METRO MANILA COLLEGE

U-Site, Brgy. Kaligayahan, Novaliches, Quezon City

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

MODULE #5: Regional Literature from Mindanao

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Prepared by: Mr. John Patrick N. Garcia
 LESSON #5: REGIONAL LITERATURE FROM MINDANAO

Sub-cover 1. Prayer beads and candle near religious book (freepik.com)

CONTENT STANDARD:

The learner…
[CS.LIT.1] understands and appreciates the elements and contexts of 21st century
Philippine literature from the regions.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learner…
[PS.LIT.1] shows understanding of a written close analysis and critical interpretation of a
literary text in terms of form and theme, with a description of its context derived from
research.

OBJECTIVE:

At the end of the module, you should be able to…

[EN12Lit-Id-25] differentiate/compare and contrast the various 21st century literary
genres and the ones from the earlier genres/periods citing their elements, structures and
traditions.
 LESSON 5.1: MINDANAO LITERATURE

The Mindanao literature shows the

diverse characteristics and
features of the culture of the Filipino
Muslims. Although Mindanao has a
diverse culture, they are still unified
because of their faith – Islamic faith.
It spreads in the different cultural
communities and in their folk literature.

Generally, the folk literature of

Mindanao follows the oral tradition.
Folktales, legends, myths, epics,
riddles, proverbs, and poems are
passed from generation to generation
by the word of mouth. In Mindanao’s
folk literature, the Muslim cultural
communities can participate.

They listen, react, and retell what they hear from one another. This ensures the
transmission of the folk literature among the cultural communities. The 13 major ethno-
linguistic groups of the Muslim communities are as follows:
 Jama Mapuns of Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi
 Iranons of Cotabato
 Kaagans of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental
 Kalibugans of Zamboanga
 Maguindanaos of Maguinadanao
 Maranaos of Marawi
 Palawanons of Palawan
 Molbogs of Palawan
 Samas of Tawi-Tawi
 Sangils of Sarangani
 Tausugs of Sulu
 Yakans of Basilan
 Bangingis of Tongkil and Zamboanga

These ethno-linguistic groups of Muslim communities, though unified by their faith, differ in
some aspects of their culture like the language, style, etc.

In this contemporary period, the Muslim groups is faced by the challenge of preserving and
conserving their folk literature for the next generations. The preservation will be ensured as
long as the natives and some scholars will continue to transmit their own folk tales.
[ACTIVITY 5.1] LET’S COMPARE AND CONTRAST!
DIRECTIONS: Using the graphic organizer below, give the similarity/ies and
difference/s of the literature from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

LUZON

SIMILARITIES

VISAYAS MINDANAO
 LESSON 5.2: REGIONAL LITERATURE FROM MINDANAO (Part 1)

Literary Map of Zamboanga

Peninsula
PROVINCES CAPITAL

Zamboanga Del Norte ― Dipolog City

Zamaboanga Del Sur ― Pagadian City
Zamboanga Sibugay ― Ipil

Exhibit 5.2. Republic of Zamboanga Map

(Zamboanga.com)

Exhibit 5.3. Sarimanok

(Pinterest.com)
 Literary Map of Northern Mindanao
PROVINCES CAPITAL

Bukidnon ― Malaybalay City

Camiguin ― Mambajao
Lanao Del Norte ― Tubod
Misamis Occidental ― Oroquietta City
Misamis Oriental ― Cagayan De Oro

Exhibit 5.4. Region 10 Regional Map

(Google Sites)
 [ACTIVITY 5.2] LET’S ANALYZE!
DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully and write your answers on the
space provided.

1. Who are the characters in the legend of the sarimanok? How are they related to
each other?
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2. Who are the characters in the legend of Maria Cristina falls? How are they related to
each other?
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3. What is/are the similarity/ies and difference/s of Sari and Maria Cristina? Enumerate.
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4. How does the disappearance of both Sari and Maria Cristina affect the people of
their community?
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5. How do these texts reflect the culture of the people from Zamboanga Peninsula and
Northern Mindanao?
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 LESSON 5.3: REGIONAL LITERATURE FROM MINDANAO (Part 2)

Literary Map of Southern Mindanao

PROVINCES CAPITAL

Compostela Valley ― Nabunturan

Davao Del Norte ― Tagum City
Davao Del Sur ― Digos City
Davao Oriental ― City of Mati

Exhibit 5.5. Map of Davao City and the province of

Davao del Sur
(Go-package.com)
 [ACTIVITY 5.3] WRITE IT YOUR OWN!

