Group 3

Philippine
Literature
(FOLK SONGS)
Leader: Sanita, Paula Inah Nancy Katrine
Tapaya, Lyn
Novio, Allaiza Eve
Salandanan, Bridgette Anne
Del Rosario, Hannah Krystelle
Golosino, Allyssa
Borbon, Marie Ingrid
Deluna, Lovely
Martinez, Maria
Lacson, Renalyn
Tubia, Arian Joy

SANITA, PAULA INAH NANCY KATRINE P.

BSED2ENGLISH
Sir. Bello
Phil. Literature
Region 1: O Naraiag a Bulan (Shiny Moon)
O naraniag a bulan
Un-unnoyko't indengam
Dayta naslag a silawmo
Dika kad ipaidam
O naraniag a bulan
Sangsangitko indengam
Toy nasipnget a lubongko
Inka kad silawan
Tapno diak mayaw-awan
No inka nanglipaten
Karim kaniak naumagen<ref>Alternatively: Karim kaniak naggibusen</ref>
Samsam-itek ni patay
O bulan ket aklunem
Nanglaylay toy ayatkon
Inka kadi palasbangem
Un-unnoyko, danasem nga ikeddeng
REFLECTION:
Just like the old times, we Filipinos always find a way on making our mind refresh and to find
ourselves. This folk song from region one is just like that because we always look up into the sky
when we are asking for something or when we are on our deep thoughts. And the light coming
from the moon is l\our hope it absobs our negative energies and thoughts that gives us calmness
and peacefulness of heart and mind.
5 QUESTIONS:
Literal:
1. What are they looking up to in the sky?

Answer: The Shiny Moon

Interpretative:
2. What is the reason on why the man on the folk song look up in the sky?
Answer: To see the glow of the moon and to lighten up his night. The man on the folk
song was lonely and only the moonlihght can brigthen up his night.
Applied:
3. Prove that the moonlight will brighten up the mood of the man on the folk song.
Answer: Theres a line in the folk song that stated :
Fill up my longing tonight
Your lustrous glow now on sight
Don't be selfish about.
O moon glowing so bright
Hear my crying tonight
Into this darkened world of mine
Do come visit & shine
So I won't go astray!
That is why I conclude that the moon will brigthen up his mood.
Critical:
4. Why do you think that the man on the folk song were asking for the moon to shine so
bright?
Answer: Because we all think that the brightness of the moon and the light coming from
it will give us hope. Its like realting to a new beginning and a fresh start.
4.5 What is the significance of the moon to you?
Answer : Moon is one of the most pretty creations of God for me. It gives us light and
hope. I love it.

Region 2 : Adday Nga Magingngaanay

Tadday nga magingnganganay

Kunna Kristal a malaray

Nu kessidal na awa tu
Babang ay Magana
Nangimmuk ka ta annung mu
Tape ari nga Magana
Ta anu Magana awan ngana nu serbi na

Region 3: Tinanam Kung Kamantigui

Tinanam Kung Kamantigui
1.

3.

Tinanam kung kamantigui,

Libutad na ning paligui
Memunga ya't minyalapi,
Uli ning sintang malati.

2.

Tinanam kung
pakayungkong
Libutad na nitang payong,
Mamunga ya't
manyalapung
Uli ning sintang maragul.

Ing baril kung e

mamakbung
Susuklab ya lalam danum,
Manikwa yang susong dagol
Bulung lara ampong
kangkong.

Region IV-A CALABARZON: Akoy Nagtanim Kapirasong Luya

Ako'y nagtanim ng kapirasong luya,
Tumubo ay saging, namunga ng mangga.
Nang aking pitasin, hinog na papaya.
Bumagsak sa lupa, magandang dalaga.
Ako ay nagtanim, kapirasong luya.
Sumibol ay gabi, namunga ng mangga.
Nang pipitasin ko, hinog na papaya.
Lumagpak sa lupa, magandang dalaga.
Reflection:

This folk songs shows how artistic and creative the Filipinios are. We used flowery and deep
words to express something. And whenit comes to expressing the feelings for something
beautiful we are always like this. MAKATA.
5 Questions:
Literal:
1. Who fell down on the ground after being picked as a papaya?
Answer: Beautiful Maiden
1.5 When does the ginger sprouted?
Answer: At night
Interpretative:
3. What are the fruits and vegetables mentioned after the maiden appear?
Answer: Ginger, Banana, Mango, Papaya.
Applied:
4. What do you think is the reason why is it the the entire fok songs seems no connection to the
Maiden at the end?
Answer: Maybe the writer loves to play and experiment. He or She wanted to challenge us. And I
think he is a great writer.
5. How do you find the folk song?
Answer: I find it hard and confusing because I dont think that the entire song had a connection
to one another.
Region IV-B MIMAROPA : MANIG PANGISDA THE FISHERMAN
Reflection:
Its a common sight in the Cuyo seashores to see wives and children waiting on the male
members of their household to bring home the days catch. This song depicts the
simplicity of the Cuyono
life, the life of the common Cuyono people who are dependent on the bountiful catch
from the sea. The
simple joys that they show like having enough for their days viand is a reflection of
their ability to make

do with what they have. Even their taste in food is simple as long as there is
vinegar or even table salt to
accompany their broiled fish are welcome sight in their table. The family members will
relish these with gusto.
Region 5: Punay
Kasu saro nganing aldaw
May ataman akong kayumangging Punay
Nadakop ko, nagtu-tugdon sa sanga
Nin Baleteng halangkawon
Guminaro sa sakuya sa edad
Nin nagkapirang aldaw
Luminayog, dae ko maaraman kun saen
Na lugar siya paduman
Halata kang punay ka
Na madakop ka nin iba
Sasabihan ko na sana
Na gakdan ka na nin kadena
Nganing dae ka na
Nanggad makabuelta
Duman sa Balete
Na may guwardiyang Sawa.
Region 6: Daladidaw
Dalawidaw ikaw kon mag-ambahanon,
Yuhum mong balanihon may binalaybay
Duhang larawan mo sa dalamgohanon
Diwata sa bukid kag kataw sa baybay.
Diwata sa talon, bulak nga ilahas
Sa kapalaran nga daw gapasimpalad,
Alibangbang lamang labing makahas,
Makigsuyop sang kayuyom sinang sipad.
Yadtong kagab-ihon nga punong himaya
Sa isang payag kita nagsumpa-anay
Didto ta pinang-gas ang dili malaya,
Putling handumanan sang gugmang panganay.

Region 7: Adyos Nanay ug Tatay

Adyos Nanay, adyos Tatay
Tapos na ang inyong pagbantay
Mana-ug ko sa hinay hinay
Mangita ko ug laing Nanay.
Makabana ganig maayo
Maayo sab akong pagbantay
Makabana ug abobhoan
Adlaw gabii hibokbokan.
Reflection:
This is song of saying goodbye to our parents when we are already going to get married. We all
know that getting married is standing up on your own. Its about saying goodbye to the childish
you and become a more mature self. And this song the maiden is saying goodbye already to her
parents and their responsibilities on her. Because we Filipinos are very family oriented our
parents maybe let us live on our own but they never really give u their responsibilities in us.
5 Questions:
Literal:
1. Who is talking on the song?
Answer: The maiden daughter
1.5 Why is she saying goodbye o her parents?
Answer: Beacause she is going to get married already.
Interpretative:
3. Why does she needed to tell her parents about this?
Answer: To show respect and love to both her parents.

