SCENE 1 – BANQUET, NIGHT [KABANATA 1-3]

NARRATOR: Dreams. Light and Dark. It seems like a lot of people are suffering. A lot of people decided
to remain silent yet it ended in danger. Yes, living with fear and sorrow, I’ll wait for the day
all of this madness to finish, away from failures and torture. So, all of you, my dear enemies,
foreigners, Touch me not.

NARRATOR: Know the story of the people living in San Diego, plenty of sadness, cold hearts. Some are blind
and act like nothing’s wrong. In the street of Anloague of Binundok, in a mansion, there lives a
man who is name Don Santiago de los Santos, also known as Kapitan Tiago. He’s known in the
whole town because of his wealth. also, for his kindness. One-night in his house…

TIYA ISABEL: Hesusmaryosep! Can’t everyone wait!

VISTIOR 1: It’s a big feast, what do you think?

VISITOR 2: Naturalmente! Kapitan Tiago is one wealthy man. He’ll never worry about expenses

NARRATOR: The halls in the house is divided into two. One, you can find the fine ladies and gentlemen. On
the other side, you’ll see Padre Damaso, the former priest of San Diego. Padre Sibyla, The priest
of Binundok, Ginoong Laruja, and Tenyente Guevarra. Compared to the crowded area at the
side, the conversation of the mentioned names was louder. The loudest came from Padre
Damaso

PADRE DAMASO: tsk! What a vexing country! It’s obvious that the government is much different than Madrid!
What’s worse is several Indio’s live here! I hate them! I’ve been serving and bearing eating rice
and bananas in San Diego, as the parish priest for 20 years. But when I left, just a small crowd
sent me away! Don’t people understand gratitude!

GINOONG LARUJA: Slow Down! Remember, father, we’re under the Indio’s domain!

PADRE SIBYLA: He’s right, Reverencia, Kapitan Tiago might feel bad

PADRE DAMASO: There’s nothing to worry about. Tiago doesn’t see himself as an Indio anymore. He’s far from
those kind of rude people

GINOONG LARUJA: I’m sure whatever happened was not worse than ours

PADRE DAMASO: [SIGH] you wasted a penny for going here. You’ll just be eating tinola at every celebration and
will sleep without feeling any bliss!

KAPTIAN TIAGO: Gentlemen! I’m glad to introduce the son of Don Rafael Ibarra!

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: And who is this man?

KAPITAN TIAGO: Juan Crisostomo Ibarra, He came from Europe. I fetched him from his long trip

CRISOSTOMO: I’m very happy to meet you all. Padre Damaso! The priest of San Diego, I’m glad to see my
father’s friend again! [ATTEMPTS TO HANDSHAKE] I may have been mistaken Reverencia

PADRE DAMASO: You’re not mistaken my child, however, your father was never my friend

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: So, you’re the son of the ruined Don Rafael Ibarra! May the happiness deprived from your father
be given to you

CRISOSTOMO: Gracias, Senor

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TENYENTE GUEVARRA: Your father was one of a kind. I’ve known and often went with your father and I can say he’s one
of those people that is respectable and truthful

CRISOSTOMO: Thank you very much! Your praise removed my doubt about what happened to him, when I’m
his son but I barely know anything.

NARRATOR: After that, you’ll see Ibarra getting to know the people on the other side of the hall

CRISOSTOMO: Allow me, to imitate a tradition in Alemannia, allow me to introduce myself, I’m Juan
Crisostomo Ibarra

LALAKI 1: We’re glad to meet you, Crisostomo Ibarra

CRISOSTOMO: Though Europeans are good looking, no one can break the beauty of the women in our country

GIRL 1: Hmp! Lies!

GIRL 2: Maybe what you’re referring to is from the other countries

NARRATOR: During the shameful conversation Ibarra had… Everyone had caught their guards off when
Kapitan Tiago announced something…

KAPITAN TIAGO: My dear visitors! The supper is ready!

NARRATOR: Visitors gladly went at the table. The two priests offer each other a seat, though they both
wanted to sit at the head chair, In the end, Padre Sibyla seated at the chair that made Padre
Damaso angry, as expected, tinola was prepared. The bad thing is, only the neck and wings had
been left to Padre Damaso, while others have the thighs, due to frustration, he just sipped the
soup and crushed the papaya causing a loud noise on the plate, he dropped the utensils beside
the plate. When the supper is near to end, Ginoong Laruja spoke

GINOONG LARUJA: How long has it been since you last visited this town. Senor Ibarra?

CRISOSTOMO: Seven Years. Sir

GINOONG LARUJA: In your 7 years of living in Europe, maybe you have already forgotten your hometown

CRISOSTOMO: Truth to be told, it’s my hometown who forgot me. Though I’m always thinking about them

DONYA VICTORINA: Is that true Hombre?

CRISOSTOMO: Yes, Donya Victorina. I have never forgotten my country, not even once

GINOONG LARUJA: To all other countries you have been, for you, what is the most beautiful and remarkable?

CRISOSTOMO: Well, other than Spain, I’ve never loved anything as much as my country after I have studied the
history and culture of our country. I’ve started forgetting about the commendable actions in
that country

PADRE DAMASO: Well, then, you’re a blind fool, child, why bother wasting your wealth to go to Europe if you
didn’t like anything? Even the students here in our country already knew what you have studied

CRISOSTOMO: Senyores, stop wondering about our past priest, he was like that since I was a child and I think
he hasn’t changed. Thanks to him I was able to celebrate the time when his Reverencia often
visit at our house and was able to join my father for a meal

PADRE DAMASO: Why! Please accept my sincere apology!

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CRISOSTOMO: Senyores, Kapitan Tiago, I just came back from Europe. Please understand that I need to leave
soon for I will be going to San Diego to meet someone for Todos Los Santos

KAPITAN TIAGO: Is there any way I can stop you from leaving? How I wish you can wait for the arrival of my
daughter, Maria Clara. I know that she’s been longing for you

CRISOSTOMO: I’m sorry, but my appointment is much more important, Muchos Gracias for the dinner

KAPITAN TIAGO: You’re Welcome! May the Lord guide you!

NARRATOR: After he left, you can see the face of Padre Damaso of how annoyed he was today

PADRE DAMASO: You see? Sometimes it can be as bad as sending your children abroad to study. They raise their
heads and consider themselves higher. How disrespectful!

SCENE 2: ROAD, NIGHT [KABANATA 4.1]

NARRATOR: Ibarra doesn’t know where he is going. Weakly walking, he reached the Park in Binundok. There

Were Chinese Ice Cream Vendors and women buying wood.

CRISOSTOMO: [TO HIMSELF] My God, tonight feels like my 7 years in Spain was but a mere dream.

NARRATOR: He felt the weight of a light hand on his shoulder, looking back he saw Tenyente Guevarra with a
weak smile.

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: Be careful of your hidden enemies, boy. What happened to your father should be a lesson for
you.

CRISOSTOMO: Forgive me for my father became close to you as I know, but my father doesn’t have hidden
enemies

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: Sometimes, being too comfortable leads us to danger… [LIGHTS OUT] Your father, Don Rafael
does not nor never believe til’ his last breath had hidden enemies.

CRISOSTOMO: Now I know the reason why Kapitan Tiago hesitated to tell me what really happened to my
father. Why was he arrested? What was his mistake?

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: He is the wealthiest person in San Diego. That was his mistake. Nonetheless being arrested in
this country is more of a heroic act.

SCENE 3: SAN DIEGO, DAY [KABANATA 4.2]

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: Your Father, like what the world knows is one of the most respectable persons in San Diego/ but
some of his fellowmen hates him. He has a different philosophy, his enemies say that he is a
traitor from the church, leaked by Padre Damaso when even there is no name mentioned…
Sometimes, a gunner collects tribute from the people. This gunner however is a fool and cannot
read nor write. People are mad because of his extreme ways. To take revenge, some people
whom are rich would change the content of their receipt when it was signed by the captain. One
day, a child together with his sibling tricked the gunner. [LIGHTS ON]

BATA 1: [LAUGHING] Mister, can you please read this letter?

ARTILYERO: Out of the way! If you don’t want to be arrested!

BATA 2: really? You’ll arrest us? But read this first [GIGGLE]

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BATA 1: What are you doing? He doesn’t know how to read! Because his stomach is smarter than his
brain [BOTH LAUGHING]

ARTILYERO: You dimwits! [PUNCHING AND KICKING CHILDREN]

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: Your father happened to be there, and came to help

DON RAFAEL: Mr. Gunner, have sympathy to the children! Stop hurting them!

ARTILYERO: Mind your business! You old man!

