Philippine Literary Pieces during

the Period of the Third Republic

Mga Ibong Bayan Ko The Turtle and

Mandaragit the Monkey
 “Mga Ibong Mandaragit” or “Mga Ibong
Mandaragit: Nobelang Sosyo-Politikal
(literally, Birds of Prey: A Socio-Political
Novel)” is a novel written by the Filipino writer
and social activist, Amado V. Hernandez in
1969. Mga Ibong Mandaragit, hailed as
Hernandez's masterpiece, focuses on the
neocolonial dependency and revolt in the
Philippines. The novel reflects Hernandez's
experience as a guerrilla intelligence officer
when the Philippines was under Japanese
occupation from 1942 to 1945.
1. How does
history/period
contribute to the
making/writing of the
literary pieces? Was
there a specific The event that triggered
event/person which Amado V. Hernandez to
write Mga Ibong
triggered the
Mandaragit was during
making/writing of the the time that he became a
literary pieces? guerrilla intelligence
officer when the
Philippines was under the
Japanese occupation. This
novel points to the
Philippines' neocolonial
dependency and revolt.
2. What
insights/implication
s can teachers of
today learn from
these literary Teachers of today can
implicate that Mga Ibong
pieces? Mandaragit is an
awakening to a proud
sense of nationalism for
generations among
Filipinos. In a period of
heavy struggle and
conflict, Filipinos of
different backgrounds
united with a common
goal: to resist colonialism.
3. How and when
can these literary
pieces be of use in This literary piece can be
the classroom? of use in the classroom in
educating students that
revolution can bring about
significant change and
upheaval. Most
revolutions are driven by
people and groups
inspired by hope, idealism,
and dreams of a better
society.
4. What possible
research topics can Possible research topics
be developed from regarding this literary
piece and period include:
this period or from
the literary pieces? a. Literary Piece
“The Influence of
Philippine Revolution to
Amado V. Hernandez’s
Mga Ibong Mandaragit”

b. Period
“The Influence and
Impact of the Third
Republic to Philippine
Literature”
 "Bayan Ko" (usually translated as "My
Country"; Spanish: Nuestra patria, lit. 'Our
Fatherland') is one of the most recognizable
patriotic songs of the Philippines. It was
written in Spanish by the Revolutionary
general José Alejandrino in light of the
Philippine–Japanese War and subsequent
Japanese occupation, and translated into
Tagalog some three decades later by the poet
José Corazón de Jesús.
1. How does
history/period
contribute to the
making/writing of the
literary pieces? Was
there a specific The variety of musical
event/person which forms, styles, repertoires,
and traditions that exist
triggered the
mirror the rich diversity
making/writing of the and the demand for social
literary pieces? equality during the Third
Republic. Bayan Ko
served as a reminder of
the Filipinos' long history
of adversities and
victories as we anchor on
patriotism.
2. What
insights/implication
s can teachers of
today learn from What teachers of today
these literary can learn from this
patriotic song is that
pieces? it is through this artistic
expression that boosted
our morale in times of
crisis, strengthened our
resolve in eras of
uncertainty, and
rekindled pride in who we
are, and what we
represent, as a great
nation.
3. How and when
can these literary
This literary piece can be
pieces be of use in of use in the classroom in
the classroom? teaching patriotism or
national pride to students
as the feeling of love,
devotion, and sense of
attachment to our country
and alliance with other
citizens who share the
same sentiment to create a
feeling of oneness among
the people.
 “The Turtle and the Monkey” (Tagalog: Ang
Pagong at ang Matsing or Si Pagong at si
Matsing) also known as The Monkey and the
Turtle is a Philippine fable. It involves the
tortoise outwitting a monkey over a banana
tree. The story was popularized in English in
the July 1889 issue of Trübner's Oriental
Record in England, which is considered to be
the formal beginning of Philippine children's
literature.
1. How does
history/period
contribute to the
making/writing of
the literary pieces? During the Third
Was there a specific Republic, writers wrote
event/person which openly of their criticism
triggered the against the government.
making/writing of Thus, this phenomenon
the literary pieces? enticed the writing of
The Monkey and the
Turtle which focused on
the premise that the
weak but the cunning
can be a lot stronger
than the powerful.
2. Who write
insights/implications
can teachers of today
learn from these
literary pieces? What teachers of today
can learn from this
masterpiece is not to be
egotistical. Other pieces of
learning include not be
greedy, it’s better to give
than to receive, and we
need to share what we have
with others so God will
bless us more.
3. How and when
can these literary
pieces be of use in
the classroom?
This fable can be of use in the
classroom if teachers opt to
instill values of generosity
and selflessness among
students. Even the writings
during this period were
passionate and revolutionary,
they still spring valuable
lessons which students of
today can pick out.
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QUESTIONS