ARMM LITERATURE

Famous People
1. Leonor Orosa-Goquingco (July 24, 1917 - July 15, 2005) was a 1976 Filipino
national artist in creative dance. She could play the piano, draw, design scenery and
costumes, sculpt, act, direct, dance and choreograph. Her pen name was Cristina
Luna and she was known as Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance and
Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics.
2. Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat (also spelled Qudarat or Corallat) (15811671)
was a Sultan of Maguindanao. During his reign, he successfully opposed the
Spaniards who attempted to conquer his land and hindered the Christianization of
the island of Mindanao. He was a direct descendant of Shariff Kabungsuwan, a
Muslim missionary who brought Islam to the Philippines.
Famous Places
1. Rio Grande de Mindanao - the longest river in Mindanao and the second largest
in the Philippines. Its 320 kilometer journey starts somewhere near Butuan City as
the Pulangi River then joins with the Kabacan River before emptying into the Moro
Gulf through Cotabato City.
2. Sitangkai - an island in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines known as the 'Venice of the East'
for its houses that are built on stilts above water
3. Bulingan Falls - a majestic falls in Basilan, Philippines
Literature of ARMM
Tarasul - poems of Tausug. Tarasul are both entertaining and pedagogical. Although
part of oral tradition, they are also written down. Topics of the tarasul are various-
nature, cooking, love, among others.
Examples of Tarasul:
1. In ulan iban suga
Kagunahan ha dunya
Apu' Banuwa
In jambangan tulunga.
The rain and sun
Are essential on earth,
Oh, Apu' Banuwa ["grandfather chief" or angel Michael]
Help the garden.
2. Manggis iban buwahan
Kasusuban sin katan;
In marang iban duyan
Bungangkahuy manaman.
The mangosteen and the lanzones
Are the delight of everybody;
The marang and the durian
Fruits are tasty.
3. Tarasul ini iban daman
Ganti' pamintangan
Ha pasal ina' subay kalasahan
Di ha dunya ganti' patuhanan.
This tarasul and daman
Serves as a lesson
Concerning the obligation to love one's mother
Since she is God's representative on earth.
4. Mabugtang agun in baran ku
Pasal sin raybal ku.
Hangkan no aku di' no magkadtu
Sabab landu' susa in atay ku.
My whole being seems paralyzed
[Thinking] of my rival.
The reason I no longer pay [her] a visit
Is that my heart is grieving much.
Katakata one of the four Tausug narratives: the salsila (ethno-historical
narratives), the kaawn kissa (creation stories), the usulan kissa (origin stories), and
the katakata (marchen).
Mrchen - folktale characterized by elements of magic or the supernatural, such as
the endowment of a mortal character with magical powers or special knowledge;
variations expose the hero to supernatural beings or objects. The German term
Mrchen, used universally by folklorists, also embraces tall tales and humorous
anecdotes; although it is often translated as fairy tale, the fairy is not a requisite
motif.
Katakata are stories which are not historical and which are recited basically for
entertainment. There are generally three types of katakata, one which resembles
the legend, the marchen, and the trickster tale.

Literature of the Philippines ARMM

SUA-SUA
By
ALPAD ARASAD
MY LITTLE ORANGE TREE I HAD PLANTED, WITH ITS SIX LOVELY GREEN LEAVES,
REMINDS ME OF HER THAT CAUSED MY HEART TO BEAT. THAT LOVELIEST BEAUTY
AMONG THE MANY, THAT PRETTY ONE I CANNOT CHANGE, WALKING HURRIEDLY
ALONG THE STREET HAND IN HAND WITH ME TO THAT LOVELY BEAUTY I LOST MY
HEART.
Literature of the Philippines ARMM
Mindanao Region
SUA-SUA
This is dance from Jolo, Sulu. Literally "Sua-sua" means small orange plant and is
the name of a courtship dance and its accompanying song. According to the Moros
of the older generation, the movements in this dance have been modified and
modernized. There is no doubt, however, that some parts are based on typically old
Moro dances. Dancers sing as they perform the dance. The natives often repeat the
dance as many times as they like or until they are made to stop. The song goes this
way.

