubular
skirt. Natural dyes from
endemic plant species in the
Photo:https://www.facebook.com/MabalTabih/photos/rtist-
community are the source of yabing-dulodesign-tabih-aftarangdimension-24-inches-x-63-
colors for different designs of inches-half-lengt/628755347290252/
this indigenous textile
I want to do it!
You are given a chance to design a pattern, draw a pattern that will represent
your personality. Explain your answer briefly.
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Pottery
Era Description/Technique
Pre-Spanish According to Art of the
Philippines (2016), native
Filipinos created pottery
since 3500 years ago. They
used these ceramic jars to
hold the deceased. Other
pottery that used to hold
the remains of the
deceased were decorated
with anthropomorphic
designs. During the new
stone age or Neolithic
period of the country,
pottery was made for water
vessels, plates, cups, and
for many other uses. The
first step in manufacture
pots is the acquisition of
the starting material, clay.
The clay is then pounded,
added with enough
amount of water, to reach
the wanted flexibility, and
placed in a rotating plate.
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Neolithic
Period
Manuggul Jar
Photo:https://365greatpinoystuff.wordpress.com/2010/07/04/185-manunggul-jar/
Photo:https://www.slideshare.net/lirionikka/cordillera-
administrative-region-53840660
Contemporary As technology
Period advances, it seems as if
crafts such as pottery
would become one of the
first endangered arts.
Philippine pottery has
evolved from ritual and
community wares to highly
sophisticated and elegant
artistic pieces with a Modern Pottery
variety of shape, designs,
Photo:http://benjielayug.com/2015/04/philippine-
and uses of glazes. ceramics-and-crafts-arts-tiwi-albay.html
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Let me share!
Choose one pottery design that you think is the most important part of our
culture. Explain your answer briefly.
Philippine
Culture
Architecture
Era Description/Technique
Pre-Spanish According to Santos
(2016), The basic form of
architecture in the country
before Spanish came was
governed by the building’s
functional uses as shelter
and by the materials
available. Early Filipinos had
no formal training in the
basic forms of design and yet
were able to create something
valid and functional. A style
which exists to this day.
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are still used today,
especially in rural areas.
Spanish
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materials. As a result, Bahay-
na-bato has several
variations along ethnic lines.
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Show our care!
There are a lot of old houses and buildings during Spanish and American period
that are considered national treasures and that are still existing. Write some
tips on how to take care of these treasures.
Music
Era Description/Performance Practices
Spanish Spain ruled the Philippines for 1. The Rondalla is a traditional string
333 years, and Hispanic influence orchestra comprising of two-string,
in Filipino culture is ubiquitous. mandolin-type instruments such as
This influence can be easily seen the banduria and laud; a guitar; a
in folk and traditional music, double bass; and often a drum for
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especially in the Tagalog and percussion. The rondalla has its
Visayan regions, where Spanish origins in the Iberian rondalla
influence was greatest tradition, and is used to accompany
several Hispanic-influenced song
forms and dances.
American American music has also been 1. Rondalla: Due to the previous
influential in the Philippines for Spanish colonization of the
artists and vice versa. Though Philippines, Filipinos have a version of
contributing to the evolution of the originally Spanish rondalla, which
American music, large number of was popular among the manongs in
Filipino Americans have a strong the United States migrant labor
identity with culture of the camps. These folk ballads were
Philippines by participating or usually sung by the manongs in
organizing traditional dances and camps and were often with
musical performances. conjunction of guitar or banjo. The
rondalla is still heavily practiced and
popular form of traditional music
Photo:https://philnews.ph/2019/09/23/what-
is-rondalla-meaning-origins-and-more-stuff
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2. Sarswela is a tradition produced by
a large body of music consisting of
songs patterned after opera arias of
the day as well as short instrumental
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musical styles in the
entertainment industry.
The modern Filipino repertoire
consists of pieces that have been
written in twentieth century
idioms that have evolved out of
such stylistic movements as
impressionism, expressionism,
neo-classism, as well as the so-
called avant-garde and New
Music.
Be aware!
There are many Filipinos who are still not aware about the danger of COVID 19.
Your task is to create a jingle using the tune of any Philippine contemporary
music that will inform our fellow Filipinos on how to take care of themselves
during the pandemic.
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Dance
Era Description/Performance Practices
Pre- Philippines has many popular
Spanish to folk dances which have evolved and
Present changed as they have been passed
down from generation to
generation. Before the recorded
history of the Philippines, before
Spanish conquistadors colonized
and Christianized the early Filipino
people, from the earliest occupation
of this archipelago, the people
danced. Filipino danced to appease
the Gods, to curry favor from
powerful spirits, to celebrate a hunt
or harvest, to mimic the exotic life
forms around them.
Itik-itik
Photo:
http://www.angelfire.com/de/filcanwebsite/iti
k.html
Tinikling
Photo:
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/2244763626503
60743/
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and hopping from one another.
Performers need to balance as they
go through a series of movements
that include some impressive
acrobatics.
Sayaw sa Bangko
Photo:
https://www.pinterest.pt/pin/3609213576322751
66/
Binasuan The Binasuan is an entertaining
from dance that is usually performed at
Pangasinan festive social occasions. Danvers
carefully balance three half-filled
glasses of rice wine on their heads
and hands as they gracefully spin
and roll on the ground.
Binasuan
Photo:
https://www.kaloobdance.com/Binasuan.html
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set to Spanish music and
castanets. According to Ramon
Obusan, this dance was danced to
accompany a bereaved family to the
burial of a loved one.