Applied
4. What do you think is the reaction of her parents after she said goodbye?
Answer: Happy at the same time sad because their daughter will going to have her own life and
family already.
Critical
5.What is your ideal age to get married? Why?
Answer: 25. Because when that time comes I know to myself that I am already a professional. I
am ready financially, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
Region 10: Ay ay Kalisud-Ilonggo folk song
Ay ay kalisud, kalisud ng binayaan
Adlao gabi firmita itao gui natangisan
Ay ay Inday nga walay sing kapalaran
Walay guid walay guid
Sarang ko kalipayan
Ay cielo azul iabao! diin ka na
Baluiguita bangi ang nabilango sang gugma
Mayad pa ang mamatay kun halus mamatay
Agud di ako maka dumdum
Nga ako walay kalipay.

TAPAYA, LYN

REGION 1
Dundungwen Kanto
REFLECTION:
The Song Dundungwen Kanto is a lullaby of love which is often dedicated for the people they
love. It expresses deeper affection and compassion to a certain person which really touches the
heart of anyone who could hear it. The sweet words it used shows that people in region I was
really loving and compassionate. The line Indayowen kanto iti sinamay tultuloden kantot
naalumanay pagammuanen inka mailibay which means I will cradle you to sleep in a softclothing swing. Shows that they really cherish their sweetheart however they were hoping that
their love will be accepted for it will die if they refuse it.
QUESTIONS:

1. Why did he cover her face with handkerchief?

-So no mosquitoes would bite her.
2. What did he do to make her fall asleep
-He swung her so gently.
3. If you were him will you also give efforts to show her your intention to love her?
-Yes, because you cant obtain anything you want effortless and you have to work for that
matter for it will bear fruit for sure.
4. What do you think will happen if the girl doesnt love him?
-I think he will be disappointed because he exerted efforts in order to for her to love
whim too but theres a possibility that he will just accepted the fact that the girl doesnt
love him the way he wants to be.
5. Whats the reason behind why his heart hurts badly?
-Maybe he thinking of the probability that the girl will reject him.
REGION IV-A
O Ilaw( Aking bituin)
O ilaw is another heart touching song which is usually sung by man whos asking for a
love and acceptance to their beloved one. It persuade girls to believe that their feelings or
them is certain and hoping for a positive feedback. Sometimes because of the beautiful
words they used to catch the attention of an enchanting lady they actually succeed.
.
1. Where did he compare her image?
-At the stars in the sky.
2. What did he command to his love?
-To open the window so she can able to see him.
3. What was the reason why her image gives him pain?
-Maybe because she refused his love or she didnt believe that his love is true.
4. What if the girl wasnt persuaded by him?
-He will maybe lost his hope and will suppress his feelings toward her.
5. If you were the girl will you give him chance to prove his love?
-I think really depends on the situation, if his sincerity shows maybe I will.
REGION V
Hatol
REFLECTION:
In several towns of Bikol, most notably in Malinao, Albay , A traditional song called
hatol is performed by the brides rejected suitors on the wedding night. A naughty
excerpt reminds the groom how nobody can truly bein sweet surrender, as a devoted
wife.
QUESTIONS:
1. Who are the people he disallowed to sympathy him?
-His parents, brothers and sisters.
2. Was the wife can do the same just like what he did?

-No, because in sympathy shell cry.

3. If you were there how will you comfort him?
-I will tell him that time heals, he cannot force himself to easily forget what happened
so its better for him to wait until he forget.
4. Whats the reason why he doesnt want anyone to sympathy him?
-Maybe because he has pride and he doesnt want to see him in sorrow.
5. What do you think is the reason why hes in sorrow?
-Maybe because the girl left him during their wedding.
REGION VII
Awit sa Bohol
The song Awit sa Bohol denotes that people living in region VII was so thankful for
the beautiful places that God gave to them, the sun, the sea, the cold breeze, the
coned-shaped hills, the sweet kinampays, the white sandy beaches the rivers, the
plains, etc. for the home where love reigns. They promised that they will take care of
the blessings with all of their heart, strengths and soul. I can imagine how blessed
they are.
QUESTIONS:
1. Who gave the land they love?
-The God
2. What kind of fruit grows there?
-The sweet Kinampays
3. Whats the reason why people there were so thankful?
-Because God had given them a beautiful homeland and they were blessed.
4. If you were living there will you appreciate the surrounding?
-Yes because theres a lot of beautiful creatures there and it is such a beautiful and
peaceful place.
5. Is it possible that these blessings will be lost?
-Yes, if they will not take care of it for sure it will be damaged. They should
protect all of it.

NOVIO, ALLAIZA EVE

Region 1
Tarong, Kamatis, Paria Lyrics - Ilocano Songs
(Eggplant, Tomato, Bittermelon)

Iti bigbigat nga agsapa

Agtatamdagkam man idiay tawa
Addada tarong, kamatis, paria
Nangngegko ida nga'gsasarita
Ti kunan tarong kadakuada
Siak ti kaimasan kadakay a dua
Ni ngarud parya simmungbat ita
sika tarong napalangguadka
Siak ti mangmangted-salun-atda dagiti tattao
Ay aduda nangnangruna pay dagiti agbasbasa
ken dagiti ubbing nga maladaga
Ni kamatis, immisem laeng ay gagayyem
Inkay agparbeng no siak ti mailaok iti dinengdeng
no maluto naimas manen
Reflection
This region is very prone in typhoons because they has coast and hilly ranges, but
when it's summer the weather is just so hot. But in spite of it in this folk song it
shows how rich the culture of Ilocano's, specially in terms of having a lot of healthy
and delicious fruit and vegetables they have. Ilocano's are well-know for using these
ingredients on there dishes, like there most famous dish the pinakbet or
dinengdeng that are locally sourced vegetable, flavored with fish paste, and other
tasty dishes in there Region. These vegetables and fruits that they are using are
usually found in their yard. That is why, Ilocano's are so healthy and able-bodied,
since their foods are healthy as well.

Questions
1. What are the three (3) vegetables in the song?
2. Who's vegetable says that he is more delicious than the other two?
3. Why do you think tomato just smiled at the two vegetables?
4. How does this song affect your thinking about vegetables?
5. Why is it that there are people don't eat vegetables?
Region 2
TAYTU KO NA MADIDIEW
Taytu ko na madidiew
U makasiasi kaviay ko
Tumayras danam chaulal
As mabu danaw sehdang na

Maypasngen ka makahawa as kapananayvi mus kayayakan

As manam kanu kahbet mu sahsahan ko pa imu
Imu maypirmi a tawatawagan
Du huvuk nu pandidiwan
Dia vidang yakun du katugtug
An dia sulib su mamidimidin su Dios
An diasakangus madngedngey mu u nakadiman ko na
Ipaydasal pa yaken du Dios
Nu Dios danaw mavidin dimu.

Reflection
This is the folk song of Cagayan Valley Region. It is a song of a woman expressing
her "near-death" experience and she is asking for somebody to pray for her when
the day comes that she will die. It's a very sad and lonely song, because the woman
felt like nobody cares for her.

Questions
1. What feeling is the woman have felt?
2. What is the request of the woman when she die?
3. Why do you think the woman is asking for prayers?
Region 3

Ing Bulung Lara

Cucua cung bulung lara

Abante nacung Kalara
Iquit cu ring miyasawa
Mamangan lang butol baka
Meniad cung caquinisan
Pilpuk dacu qng tiupan
Sinuklab cu lalam dulang
Mengabalbal la ring pinggan
Inatsa ra cung awang
Sepu nacu nitang aswang

Tiniti nacung maniaman

Kirut kirut cu pitaclan

Region 4A
LULAY TAGALOG SONG LYRICS

Anong laking hirap kung pagka-iisipin

Ang gawang umibig sa babaeng mahinhin
Lumuluhod ka na'y
di ka pa mandin pansin
Sa hirap ika'y kanyang susubikin.
Ligaya ng buhay babaeng sakdal inam
Ang halaga niya'y di matutumbasan
Kahinhinan niya'y tanging kayamanan.