[PUNCHES DON RAFAEL] [DON RAFAEL BLOCKED] [DON RAFAEL PUNCHES HIM IN THE RIGHT CHEEK]

[THE GUNNER FELL HIS HEAD AND WAS HIT BY A SHARP ROCK]

DON RAFAEL: You deserved that! [LIGHTS OUT]

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: The people saw it and came to help the man and was brought to the infirmary, later that day the
gunner died. And that is the reason for the imprisonment of your father, Ibarra, all of his
enemies came together with Padre Damaso, he was close on being set free because the court
couldn’t prove his sin. But he was accused of something he didn’t do. Many years came and
there’s confusion on what he had done. He’s one of the people who joined the revolution,
claimed fields, the traitors were reading an article that came from Madrid. Hiding the letters and
photos. Alas, justice won. He will be set free because of the lack of evidence. But sadly, your
father died due to an unknown condition during his time in prison. He was rotten in prison
because of his wealth. [LIGHTS ON] I’m so sorry Senor Ibarra

CRISOSTOMO: if only I knew earlier. [TEAR] My father went through a lot.

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: I’m sorry, but I have to go, I will let Kapitan Tiago to continue the story

CRISOSTOMO: Muchos Gracias, Tenyente, for sharing this story

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: De nada Senor Ibarra [LIGHTS OUT]

NARRATOR: The two of them parted ways, Tenyente went to the quarters, while Crisostomo to the kalesa
back to Forde De lala

SCENE 4: KAPT TIAGO’S HOUSE, NIGHT [KABANATA 6]

NARRATOR: Meanwhile, back in Kapitan Tiago’s mansion

KAPITAN TIAGO: Do you think my guest were satisfied Isabel?

TIYA ISABEL: The answer is obvious, Yes, I bet they are full of bliss from all the food that we served

KAPITAN TIAGO: It’s just that Ibarra left at the middle of the celebration

MARIA CLARA: Looks like something’s bothering you father, what’s wrong?

KAPITAN TIAGO: Gracias my dear, I’m just thankful to the Lord for they gifted us a wonderful life. But it would be
even happier if your mother didn’t pass away

MARIA CLARA: Father don’t bring back the past, better yet, take a rest. For sure you’re too tired from
welcoming the visitors

KAPITAN TIAGO: I’m really thankful to the lord for giving me such a generous child! [LIGHTS OUT]

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 SCENE 5: KAPT TIAGO’S HOUSE, DAY [KABANATA 7]

NARRATOR: The next morning, you will see Maria Clara sitting in a chair beside a window. [LIGHTS ON] She is
busy on doing embroidery. You can notice that she is waiting for someone

MARIA CLARA: All might God, It’s already late!

NARRATOR: Her boredom soon disappeared as soon as the carriage stopped Infront of her house

CRISOSTOMO: Good morning Tiya Isabel! I wish to talk to Maria Clara

TIYA ISABEL: She’s inside! Come in! come in!

KAPITAN TIAGO: Como estas, Ibarra, thank you for visiting our humble home

CRISOSTOMO: Good morning, Don Tiago I wish to visit your daughter

KAPITAN TIAGO: Of course, Clarita! Ibarra wishes to talk to you! Isabel, please fetch her in her room, she might be
dressing up or shy… Oh there she is! You two can now talk, do you want something to drink?

CRISOSTOMO: Gracias senor but im good

NARRATOR: Later that day, the two of them were talking in the Asotea

CRISOSTOMO: Im lucky because our parents chose us to be wed to one another, if this never happened, I won’t
be able to find someone like you

MARIA CLARA: You have a sweet tooth, im sure lots of women liked you because of that

CRISOSTOMO: If I have someone as charming as you why would I need to find somebody else?

MAIRA CLARA: [HID FACE WITH FAN] Lies! Why would chose me over the women in Europe?

CRISOSTOMO: Beauty is in the preference, in my heart, you’re the only one that I love… I’m sorry but I have to
go tomorrow in Todos los Santos, for I need to visit someone there

MARIA CLARA: I understand, I wish you farewell and have a safe travel

CRISOSTOMO: Goodbye, my love

MARIA CLARA: May God bless you on your way!

KAPITAN TIAGO: Look what love has done to them~

TIYA ISABEL: I know, how bittersweet love is

KAPITAN TIAGO: Clarita, if you are worried about Ibarra, just pray to San Roque and San Rafael. Im sure that
they’ll guide him on his way

SCENE 6: KAPT’ TIAGO’S HOUSE, DAY [KABANATA 9]

NARRATOR: Early in the morning, Tiya Isabel and and Maria Clara went outside until they bumped into Padre
Damaso, who was going to their house

TIYA ISABEL: Good morning, Reverencia

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PADRE DAMASO: Good morning, Tiya Isabel, Maria Clara, it looks like your going somewhere. May I ask where
that is?

MARIA CLARA: We are going to beateryo father, I’m just going to get the last of my things there

PADRE DAMASO: Ah okay, Bueno, I’ll just talk to your father, I wish your safety on your way!

TIYA ISABEL: Muchas Gracias, Padre

PADRE DAMASO: Well now, let’s see the one who’ll be in control

PADRE DAMASO: Santiago? Santiago!

KAPITAN TIAGO: Ah! Father, what do you need from me?

PADRE DAMASO: I need to tell you something, come [GOING OFFSTAGE] let’s go to a place no one can hear us

NARRATOR: After the secretive conversation…

PADRE DAMASO: Remember what I told you Santiago, I am only thinking of your wellbeing.

KAPITAN TIAGO: I understand, father, what you wish for will be done

PADRE DAMASO: Bueno, I’m going already, for that what I want will be done

SCENE 7: GRAVEYARD, DAY [KABANATA 12]

NARRATOR: Meanwhile in San Diego, the grave men were busy, though Tomorrow was Todos los Santos, the
two of them were talking, while digging someone else’s corpse

SEPULTURERO 1: [SMOKING CIGARETTE] Hey, lets dig in another place, that corpse is still new

SEPULTURERO 2: Well, all of them are new!

SEPULTURERO 1: [THROWS SHOVELS] Ugh! I give up! There’s still blood on the corpse!

SEPULTURERO 2: You’re so delicate! Compared to me, once I dug out a body that was only 20 days old. It was
dark and raining that time!

SEPULTURERO 1: Ugh, what you said gave mee goosebumps!

SEPULTURERO 2: The nails on the casket was removed one by one that’s why half of the body showed up. It
smelled so bad! Yet I still carried in during a thunderstorm!

SEPULTURERO 1: Why did you do that? Who told you to do that?

SEPULTURERO 2: Kurang Malaki did

SEPULTURERO 1: And what did you do to the corpse?

SEPULTURERO 2: You ask me like a perpetuator! [SIGHS] Kurang Malaki told me to bury it in a Chinese cemetery

SEPULTURERO 1: Well im leaving now [STEPPED INTO A SKULL] ugh! I hate this job, im sure that I won’t be able to
sleep tonight

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 SCENE 8: GRAVEYARD, DAY [KABANATA 13]

NARRATOR: Because of Todos los Santos, the cemetery was brought back to life, lots of people came, even
Ibarra did, along with him is a messenger for he came to visit the grave of his father

CRISOSTOMO: Do you know where my father’s grave is?

UTUSAN: Yes Senorito, I planted Adelfa plants and place a big cross in his grave so that I will always
remember where it is

NARRATOR: After an hour of searching, they couldn’t find where it was

CRISOSTOMO: I thought you know where it was?

UTUSAN: Sorry Senorito, I truly know where it is, I just can’t understand why we’re lost… Oh! There it is,
I’m certain that he was buried here

CRISOSTOMO: Ask the grave man, why my father’s grave is like this

UTUSAN: Um… excuse me, do you know where the grave with a big cross is?

SEPULTURERO 1: Ah! You mean the grave that was surrounded by Adelfa flowers? I buried it

BOTH: You buried it!?

SEPULTURERO 1: Kurang Malaki told me to bury it

CRISOSTOMO: And you did what he told you?

SEPULTURERO 1: NO-NO! That time the corpse was heavy and there was a thunderstorm, that’s why for the
meantime I settled him on the lake.

NARRATOR: Ibarra couldn’t control his feelings because of the pain he was feeling for his father

CRISOSTOMO: You! Are you the one who did this to my father? Was it you? Answer me!

