Philippines | ASEAN Magazine Souvenir

Philippines: The Pearl of the Orient SeasPhilippine Literature: Introduction | History | Literary Works P I ISSUE STRENGTH L BEAUTY I ARTISTRY P I 16JULY 2022 N A S ASEAN Literature | Philippines

AMBAOGUATZTINHEE Pilipinas is a magazine souvenir that contains a variety of essays, literary works, images, and articles which showcase the strength, beauty, and artistry of a particular country. Among the ASEAN countries, the author chose the Philippines to explore further and showcase the country's attractiveness in different aspects. One significant idea contributing to the making is to complement the understanding of Philippine Literature in the ASEAN Literature course. PILIPINAS | i

CONTENT01 FILIPINO Si Mabuti by Genoveva Edroza Matute 03 CULTURETinindag Festival 05 LITERATURE 08 11 The Monkey and the Turtle by Jose Rizal; A Maiden Named Pina (Poem) by LLoyd Maxine Macalalad PHILIPPINES: THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEAS Palawan; Philippines, Pearl of the Orient Seas (Poem) by CE3308 Group 1 QUICK FACTS 12 REFERENCES PILIPINAS | ii

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FILIPINO Filipinos living in the Philippines are known as Filipinos do have some of the Pinoys or Pinays and are distinguished by their greatest values and characteristics distinctive characteristics. They take great pride in the world, which is something to in their tanned complexion, known as be proud of. \"kayumanggi\" or \"morena\" in Filipino. As a result of western colonialism, their language is Tourists and foreigners who are interested in multilingual. They are able to efficiently the Philippines have fallen in love with the communicate with people of various races and warm hospitality that the Filipino people have populations since they write and speak both expressed. They are known for their work English and Filipino. ethic and willingness to sacrifice long hours for their family. In addition, being kind and Filipinos are well-known for migrating and loving are distinguished among Filipinos of all settling in many areas around the world, and they ages. They express their affection in a variety can readily adapt to many environments, which of love languages. makes them quite distinctive. Filipinos are well- known not just for living in a beautiful archipelago but also for exhibiting amazing qualities. Image Source: Canva PILIPINAS | 1

SI MABUTI by Genoveva Edroza-Matute Image Source: Guro PH Mabuti is a fictional Filipino from Genoveva Edroza-Matute's \"Si Mabuti.\" Mabuti is the Mabuti is a flawed representation of a strong Filipina who works person, as are all as a teacher and a mother. The obstacles, people. challenges, and issues in this short story resemble reality in that they are inherent in human nature. To keep moving forward, one must, nevertheless, possess a strong mentality and positivity. Genoveva Edroza-Matute led an interesting life and made significant contributions to Philippine academia and literature. She employed narrative conventions, which are particular to characters, plot development, point of view, settings, or style, as a technique when writing short stories. All of her short stories were written in Tagalog, the native language of the Philippines. She is regarded as one of the best short story writers in Philippine history. PILIPINAS | 2

The traditional Asian Filipino culture has been preserved despite all of these foreign influences, and it is reflected in their way of life, cultural beliefs in the Philippines, and Filipino customs and traditions. Filipino culture has had several colonial influences, mainly The other is that Filipinos have distinctive greeting motions from Spanish and American cultures. It is evident to see in the such as shaking hands, grinning, or lifting their eyebrows to Philippines' architecture and cultural values. indicate \"yes\" or \"hello\" to others. Additionally, if you wave your hand downward, it can be interpreted as an invitation to Pakikisama and Utang na Loob are two distinctive come. characteristics of Philippine culture that are particularly well- known. People must be willing to overlook minor Roman Catholics make up more than 80% of the population in indiscretions or improprieties, known as pakikisama, to the Christian country of the Philippines. As a result, fiestas maintain harmony in the household, personal, or professional and festivals are frequently held to commemorate the town's relationships. Utang na Loob is used to describe the tradition patron saint. of courteously returning favors. CULTURE PILIPINAS | 3

TININDAG In Taysan, a small town in the province of Batangas, FESTIVAL the Tinindag Festival is held. The festival aimed to boost the Filipino spirit and the Bayanihan in Taysan. Taysan, Batangas The food on bamboo sticks, or \"tindagan,\" is a simple yet valuable product that the locals celebrate. On November 11, 2018, Taysan celebrated its 100th anniversary of foundation, and it was officially launched. Image Source: Visit Philippines PILIPINAS | 4

A body of writings that have evolved The flowering of Philippine literature in the various L simultaneously with the history of languages continue especially with the appearance of I the Philippines make up its new publications after the Martial Law years and the T literature. Long before the arrival of resurgence of committed literature in the 1960s and E Spanish influence, the ancient the 1970s. R Filipinos composed fables and A stories as the foundation of Filipino writers continue to write poetry, short T literature. Philippine literature's stories, novellas, novels and essays whether these are U main topics are on the pre-colonial socially committed, gender/ethnic related or are R cultural traditions of the Philippines personal in intention or not. E as well as the sociopolitical histories of its colonial and modern traditions Of course the Filipino writer has become more (Mabilangan, 2012). Spanish, English, conscious of his art with the proliferation of writers Tagalog, and other indigenous workshops here and abroad and the bulk of literature Philippine languages have been used available to him via the mass media including the in Philippine literature. internet. The various literary awards such as the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the Jose Rizal is regarded as a great Philippines Free Press, Philippine Graphic, Home Life Filipino writer in history for his and Panorama literary awards encourage him to works \"Noli me Tangere\" and \"El compete with his peers and hope that his creative Filibusterismo,\" which expose the efforts will be rewarded in the long run. injustice and struggle of Filipinos during Spanish rule. Mi Ultimo Adios With the new requirement by the Commission on (My Last Farewell), his final poem, Higher Education of teaching of Philippine Literature displays his strong nationalism and in all tertiary schools in the country emphasizing the unwavering love for the Philippines. teaching of the vernacular literature or literatures of Since then, additional Filipino the regions, the audience for Filipino writers is writers have been inspired to write. virtually assured. And, perhaps, a national literature finding its niche among the literatures of the world will not be far behind. Source: Christine F. Godinez-Ortega Writers have a talent for bringing the past back to life with emotive language and metaphor, helping us to imagine scenarios that may have happened decades, or even centuries, ago. PILIPINAS | 5