Reflection
Lulay is a serenade folk song from Calabarzon region. In this song it tells how hard
to court a modest woman. That whatever the man do, even he beg and kneel in
front of he woman she love, he will never be noticed by her. But once the man
succeed, all the hardship and sacrifices that he did is going to be paid of. This is a
proof on how men court the women he adores during those times. Compare to now,
that guys just use there mobile phones or social networks to court a girl. It's such a
shame that those kinds of traditions are not existing in our modern time anymore.

Questions
1. In the song, what kind of woman are they referring to?
2. What is going to be tested by the woman?
3. Why does the woman tests the hardship and sturdiness of the man?
4. How can we restore this kind of courtship?
5. Why do you think that this kind of tradition in courting a girl is gone now?
REGION 4B

ANG HARDINERO
Di bagamaraming bulaklak saan man!
Makakapili ka Sarisaring kulay
Kung ang mapili mo'y ang bulaklak ng rosal
Di ibig pitasin sa sanga at tangkay Di bagama.
Di mo ba gatanto na ako'y asusena
Ang hardinero ko'y si Ama't si ina?
Bago ka pumitas bulaklak sa sanga
Sa hardinero'y magsabi ka muna

Reflection
The fokl song hardinero was originated for Oriental Mindoro, in Mimaropa. This is
about a gardener who's thoroughly preserving the fowers that hid taking care of.
Because the flowers are so pretty the gardener is keenly monitoring it, for those
people who wanted to pick flowers but didn't know how to do it well. Other than that
this song also shows the beauty of nature, and for that we have to be like the
gardener. We have to protect, safe guard and preserve out mother earth, cause
without the mother earth theres no human.

Questions
1. Who takes care of the flowers?
2. From which end you should not pluck the flowers?
3. What are the characteristic of the gardener?
4. How can we preserve and take care of the flowers/nature, like the gardener did?
5. Why do you think we need to take care our surroundings?
Region 5
BABAENG TAGA-BICOL
Maogmahon sa Kabicolan (2x)
Madia kamo sa Kabicolan
Dae nindo malilingawan
Babaeng taga-Bicol
Apud Bicolana
Marhay an ugali
Pirmi pang maogma
Marhay maki-ayon

Marhay na amiga
Mi an guinimatan
Pagka-Bicolana
An bulkan Mayon
Yan ang kabagay
Ang Bicolana dai
Na-aapi sa Kagayonan

Reflection

This folk song came from Bicol Region. It was about persuading people to come to
Bicol by championing there women, the Bicolana's. They described Bicolana's as
beautiful, have a good attitude, very fun to be with and brave woman who's so
undaunted and fearless. Cause, Mayon Volcano can be found in there region, they
compare Bicolana's to it. It just show what are the characteristics of the people
living in that region. For me, the characteristics and attitude of a Bicolana is so
strong, but then I can still fell the softness of there heart on how they love they're
family. Other than the people, there's so much to see and to experience in Bicol
Region. Like I've said the Mayon Volcano known for it's perfect cone shape, and
other places that you could visit there.

Region 6

Candansoy
Condansoy, inom tuba Laloy
Dili co moinom, tuba pait aslom
Ang tuba sa baybay patente mo angay
Talacsan nga diutay pono ang malaway.

Reflection
Condansoy is a very popular song in Western Visayas, specially for those the drinker
of Tuba. Tuba is a wine made out of the sap of a coconut tree. There region is
famous for having a delicious Tuba, it is their main sourcee of living. Here's the
method on how they make a tuba, the Tapper will collect and extract juices form the
sap of the coconut tree. They have as a container that is fastened to the flower stump to
collect the sap. The extract that they've collect are still sweet, that's why they are

fermenting it first to be a Tuba. People of region 6 works so hard in the morning for there
family, and when it's time for them to relax, they usually drink Tuba.

Questions
1. What is the taste of the Tuba?

2. Based on the song, where can you buy a Tuba?

3. How does the Tuba became bitter-sour?
4. What can you say to the western people about drinking too much Tuba?
5. Why is it that when you drink too much tuba, it will make you drool?
Region 7

Ako Anak ni Tatay (I am my father's son)

Ako anak ni Tatay,
Ako ra'y puti ug diyutay;
Panahon sa kagabhion,
Ako ra'y makita dayon.
Ako anak ni Tatay,
Ako ra'y buotan ug diyutay;
Panahon sa tingpamuklay,
Ako ra'y makapahulay.
Ako anak ni Tatay,
Ako ra'y guapo ug diyutay;
Panahon sa tingpamiesta,
Ako ra'y duna'y korbata.

Reflection
The "Ako anak ni tatay" song came from Central Vsayas Region. It was about a song telling
how good he is being a son of this father. The son has fair skin that can easily see at night,
he is kind and obedient, he works hard when it's time to work hard and when his father told
him to rest he rest. During fiesta, the son wears the best pair of clothes he has. For me, this
song shows, how the son love his father, by doing good things for him, and as a daughter
this is one of the great characteristic that a sibling should have. Just for our fathers to feel
that we are thankful for there sacrifices and hardship.

Questions
1. Based on the song, what is the complexion of the son, that when it's night time he can

easily see?
2. When does the son wears his korbata or tie?
3. how does the son behave, for the joyfulness of his father?
4. What are the characteristics of the son, that as a son/daughter we should also have?
5. Why do you think we should be like the son in the song?

REGION 10

SALIKWAHI KONG PAGBATI

Oh inday kong pinalangga
Mina-iling kataba-nud na nagpungasi
Dija ta kalaw-ran
Nailing ka alimpu-os na naghaguros
Dija poon ta subangan na nagbit-bit
Ta arage na uran.
Chorus:
Mina-iling ka ta kaba-kaba
Na nanuhik-tuhik ta buwak
Na an-tuwanga
Ikaw ha kanding na bungoton
Na naghangad-hangad ta pus-on ko na
Maligdong
Ikaw ha baton a bantilis
Na ing-tipak daw-ing ligis-ligis
Bad-bare raw ha dughan ko
Na nag-dukiraw
Daw bali-aglawag ta baje
Na ag kapung-kujan
Naimo ba gajud ha ako
Kinabuhi, ba man malisang
Tuod ha agdumili.

SALANDANAN, BRIDGETTE ANNE

Region 2

Sarung banggi

ORIGINAL BICOLANO LYRICS

Sarung banggi sa higdaan
Nakadangog ako hinuni nin sarung gamgam
Sa luba ko katorogan
Bako kundi simong boses iyo palan
Dagos ako bangon si sakuyang mata binuklat,
Kadtong kadikloman ako nangalagkalag
Si sakong pagheling pasiring sa itaas
Naheling ko simong lawog maliwanag

LOOSE ENGLISH TRANSLATION

One evening as I lay in bed
I heard the sad song of a bird
At first I thought it was a dream
But soon I recognized your voice

I opened my eyes and arose

And strained in the darkness to see
I looked about and up
Then saw your radiant face.