PADRE SALVI: Whatever you accuse me, and im telling you right now, I know nothing nor have anything to do
with it

NARRATOR: Unable to control his emotions for Padre Damaso, he went home to his village. The Priest fell
down because of the force that Ibarra gave while letting go

UTUSAN: Im sorry for his actions, he doesn’t know what he’s doing because of his Anger

PADRE SALVI: I have already forgiven him but even for me, what happened to him was truly harsh. I wish for
God to bless him on his way

NARRATOR: Ibarra was already home he was sad and angry that’s why when he was alone, he let go of his
feelings, like he never did it before. He did not notice time was passing until the bell of the
church rang

SCENE 9: KUMBENTO, NIGHT [KABANATA 15]

NARRATOR: Crispin and Basilio in the 2nd floor of the Kampanaryo, they are the Sacristan siblings. Basilio was
then while Crispin was 7

CRISPIN: We have to rest brother; it’s been a while since we’ve been stood here hanging the bell

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BASILIO: You know we can’t Crispin, the Head sexton will have us at his feet

CRISPIN: Sadly, how much will be our salary this month

BASILIO: Just two reals…

CRISPIN: Could you pay for the money they said I stole? The church continues to bother me, please, so I
could go home

BASILIO: God Crispin, that’s two fines from the Head! And the ones they said you stole? 32 reals! That’s
32 hands of work! My salary wouldn’t even hear half of that

CRISPIN: But im terrified. The priest and Head sexton know no bounds to their evil deeds, they’re all liars.
You should go home brother, and tell our mother that we will quit being a sexton. I know that
she will believe you beyond anyone else, that’s why you should tell her. And please, make up
something… sick or anything even

BASILIO: Crispin, don’t say things like that…

NARRATOR: Speaking of the devil, The Head Sexton arrived

HEAD SAKRISTAN: You hard headed children! Be shameful! Not once in your life have done anything right! You!
Basilio! You will pay a fine of two reals for slacking off! You won’t be going home until 8… rather
10!

CRISPIN: But the guards…

HEAD SAKRISTAN: How dare you answer me back! [SLAPS] I couldn’t care less about what happens! And you! You
stupid child! You will not go home til you’ve returned what you’ve stolen! THIEF

CRISPIN: But I didn’t even steal it! please let…

HEAD SAKRISTAN: How dare you defy me! [PUNCH PUNCH] [FELL DOWN]

BASILIO: Please stop! I beg you!

HEAD SAKRISTAN: Don’t stop me! Fool!

CRISPIN: brother… please don’t leave me! Please don’t leave me! Brother!

BASILIO: Crispin… Crispin…. CRISPIN! [KALADKAD OUT OF STAGE]

NARRATOR: Basilio had done nothing to save his brother. Only shouts, screams, and cries were heard.
Thereafter the tenth hour, the whole church had closed. So, he pulled of the gash so he could
slide down form the window of the bell. Two gunshots were heard in the street, but no one
noticed…

SCENE 10: HOUSE OF SISA, DAY [KABANATA 16]

NARRATOR: Meanwhile, in the humble home of Sisa can be seen out of town. The mother of Crispin and
Basilio. She enjoys cooking the fish and pork that Pilosopong Tasyo gave her. She also cooked
rice and a freshly picked tomato from her backyard to make sauce

SISA: Yes! For sure Basilio and Crispin will be Happy with the food I prepared. For sure Crispin will
enjoy his favorite fish with tomato. Im lucky that Tasyo also gave me pork!

NARRATOR: While Sisa is preparing, her husband Pedro came

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PEDRO: Im hungry! Oh, that food you’re cooking looks tasty, may I taste it?

SISA: But Pedro… those are for…

NARRATOR: Before Sisa ended her sentence, Pedro already ate all the dish. She felt that she is the one who
was being eaten, Sisa has nothing to do but hold her tears

PEDRO: I’m leaving

SISA: Wont you wait for our kids to come home? Basilio will get his salary today

PEDRO: Is that so? Just save some money for me, I have to go. I might get late in the cock fighting arena

NARRATOR: Sisa had nothing to. She was so sad, to comfort herself she sung. While singing, she cooked 3
fish and chose to suffer. She knows that this is not enough for the three of them… what
happened next shookt her, Basilio came hastily banging the door

BASILIO: Mother! Mother! Please! Open the door!

SISA: [OPENS DOOR] Oh my God! Basilio! What happened?

BASILIO: Don’t worry mom, Crispin left the abbey

SISA: Left? Is he alive?

BASILIO: [STARES AT MOTHER] [SLOWLY AND SILENTLY NODS]

SISA: [SMILES] Ah! Thank heavens he’s alive. Why is there blood on your head? Oh my…

BASILIO: I ran away from the abbey, the Head Sexton let me off so late and so I had to escape, the
Guardia Civil hounds as they shouted “quiet vive!” They tried to shoot me and a bullet scraped
my head

SISA: Shame on those Guardia Civil, for they have no heart! Come, and let’s clean your wound

NARRATOR: AS his mother cleans the wound. Basilio wished to keep what truly happened to him. Hiding
specific details

SISA: Sorry, I can only feed you what your father had left of the fish, sorry…

BASILIO: Did he hurt you again?

SISA: Don’t worry, he didn’t hurt me, any bit. Now why did they not let Crispin go home with you?

BASILIO: He was punished for he was framed for stealing 32 reals, which he did not steal, however he is
not allowed unless you pay for it

SISA: Dear God, have mercy on my little boy. He is not that kind of person, sleep now Basilio and rest.

NARRATOR: And so Basilio and his mother slept on the floor. Basilio’s mind was bombarded of the images of
his brother’s suffering and screams of help in a corner of the abbey. And so, he fell asleep, body
restless… dreaming

PADRE SALVI: [VOICE ONLY] Fool of a child! You thief!

CRIPSIN: Please forgive me! Let me go!

HEAD SAKRISTAN: Do not hide, curse you child! [SLAP SOUNDS]

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PADRE SALVI: You’re a stubborn one aren’t you. Let’s see if you could keep what you stole

CRISPIN: I did not steal it! Forgive me! It was the Head Saxton who stole it!

HEAD SAKRISTAN: Don’t blame me! You really are evil! Your family truly is cursed!

PADRE SALVI: You really are shameless!

CRISPIN: Ow! Ow! [GUNSHOT]

SCENE 11: KUMBENTO, DAY [KABANATA 18]

NARRATOR: Sisa picked the freshest and sweetest of the vegetables in her garden, as soon as the sun has
raised. After this she headed to the Church to talk with the Head Sexton

SISA: Hello! Good Morning!

KUSINERA: And who might you be?

SISA: My name is Sisa, Mother of Crispin, one of the youngest sacristans. I have brought vegetables
for the priest

KUSINERA: Sure, leave them by the side

SISA: Here?

KUSINERA: Just leave it anywhere

SISA: If that is so, can I at least talk with Crispin, my son?

KUSINERA: No can do, the priest is ill

SISA: If that’s so, can I at least talk with my son, Crispin?

KUSINERA: Don’t play dumb woman, we all know he is back home with you

SISA: Basilio is home, yes. However, Crispin was left, I wish to see him

KUSINERA: He left alright! Soon after, he escaped with a lot more things stolen. The Guardia Civils may
already be looking for him. You’re a good wife, you know, however your children are as
miserable as your husband. And your youngest, He might even surpass your husband’s evil
deeds

SISA: [SAT DOWN CRYING]

KUSINERA: Hala! Hala! Take your mourning to the slums or somewhere else! Abante!

SISA: [IN EMBARASSMENT SHE COVERS HER FACE WITH A HADKERCHIEF AND RAN AWAY]

SCENE 12: HOUSE OF SISA, DAY [KABANATA 21]

NARRATOR: Sisa is running because of fear that her children might be caught because of an accusation they
didn’t do.

SISA: Oh lord, don’t let my children be alone

NARRATOR: When she comes at their place. She was surprised on what she saw. There’s two Guardia Civil
that are looking for something. She hid first, but soon after found her

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GUARDIA 1: Are you Sisa? The mother of the thief kids?

SISA: Yes, I am Sisa, but my children are not thieves

GUARDIA 2: Don’t deny it, bring out the children! Your eldest child escaped, where’s the younger one?

SISA: I don’t know because he didn’t come home since yesterday

GUARDIA 1: if that is so, then you are the one we will bring. Don’t leave the barracks until you tell them
where they are!

SCENE 13: KWARTEL NG GUARDIA CIVIL, DAY [KABANATA 21]

NARRATOR: The Guardia Civil brought poor Sisa to the barracks where she was locked up for as long as she
did not tell where her children are, which she did not know

GUARDIA 2: [PUSHES SISA IN JAIL] You fit well here; you belong here! You will rot in this jail until you tell us
where they are!