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

(abbreviated ARMM) is the region, located in the
Mindanao island group of the Philippines, that is
composed of predominantly Muslim provinces,
namely: Basilan (except Isabela City), Lanao del
Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. It is the only
region that has its own government. The regional
 capital is at Cotabato City, although this city is
outside of its jurisdiction.
The ARMM previously included the province of
Shariff Kabunsuan until July 16, 2008, when Shariff
Kabunsuan ceased to exist as a province after the
Supreme Court in Sema v. Comelec declared
unconstitutional the "Muslim Mindanao Autonomy
Act 201", which created it.[1]
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao or

ARMM consists of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao and
the islands of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.
Lanao del Sur
Marawi City is a rolling terrain and has most of the
attractions of Lanao del Sur. One such attraction is
the Moncado Colony in Cadingilan. Another is the
tomb of Jose Abad Santos, martyred for his refusal
to lead the wartime puppet government during the
Japanese occupation. Tugaya town is said to
produce the best brassware in the Philippines. The
Singkil dance with the two clapping poles
originated in Lanao del Sur. Other sites include the
Kilometer Zero Point Marker, from which all
distances in Mindanao are measured, the Aga Khan
Museum, and the Mindanao State University. Lake
Lanao is the second largest and deepest lake in the
Philippines.
Maguindanao
During the 15th Century, Cotobato was ruled by
Sultans and the most famous one was Sultan
Kudarat who ruled Maguindanao for about 30 years
during the 17th Century. Today, the main attraction
of Maguindanao is the Rio Grande de Mindanao,
the second largest river in the country. Aquatic
events are held in the river to celebrate the Shariff
Kabunsuan Festival, the Feast of Hariraya Puasa
and the Guinakit Festival.
Cotobato City has the longest recorded history of
Mindanao, with records as far back as the 14th
Century when Islam was introduced to the natives
by Shariff Kabunsuan. Other historical sites include
P.C. Hill, a stone fort with a height of 27.4 meters
(90 feet), Tamontaka Church, a century-old Spanish
church, and Takumi Butai Memorial Shrine, a
monument honoring Japanese soldiers who died
there in World War 2.
Basilan
Basilan is the home of the Yakans who are known
for their weaving artistry, ornate festivals, and
intricate wedding ceremonies. Historical attractions
include the Kalun's Shrine, a Yakan leader, the
museum of Lamitan, the capitol building of Isabela,
the Menzi Rubber Plantation and the Santa Isabel
Cathedral. Natural attractions include the
Malamawi Island, the beaches of Balas, Palm and
Sumagdang, and the waterfalls of Bulingan,
Maloong, Kumalarang and Block 35.
Sulu
The Sulu Archipelago in the Sulu Sea stretches
from Southwest Mindanao to Sabah in Malaysia.
 The people living there are mostly self-sufficient
sea people and predominantly Muslim. Jolo is the
capital of Sulu, and has exotic markets and
excellent beaches, including Quezon and Tagbili.
Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi is an island group with interesting sites
and friendly inhabitants. Main attractions include
the Provincial Capitol Building in Bongao, which has
a traditional Muslim architecture, and Sitangkay,
also known as the 'Venice of the East' for its houses
that are built on stilts above water. Natural
attractions include Mt. Bongao, the beaches of
Tahing-Tahing and Sangay Siapo, and exotic wildlife
including monkeys, birds, wild pigs and cattle.
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LITERATURE IN REGION X(Northern Mindanao)

Designated as Region
X
of thePhilippines,
Northern Mindanao
(Filipino:
Hilagang Mindanao
) iscomposed of five provinces andtwo cities classified as highly-urbanized, all
occupying the north-central part of Mindanao island,and the island-province of
Camiguin. The regional center isCagayan De Oro City, where thenational
government's regionaloffices and other bigestablishments are located.
Cultural groups
Majority of the region's inhabitantsare migrants from Cebu and Iloilo. There are also
inhabitants of Waray, Tagalog and Maranaodescent.
Component cities
Bukidnon
Malaybalay City
Valencia City
Misamis Occidental
Oroquieta City
Ozamiz City
Tangub City
Misamis Oriental
Gingoog City
Literary piece
The Flood Story
Bukidnon (Mindanao)
A long time ago there was avery big crab which crawled into the sea.And when he
went in he crowded thewater out so that it ran all over the earthand covered all the
land.Now about one moon before thishappened, a wise man had told the peoplethat
they must build a large raft. They didas he commanded and cut many largetrees,
until they had enough to makethree layers. These they bound tightlytogether, and
when it was done theyfastened the raft with a long rattan cord toa big pole in the
earth.Soon after this the floods came.White water poured out of the hills, andthe
sea rose and covered even the highestmountains. The people and animals on
theraft were safe, but all the others drowned.When the waters went down andthe
raft was again on the ground, it wasnear their old home, for the rattan cordhad
held.But these were the only people left onthe whole earth.
Authors and their Works
Short stories
The Battle at Tagoloan
Dusk in Capillahan
The Cemetery Keeper
A Day in the Lives of CoalMinersRegino L Gonzales, Jr.
The guman of dumalinao(suban-on)
Damiana L. Eugenio(misamisoccidental)
Manobo
Lydia Mary De Leon(camiguin)
Pagpagayuk Mahiwagang Ibon NgKatutubong Bukidnon (The Magical Bird of
Bukidnon) Piya Constantino
Batbat Hi Udan (The Story of Udan)-Bukidnons 1st epic Novel Telesforo S.
Sungkit, JrOther Authors
The guman of dumalinao (suban-on)
Damiana L. Eugenio(misamisoccidental)

The Flood Story

Bukidnon (Mindanao)
A long time ago there was a very big crab which crawled into the sea. And when he
went in he crowded the water out so that it ran all over the earth and covered all the
land.