Reflection:
An Sarong Banggi sarong kansyon Bikolnon na pigsurat ni Potenciano B. Gregorio Sr. kan Sto.
Domingo, Albay kan 1897 pero an iba totoo (arog ki Merito B. Espinas) nakikiasusangan na
tinokda' sana daa ini kan taon 191
REGION 3
Atin Cu Pung Singsing
Atin cu pung singsing,
Metung yang timpucan,
Amana que iti,
Qng indung ibatan
Sancanqueng sininup,
Qng metung a caban,
Mewala ya iti,
Ecu camalayan.
Ing su cal ning lub cu,
Susucdul qng banua,
Picuruz cung gamat,
Babo ning lamesa
Nino mang manaquit
Qng singsing cung mana,
Calulung puso cu,
Manginuya queca.
REFLECTION:

Songs of Love and Courtship

About the Song: Expresses the great sentimental value placed by Filipinos on inherited objects
from parents. The song is about a missing heirloom piece, a ring with a single
gem, whose owner promises to obey the person who can find it.

REGION 4A
Sitsiritsit, alibangbang
Sitsiritsit, alibangbang
Salaginto at salagubang
Ang babae sa lansangan
Kung gumiri'y parang tandang

Santo Nio sa Pandakan

Putoseko sa tindahan
Kung ayaw mong magpautang
Uubusin ka ng langgam
Mama, mama, namamangka
Pasakayin yaring bata.
Pagdating sa Maynila
Ipagpalit ng manika.

Ale, ale, namamayong

Pasukubin yaring sanggol.
Pagdating sa Malabon
Ipagpalit ng bagoong.
REFLECTION:
Sitsiritsit, also known as Sitsiritsit Alibangbang, is a Filipino folk song. This humorous song
describe a flirtatious woman threatening a storeowner that the ants are going to get him if he is
not going to extend credit, as well as unusual situations of exchanging a child for a doll
or bagoong. It is said to have originated during the country's Spanish colonization, as its lyrics
suggest the ordinary life during that time.
Region 4B

Kwerdas de la borbon ang singsins ppanawen

Sa raina prinsisa palibot-libotin
Kwerdas de la borbon ang sing sing
Asa raina prinsisa palibot-libotin
REFLECTION:
This is the native version of dollar dollar. The ring is transferred around from hand to hand as
son is sung. At the end of the song, the IT catches the holder of the ring. Punishment is the form
of the song,poem,or rhyme rendition.
REGION 7
SONG LYRICS
No dua duaem pay laeng ti pegges ni ayat
Nalawag la unayen ng ulpit mo ken ranggas
Ala man biagko, sawem ti pamuspusam
Tapno mabalin ka a lipaten o imnas
Lipaten kanto wen
ngem addaakton idiay tanem ...
Ngem no itan, saanen nga mabalinen, ay!
Itdem ni ayat, dinak kad pagtuoken
Yantangay siksika ti innak ay-ayaten
REFLECTION:
It is the traditional song in the ilokano languag, for courtship, asking yes from someone you love.

DEL ROSARIO, HANNAH KRYSTELLE

Region 4A
The song, Paru-parong Bukid, which translates to Mountain Butterfly, talks about a singer
who describes and makes a comparison between a lady and a butterfly. Both of the
aforementioned are charming, delicate and decorated. The singer tells the ladys graceful
appearance and notices how it teases him through song.

1. To whom does the singer refer to as a mountain butterfly?

2. How does the singer describe the person?
3. What message does he want to tell the person?
4. What could be the reason why he is singing?
5. What lesson could be brought about from the song?
Region 4B The song Cuyo Balitaw encourages us to rest back and be free of worry. It tells us
about the native people and how the folks rest from their daily activities such as cutting trees,
cleaning the fields and harvesting ripened grains of pinipig. The song is like an invitation to
rejoice after all the hard work and celebrate because their efforts have been fruitful.
1. What does the song talk about?
2. The next time you work, what will you say to yourself?
3. How do you describe the people in the song?
4. Where does the song take place?
5. Why could they be singing?
Region 7 The song Pahaloka ko, Inday or Let Me Kiss You, Inday is about a dialogue
between a lady and her lover. The lover humbly requests a kiss from the lady and asks her to
move over but the lady continuously questions why.
1. Why is the lover requesting a kiss?
2. What will you do if you were the lady?
3. Why is the lady declining the kiss?
4. How will you describe the lover?
5. Is the lover good at conversing with the one he adores?
Region ? (Pakilagay po kung anong region to... di ko alam) Kanta ti Ulila or An Orphans
Song is from the viewpoint of an orphan who has lived a difficult life. He is poor and his
mother had gone to a distant land.
1. What is the emotion of the song?
2. What could the mother have done for her child?
3. Knowing where you are now, what do you feel?

4. What will you do knowing that you are in a much better place compared to the child?
5. If you meet the singer in real life, what would you do?
Region 9 An Ibanag Harana (Serenade) Manawag a lappau, emmu ubbawan Taddanam mi mine
kami tau. Ta ume kamu ta dyam miau, Nga danure artista Danau nga emmi dangngan.
Iddanamam mi ume kamu Ta dyam mi nga aleran. An Ibanag Serenade Shiny flower, come,
show your face As a compensation for us who came here. Come here to where we are, (Not to)
those (other) musicians. whom we have met. We hope you'll come where we are to search (for a
lover). This Ybanag song talks about how the singer uses figurative language as he invites a
flower to come to where they are and find love. The person will sing this serenade for her to
show her beautiful face and to show his love for her.
1. What does the flower signify?
2. Why is it represented by a flower?
3. Why does the singer want the flower to come to him and not to the other musicians?
4. What could be the reason why the serenade is sung?
5. What comes to mind when you read the translation of the song?

GOLOSINO, ALLYSSA
REGION 1
LAGI LIPUS KU AN PANAHANEN
Lipus ku am panahanen
Ku uvad payhudhuran
Ta riyalen nu araw, la riyalen nu araw
Lipus ku am panahanen
Ku uvad payhudhuran
Nu vuhung nu kayu

Lipus ku am panahanen
Kud kamaniryan a takey
Ta sari mu kahawen a yanan nu inamumuan na
Akapuhu a anung sumali salid siya
Adya vukun yaken, ta vukun a yaken
Lipus ku am panahanen
Ku avad payhudhuran
Ta riyalen nu araw, la riyalen nu araw
Lipus ku am panahanen
Ku uvad payhudhuran
Tanchian panalasalan
Nu vuhjung nu kayu
Lipus ku am panahanen
Kud kamanirayen a takey
Ta sari mu kahawen a yanan nu inamumuan na
Akapuhu a anung sumali salid siya
Adya vukun yaken, ta vuken a yaken
[NO TRANSLATION AVAILABLE]

REGION 2
Ti Ayat Ti Maysa Nga Ubing
Ti ayat ti maysa nga ubing
Nasamsam-it ngem hasmin
Kasla sabong nga

Apag-ukrad
Iti bulan ti Abril
Ti ayat ti maysa nga lakay
Aglalo no agkabaw
Napait, napait, napait nga makasubkar
Anansa a o lelong
Agsapulka iti balo
A kapadpad ta ubanmo
Ken dayta tuppolmo
REFLECTION:
Ang Pag-ibig ng Isang Bata: I find this a kind of disturbing, well, theres a particular line here
that says Hayaan mo na bata, humanap ka ng byudo and also a part where it says Ang pagibig ng matanda lalo na kung ulyanin, mapait, mapait, mapait sa damdamin. I mean, whats that
suppose to mean? Our elders dont deserve to be loved? Also, a kid should look for a separated
man to love? All in all, I can say this song refers to how it feels to be loved by a youth; its sweet
and delicate like a flower.
Questions:

Whats the song all about?

Did the song mean good to you?
Do you agree with the speaker?
Do you find this song disturbing?
Can you feel the speakers emotions through the song?