NARRATOR: Sisa did nothing but cry. The Alperes heard about it and decided to set Sisa free, due to the lack
of proof

ALPERES: The crime was to blame the Head Sexton. Set her free and don’t disturb here ever again! If the
Head Sexton wants to find the missing reals, tell him to pray to San Antonio! He is a priest after
all

GUARDIA 1: Si, Senor Alperes [WALKS TO SISA’S JAIL] You’re free now, the government has nothing to feed
your mouth with [LAUGHS]

NARRATOR: Sisa ran away from the jail while crying. Her clothes are frayed because of the bad condition of
the jail. Sisa ignored this for she just wants to find her children. Sisa went to the damp to see if
Basilio was there

SCENE 14: EMPTY STAGE, DAY [KABANATA 21]

SISA: [SHOUTING] BASILIO! CRISPIN! My sons! Where are you!

BASILIO: [IN THE STREETS] Mother? Mother! Where are you?

NARRATOR: Sisa went to the home of Pilosopong Tasyo but no one was there

SISA: [KNOCKING VIGOROUSLY] BASILIO! CRISPIN! MY SONS! Are you there? Tasyo! Are my sons in
there? [CRIES]

BASILIO: Mother! Mother! Are you there? Mother!

GUARDIA 2: You! You’re the one we’re looking for! Don’t move!

NARRATOR: Basilio was frightened being captured, he ran rapidly not knowing that he had tore a part of his
clothing, and he snapped on a flourishing plant near the cliff. Sisa heard a gunshot from their
house and went there. Sisa did not manage to meet the guard nor his son

SISA: My love! My sons! Crispin! Basilio! [SEES BASILIOS CLOTH WITH BLOOD] Basilio? This is his
clothes! With blood! [LAUGHS AND SMILES] [DANCING] Basilio’s cloth! With blood! [LAUGH]

NARRATOR: By the rise of dawn, they will see Sisa going roundabout within the streets. Talking to everyone
in her sight
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SISA: [LOOKING UP] have you seen my son? Wind! Have you seen my son? [CRIES AND LAUGHS] What
about you Mr. Tree have you seen my son? [CRIES AND LAUGHS] [FACES AUDIENCE] What about
you? Have you seen my son? My precious Basilio and Crispin? Please tell me! [CRIES AND
LAUGHS] [DANCES]

BASILIO: [IN THE DAMP] Mother! Mother! Im here [CRIES] please find me…

SCENE 15: SEMI EMPTY STAGE, NIGHT [KABANATA 22]

CRISOSTOMO: I will prepare all the things needed before the crack of dawn

MARIA CLARA: I don’t want to be with Padre Salvi…

CRISOSTOMO: Why is that?

MARIA CLARA: I think he’s observing my every action. His malicious stares gives me chills. I felt goosebumps
when I heard his mysterious voice. Sometimes I can’t understand what he’s saying. He
sometimes asks me if I ever dreamt of the letter and my mother, Even Sinang and Andeng head
the news that the priest doesn’t eat and stares into nothing, it’s as if hes not taking care of
himself

CRISOSTOMO: It won’t be possible to not invite him, we have a culture here, and besides, he’s here

PADRE SALVI: The wind is cold outside, you might get sick, aren’t you scared of getting sick? [DOES NOT MAKE
EYE CONTACT AND IS ACTING WEIRD]

CRISOSTOMO: Good evening Father, it feels great to smell the fresh air. We prepared a feast in the farm with
my friends, would you care to join us?

PADRE SALVI: And where would that take place?

CRISOSTOMO: By the forest creak near the barite tree, there it would be celebrated. that’s the place the ladies
had picked

PADRE SALVI: To prove you that I’m not mad about what happened yesterday, I’ll gladly accept your invitation

CRISOSTOMO: Maria Clara, I’d best be leave, Let’s see each other tomorrow. Padre Salvi, I’ll go ahead

NARRATOR: One man had past by Ibarra while he was on his way

PEDRO: You don’t know me Senor Crisostomo, But I’ve been waiting for two days for you to arrive in San
Diego

CRISOSTOMO: Do you need anything from me?

PEDRO: People call me barbaric that’s why no one is will to help me. My children had gone missing and
my wife had gone crazy!

CRISOSTOMO: What do you need from me then?

PEDRO: I would like to ask some help with you

CRISOSTOMO: Come, walk with me and tell me your plans [WALKS OUT TO THE STAGE]

NARRATOR: The two walked into the dark until they vanished

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 SECENE 16: LAKESIDE, SUNRISE [KABANATA 23]

NARRATOR: The friends of Maria Clara along with the maids and their mothers walked toward the lake.
Along the road, the girls were gossiping and laughing and telling stories onto one another

TIYA ISABEL: Your noise might bother the people sleeping! Hays! Don’t be so noisy! In my days, we Filipinas
don’t act in such way!

NARRATOR: Their gaze met the coming bachelors and whom are playing the guitar

SINANG: It seems one of them has the intention of begging [GIGGLES]

NARRATOR: When the men arrived, they gave respect to the girls and suddenly the actions of the girls
became posh. Finally, they arrived at the ferry, there were two boats.

TIYA ISABEL: The ladies go here, the men, there. Ah! Before we go let us pray [STARTED SAILING]

NARRATOR: Meanwhile, Albino talked to the young lad

ALBINO: Cover the hole, it’s dangerous if the water came in

GIRLS: What a hole? [SCREAMS] We’re going to sink!

NARRATOR: The men transferred boats to help the girls, Ibarra sat next to Maria Clara while Albino to
Victoria. While the man paddling was silent, not long they have arrived at Kapitan Tiago’s fish
pen

TIYA ISABEL: Prepare the spices! We need to put the fish that they will catch in this Sinigang.

NARRATOR: Andeng is the one who followed her, she added kamyas and kamatis to the sinigang. Iday went
and played the harp. She asked Victoria if she could sing Kundiman

IDAY: Victoria, could you please sign kundiman?

VICTORIA: [COVERS FACE WITH FAN] I’m sorry, but I don’t want to

GIRLS: Go Victoria! [PESTERING]

SINANG: I recommend Maria Clara; can you please sing?

ALL: Yes! Great Idea! Do It!

MARIA CLARA: But my songs are sad

SINANG: That’s okay! just do it… please?

MAIRA CLARA: [INSERT KUNDIMAN SONG ATLEAST 15 SECONDS]

NARRATOR: All are silent after the song no one clapped, tears went down, all are in awe…

ANDENG: The sinigang is already boiling!

NARRATOR: One fisherman went to get the fishes, but he wasn’t able to get some fishes, even one. Everyone
is shocked

MANGINGISDA: That’s strange, I left this open for at least five days!

NARRATOR: Leon Also went to help but his face lit up because he saw…

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LEON: A crocodile! There’s a crocodile in the pen!

ALL: What! A crocodile! [SCREAMS] [LIGHTS OUT]

NARRATOR: The Sailor went in to get some rope, then jumped onto the water. Everyone is screaming,
Scared. After a while, the head of the sailor showed up, Everyone clapped. The sailor got the
crocodile up the pen, but while he is tying the mouth, the crocodile is able to move and jumped
again in the pen together with the sailor, everyone screamed with terror. Ibarra also jumped in
the water while holding a weapon. Everyone is shocked. The water became suddenly red. Some
men also jumped to help but before they did, the heads of the sailor and Ibarra went up. The
crocodile is already killed [LIGHTS ON] Maria Clara couldn’t breathe because of what Ibarra did.
Everyone is happy because the two are safe – some laughed while some are in tears

ELIAS You saved my life, I owe you Senor Ibarra

CRISOSTOMO: You shouldn’t be reckless. You do not make fun of death

MARIA CLARA: What if you got into trouble?

CRISOSTOMO: If I got in trouble… [PAUSES AND REMEMBERES HIS FATHERS CORPSE IS HERE] I will be with my
family… By the way, what is your name, O, great captain?

ELIAS: Elias, it’s Elias Senor

SCENE 17: HOUSE OF PILOSOPONG TASYO, DAY [KABANATA 25]

NARRATOR: After the feast that happened yesterday, the next morning, Ibarra asked for advised to
Pilosopong Tasyo

PILOSOPONG TASYO: Ah, I didn’t know you were there!

CRISOSTOMO: I’m sorry… did I disturb you

PILOSOPONG TASYO: No! No! do you need something?

CRISOSTOMO: I just wanted to asked something…. [SAW THE HEIROGLYPHS] What is that? Is that hieroglyphs?

PILOSOPONG TASYO: You’re a keen man, yes, im writing it for the future generation. Ha! In these days where my work
they would head no importance to it and might even burn it. But in the next generations, when
people are wiser, and if they read this, they would definitely say even people in our times
are knowledgeable enough

CRISOSTOMO: What language did you chose in writing?

PILOSOPONG TASYO: Why our native language, Tagalog

CRISOSTOMO: Can our native language be used in hieroglyphs?