La Jota Moncadeña
Photo:
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/8029074397936
18953/
Kappa It is a Muslim–influenced
Malong- danced. The malong is a tubular
Malong garment, and the dance essentially
from shows the many ways it can be
Mindanao worn. There are men’s and women’s
versions of the dance since they
wear malongs in different ways.
Kappa Malong-Malong
Photo: https://zambongga.weebly.com/about-
malong.html
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Singkil This dance originated from
from Maranao. It is traditionally
Maranao performed by single women to
attract the attention of potential
suitors. Dancers perform a series of
graceful movements as they step in
and out from between bamboo
poles which are rhythmically
clapped together. Fans and scarves
are often used to enhance the Singkil
Photo:ationalclothing.org/asia/34-
dancers’ movements. philippines/214-intricate-costumes-used-
by-filipino-singkil-folk-dancers.html
Make a plan?
Your school will celebrate its foundation day, and your class is assigned to
present one Filipino contemporary dance. You are assigned as the leader for
the said activity. Using the template below, create a plan about your chosen
dance.
Title of Background/History/Purpose Materials/Costume No. of
the participants
dance
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What’s More
2. Paete
Sculpture
3. Giant Lanterns
4. Pinilian
5. T’nalak
6. Manuggul
7. Bahay Kubo
8. Harana
9. Pandango sa
Ilaw
10. Cariñosa
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2. Identify and describe at least two contemporary art forms and their
techniques or practices from the various regions.
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__________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________
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3. How culture and art are connected with each other?
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Philippine art refers to the works of art that have developed and accumulated
in the Philippines from the beginning of civilization in the country up to the present
era.
Every art in every region of the Philippines has their own stories to tell. Art
reflects our society and culture.
What I Can Do
Self-Assessment
Now you have learned the significance of art forms from different regions. In your
own understanding, how important are the art forms in our society? Complete the
table.
Painting
Sculpture
Architecture
Music
Dance
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Assessment
Direction: Write the letter of the best answer on the space provided.
_____1. Which of the following pictures signifies an individual or family’s
wealth and prestige of the Ifugaos?
A. C.
B. D.
_____2. Artistic paintings were introduced to the Filipinos in the 16th century
when the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines. During this time, the
Spaniards used paintings as religious propaganda to spread ________
throughout the Philippines.
A. Protestantism
B. Catholicism
C. Hinduism
D. Islamism
_____3. Read sentences I and II, then identify which sentence/s tell/s the
truth about pottery.
I. Native Filipinos created pottery since 3500 years ago. They used these ceramics
jars to hold the deceased
II. Filipino pottery was made for water vessels, plates, cups, and for many other
uses.
A. Sentence I is correct and sentence II is incorrect.
B. Sentence I is incorrect and sentence II is correct.
C. Both sentences I and II are correct.
D. Both sentences I and II are incorrect.
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_____4. Read sentences I and II, then identify which sentence/s tell/s the
truth about Philippine weaving.
I. Philippine weaving involves many threads being measured, cut and mounted on a
wooden platform
II. Spaniards taught the native Filipinos to weave using fibers from abaca,
pineapple, cotton, and bark cloth.
A. Sentence I is correct and sentence II is incorrect.
B. Sentence I is incorrect and sentence II is correct.
C. Both sentences I and II are correct.
D. Both sentences I and II are incorrect.
_____5. Taka was originated at the town of Paete, Laguna. What is a Taka?
A. It is a cookie that has the image of St. Nicholas molded on it.
B. It is made of bamboo and colorful cloth and its faces of paper mache.
C. It is a paper mache made using carved wooden sculpture used as a mold.
D. It is the art of shaving bamboo into artful creations that can be used as décor for
arches or for the home.
_____6. Why is Bul-ul important to Ifugaos?
A. They believe that they can have abundant harvest when this is placed near rice
granaries.
B. It is used in ceremonies associated with rice production and with healing.
C. Both a and b are correct.
D. Both a and b are incorrect.
_____7. It is a Filipino folk dance wherein the dancers carefully balance three
half-filled glasses of rice wine on their heads and hands as they gracefully
spin and roll on the ground.
A. Binasuan from Pangasinan
B. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
C. Tinikling
D. Kuratsa
_____8. What is the purpose of the folk dance “Singkil from Maranao”?
A. To attract the attention of potential suitors
B. To accompany a funeral happiness
C. To have a bountiful harvest
D. To celebrate happiness
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_____9. The following dances were originated in the island of Luzon EXCEPT
for one.
A. Sayaw sa Bangko
B. Maglalatik
C. Binasuan
D. Itik-itik
_____10. The following are pre-Spanish music EXCEPT ____________.
A. Rondalla
B. Kulintang
C. Kutibeng
D. Gandinga
Additional Activities
Additional Activities
Find some available indigenous materials in your area then, design and create
a simple artwork that represents the culture of your locality. You can ask the
help of any member of your locality. (Creativity)
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Answer Key
10.A
9. D
8. A
7. A
6. B
5. C D 5.
4. A B 4.
3. C A 3.
2. B C 2.
1. D A 1.
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Solmerano, E.et.al (2017). Contemporary Philippine Arts from the
Regions,Manila:Fastbooks educational Supply,Inc.
Santos, M. (2016).Arts and Culture.http://marsantos.tripod.com/culture.htm
Cityofsanfernando.gov.ph
Atbp.ph
Newsinfo.inquirer.net
Wordpress.com
Artesdelasfilipinas.com
Flickr.com
En.m.wikipedia.org
Nolisoli.ph
Blaanforgamaba.weebly.com
Yuchengcomuseum.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_of_the_Philippines
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https://www.facebook.com/notes/queenie-maria/music-and-the-pre-hispanic-
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arts-sca/music/contemporary-music/
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