LUZON

Title: WELCOME TO THE CORDILLERA

 Written by Melvin D. Banggollay
 The poet uses the English language
 Describes the beauty of Cordillera Region
 It evoke a sense of wonder, capturing the essence of
the Cordillera’s natural beauty while also shedding
light on the experience of the local communities.
 The poem’s purpose is to celebrate the beauty,
culture, and identity of the Cordillera region in the
Philippines.
 The poet uses vivid imagery and descriptive
language to evoke a sense of place. The language is
rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the
landscapes, traditions, and culture of the Cordillera.

VISAYAS
Title: Kay Ang Kahilom Usa Sab
Ka Siloy
 Written by Michael Obenieta
 The poet uses local dialect; Cebuano
 The poet uses words that are rich in
meaning
 This work lets the reader understand
how is important our mother, as we
should say, Philippines Literature, is
in our life, which we have neglected
and do not pay enough attention to.
 Its writing style appears to be
reflective and contemplative,
emphasizing the value of silence and
unity.
MINDANAO
SIMILARITIES Title: The Fishermen
 Written by Filipino authors
 Written by Francis William
 They use vivid imagery and storytelling to
Lauderdale Adams
convey emotions and insights about life.
 depicts the lives and struggles of
 All works of literature that explore
fishermen as they face the harsh
themes related to nature, culture, and the
realities of their profession.
human experience.
 The poem focuses on the
 Each poem evokes emotions in the reader
challenging conditions these men
through its imagery and language.
endure while fishing at sea,
“Fishermen” addresses empathy and
emphasizing the dangers,
compassion for the struggles of the
hardships, and uncertainties they
working class. “Welcome to the
encounter.
Cordillera” elicits a sense of nostalgia and
 Adams uses vivid imagery to
appreciation for cultural heritage. “Kay
convey the rugged and perilous
Ang Kahilom Usa Sab Ka Siloy” invites
nature of the fishermen’s lives,
readers to contemplate the complexity
highlighting the contrast between
and significance of silence.
the tranquil beauty of the sea and
 all three works explore cultural themes
the roughness of their daily
related to the respective regions or topics.
experiences.
They delve into the customs, traditions,
 Through his poem, Adams sheds
and ways of life associated with the
light on the resilience and bravery
places.
of these fishermen, drawing
attention to their often
overlooked contributions to