PILOSOPONG TASYO: It can be. Tagalog alphabet is much better than Latin [SMILES]

CRISOSTOMO: [SMILES ALSO] I wanted to ask an advice from you, like my father did when he was still alive. I
wanted to build a school as to remember my lover

PILOSOPONG TASYO: Ah, it’s been a long time since I dreamt about it, the dream of a fool, people would also think
That you are a fool because you seek advice from me. Ha! For them, the Captains are smart

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 enough even though they don’t write and just follow the priest. Why don’t you ask advice to the
priest, or to the Captains or to the people in the upper class? Obey them or otherwise…

CRISOSTOMO: I believe that my plan will be successful without hindrance

PILOSOPONG TASYO: Everything will surely go according to plan if you seek help from the people, I mentioned

CRISOSTOMO: Yes, priests are powerful, but I don’t believe in overpowerly-strengths people believe in reason

PILOSOPONG TASYO: The government doesn’t listen to anyone but only to a priest. The hand would only obey what
the mid is thinking

CRISOSTOMO: What you said is an abusing statement. In fact, there are no signs of complaints in our country

PILOSOPONG TASYO: The country is mute! That’s why there’s no complaints! But it won’t last long, soon you’ll know

CRISOSTOMO: I understand, but you should also remember that some people in the higher ranks are of good,
there are two things you can do. To bow in front or no to that can lead to misfortune. Am I not
allowed to love both my country and Spain?

PILOSOPONG TASYO: Because the soil where you stand now is covered with the power of the people who loves to
take pleasure

CRISOSTOMO: Take pleasure? Did you forgot that they are the reason why my father died? I don’t want to get
revenge for my father!

PILOSPONG TASYO: Hay, iho! Don’t do your plan recklessly if you haven’t accepted yet the death of your father

CRISOSTOMO: Will they help me and believe that building a school will help us set free from the chains of
stupidity in this town?

PILOSOPONG TASYO: Even if you fail, Im still happy that you did what you are supposed to do

CRISOSTOMO: I believe in what you are saying, Today, I will go to the abbey and hope that he is not like Padre
Damaso. Thank you, sir. I’ll leave now

SCENE 18: SAN DIEGO, DAY [KABANATA 32]

NARRATOR: Crisostomo followed the advice of Tasyo. In good hands, the project was success. They earned
enough funds to make the school. But One day before they finished the foundation of the school
Nol Juan asked the Yellow Man how this contraption worked

NOL JUAN: How does it work?

TAONG MADILAW: So, this is how you do it, A little bit of force and you can simply pick up the heavy stones! Only
one person can simply line up and fix the stones!

NOL JUAN: Fascinating! Young lad, where did you learn this architecture?

TAONG MADILAW: My father died while working with the Ibarra’s, Senor. That’s where I learned it

NARRATOR: Near them is table full of documents, papers, letters, and medals. They placed it in a metal
cylinder that will be cemented on the building for future generations. After they placed the
documents in the cylinder, The Alkalde gave Ibarra one of the documents

ALKALDE: Senor, you might want to put the cylinder in the rock quarry

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CRISOSTOMO: No need, Mayor, let the scribe do his job the scribe had put the boxes in the groove.

NARRATOR: The pavement followed. Led by the Mayor, the priest and some staff, the priars and Kapitan
Tiago, the order would have been lowered when the priest realized that Ibarra had not yet
paved the road

ALKALDE: Come down Senor Ibarra! Otherwise I would not order the stone

NARRATOR: Ibarra was forced to go down. He was nervous, while the Yellow Man seemed distraught and
was sweating cold. Elias was watching in the distance, And Ibarra slides slightly. Until then
everyone was surprised by a loud buzz. Thick dust wrapped around it. Everyone was screaming
the unexpected strike was broken. Elias saved Ibarra who was suddenly lost

CRISOSTOMO: Don’t worry! Im safe!

MARIA CLARA: [FAINTS]

PERSON 1: Oh no! the Yellow Man!

PERSON 2: The Yellow Man was buried under the stones!

CRISOSTOMO: Hurry! Find his body! I’ll handle his funeral, how unfortunate

ALKALDE: This incident needs to be investigated!

CRISOSTOMO: No need Alkalde, even if we tried, nothing will happen. He tried to kill me, but he ended up
killing himself… let’s just leave him alone and give him a proper burial

PILOSOPONG TASYO: Tsk Tsk! What a bad start

SCENE 19: FORDE DE LALA, NIGHT [KABANATA 33]

NARRATOR: The Next night after the incident…

UTUSAN: Senor, someone wants to talk to you outside

CRISOSTOMO: Who is he?

UTUSAN: He didn’t say… but he said you knew him

CRISOTOMO: Alright, let him enter

UTUSAN: Yes Senor

NARRATOR: The man brought Elias to Ibarra

CRISOSTOMO: Elias? What brings you here? Come, let us talk

ELIAS: Sorry for my unannounced visit, but you really have to be careful! You have many hidden
enemies now! Dangers will only come forth now

CRISOSTOMO: Yes, thank you, but it is a shame that he died. If he was alive, we should’ve taken advantage and
asked about him who ordered him

ELIAS: [SMILES] Forgive me Senor, but if he was alive, he would probably hide away and go to our
twisted government, I hope that you should be weary for ever moment for your enemies will be
too, Bueno Senor, I should get going

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CRISOSTOMO: I should be the one thanking you, you saved my life. Will I ever get to see you again?

ELIAS: I assure you Senor, every time you want me, ever time you need me, I will be there.

CRISTOMO: Goodbye, Elias

SCENE 20: PARTY, DAY [KABANATA 34]

NARRATOR: Many days went by since the school was built and there was a gathering held, many attended
the feast including the alta-de Sociedad. Alkalde showed praises to Ibarra, and Padre Damaso
frowned upon this

PADRE DAMASO: Why don’t you continue your conversation?

ALKALDE: Ibarra was just telling me how the Reverencia and the architect help him

PADRE DAMASO: People who ask help for an architect are hilarious! They try to play dumb. I myself drew the
foundation of the church

ALKALDE: But the building requires an expert

PADRE DAMASO: Expert? [LAUGHS] A school is basically four walls and a roof. How hard can that possibly be?

ALKALDE: Pardon me, I have to leave

PADRE DAMASO: Tsk, everyone will pay for this embarrassment! Right now! God is punishing a fool for letting a
man die in a room without notice!

NARRATOR: In Anger, Ibarra choked the priest and threatened him with a knife

CRISOSTOMO: hijo de puta! You whiny ass! NO ONE has the right to talk to my father like that! Curse you! You
disrespectful and ungrateful disgrace! You’re a devil wearing the skin and flesh of an angel!
Maybe you also deserve to die in a room!

ALKALDE: Stop it Senor! don’t let yourself be tempted by anger!

CRISOSTOMO: Pray! Pray to all the Saints! Father! We shall witness if blood or mud runs through your veins!

NARRATOR: Ibarra lifted his arms and is ready to stab him in the chest

MARIA CLARA: CRISOSTOMO! STOP! STOP THIS FOR ME, HAVE MERCY!

NARRATOR: He weakly dropped both Padre Damaso and the knife, shaking, he ran away and left

SCENE 21: KAP-GEN OFFICE, DAY [KABANATA 35]

NARRATOR: One day, in the office of the new Kapitan-Heneral

ALKALDE: Your grace, Don Crisostomo Ibarra wishes to speak with you, if you may

KAPITAN HENERAL: Don Ibarra? The one that threatened Padre Damaso?

ALKALDE: Yes, your grace, the one who is accused of ex-komunikasyon

KAPITAN HENERAL: Let him in! I want to speak to him… [IBARRA ENTERS]

KAPITAN HENERAL: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Senor Ibarra

CRISOSTOMO: Im shocked at your hospitality, Your Honor. In this country, I wasn’t treated as a good person
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KAPITAN HENERAL: About the conflict between you and Padre Damaso, I could assure you that no Religious leader
will lay hands on you during my term. I will talk to the arch bishop to write a letter to the Pope
to cancel your ex-komunikasyon. Even I would do what you did if he ever talked to my father like
that

CRISOSTOMO: Gracias, Senor. Now I know why people recognize your generosity in Madrid, May God bless you

KAPITAN HENERAL: Bueno, I will now leave for I have something to attend to. Thank you, Don Ibarra

CRISOSTOMO: Thank you too, your Honor

KAPITAN HENERAL: Starting this day, Alkalde, I entrust you to protect Senor Ibarra. Spread the information to
Alperes and give him support in his actions

ALKALDE: Understood, Your Grace

SCENE 22: HOUSE OF ALPERES, NIGHT [KABANATA 39]

NARRATOR: At the house of the Alperes’, near the window, you’ll se a chair where Donya Concolacion
always sit. Donya Concolacion, a messy looking woman and pretends to be European. Married
to Alperes, she is also known as Donya Alperesa, she loves to speak Spanish, and intentionally
stutters in Tagalog. One day Sisa, who was being cared under Alperes, was singing. Donya
Concolacion called Sisa to sing but pay no heed, feeling disrespected she quickly grabbed a whip

CONCOLACION: [WHIPS] Vamosk! Magcantar icau! Guardia! Dile e esa mujer que canta tagalo! El no me
entiende! No hace falta ser Española!

