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LITERATURE
MR. BENJO TOMOL, LPT
INSTRUCTOR
Texts and Authors
from different
regions
 A Taste of
Philippine Poetry
 ILOCOS REGION
• Located in the northwest of Luzon,
the Region 1.
• It is bordered to the west by the
turbulent South China Sea, to the east
by the Cordillera Administrative
Region, the northeast and southeast
by Cagayan Valley.
• People often experience heavy rains
and typhoons especially during rainy
season.
ILOCOS REGION
 WHO IS HE?
• Born on May 25, 192
1 in Tacloban, Leyte
• Graduated from Riza
l High in 1938
• Various Universities
in pre-med and pre-law
• One sem a t Ateneo de Manila
• Two at UP in 1941
• Did not return to sch
ool after World War II
• A stun of Jewels (196
3)
• 47 poems
• In 1964, received firs
t prize in the Carlos Pala
Memorial Awards for Lit nca
erture
Carlos A. Angeles • USA since 1978
with his family
 Gabu
by Carlos A. Angeles
The battering restlessness of the sea
Insists a tidal fury upon the beach
At Gabu, and its pure consistency
Havocs the wasteland hard within its reach

Brutal the daylong bashing of its heart

Against the seascape where, for miles around,
Farther than sight itself, the rock stones part
And drop into the elemental wound
 The waste of centuries is grey and dead
And neutral where the sea has beached its brine,
Where the spilt salt of its heart lies spread
Among the dark habiliments of Time.

The vital splendor misses. For here

At the Gabu where the ageless tide recurs
All things forfeited are most loved and dear.

It is the sea pursues a habit of shores.

 ANALYSIS: STANZA 1
The battering restlessness of the
sea
Insists a tidal fury upon the beach
At Gabu, and its pure consistency
Havocs the wasteland hard within
its reach
• Gabu
• A place in Ilocos Norte near the sea
• Often, when typhoons occur, places
like this are affected greatly
• Battering restlessness =
Impermanent
• Sea = Life
• The sea is restless and can be
destructive
 ANALYSIS: STANZA 2
Brutal the daylong bashing of its
heart
Against the seascape where, for
miles around,
Farther than sight itself, the rock
stones part
• Brutal bashing = life’s chaos
• Elemental wound = Depths of
the sea
• The turmoil of the sea is
continuous and powerful

And drop into the elemental

wound.
 ANALYSIS: STANZA 3
The waste of centuries is grey and
dead
And neutral where the sea has
beached its brine,
Where the spilt salt of its heart lies
spread
Among the dark habiliments of
Time.
• Waste of centuries = Past
• The sea has been there for
centuries
• Once the sea touches shore, it
becomes neutral
• Spilt salt = Bad luck
• Saltiness of the sea describes it’s
darkness
• Time bears the “spilt salt” of life
 ANALYSIS: STANZA 4
• The brilliance necessary for life is
The vital splendor misses. For here not there because in life even
At the Gabu where the ageless tide the most important things are
recurs lost.
All things forfeited are most loved
and dear.
• Life is bounded by time, always
moving, but what we all desire is
It is the sea pursues a habit of a stable and eternal ending.
shores.
 A Taste of
Tagalog Essay
 CALABARZON

• Region IV-A
• Is home to Tagalog-speaking
people in the Philippines.
• Has participated actively in
the country’s fight for
freedom and democracy.
• Rizal of Laguna
• Mabini of Batangas
• Aguinaldo of Cavite
 WHO ARE THEY?