DIRECTIONS: Refer to the story of the “Legend of the Durian Fruit”. If you were to
write its story, how would you recreate it? Write your own version of the story. Your
work will be graded according to the rubrics given below:

Creativity ----------------------------------------- 10
Logical Arrangement of Thoughts ------------ 10
Grammar ----------------------------------------- 5
Overall Impact of the Story ------------------- 5
Total 30

THE LEGEND OF THE DURIAN FRUIT

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 Literary Map of SOCCKSARGEN
PROVINCES CAPITAL

North Cotabato ― Kidapawan City

Saranggani ― Alabel
South Cotabato ― Koronadal City
Sultan Kudarat ― Isulan

Exhibit 5.6. Our Province

(Cotabatogov.gov.ph)
 Literary Map of Autonomous Region
of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
PROVINCES CAPITAL

Basilan
Sulu ― Jolo
Shariff Kabunsuan
Lanao Del Sur ― Marawi City
Maguindanao ― Shariff Aguak
Tawi-Tawi ― Panglima Sugala
(Balimbing) Exhibit 5.7. Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
(Google Sites)

Some of the well-known writers in this region are:

Kerima Polotan-Kerima
was born in Jolo, Sulu on
December 16, 1925. She was
an award-winning Filipino
fiction writer, essayist, and
journalist. She used the
pseudonym “Patricia S.
Torres” in some of her
Exhibit 5.8. Kerima Polotan
published stories.
(Goodreads)

Aida Rivera Ford was born in Jolo,

Sulu. She became the first editor of the
two issues of the literary magazine of
Siliman University. She won the
prestigious Jules and Avery Hopwood
for fiction. The first school of fine arts
in Mindanao – the Learning Center of
the Arts, now known as the Ford
Academy of the Arts was founded by
her.
Exhibit 5.8. Aida Rivera Ford
(rizal.lib.admu.edu.ph)
 [ACTIVITY 5.4] LET’S REFLECT!
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the story of “Indarapatra and Sulayman: The Fight
among Giants” and read the questions carefully. Write your answers on the
space provided.

1. Who are the characters in the story? Briefly explain each one.
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2. Why was the couple Sultan Nabi Bakamarat and Potri Malaylabangsa unhappy? What
did the couple do to relieve the feeling of unhappiness?
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3. Explain the relationship of Indarapatra and Sulayman.

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4. Based on your answer in number 3, does it reflect how today’s generation value their
relationship with their family?
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5. If you were to be compared to either Indarapatra or Sulayman, which character

would you choose? How do you relate yourself to that character?
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 [ACTIVITY 5.5] LET’S CONNECT!
DIRECTIONS: Read the story “The Virgin by Kerima Polotan-Tuvera” and “The
Chieftest Mourner by Aida Rivera Ford” (the copies of the stories will be given by
the teacher). Using the graphic organizer below, give related words/ideas about the
theme of the stories.

The Virgin

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The Chieftest
Mourner
 BIBLIOGRAPHY (LESSON 5)

Content References:

Main Reference (Books):

Ang, J.G. (2016) Literatura: 21st Century Philippines and World Literatures for Senior High School. Mindshapers Co., Inc.

Supporting References (Books and Internet):

Redoblado, S.V.D., Anastacio, T.M., Noval, J.C., Coralejo, E.F. (2017). Contemporary Literature: 21st Century from the Philippines and the World.

Mata, E.L.I., Gabelo, N.C., Ambon, F.M., Babasa, E.E., (2016). 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World for Senior High School.
Mutya

Jabian, J. (2017). Maria cristina falls, how it was formed according to legend (Originally translated Filipino fictional story).
https://steemit.com/literature/@juvyjabian/maria-cristina-falls-how-it-was-form-according-to-legend-originally-translated-filipino-fictional-story

Book Cover:

Pch.vector (2020). Focused tiny people reading books [Digital Image]. https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/focused-tiny-people-reading-
books_8609147.htm

Pictures for Lesson 5:

Cotabatoprov.gov.ph (2021). Our province [Digital Imge]. https://cotabatoprov.gov.ph/about/our-province/

Freepik (2018). Prayer beads and candle near religious book [Digital Image].
https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/prayer-beads-candle-near-religious-book_2667591.htm#page=1&query=muslim%20books&position=33

go-package.com (n.d.). Map of davao city and the province of davao del sur. [Digital Image]. http://go-package.com/davao/maps.html

Goodreads (n.d.). Kerima Polotan [Digital Image]. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/835058.Kerima_Polotan

Google Sites (n.d.). Autonomous region of muslim mindanao [Digital Image].

https://sites.google.com/site/bfparmm/bfp

Google Sites (n.d.). Region 10 regional map [Digital Image]. https://sites.google.com/site/reg10ppadoj/

rizal.lib.admu.edu.ph (n.d.). Aida Rivera Ford [Digital Image]. http://rizal.lib.admu.edu.ph/aliww/pmb_aida_rivera_ford.htm

Santos, J. (n.d.). Sarimanok – Arnietattoo [Digital Image] https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/600245456563101842/

Zamboanga.com (2018). Republic of zamboanga map [Digital Image].

https://zamboanga.com/z/index.php?title=File:Republic_of_zamboanga_map.png

Logos for Module 5:

YAWD (n.d.). Light Bulb. [Digital Image]. https://yawebdesign.com/explore/idea/

YAWD (n.d.). Note with thumbtack. [Digital Image]. https://yawebdesign.com/explore/note/

YAWD (n.d.). Pencil and note pad. [Digital Image]. https://yawebdesign.com/explore/writing/

YAWD (n.d.). Perplexed female #1. [Digital Image]. https://yawebdesign.com/explore/thinking/