NARRATOR: The civil guard told Sisa what Donya Concolacion is saying. Sisa sang Kundiman that made her
Sad

CONCOLACION: Stop it! Stop singing! Don’t sing anymore! Augh! I hate that poem!

NARRATOR: The Guardia Civil was shocked because she heard Donya speak fluent Tagalog. The Donya was
humiliated that she asked her to leave. Walking around the room while whipping the hands
using the latigo, then stopped and looked at the crazy woman

CONCOLACION: Bayla! Bayla! Bayla! [DANCE! DANCE! DANCE!]

NARRATOR: She danced so that Sisa will imitate her. Sisa is look at her with a smile and was happy on what
she is doing. Donya was humiliated and raised the latigo

CONCOLACION: Now dance! [WHIP] Dance! [WHIP] Bayla, Indio! [WHIP] Bayla, Bayla! Condenada, salbahe!

NARRATOR: Alperes came without saying anything

CONCOLACION: What is happening to you? You didn’t even greet me good evening!

ALPERES: Maid! Bring this crazy woman. Tell Marta to give her clothes and medicine, feed her well, give
her a comfortable bed. Take care and don’t hurt her, Tomorrow, she will go at the house of
Ibarra.

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 SCENE 23: HOUSE OF KAPITAN TIAGO, DAY [KABANATA 42-43]

NARRATOR: Maria Clara was sick, so Kapitan Tiago called the Espadana Doctors… After a few days… Kapitan
Tiago and Tiya Isabel ran when they heard a car stopped in front of their house. Dr. Tiburcio de
Espadana came with her wife, Dr. Donya Victorina de los Reyes de Espadana with Linares

VICTORINA: I would like to meet you Don Alfonso Linares de Espadana, He is the godchild of Padre Damaso
and is the secretary of the Ministry

NARRATOR: Linares respectfully bowed, the bags were paced upstairs and brought the visitors to their
rooms. While they were leaving, Father Salvi arrived and Linares was informed that all the titles
would be attached to him

VICTORINA: Kapitan Heneral was here? LIES!

KAPITAN TIAGO: You must believe me and sit down there

VICTORINA: Rats! If only her sickness was a little bit early, did you hear that cousin? The house you entered
is not as usual as you think. I am telling you, Don Santiago, that our cousin is a friend of the
Dukes and Ministers in Madrid and sometimes eat in the house of Conde del Campanario

DON TIBURCIO: Ng Duque de la Torre

LINARES: Where can I find Padre Damaso? I have a letter for him. I want to go to him since im already
here.

PADRE SALVI: He is here and later he will come

VICTORINA: De Espadana, Let’s check on Clarita, not to worry because my husband treats people in the
higher class when he was in Madrid

NARRATOR: Don Tiburcio checked on Maria Clara. Checked her tongue, took her pulse, asked a few
questions and shookt her head afterwards

DON TIBURCIO: She… She’s sick, but it’s treatable. In the morning let her drink Liquen and Milk, Jarabe de Altea
and pildoras de Cinaglos

VICTORINA: You’ll get well Clarita, Take courage. We’re here to help you. I will introdunce you to my cousin

NARRATOR: Linares is staring blankly in the skies, that’s why she couldn’t hear Victorina

PADRE SALVI: Senor Linares, Padre Damaso is here

LINARES: Hell-

PADRE DAMASO: Maria!!! Maria, [SOFTLY WHILE CRYING] my child, I won’t let die

NARRATOR: Maria Clara was surprised when she opened her eyes, because of her real Father, Padre
Damaso. She went out and in the Asotea…

VICTORINA: Ah, Reverencia I would like you to meet my cousin, Don Alfonso Linares de Espadana

PADRE DAMASO: [LOOKS FRO MTOP TO BOTTOM] Ah! You must be Carlicos’ Godparent [HUGS] He sent me a
letter about you but I didn’t know you yet when I left Spain [HUGS TIGHTLY] [UNHUGHS]

PADRE DAMASO: Ah you must be the one who needs education and a love interest. Education is easy, do you
know how to read and write?
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LINARES: I studied law at Central University

PADRE DAMASO: Diyasake! You’re so posh like a woman! A... a woman I’ll give you! Yes, a Woman!

LINARES: Im not rushing things father

NARRATOR: Padre Damaso waked and whispered

PADRE DAMASO: “One Woman” Come, and let’s speak to Santiago [EXITS]

NARRATOR: Linares got nervous but still followed. But Padre Salvi pulled…

SCENE 24: DARK EMPTY STAGE [KABANATA 45-46]

NARRATOR: Elias was looking for someone in the middle of a mountain. An old man helped him, at that old
man was Kapitan Pablo, who is Elias’ father. Until now, Pablo has been hiding deep within the
mountains for he is considered as a traitor in Spain. Pablo spoke to Elias about what hardships
he went through along with his family, Pablo suggested Elias to change, even in doubt, he still
hoped for Elias to change…

SCENE 25: SAN DIEGO, NEAR CONCOLACION’S, DAY [KABANATA 47]

NARRATOR: The Espadana’s left Kapitan Tiago’s home and explored the streets

VICTORINA: What ugly houses they have! Only Indio’s can live in those houses! And they don’t have respect!
They won’t praise nor worship us Royals! Hmph! No wonder the Padre’s hate this land so much!

[ALPERES WALKED BY HOWEVER THEY ONLY STARED ON ONE ANOTHER AND LEFT]

NARRATOR: The Espadana wondered to the Front of the Alperes’. Like Always, you can see Donya
Concolacion in the window. She saw Donya Victorina at glared at her like she was spitting on her

VICTORINA: [SHOUTING] Why are you looking at me like that? Perhaps you’re jealous?

DON TIBURCIO: My esposa, don’t make a scandal here! It’s embarrassing!

VICTORINA: Out of my way unless you want your dentures out! [PUSHES]

CONCOLACION: Me? Jealous? And Why? A… I am jealous of your curls [FAKE SMILE]

[BLABBER SHOUTING IN THE BACKGROUND]

EXTRA 1: What a wonderful sight! Two Donya’s arguing, more less in front of the Alperes’!

EXTRA 2: [LAUGHS] I wonder what’ll happen?

VICTORINA: Ha?! Im no country girl like you! We’re so sophisticated that the Alperes can’t enter our home,
only at the door. Like a dog! [LAUGHS]

CONCOLACION: Aba! Excelentisima Senyora Puput! Yes, The Alperes’ can’t enter your home because you’re all
cripples! Just like Sisa! [LAUGHS LOUDLY]

VICTORINA: Ah! I had it, get down your country ass here and we’ll settle this!

[TWO GUARDIA CIVILS STOPPED HER]

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VICTORINA: Get out of my way! You insolent fools! Get down here Concolacion! Let’s settle this here! You
slut! You were just once a cloth washer until you seduced your filthy husband! [TIBURCIO IS
STOPPING HER] OUT OF MY WAY!

CONCOLACION: You want a fight? [SHOWS WHIPS] I’ll give you a fight! [GOES DOWN] [SABUNUTAN]

NARRATOR: The two of them were fighting yet to no avail the once called Donya’s are unstoppable
monsters, Don Tiburcio couldn’t do nothing. The audience truly enjoyed this scenery until
Alperes came

ALPERES: Hesusmaryosep! Concolacion! What is the meaning of this! Stop it! you’re embarrassing us!

VICTORINA: Buy her a decent dress! It looks like a rag! If you don’t have money, just steal from this lowly
Indio’s! you have Guardia Civils’ right!

ALPERES: Why don’t you buy respect! Insolent fool! A woman of the upper-class has an attitude of lower
than an Indio! Dirt!

DON TIBURCIO: Ha? You judge us like it’s not you, you hypocrite!

[CONTINUED ARGUING]

NARRATOR: Padre Salvi passed by the Alperes’ and saw the commotion

PADRE SALVI: In the name of our Lord, [SHOUTS] Silence! You look like animals! Aren’t you all educated? How
Shameful! The people of Alta de Sociedad acting like Indio’s! Be ashamed of yourselves and
confess! Intiendes!