(From left) Ordoñez, De Guzman, Abueg and Morales

 b lis h e d i n 1 9 6 4
• First pu
o n o f s h o rt st o r i e s
• Collecti
n b y p r o m in e n t
writte
Filipino authors.
o u t s o m e o f t h e
• Talked ab
b le m s fa c e d b y
real pro t r y.
e r t h e co u n
Filipinos all ov
h e v e r n a c u la r
• Used t
language.
ILOCOS REGION : Leona Florentino

Considered as the A Filipino poet in the

“National Poetess of Spanish and Ilocano
the Philippines” languages. She is
Wrote Nalpay a considered as the
Namnama o “mother of Philippine
Naunsyaming Pag-asa women’s literature”
(Blasted Hope)
 ILOCOS REGION : Pedro Bucaneg

He was a Filipino poet He is the

who is blind since birth acknowledged author
and the of the Ilocano epic
“Father of Ilocano Biag-ni-Lam ang
Literature”
REGION 2 : Ines Taccad Cammayo
.
Second prize for
First prize for “People “Tears
of Consequence” , Don Melancholy”
Focus literary
Carlos Palanca contest, 1979
Memorial Awards for
Second prize for “On
Literature, 1970 friends You Pin such
Hopes”, Don Carlos
Palanca Awards for
Literature, 1973.
 REGION 2 : Fernando Maramag

An excellent poet &

journalist in English. He wrote the
He had a rich style and
deep understanding of poem “The Rural
human nature.
Maid”
 REGION 3 : Anicio Pascual

He is from Arayat,
He wrote Pampanga, who hear the
story from an old
“Juan Pampangan woman.

Manalaksan”
 REGION 4 : Reyes and Rizal

Jose Rizal, wrote

Manuel Reyes,
“Legend of Maria
from Rizal, Makiling” aside from
narrated Noli and El Fili.
“Suan Eket”.
 REGION 5 : Mariano Perfecto

He published the
“Father of first Bikol newspaper,
Ang Parabareta
Bicol (The Newsman)
Literature”
REGION 5 : Merito B. Espinas

The story talks

He wrote about three
Ibalon. stories of Bicol
heroes.
 REGION 7 : Vicente Sotto

He wrote the
The Father of first written
Cebuano Cebuano
Literature. literature
“Maming”.
 NCR : Short Stories and Poems

“Magnificence”
Nick Joaquin
by Estrela Alfon
wrote the poems
“Footnote to “Happy Never
Youth” by Jose After” and “The
Garcia Villa Martyr”
Doctrina Christiana
It was an
early bo
o k of Rom
Catholic an
Catechis
m, writte
1593 by n in
Fray Jua
n de Plas
and is be encia,
lieved to
be one o
earliest b f the
ooks prin
ted in th
e
Philippin
es.
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 POEM
Criteria:

Content (relevance to the topic) 30%

Organization (unity of thought) 30%
Style (originality) 20%

WRITING
Poetic Structure (creativity) 20%

Deadline of submission:
Theme: Feb. 12, 2021.
“The Power of Values
Alignment; Celebrating the
Poet in Us!”

Facilitator: Mr. Benjo Tomol, Ms. Shirnel Siaotong, & Mr. Ronald Baldo
ST. CLARE CORE VALUES
• Star that Shines
All members of the school community are encouraged to exemplify
remarkable standards in attaining excellence in every aspect of life,
making them role models who possess the values and character that
are worth emulating.

• Truthfulness
Truthfulness is characterized by embracing honesty in thoughts, words
and deeds of all concerned individuals who are part of the school
community.
ST.
ST.CLARE CORE
CLARE CORE VALUES
VALUES
• Compassion
Selflessness and genuine concern for others are instilled in Clareans
through constant exposure to various academic, extracurricular and co-
curricular activities that will bring out their compassionate attribute.
• Love
Love for oneself, for others and for noble causes are pivotal in cultivating
a well-rounded individual who embodies unwavering desire and
sustained commitment.
• Amiable
Displaying a friendly disposition and pleasant attitude towards other
people inspires positive rapport and desirable outcomes.
ST.
ST.CLARE CORE
CLARE CORE VALUES
VALUES
• Righteousness
All concerned members are expected to uphold the ideals and moral
principles of the institution as a reflection of their integrity and dignity.

• Ever Loyal
Remaining steadfast to the ideals and good name of the institution is a
desirable impression ingrained in the minds and hearts of all the
members of the school community.