• second song of the Manobo ethnoepic

• Tuwaang - hero of the several epics or

songs of the Manobo indigenous group
• published in 1975
• written by E. Arsenio Manuel (1909-2003) -
Father of the Philippine Folklore
“WAG KA NANG PUMUNTA
“AYOKOOO”
SA KASAL”
 Tuwaang - protagonist
 Binata ng Sakadna - the groom; antagonist
 Dalaga ng Monawon - the bride of Binata ng Sakadna
 Tuhawa - underworld God in Hades
 Gungutan - talking colorful bird which helped Tuwaang
in the battle
 Aunt of Tuwaang
 Binata ng Panayangan & Binata ng Sumisikat na
Araw - guests in the wedding; heroes
 MORALE OF THE STORY
Be grateful.
Do not belittle someone.
THEMES
Love
Jealousy
War
IMPLICATIONS
depicts the culture & traditions of the Manobo people;
shows how the Manobo people give importance to
their pride and honor