REGION 3
EcaMamaco
Ecamamaco emu ca lalacuan

Ecatatangismibalik cu naman
Pangaraskuquetangayan cu
Sulatanan da ca o bandi cu.
[NO TRANSLATION AVAILABLE]

REGION 4A
Bakya mo Neneng
Bakya mo. Neneng, luma na at kupas na
Ngunit may bakas pa ng luha mo, Sinta
Sa alaalay muling nagbabalik pa
Ang dating kahapong tigib ng ligaya.

Ngunit, irog ko, bakit isang araw

Hindi mo ginamit ang bakya mo, aking hirang?
Sa wari ko bay di mo kailangan
Pagkat kinupasan ng kulay at ganda

Ang aking pag-asay saglit na pumanaw

Sa bakya mo, Neneng, na di nasilayan
Kung inaakalang yan ay munting bagay
Huwag itapon, aking buhay
Ang aliw ko kailanman.
REFLECTION:

Ang Bakya Mo Neneng: I am actually confused at first of what this song means. Well, in the end
there is one thing that came into my mind after giving it a thought after sometime, the speaker
here is a parent who gave Neneng the bakya when she was still young. When Neneng grew up,
Neneng forgot and maybe left the bakya because it was already no use for her, leaving her
parents sad because, it was something they have given her but now she started to forget about it,
the bakya has all her childhood memories which now means, leaving and forgetting about is also
the same as leaving all the memories behind. I find this song very sad.
Questions:

What is the thing that Neneng posseses?

Who do you think is the speaker?
What feelings are bestowed upon the song?
If you were Neneng, would you do the same? Why?

REGION 4B
Layang Pasyak
Ako mi layang pasyak
Panamban-tamban mi pamalanak
Porabil ako mapilak kong
Naga solong don ang dagat
REFLECTION:
Layang Pasyak: This song tackles about the fishing occupation of the people who lives in this
particular region, on how the fishermen use net in catching fishes like tamban and banak and
also on how they use seashells as weights for the net.
Questions:

What is the song all about?

What are the kinds of fishes stated in the song?
How are seashells being used?
What can you say about fishermen?

REGION V

Si Nanay, Si Tatay Di Ko Babayaan

Si nanay, si tatay di ko babayaan,

Balakid na boot ang sa koyang utung
Si pagdara sa ko ning siam na bulan
Gatas na dinodo, di ko mabayadan

Ay nanay, ay tatay kon homale

Hihidauon mo man sa gabus mong aki
Makakua ka man ning makakasangle
Di na makaarog kan sa kong ugale

Ay nanay, ay tatay kon ako maraot

Pogotan ning payo, ibontog sa lauod
Kun maheling nindo na piganodanod
Ay naynay, ay tatay sapoda ning tolos!
REFLECTION:
Si Nanay, Si Tatay Di Ko Babayaan: This is actually a very passionate song, referring to how
grateful a child is to his parents for giving him life and supporting him throughout his life,
though there is a part of this song that I find disturbing or too much to absorb, the part where
the speaker says that If I bring you disgrace, cut my head off and cast it right into the sea. Well,
thats too much in my opinion; I dont think someone deserves to have his head being cut off no
matter what kind of disgracious deed he commited.
Questions:
Who do you think is the speaker?
Why do you think is the speaker this affectionate to his parents?
Are you this affectionate to your parents also? Why?

REGION 6
Kahoy Nga Lawa-An
Sa dalom sang kahoy nga Law-an
May gugma nga aton gin sumpaan
Sa imo ko gin hatag ko ang singsing nga bulawan
Agod nga mag sirbing handumanan
Sa may sanga liwat gin lukit ko
Ang matam-is nga letrang I Love You
Bulak sang tapulanga
Ginhatag ko sa imo
Pangako nga imo gid ako

Bakas sang panahon wala ko gin humahuna-a

Palangga ko nag bag-o ka
Sa puno sang kahoy nga amo ang saksi sang tanan
Sang gugma naton subong nga gin lubngan

Daw gin uli mo ang akin singsing

Gugma mong ma lu-ib
Wala nag tuman sang saad
Pareho sang singsing mong nag lubad

Kahoy, lantaw-lantawon ko nalang

Mapintas nga bagyo siya napukad
Sanga niya nga laya

Si gihapon mabasahan
Ang gin lukit nga letrang I Love You.

REFLECTION:
Kahoy Nga Lawa-an: One tragic love, ended up in a heartbreak, the tree that was there sole
witness grew old but still standing, the words I love you still carved on the three but the
promise of forever withered and disappeared. A song meant for the broken hearted, for those
who are betrayed and hurt.

Questions:

What is the sole witness of their love according to the song?

What is that thing he had given to his love?
Do you feel the speakers pain while reading/singing?
If you were the speaker, can you still wait till the woman comes back to you again?
If you are the girl, would you do the same?

REGION 7
Si Pilemon
Si Pilemon, si Pilemon
Namasol sa kadagatan
Nakakuha, nakakuha og isdang tambasakan
Gibaligya, gibaligya sa merkadong gubaAng halin pulos kura,
Ang halin pulos kura
Igo lang ipanuba.
REFLECTION:
Si Pilemon: A song that talks about a man named Pilemon who came to the sea to catch some
fish to sell on the market, well, this song again, talks about fishing, and also how they get money
from it, in the song it says that Pilemon sold the fish that he caught in a dilapidated market, he
got such a low price for it that it was only enough for him to buy a tuba. It just means, earning

money is hard and anyone should really work hard in order to gain enough for daily living, any
act of laziness is unacceptable in the society with a lot of financially incapable.
Questions:

What is Pilemons job?

Is Pilemon rich?
Can Pilemon become rich in his job?
If you were Pilemon would you sell your fish in a dilapidated market also?
Do you see yourself becoming like Pilemon someday? Why?

REGION 8
[NONE FOUND]
REGION 9
Princesita Zamboanguea
Princesita Zamboanguea
Yo te canto una cancion
Tu eres el orgullo de mi pueblo
Port u belleza sin igual.
Princesita Zamboanguea
Oye el canto de este trobador
Que mi inspira yo te canto por
Tu triumfo
Princesa sin igual
Ay, ay, princesita de mi barrio
Ay, ay, port u belleza sin igual
Princesita tu eres la flor de
mi vida
Port u belleza que mi inspira ay
Princesita Zamboanguea
Oye el inspire yo te canto port u
triumfo
Princesa singular.
[NO TRANSLATION AVAILABLE]

REGION 10
Pobreng Kahoy
Pagkapait sa among kahimtang
Nga nagpuyo nga walay kalipay
Maayo pa ang pobreng kahoy
Kay nagpasilong sa langgam siloy
Ahay! Nga pagkakapoy
Niining mag a bulanghoy
Puston sa pinong ginit
Dat-ugan sa dakong kahoy
Hikit utaw -hikit utaw
Iling kit a bunot
Nag utaw-utaw sa tubig ta sampaw
REFLECTION:
Pobreng Kahoy: This song tells about how poor a small tree can be, but still despite it being
washed, and swayed by storms and etc it still provides shelter for the birds and insects. A cute
song for little kids, teaches kids how to stand strong and despite the hardships, you can still
stand your purpose even with just small things.
Questions:
What is the thing being talked about in the song?
Why the tree is called poor?
How come the tree helped the birds and insects?
Do you find this little tree inspiring?
REGION 11
[NONE AVAILABLE]

REGION 12
[NONE AVAILABLE]