ALL: Si, Reverencia

PADRE SALVI: And what are you staring for! Go back to your homes! Scram! Oh God forgive them for they
don’t know what they’re doing!

VICTORINA: Let’s go to Manila, we’ll report this to Kapitan-Heneral. You didn’t even fight for your manhood!
You didn’t at least challenge him to a sable or maybe…

DON TIBURCIO: Iha, you know that I never even held a…

[SLAPS] [DENTURES FELL] [AGGRESIVELY STEPPED ON IT]

NARRATOR: Tiburcio didn’t finish speaking, instead her wife slapped her and his dentures fell, Victorina
aggressively stepped on it.

SCENE 26: SPLIT INTO THREE; TIAGO’S, ALPERES’, IBARRA’S [KABANATA 51-54]

NARRATOR: Meanwhile, In the home of Kapitan Tiago. Maria Clara, Linares, Sinang, and Victoria talked

MARIA CLARA: Just like Ibarra, you also went to other countries!

LINARES: Maybe we just have the same interests

NARRATOR: Their conversation was cut off when Donya Victorina went home, sulking

VICTORINA: Linares, go to the Alperes’ and challenged him to a…

LINARES: What happened?

VICTORINA: He and his querida defeated us! Its your responsibility to defend us!
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LINARES: Don’t be so loud Donya Victorina

KAPITAN TIAGO: What do you want to happen then?

DONYA VICTORINA: Linares is to challenge the Alperes! If he won’t agree to our terms, then you can’t marry Maria
Clara!

NARRATOR: Maria Clara was surprised on what she loudly stated. It was then she just discovered that she is
now betrothed to Linares

VICTORINA: Why is she crying?

KAPITAN TIAGO: It seems like she’s not aware of the current arrangement. The man you’re going to marry is not
Ibarra, but Linares instead

[SPOTLIGHT TO ALPERES’]

NARRATOR: Padre Salvi ventured in to the Alperes’

PADRE SALVI: [NERVOUSLY] Now, you must understand. A woman confessed about a certain plan to
overthrow you, your men and the Spaniards!

ALPERES: Who shall I arrest? [GRABES REVOLVER]

PADRE SALVI: Calm down! And be careful! Don’t make haste decision, tell your men to be on high alert.
Subdue those people at once!

ALPERES: Understood

PADRE SALVI: In an event of success, I expect a good backlash

NARRATOR: Elias quickly informed Ibarra of the situation

[ELIAS RUNNING TO THE IBARRA’S] [SPOTLIGHT TO THE IBARRA’S]

ELIAS: Im afraid this upcoming revolution will get you in some serious trouble. The rebels are paid to
scream your name as they carry out their plan. You must leave this place at one!

CRISOSTOMO: Is there somewhere I could go? Will someone be waiting for me?

ELIAS: It doesn’t matter where! Go to Manila or better yet, Stay in some powerful person’s house. They
can’t touch you there

CRISOSTOMO: Wouldn’t it be just better to inform them the rebellion?

ELIAS: No, they’ll probably think that you betrayed your allies, burn your letters sir, burn those letters
and get out of here as soon as possible!

CRISOSTOMO: What about Maria Clara? No… Its probably better to die… help me! The letters of my family
were hidden inside. Separate those that will get us in trouble

NARRATOR: And so, they did, some were burned and some were torn

ELIAS: You know a man named Pedro Eibarramendia?

CRISOSTOMO: He’s my great great grandfather, why?

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ELIAS: He caused the demise of my clan. The lord led me here for revenge! Look at me! Look at this
face of suffering! You will never understand…

NARRATOR: Elias saw different weapons and took two balaraw and muttered…

ELIAS: What will I do now?

NARATTOR: He ran away and left Ibarra alone.

SCENE 27: KAPITAN TIAGO’S HOUSE, NIGHT [KABANATA 55]

NARRATOR: It was time for Supper. Kapitan Tiago, Tiya Isabel and Linares got ready for dinner. Maria Clara
refused to indulge in any kind of food, she lost appetite. Instead, she snatched Sinang by the
hand to play the piano. On the other hand, Padre Salvi was pacing back and forth in the large
room, anxious. For the time is near; 8:00 PM that is what he told to Alperes the rebels will make
their move by then. After a minute or so, Ibarra made his way into the premises. It was
plastered all over his face – sadness, and anxiousness combined. Maria Clara tried to approach
him, but a couple of gunshots made her stop short. Kapitan Tiago, Tiya Isabel, and Linares
immediately dashed out of the Supper hall. Clara and Sinang huddled close to one another while
Tiya Isabel quickly muttered a prayer

ALPERES: You can come down; Padre, Danger has been eliminated!

NARRATOR: Tiya Isabel ushered the two ladies in their rooms and Padre Salvi reluctantly went down the
stairs

CRISOSTOMO: Prepare my fastest horse!

GUARDIA CIVIL 1: Halt! This is an order from the King of Spain! In his name open this door!

NARRATOR: Crisostomo looked through the windows and loaded his gun, Then, finally, he opened the door

GUARDIA CIVIL 2: Juan Crisostomo Magsalin y Ibarra, you are under arrest!

CRISOSTOMO: For what?

GUARDIA CIVIL 1: Your questions will be answered in due time. If you promised not to escape then we won’t time
you up. Be grateful!

NARRATOR: Elias decided to come back to Ibarra’s household. With this, he broke into Ibarra’s room and
took a few items. After securing a gun, and a picture of Maria Clara, he burned the place down

SCENE 28: SAN DIEGO, NIGHT [KABANATA 57]

ALPERES: This is the man who foolishly led the fight against the Spaniards! Tell me young man, what did
Ibarra promised in exchange for this rebellion

TARSILIO: WE only sought revenge for our father! You killed him, didn’t you? Ha! Just try looking for the
two of your allies. They’re probably dead by now!

ALPERES: Who are the others [SHOWS BRUNO AND LUCAS’ CORPSE] How about these two? Do you know
them?

NARRATOR: The man’s name was Tarsilo. Those are the corpse of his best friends. He didn’t talk nor said a
thing. And so, the beating started. Padre Salvi was scared – what he’s seeing is terrifying, so like
the man being beaten to death. He said nothing.
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 SCENE 29: KAPITAN TIAGO’S HOUSE, NIGHT [KABANATA 60]

[TIYAGO AND ISABEL WERE HUSHLY TALKING]

VICTORINA: It’s quite advantageous to have a relative in the government, don’t you think? [LAUGHS] I knew
it! I should’ve seen! I should’ve done something the moment I knew that Crisostomo was a
Pilibustero!

KAPITAN TIAGO: What did the Kapitan Heneral say about him?

VICTORINA: Well, Linares told me he’s to be hanged [HOHOHO]

LINARES: No! he’s-

VICTORINA: There’s no need to keep it a secret cousin! You’re the general’s adviser and- [MARIA CLARA
ENTERS] Ah! Clarita dear, why don’t we continue our unfinished conversation!

MAIRA CLARA: Oh, Pardon me… I’d like to return to my room first…

VICTORINA: What do you think Santiago? Shouldn’t we continue with the marriage preparations?

KAPITAN TIAGO: [LOOKS AT TIYA ISABEL] [STANDS UP] Spread the word. Then a feast will be held soon

VICTORINA: [EVIL SMILE] That’s Good, I guess we’ll be on our way, hm?

KAPITAN TIAGO: Sure. Thank you for visiting.

NARRATOR: The next day, by 8:00PM Kapitan Tiago’s house was already full of visitors. There was Padre
Salvi, Padre Sibyla. They also invited Tenyente Guevarra. The Espadana’s and Linares, who
arrived late on purpose. In the banquet lies a table full of people. Their topic is about how a
priest is moving to Manila

LALAKI 1: Reverencia, why do you ask for a relocation?

KURA: My business is done. Going to Manila isn’t so bad

ALPERES: Im leaving as well. I plan to visit provinces – one after another. Someone has to stop the
sparking rebellion after all

LALAKI 2: What will happen to the traitor?

ALPERES: If you’re talking about Crisostomo Ibarra. Then I believe he’s to be beheaded

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: I think he should be exiled instead. They trusted the letters too much. If the court disregarded
what was written and the evidences presented, Then I believe that Ibarra can be declared
Innocent.

LALAKI 1: What do you mean?

TENYENTE GUEVARRA: The rebels denied the involvement of Ibarra, although had misunderstandings with a boy named
Lucas. The case was only based on a mere letter that was given to a girl before he went to
Europe, they say it has something to do with rebelling against the government

PADRE SALVI: How did they get a hold of it? The letter, I mean.

LALAKI 1: Maybe the girl got scared?