The Monkey and the Turtle by Jose Rizal The \"Monkey and the Turtle\" is the first children's According to Rizal, the two tales likely originated in folktale in the Philippines. Its author is unknown, but its Sumatra or Mindanao, and made its way north to Japan. story has been passed around the Philippines for centuries, according to Rizal. He even illustrated a cover “The fact that this tale is known everywhere in the for the story. Philippines, in every island, province, village and dialect, proves that it must be the inheritance of an extinct In 'Two Eastern Fables,' Rizal compares the Filipino civilization, common to all races which ever lived in that folktale The Monkey and the Turtle with Japan's The region,” wrote Rizal. Battle of the Monkey and the Crab. According to Rizal, the two tales likely have the exact origin and that one the Turtle. The tortoise outwits the monkey over a banana tre tale could be a modification of the other. well-known folktale from the Philippines is The Monkey and e. The monkeys in both tales play the same role as greedy and mischievous antagonists. The crab and the turtle also have similar traits of being hardworking and patient. “The monkey plays the same part, greedy, malicious, wicked, and revengeful; the Japanese persimmon-tree is the Philippine banana, which grows and brings forth quicker than any other tree. There are many points of resemblance between the crab and the tortoise, and there is a mortar mentioned too,” wrote Rizal. Source: Article and Image of Mario Alvaro Limos from Esquire A Image Source: Canva PILIPINAS | 6

A MAIDEN NAMED PINA By Lloyd Maxine Macalalad With your astonishing beauty, many have been charmed. For you, I will fight every battle, every war. To your feet, I will offer the most fragrant sampaguita flower, Even if it cost my life, I will die for your honor. With your grace my Pina, many have desired you, You believed all their lies and forgot that I love you, You held their hands and left without even knowing that their plans for you, are evil and daunting. Pina, they abused you over and over, Tears fall from my eyes when I heard how you suffer, Why did you come with them? That's what I've been asking. But I forgot that you're innocent Pina and they are conniving. Now you are with someone and I can see that you're tired, He promised you a new identity and a life full of new light, I don't believe his words, but all I've been hoping, is for you Pina to be truly smiling Image Source: Canva PILIPINAS | 7

PHILIPPINES: THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEAS The Philippines is an archipelagic The 7,107 islands that make up the Philippine country with scenic beauty and archipelago all speak a distinct native language and have different native cultures. Luzon, Visayas, and beaches, abundant natural Mindanao are the three major island groupings that resources, and delicious cuisine. make up a country. 136 cities, 1,494 municipalities, 41,995 barangays, 17 regions, and 81 provinces exist. PILIPINAS | 8 (Hungary. Embassy of the Philippines. About the Philippines, n.d.) The nation is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity due to its location at the Pacific Ring of Fire. The Pacific Ocean to the east, the South China Sea to the west and north, and the Celebes Sea to the south surround the archipelago. Most of the country's topographical, climatic, and vegetative changes may be attributed to this location. The volcanic underpinnings of the islands, which are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, support an astonishing range of flora and fauna, from the verdant Chocolate Hills of Bohol to the teeming manmade metropolis of Manila. The Philippines, albeit low-lying, is anything but flat, as seen by the Sacred Mount Apo's high top and the jagged spine of the Sierra Madre in the north of Luzon. Some of the numerous indigenous ethnic groups that make up the Philippines call these densely forested mountain slopes home. The islands' diverse flora and wildlife, from mangrove tunnels to the centuries-old planted Ifugao rice terraces, are a popular tourist attraction. More than 30 national parks exist in the Philippines, including the famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in the sparsely populated Palawan island. A few examples of the diverse species in the area include the rare Philippine Eagle, crab-eating macaques, and the peculiar wide-eyed Tarsier. Unparalleled scuba diving chances provide views of everything from enormous whale sharks to tiny seahorses out at sea. Source: Outlook Travel Image Source: Canva

Palawan Island, which has numerous rich and stunning scenery, PILIPINAS | 9 especially in El Nido, Puerto Princesa, and Coron, is one of the most incredible places to visit in the Philippines. P A L A W A N Image Source: Canva

Philippines, Pearl of the Orient Seas By CE3308 Group 1 An ample of attractions to see and wander, A hospitable community to appraise, A prodigious environmental asset, A nation of valiance, \"confidently beautiful with a heart.\" A setting full of cultural significance, A remarkable group of islands of hope and resilience, A streak of passion and integrity, A vow of love for one's country, A copious astonishing destination, A site of primitive minds, A home of passionate people of development. A gem that sparkles through night and day A pinnacle of wonders glistering along the manila bay A far eastern pearlescence A scenery that made paradise PILIPINAS | 10 Image Source: Canva

QUICK FACTS Land Area: 299,764 square kilometers Population: 109.6 Million (2020) Currency: Philippine Peso Government Republic Capital: Manila Other Major Cities: Cebu City, Quezon City, Davao City Religion: Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Islam Source: World Bank Image Source: Canva PILIPINAS | 11

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