BORBON, MARIE INGRID

Region 1

ManangBiday
ManangBidayilukatmo man
Ta bentanaikalumbabam
Ta kitaem to kinayawan
Ay matayakon no dinakkaasian
Siasinnongaaglabaslabas
ditoyhardinkopagay-ayamak
Ammon ngarudngabalasangak
Sabongnilirio,dipaynagukrad
Denggemading ta bibinenka
Ta inkantodiaysadidaya
Agalakanto'tbunga'tmangga
Ken lansones pay, adungakita
No nababadimogaw-aten,
No nangatodikasukdalen,
No nagregregdikapiduten,
Ngemlabaslabasamto met laeng

Reflection:
ManangBiday is the courting song or kundiman that is popular and originated
from Region 1. ManangBiday is all about the courting of a man (the one that is called Ading
because he is younger than ManangBiday) to ManangBiday (Manang in Ilokano means "Ate" or
Older sister). Before the man wins the heart of ManangBiday, he should do the things or the
conditions of ManangBiday. For example, ManangBiday wants to have mangoes, the man should
pick the sweetest mangoes to please ManangBiday. If ManangBiday is satisfied to the things the
man does, he can win the young lady's heart.
Questions:

1. What does the man do to wins MangBiday's heart?

-- He would do the conditions of MangBiday to please her.
2. What do you think on ManangBiday's condition? Is it easy or not?
-- It's easy if the man loves ManangBiday with all his heart, because ManangBiday makes the
condition to test if the man's love is true.
3. What will you say if the man seeks advice and help?
-- I will tell him that he should be persevere and patient because after he do the task of
ManangBiday, the reward is more good if he will persevere for it.
4. What did you think the reason why ManangBidaydo the conditions?
-- To test the patience and the love of the man.
5. Do you think they become couple afterwards?
--Yes, because if he had the courage to court ManangBiday he will do the things she asks.
Region 4A
Bahay Kubo

Bahay Kubo, kahitmunti

AngHalamandoon ay sari-sari
Singkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani
sitaw, bataw, patani.
Kundol, patola, upo'tkalabasa,
At sakamayroon pang labanos, mustasa
sibuyas, kamatis, bawang at luya
sapaligid-ligid ay punonglinga.
Reflection:
Bahay Kubo is all about the simple life of the Filipinos before the modernization.
Filipino' culture heritage is much preserve on the provinces. Filipino's national house is called a
Bahay Kubo or Nipa Hut because it is made of Nipa, pawid and sawali.These folk songs are all

about the simple life of Filipino wherein we plant vegetables on the garden so that if it ripens, we
can pick it and become there viand. Some Filipino also sells them so that they can have money.
Questions:
1. What does Bahay Kubo symbolizes?
-- It symbolizes the cozy home, the warmth love and the closeness of a Filipino family.
2. What are the characteristic of a Filipino family living on a Bahay Kubo?
-- They may be having simple living because they work hard for the things they want.
3. Nowadays, you can't see a Bahay Kubo in the city. Can you write a word for that?
-- Modernization
4. What do you think is the problem why Filipino chooses a concrete house than a Bahay Kubo?
-- It's because many people think that a concrete house (a house that is made up of cement) is
stronger than a Bahay Kubo. The Bahay Kubo is made up of light material, that's why it can be
easily destroyed by fire, water, wind, storm, ligtning, etc.
5. What can you advice if one of your classmates wants a simple life?
-- Tell them to live on a Bahay Kubo on the province so that they can experience the life of our
ancestors and a promdi.
Region 4B
NapopongaoAko
Napopongaoakosaakengkorsonada
Pirarenkabolanarakonakikta
Iwanen ta lamangangdagatmadalem
Dian den da ngalagiakengkamatayen
Reflection:

This song is a sentimental song which a man is longing for his loved one. This
song is made also as a form of entertainment, because a long time ago, there's no TV, cellphones
or gadgets. Our ancestors do something so that they will not die because of boredom. They try to
entertain themselves by playing and singing. This song is particularly made for a girl, because

the man misses him so much. That's why when they meet on the barrio plaza, the man always
serenades his girl.
1. What do you think while singing this song?
-- We can feel the affection, the sadness, the longing of the man to his girl.
2. What can the girl feels if a man sings this song on front of her?
-- She may feel fluttered and loved. Because even if they have long distance relationship, the
man always think about the condition of the girl and still, he love the girl even if he can't see her.
3. What can you advice to the guy so he will not miss his loved one?
-- They can write a letter to each other so that even if they can't hear the voices of each other,
they can still feel the love and affection of each other by the thoughts of their minds.
4. What do you think is the problem of the guy why he can't see the girl?
-- Maybe they are working on a faraway place and they are saving money for their future.
5. What are the problems that you can think while singing this?
-- The long distance and lack of communication between the two lovers. It can be a man vs.
nature problem.
Region 10
Ikaw,Oh,Bukidnonsapuso'yaliw
Mgabukirinmo'ytuwangpanimdim.
Angawitngiyongbatisa'ymalambing.
Mgabituinmo'ywalangkasingningning

Reflection:
This song describes how beautiful a Bukidnon is. It describes the grassy farm, the
simple life of the farmers, the water on the streams, the bahaykubo, and the cattles that grazes
among the fields. I think this song is incomplete coz there are many things that is not mentioned
on the song.
Questions:
1.Do you think that Bukidnon is a nice place?

--Yes, like what the song describes it, I think its a beautiful place.
2. Do you think if foreigners can hear this song, will they go to Bukidnon?
--Yes, because there are many hidden paradise in the Philippines that we didnt explore yet.
3. If you are given the chance to rewrite this song, will you do it?
--Yes, I will add some details about the Bukidnon.
4. Who do you think wrote the song?
--Maybe its a person who lives in the Bukidnon because he/she wants people to explore
Bukidnon.
5. If you are given a plane ticket to Bukidnon, will you grab the chance?
--Yes, to explore more the Philippines.
Region 7
Ilonga Bata
Akoangilongabata,
Kang nanayngapinalangga
Ugalingkaybiniyaan,
Niliningkalibutan.
Reflection:
The Ilonga Bata is a song that explains a condition of being an orphan. It tells
what they feel to be loved by their real parents because even if the orphan in this song is adopted,
you cannot compare the real affection that your real mother gives.
Questions:
1. If you are an orphan, will you feel the same feeling?
--Yes, because everyone needs to loved and to beloved.
2. Why does the orphan feels alone even if he/she is now adopted?
-- Because I think she doesnt feel the right love that a mother gave.
3. What can you advice to him?

--He should be strong because this is just a trial to him. He should have hope because he is still
living in this world. He can find love in everyone and also he can feel the love of God.
4. What can you say about the boys thought that he was alone?
--He should not be like that because no man is an island. HE could find a friend that will loved
him.
5. Where can he find love?
-- On God, his relatives and friends.
Region 9
No tevayas de Zamboanga

No tevayas de zamboanga
Que me puedes, que me puedesoldivar,
Note vayas, no tevayas, ni me dejes,
Queyo sin ti, no puedoevtar
No ilores, Palomamia
No ilores, quevolvere
No ilores queen cuandoilegue
Paloma Mia, teescribire
Reflection:

This song is all about the exchange of message of a couple. The womans message
is the man should not leave her because Zamboanga is a faraway place, and they cant see each
other for a couple of months. The man replied to his dear Paloma that she should not cry because
he will come back and even if hes leaving, he will bring the memories they have.
Questions:
1.What can you say about the love of the woman?