Now about one moon before this happened, a wise man had told the people that they
must build a large raft. They did as he commanded and cut many large trees, until they
had enough to make three layers. These they bound tightly together, and when it was
done they fastened the raft with a long rattan cord to a big pole in the earth.
Soon after this the floods came. White water poured out of the hills, and the sea rose
and covered even the highest mountains. The people and animals on the raft were safe,
but all the others drowned.

When waters went down and the raft was again on the ground, it was near their old
home, for the rattan cord had held.

But these were the only people left on the whole earth.

REGION 11

1. 2. Brief Background of the Region Davao Region, designated as Region XI, is located on the
southeastern portion of Mindanao. It consists of four (4) provinces, namely: Compostela
Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur. The region encloses the Davao
Gulf and its regional center is Davao City. Davao is the Hispanicized pronunciation of daba-
daba, the Bagobo word for "fire" (the Cebuano translation is "kayo"). Other source cited that
Davao was coined from the words Davoh, Duhwow, Davau. Davoh (Davao River) is the
usual reply of the three Bagobo subgroups: the aboriginal Obos, the Clatta or Guiangans,
and the Tagabawa Bagobos, when asked where they were going while pointing towards the
direction of the place. People Region 11 is a melting pot of many cultural groups. It is an
immigration area, with a mixture of migrants, including Cebuanos, Ilonggos and Ilocanos. Its
ethnic groups include Manobos, Bagobos,Maiisakas, Maguindanon, Tboli, Tirurays and few
Muslims. Cebuanos, Boholanos, and Ilonggos are the majority groups. Others include
Maguindanaos, Maranaos, Manobos, T'bolis, Bagobos,B'laans, Samals, and Agtas. Smaller
communities of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Warays, and Bicolanos are also found. Culture Like most
cities in the Philippines, Christians predominate in Davao. Christian churches and chapels
dot the city's landscape along with temples, mosques and other places of worship. Another
Spanish tradition is the celebration by barrios (villages) of the feast day of their respective
patron saint with a festival (fiesta). In these celebrations, songs and dance become the sights
and sounds of Davao. The largest of these celebrations is the week-long Kadayawan
 Festival. This festival is rooted in tribal traditions of Davao tribes, who used to give thanks for
the harvest by gathering at the foot of Mt. Apo. Today, Kadayawan has transformed into a
major festival, with floral floats, street-dancing competitions and exhibits that showcase
Davaos artistic, cultural and historical heritage. Economic Profile Agriculture is the main
economic activity in the region and Banana is the primary agricultural product produced in
many banana plantations. Other farm products include rice, corn, coconut, pineapple,
sugarcane, and durian. The region is also a well-known center of the cut flower industry
especially in orchid growing. Fishing and raising of poultry, hog, and cattle are some
alternative sources of income. The region is famous for its rich mineral resources. Reserves
of gold, copper, manganese and nickel are found in this part of the country. Great Writers
Ricardo M. de Ungria earned his A.B. Literature from the De La Salle University, and later
obtained an M.F.A. in the Creative Arts from the Washington University in Missouri, U.S.A in
1990. He is a founding member of the Philippine Literary Arts Council (PLAC) and the Unyon
ng mga Manunulat ng Pilipinas (UMPIL).
2. 3. For his poetry, he has received recognition from all over the world. Not only has he been a
Fellow at Fulbright, Hawthornden Castle International Retreat for Writers, Bellagio Study &
Conference Center, and Washington University, but he has also gathered awards like the
Academy of American Poets Prize. An Ilocano by birth, Tita Lacambra-Ayala relocated to
Davao in the mid-50s, her writers engagement coming to include school journalism and
working for a pineapple-canning factory. She broke through in 1960 with Sunflower Poems, a
slim first book of chipboard-printed poems. Critics noted her emotional intensity, finding
strength in her deliberate diminution of scale and scope. Love in the Cornhusks Born in
Sulu, Aida Rivera-Ford crossed over to Negros Oriental in 1949 for an English degree at
Silliman University. Records toast her as the first editor of Sands and Coral, the schools
literary folio. In 1954, she flew to the University of Michigan on a Fulbright grant to secure her
masters degree in English. Love in the Cornhusks is one of five well-crafted stories for
which Rivera-Ford won the Jules & Avery Hopwood Prize in Michigan. From N.V.M.
Gonzalez to Epifanio San Juan, critics were one in hailing the story with uncommon praise,
citing its masterful subtlety but also its earnest visiona rare case of art prevailing upon all
creeds and manners of persuasion.