I D E N T I F Y R E P R E S E N TAT I V E T E X T S

AND AUTHORS FROM EACH REGION

( E.G. ENGAGE IN ORAL HISTORY
RESEARCH WITH FOCUS ON KEY
PERSONALITIES FROM THE
STUDENTS’ REGION /
PROVINCE/TOWN
ACTIVITY: 2
LOOK AT THE GIVEN SAMPLES OF LITERARY TEXT.
A, B, C

A “How long have you been away from the country? Laruja asked Ibarra.
” Almost seven years”.
“Then you have forgotten all about it.”
“Quite the contrary. Even if my country does seem to have forgotten me, I have always thought about
it.”

B C
• The Literary text A, is an excerpt from Jose Rizal’s
Noli Me Tangere, wherein Laruja was one of the
guests of Kapitan Tiago in his dinner party.

• Jose Rizal, through this novel, wanted to expose the

hypocrisy and unfair treatment of Spaniards to the
Filipino people during their colonization. The
Novel, with a touch of romance, ignited the anti-
Spanish responsiveness of Filipinos.
• Jose Rizal – ( Calamba, Laguna Province) The Philippines’ national hero
was also a prolific writer, poet, and essayist. Jose Rizal’s two novels,
Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were social commentaries that
sharply revealed the injustices of Spanish colonization while praising the
Filipino in his most natural state.
The execution of Jose Rizal at 35 years old, set off the Philippine Revolution
and paved way for the country’s independence. Even without these dramatic
events, Rizal’s books and his final poem, “Mi Ultimo Adios,” stand on their
own literary merit, and have influenced scores of Filipino writers since.
• The literary text B, The Molave and the Orchid, is a four-story book for
children and adults, written by Sionel Jose. Illustrated by Alberto Gallado.
• The Molave and the Orchid was a story of love and purpose. It”s a story of an
old arrogant, strong and sturdy Molave tree and a beautiful orchid who clings
in the Molave's trunk. The little Orchid taught the Old Molave how to love and
what it’s purpose.
• "Work is the logic of life. And sacrifice is the logic of love. You have not worked
for anyone, nor sacrificed for anyone. Even to someone as fragile and helpless
like me you cannot even be kind. Then what is your purpose? I do not think you
know what love is."
(Ayban Gabriyels review)
• Sionel Jose – (Rosales, Pangasinan) A writer deeply concerned with social justice, F. Sionil Jose’s
novels have been translated into 22 languages, and he’s one of the most widely read Filipino authors.

• Sionil Jose’s Rosales Saga is a five-volume work that follows the Samson family and their changing
fortunes over a 100-year timeframe.
• Sionil Jose’s books are especially illuminating for anyone interested in provincial life in the
Philippines, the revolution against Spain, and the framework of the Filipino family.
• His anti- elitist have made him a somewhat unpopular author within the Philippines, but Sionil Jose’s
works are among the most highly acclaimed internationally of any Filipino writer.
• He won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Literature in 1980.
• The literary text C, is a selection of 14
memorable stories by Jose Dalisay.
• Written in different technique of story-telling.
• Relates to real-life experiences of love and
relationship.
• Jose Dalisay Jr. - (Romblon Province) writes a popular online column where he’s more commonly
known by his pen name, Butch Dalisay.

• Dalisay was imprisoned during Martial Law, and his experiences from this portion of Philippine
history are brought to life in his first novel, Killing Time in a Warm Place.

• His second novel, Soledad’s Sister tackles the plight of overseas Filipino workers, and was shortlisted
for the Man Asian Literary Prize in 2007.

• Within the Philippines, Dalisay has won 16 Palanca Awards, the country’s highest prize for literature.
OTHER LEGENDARY AUTHORS
• NICK JOAQUIN
-a journalist, and his highly intellectual writing raised
the standards of journalism in the country. 
-Joaquin’s book, The Woman With Two Navels is
essential reading in Philippine literature.
-Won the National Artist award for Literature.
•Luis Francia
Award-winning author, has lived in New York for decades, but
his experiences of growing up in the Philippines continue to
shape the stories he tells the world. 
-He wrote and co-edited the Village Voice newspaper for more
than 20 years.
-His memoir Eye of the Fish: A Personal Archipelago won a
PEN Open Book Award and an Asian American Literary Award. 
•Jessica Hagedorn
 -born and raised in the Philippines but relocated to San Francisco
in her teens.
-a poet and playwright (Mango Tango-first play)
-Best known for her 1990 novel Dogeaters, which was a finalist
for the National Book Award ( this shines a light on the many layers
of Filipino society, especially the American influence prevalent in
the entertainment industry.)
• The renowned legendary Filipino authors with their
works, do not only contribute to the development of
Philippine literature but most importantly, their
writings, had inspired and still keep inspiring
Filipinos to fight for freedom, right and heritage.
• Their works paved way to guide other writers,
excellent techniques and promising/ purposeful
writing.
• Their legacy, was admired by many/most young
contemporary authors today.
EVALUATION: MULTIPLE CHOICE.
IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING LITERARY WORKS .

a. Lualhati Bautista
1.
b. Severino Reyes

c. Nick Joaquin

d. Karen Chris
2. a. Lou b. Loonerr

c. Kroner d. Poon
 a. Jake Sy
3. b. Jason Paul Laxamana

c. Jabert Ligan
d. John de Luna
 a. Cross C. b. Denny R.
4. c. Sandra B. d. Edlin H.
 a. Marcos Manotoc b. Mildred Pim
5. c. Ramon Bautista d. Joyce Bernal
6. Said to be theme song of cock fighters,” Manok Na Pula” went viral
in 2018. This was sung by You tuber Vic Desucatan, but originally
composed in Ilongo version by__________.
a. Ogie Alcasid b. Jake Cyrus c. Jomarie Turillo d. Jonel Rasimo

7. “My Last Farewell” has been translated to multiple languages. Which

among the following is the author?
a. Jessica Hagedorn b. Jose Rizal c. Sionel Jose d. Jose
Dalisay
8. “Bayan Ko” The lyrics was composed in 1928 when Filipinos wanted
freedom from American colonization. Lyrics are based on a poem by
__________________ and given melody by Constancio De Guzman.
a. Jose Rizal
b. Jose Batute
c. Jose Dela Guardia
d. Jose Corazon de Jesus

9.” Buwan” also became a viral song. It is a narrative contemporary OPM

song by:
a. Arnel Pineda b. Bamboo c. JK Labajo d. none of the above
10. ” Dahil sa iyo “ has an English -Tagalog version, sung
by Rogelio De la Rosa in the movie Bituing Marikit
in 1938. This was originally written by:

a. Jose Mari Chan

b. Mike Velarde Jr.
c. Ogie Alcasid
d. Severino Reyes
ASSIGNMENT:

REVIEW ON THE DISCUSSED LESSON.