--She is strong because even if she wants the man to stay, she will give it a chance to go to
Zamboanga because she truly loves him..
2. What are the characteristic of the woman?
-- She is thoughtful, because she is always concern on her boyfriends condition.
3. What can you advice to the woman?
--She should be strong so that their relationship gets stronger.
4. If you are the woman, will you let him go to Zamboanga?
--Yes, if he explains why he would go there, I will let him because even if we had a relationship,
we are free to do the things we want.
5. What can you say about the love of the two?
-- Theyre strong and you can feel the aura of their love.
Region 5
Isipon Mo Sana

Isiponmosana
Namomotan taka
Dahilminsansaen
Daemalingawka
Sasimongpagturog
Asinsapagmata
Gabosnarecuerdon
Simongguiromdoma

Saaldaw, sa Bangui
Antes kamagturog
Sarong inagrangay

Idulotmosa Dios
Nganingmaiwasay
Ansacongpagkamoot
Isiponmosana
Namomotan ta ka
Reflection:

This song is all about how a man tells his affection and longing to his loved one.
Even if they arent on the same place, they still remember each other by thinking their memories
every night, they always they pray that they will be always safe. They also want to think each
other on the night so they will not miss each other because as far as they are in the same sky, they
will love each other forever.
Questions:
1. Who wrote the song?
-- A man that misses his sweetheart.
2. What are the things they can do to ease the pain?
-- They can write a letter for each other so they can feel the love by their thoughts.
3. Do you believe they really love each other?
--Yes, because every night, they remember each other so even if they misses each other, it can
ease the pain of their hearts.
4. What can be the problem of the two?
-- The distance between them. Because they really love each other but they cant see each other.
5. Does the lovers can have their happily ever after?
--Maybe yes, if they will get to have a time to see each other.
Region 6
Ti AyattiMaysangaUbing

Ti AyattimaysangaUbing
Nasamsam-it ngemhasmin
Kaslasabongngaapag-ukrad
ItibulantiAbril
Ti ayattimaysangalakay
Aglalo no agkabaw
Napait, napait, Napaitngamakasubkar
Anansaa o lelong
Agsapulkaitobalo
A kapadkapad ta ubanmo
Ken daytatuppolmo
Reflection:

In this song, a young girl had as suitor-an old suitor that had the same age like her
Dad. She tries to discourage it by saying that he should look for a woman that is right for his age,
because the young girl is like a blooming Jasmine in the month of April. The girl told the man to
look for another woman that is a widow who matches his graying hair and falling teeth. At the
end, the girl told the old man to forget her because her heart is already stolen by someone.

Questions:
1. If you are in the place of the girl, will you do the right thing?
--Yes, because I knew myself more than him. I knew that I dont love him.
2. If you are the old man, what can you feel?
-- I feel embarrassed and I feel offended, because everyone needs to be loved. But I conclude that
I am wrong because I choose the wrong one to love.

3. Thus the girl had a true love?

--Yes, and even if she doesnt have a love she can find it after years.
4. Can the old man find a true love even if his old?
-- Yes, but he should find someone that is fitted on his age.
5. If the girl tries to love the man, what can you say?
-- I agree because age doesnt matter when it comes to love.

DELUNA, LOVELY
REGION 1
PAMULINAWEN( Stone hearted lady) (FOLK SONG)
Pamulinawen
Pusokimdengam man
Toy umas-asug
Agrayoitasadiam.
Panunotem man
Dikapagintultulngan
Toy agayat, agruknoyitaemmam.
Issemmodiakkalipatan
Ta nasudiunay a nagan,
Ta uraysadintiayan,
Disso sadino man,
{Aw-awagak a di agsarday
Ta naganmongakasam-itan}
No malagipka, pusoktimabang-aran

Adungasabsabong, adungarosrosas
Ti adda'tditoy, Nena, ngamabuybuyak,
Ngemawanmanlaengtisabalingaliwliwak
No di la daytasudim ken imnas.
No umulogakngamapanmagmagna
Daytaraniagmo, Nenengngagapukenka

Reflection: I have conclude that the title is the name of the woman being addressed in the lyrics
which indicate at the beginning of the song.

Questions
1) What is the message of this song
- trust is like a paper once its crumpled it cant be perfect.
2) Who do you think is the speaker?
-

I think the boy is the speaker

3) How would you describe this song

-Anyway, the mood that the song delivers can sometimes control your mood. Then again,
a song that represents the same emotion.
4) What do you think the problem of the song?
- I think the problem when the boy did something bad to her girlfriend.
5) If you are the girl are you going to accept his apology?
-For me, yes but I do belive that, apology accepted but the words or actions will never be
forgotten.

MARTINEZ, MARIA

Region 1
IMDENGAM O IMNAS
Imdengam, O Imnas
Ta inka kad mangrikna,
Tagagitoy nga un-unnoy,
Toy gumawgawawa.
Ammuen nga toy ayatko
Nagtaud gapu kenka,
Sika awan sabali
Kinayawam daytoy rikna.

Apay apay dayta nakem,

Agmayeng, mangduadua,
Wenno ipagarupmo aya nga rabrabakenka?
Saan, saan, saan biagko,
Punasem kad dayta duadua,
Awanen ti ay-ayatek
No di la siksika.

This is a song giving assurance to a loved one that she is the only.
Questions&ANSWERS
1. This song is for? Giving assurance to a loved one that she is the only
2. What do you think about this person? A loving one
3. Are you going to write a song like this for your love ones? Yes, to prove that he is the only.

4. What do you think will happen after he sung this song to his love one? Maybe she believed
that she is the only one.

Region 2
CCAGAYAN PROVINCIAL ANTHEM
Cagayan, dabbun nga kakastan niakan
Egga ka lara nakuan ta piam,
Nu kurug tu naparayu ka niakan
Ariat ta ka bulubuga nga kattaman.
Koro:
Cagayan, makemmemmi ka nga innan
Cagayan,awan tu kagittam.
Nu anni paga y kasta na dabbun karuan
Egga ka la ta futu nga ideddukan.

This song said that they love their place and no matter what happen it will still remain in their
heart.
QUESTIONS&ANSWERS
1. This song is for? Cagayan
2. This song show that? They love their own place
3. Are you proud of your country? Yes, Its our own and we should love it.

4. What do you think will happen if we dont love our own country? Our country will go
downward

Region 3
DOREDO
Doredo redo patende cu man
pungbatbatdoredo
Doredo redo kangKulasencutanggapdoredo
Dore redo sakaeyabiasangsumulatdoredo.
Doredo redo paten da cu man
putampidoredo
Dore redo y Kulasa eke buridoredo
Doredo redo ulingeyabiasangmangadidoredo
Doredo redo ampongmacapalyabidoredo.

Region 4A
ANG PIPIT
May pumukol sa pipit sa sanga ng isang kahoy
At nahagip ng bato ang pakpak ng munting ibon
Dahil sa sakit, di na nakaya pang lumipad
At ang nangyari ay nahulog, ngunit parang taong bumigkas,
"Mamang kay lupit, ang puso mo'y di na nahabag,
Pag pumanaw ang buhay ko, may isang pipit na iiyak."

The Man who wanted to caught the bird is a self fish one because, all he wanted is to catch the
bird. He never thought of and he doesn't care if he hurt someone.

QUESTION&ANSWERS
1. What did the man do to the bird? Hurl
2. What do you think the reason why he wanted to catch the bird? To sell
3. If you were in that place are you going to catch the bird? No, cause fowling is a crime and you
don't have rights.
4. What do you think will happen if the bird died? There's someone became abandon.