LALAKI 2: Or, it’s the government that devoured the facts and confronted the so-called recipient.
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NARRATOR: The Tenyente approached Maria Clara who entered the scene

TENYENTE: You did well dear, you gave up the letter, didn’t you?

MARIA CLARA: Excuse me.

NARRATOR: Kapitan Tiago kept knocking on Maria Clara’s room, however she did not let here enter. She
went to the Asotea, she then saw Ibarra

MARIA CLARA: Crisostomo!

CRISOSTOMO: Yes, it is I, I promised to make you happy no matter what. I came here to keep my end of the
bargain, but it seems like you’re not able to keep yours. It’s for that reason that I decided to let
you free

MARIA CLARA: Im sorry… it’s not that I discovered something about my true identity. My father isn’t really my
father. I can’t marry you. I can’t risk that secret being revealed. My mother’s infidelity will be
discovered and my father’s reputation will be destroyed

CRISOSTOMO: You need proof

MARIA CLARA: It is the Truth proven by my Mother’s letter; it was given to me in exchange for the one you gave
me. I betrayed you. Im sorry. I was only forced to change it since I did not know to use. I had no
choice but to endure and hide the letter of the truth

CRISOSTOMO: Oh maria, you truly are an angel

MARIA CLARA: Im happy to hear that you believe me

CRISOSTOMO: But you’re getting married

MARIA CLARA: Yes, for that’s what my father wants. He loved and cared for me even though he’s not obliged
to. So, for my revenge, I will just follow his orders, But I will never forget this, us.

CRISOSTOMO: What do you wish to happen?

MARIA CLARA: The future is dark and unclear. But I just want you to know that you are my first love, my only
love, and no one else. But what will happen to you?

CRISOSTOMO: I just escaped; I need to go before they find me here…

MARIA CLARA: farewell... my love.

NARRATOR: Crisostomo doesn’t want to leave, but he had no choice. He went back to the boat where Elias is
waiting to aid his escape.

SCENE 30: LAKE, NIGHT [KABANATA 61]

NARRATOR: Elias was briskly paddling to San Gabriel…

ELIAS: I will bring you to my friend in Mandaluyong, and the money that I hid. You can use it to escape
this country

CRISOSTOMO: Escape this country?

ELIAS: You can live freely out there; you have friends in Spain, right?

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CRISOSTOMO: You saved my life twice, in spite of my ancestors defeating your clan… it is only just for me to
return your dear treasures. Come, with me, and let’s be brothers, for we are the unfortunates of
our country

ELIAS: I will only be sorrowful out there. I would rather suffer and die here

CRISOSTOMO: But, why are you pushing me away?

ELIAS: Out there, you still have a chance of victory, if you will experience hardships. One day you too,
will betray your own country

CRISOSTOMO: NO! Never! I only think for the greater good of this country

ELIAS: You don’t Understand, I know you love our country but you haven’t experienced the pain! The
torture, the hunger! I truly believe that you will betray this land.

CRISOSTOMO: You have a point, “que sera, sera” is what I always say. It is clear to me that our country is
rotting in sickness that needs help, a cancer of society that needs curing. Me who defends my
country is now a Pilibusterismo.

NARRATOR: In front, they saw guards, panicking and frolicking

ELIAS: They noticed your escape! Quickly! Hide beneath the piles of leaves!

BANTAY: What is your purpose?

ELIAS: I rationed the leaves for the Reverencia in Manila

BANTAY: Alright, you may go. However, don’t let anyone ride your boat, for there is an escapee that we
are searching for

ELIAS: And what does this man look like?

BANTAY: He’s tall and fairly skinned, has curly hair and speaks Spanish well. So, don’t trust anyone!

ELIAS: Ok, thank you

NARRATOR: They went ahead and paddled until they reached Ilog Beata

ELIAS: We’re here. Let’s go-

CRISOSTOMO: Is it alright to take revenge?

ELIAS: Listen to me, you are rich and you may pay the person along with you. But the little ones will
suffer. Sacrifice a little bit of morality for freedom is what we need, not to betray Spain

CRISOSTOMO: If that will happen, then I’ll do it myself, Elias, I will not allow myself to betray my country! Just
send me to the mountains!

NARRATOR: Elias silently continued to paddle. They continued sailing until they heard someone scream. They
are being chased by a boat. Elias saw another one coming their way with a couple of guard
onboard

ELIAS: Crisostomo, we might get caught. Take over the paddle for I will jump in the water to serve as
bait. I’ll lead them astray

CRISOSTOMO: No! don’t go! Let’s just fight them!

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ELIAS: We can’t fight them, were barehanded, we will only be defeated… Let’s just meet at Noche
Buena in the graveyard of your Ancestor

NARRATOR: After that Elias jumped in the water. The Guardia Civil saw Elias swimming and chased him. They
continuously fired bullets at him. Elias swam underwater and never rose up. After a few hours,
the boat and the civils left when they saw the tracks of blood along the seashore

SCENE 31: KAPITAN TIAGO’S HOUSE [ KABANTA 62]

[MARIA CLARA WAS LOOKING AT THE NEWS WHERE CRISOSTOMO DIED]

PADRE DAMASO: You were scared, weren’t you? You were not expecting my presence… im here to witness your
marriage… Are you sick my dear daughter? Why do you look so pale?

MARIA CLARA: [LOOKS AT HIM] Do you love me? Then help me father, so my marriage will be stopped. When
Ibarra was alive, I wanted to fight, hope, and be faithful. I wanted to live so that I will be able to
at least hear somethings about him, but now that he’s dead. Why should I live and endure this
pain?

PADRE DAMASO: But Linares is far better than-

MARIA CLARA: I can marry anyone when Crisostomo was alive. You only want connections between powerful
people. But now that he’s dead. No one will ever call me a wife. I will only choose between the
abbey or the cemetery

PADRE DAMASO: My daughter, please forgive me, I did not mean to hurt you like this. I just wanted to give you a
better future, and happiness because I love you

MARIA CLARA: If you love me, then don’t make me feel sad forever. He’s dead. I just want to die, or better yet,
why don’t you make me a nun?

PADRE DAMASO: A nun! A nun! My dear, you don’t know the mysteries lying behind the walls of the abbey. I am
already old. Maria, I won’t be able to take care of you as well as your happiness. Ask for
something else, you can love any guy, just don’t serve the church

MARIA CLARA: The church or my death!

PADRE DAMASO: My God! My God! I feel like you’re punishing me, Bless my daughter, Oh Lord! I don’t want you
to die… Fine, a nun you must.

SCENE 32: FAR AWAY LAND, NIGHT [KABANATA 63]

BASILIO: [PRAYING] May the Lord God bless your soul. All I want for this Christmas is to go home to see
my Family

MATANDA: Your wounds aren’t completely healed yet, and your town is far away from here. It might be
difficult to travel

BASILIO: Im sure that my mother is worried, waiting for me. You have a lot of children but my mother
only has me and my brother

SCENE 33: EMPTY STAGE [KABANATA 63]

NARRATOR: On the other hand, Basilio got home and saw their house in shreds – their mother, nowhere to
be found while limping, he went to the house of Alperes. The Girl, beside the window
commanded the Guardia Civil to bring Sisa upstairs. Upon seeing the guards, Sisa quickly ran
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 away. Basilio tried to catch up to his mother, but a woman suddenly threw a rock at him.
Despite being hit, Basilio continued to Chase his mother

BASILIO: MOTHER! ITS ME! BASILIO! YOUR SON!

NARRATOR: Sisa went into the forest and Basilio followed here there. He kept on stumbling while
continuously following her mother, they reached the cemetery beside the tree of banyan. There
is a door there that Basilio kept on opening. Sisa tried to escape again. But Basilio fell on
purpose. Basilio was able to hug and kiss his mother. His forehead is filled with blood, so he lost
consciousness. Sisa gazed at Basilio’s face and she was able to recognize him. Sisa Screamed and
remembered everything. Sisa hugged and kissed Basilio tightly until she fell on her knees. Basilio
regained his consciousness and saw his mother unconscious. Basilio got some water and
sprinkled it at her mother’s face. He listened to his mother’s heartbeat… Sisa is dead. Basilio
hugged the cold corpse of her Mother, when Basilio lifted up his head…

ELIAS: Who is that woman?

BASILIO: [SNIFFS] She is my mother

ELIAS: Listen, I am wounded and hungry for two days, I soon will also be dead. Be sure to burn our
bodies. If no one else will come, then dig up the gold that I buried. Take it and use it for your
studies. Ha, I am going to die even before I witness victory. To those fortunate enough to see
the future, welcome it, but don’t forget to remember those who fell into the darkness of the
night [FALLS]

NARRATOR: Looking up to the sky, his lips moved as if praying until he closed his eyes. Dead.

Wakas

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