Region 5
TARINGTING
Taringting paglayog don
Ay ikaw tataeban den,
Pagsot sa liyang-liyang
Sa batong malinang-linang

I think this song is all about a butterfly who dont want to catch up by the water and wanted to
hide among the smooth stones.
QUESTIONS&ANSWERS
1. What will come soon? High tide
2. What do you think this song want to betoken? Be careful
3. If you're Taringting where you go before high tide come? Like where Taringting will go
4. What do you think will happen if Taringting did not fly away before high tide come? I think
Taringting will gonna die

Region 8

AY KALISUD
Kalisud, kalisud sangbinayaan
Adlao gabi firmita itao gui natangisan
Ay ay! Inday nga walay sing kapalaran
Walay guid walay guid
Sarang ko kalipayan

Ay cielo azul iabaol sang gugma

Baluiguita bangi ang nabilango sang gugma
Mayad pa ang mamatay kun halus mamatay
Agud di ako maka dumdum
Nga ako walay kalipay.

This song is all about sorrow. Every night and day he lament for her. It much better to die than to
experience those and that sorrow is unbearable.
QUESTIONS&ANSWERS
1. What kind of sorrow did he felt? Unbearable
2. What do you think the reason why he experience that kind of sorrow? I think he was left by
the person he love.
3. If you are in that situation, what would you do? I think I must forget the reason why I
experience those kind sorrow
4. What do you think will happen if he still experience those Feelings? Maybe he can be eaten
by loneliness or sorrow.

Region 10
ALAHOY
Himaya ko sa kalangitan

Ug sa himaya dili mo dawaton

Ang pagbati, ang paghigugma
Lunsay mawalay buling
Unsay kaha ang imong pagabation
Nga maingon kanako
Tungod bang liling ko nga hinalaran
Alahoy...Alahoy kining kinabuhi

Region 13
Surigaonon bisan hain dali ra kilay-an, kay dali ra man hisakpan
Sa sinultihan, lain-lain di kon pareho an inistoryahan
Kay an waya-waya wara-wara sa iban
Nagkasagol-sagol paspas mosulti an iban, an jaon-jaon yaon-yaon na
Sa unahan, an bidjo(video) bilik man di man kon sinehan
Di na hisabtan nan iban kinamayo na man

Koros uno

Surigaonon, haman kaw kuman? Sa lungsod sa syudad,

Sa kailajhan? Umay paigo, umay lingaw? Sigurohon na makab-ot
Pinakamarajaw kay Surigaonon kaw.

Bisan hain na dapit imo hibatian, kay di man mahilimod mga mayunglaki man
Di mo mailad kay mag-una ra man, hagaron mo nan inom di kaw atrasan,

Sa panginabuhi, modiskarte man, magkalisod-lisod sa lamesa may sud-an, di

Katahaan kay mahigay-unon man. Ajaw gajod pagtamaja kay makigkamatay man.

Utro Koros Uno

Rap
Wow.Surigaokarajawyay makalabaw
Amo balitaw, bisan hain kaw, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
O sa lain na nasud, molangyaw, mopanaw
Mmm ajaw pagkabiro(ajaw), ajaw kahadlok(ajaw), ajaw kasipog(ajaw),
Ajaw kalimti(ajaw) taggikanan Surigao, Surigaonon, Surigaonon
Surigaonon kaw 2x

Utro koros
Koros dos

Surigaonon haman kaw kuman? Haman dapit sa kalibutan?

Hibayo ako na mo-asenso kaw, kay para sa ako sa imo
Yay makalabaw, kay Surigaonon kaw 3x

Koda

Ugsa sa tanan dapit, Ipasigarbo, isangyaw.

Na Surigaonon kaw!!!!

LACSON, RENALYN

REGION 1
Bannatiran ( Bannatiran Bird)
Bannatiran, ta dutdotmo kalilibnosan
Ta panggepmo dika patuloyan
Suminakan, sadin aya papanam?
Sadino, bannatiran
Ania a kayo ti inka pagdissuan?
Daydiay kayo nga agsabong ken ayat
Panawam man
Ay, babawimtot kamaudianan
No ni liday ti matumpongam
Ania a sabong ti kayatmo, bannatiran
Ta ray awan pilit nga inka isapulan
Ta sikat sarming a paganninawan
Iti raniag da init ken bulan

*QUESTIONS:
1. What is the title of the song?
2. The title refers to whom?
3. Where can you find Bannatiran?
4. Do you like the song? Why?
5. If you are the composer of the song, what can you say about it?
Expected Answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Bannatiran ( Bannatiran Bird)

The title refers to the bannatiran bird that is native to the Ilocos region.
Ilocos, region on the island of Luzon.
Yes, I do like the song because it comprised the Bannatiran bird, an Ilocanos pride.
If I was the composer of the song, I will be very proud that I made a folk song that can
contribute a lot in our Philippine Literature.

Reflection:

Bannatiran is a traditional folk song in Ilocos. The story of the song is about the
legendary woman in Ilocos Norte, where the composer compared her to a very precious bird
which is Bannatiran. I like this song because it showed the innate appreciation of Filipino.

REGION 2
Vulan
O! volan a kalalatuag
Mine ka nappakatuag
Mine ka nappakarenu
Ta dalan a lakaracku
Makamemmi ka nga iniinan
Ta kawan niki tu kunam
Paggaria mi tuluan mu
Yaya mi ari mofu

-NO TRANSLATION AVAILABLEREGION 3

Keta Pu Kekami
Keta pu kekami, balen ning San Roque
Ating Macatula apat na pulubi
Teterac ya ing lumpo, babag ya ing pipi
Manalbe ya ing bulag
Makiramdam ya ing maklak
REGION 4A
Magtanim Ay Di Biro
Magtanim ay di biro, maghapong nakayuko,
di naman makatayo, di naman makaupo,
Magtanim di biro, maghapong nakayuko,
di naman makaupo, di naman makatayo.
Braso ko' namamanhid
Baywang ko'y nangangawit
Binti ko'y namimitig
Sa pagkababad sa tubig.

Kay pagkasawing-palad
Ng inianak sa hirap
Ang bisig kung hindi iunat
Di kumita ng pilak.
Sa umagang pagka-gising
Lahat ay iisipin
Kung saan may patanim
Masarap ang pagkain.
Halina, halina, manga kaliyag.
Tayo'y magsipag unat-unat.
Magpanibago, Tayo ng lakas,
para sa araw ng bukas
*QUESTIONS:
1. What region does Magtanim Ay Di Biro belong?
2. The song is for whom?
3. What does the title mean?
4. Give one reason why the song implies that the planting rice is not an easy work?
5. What do you feel after singing/ reading the song?

Expected Answer:
1. Magtanim Ay Di Biro belongs to region 4A.
2. The folk song is for the farmers.
3. The title want us to realize that the farmers have a very hard job that they face every time
they plant palay.
4. From the lyrics Braso ko' namamanhid , Baywang ko'y nangangawit we can really
determined that being a farmer is not an easy work.
5. I pity those farmers who work difficult in order to survive in their work.

Reflection:

The folk song Magtanim Ay Di Biro tell us that working in the field is not an easy
work. This song also implied to us the difficulties and the challenge that the farmers faced.
Halina, halina, manga kaliyag. Tayo'y magsipag unat-unat. Magpanibago, Tayo ng lakas,
para sa araw ng bukas this lyrics gave me a positive outcome that the Filipino farmers have
their positive spirit to continue their hardwork to have a success.

REGION 4B
San Agustin Palaran
San Agustin palaran patron sa diang tegbengan
Basi kita kaloyan, iligtas sa kakurian
Dayawen tang dayawen ang ateng mal nga patron,
Basipa kkita librien sa kakorian bawien
*QUESTIONS:
1. Give the title of the song.
2. The folk song is dedicated to?
3. What can you say about the folk song?
4. How do you find the song?
5. What can you say about the persons singing thid song?
Expected Answer:
1. The titile of the song is San Agustin Palaran.
2. The folk song is dedicated to the St. Augustine, which is the Patron Saint.
3. The folk song San Agustin Palaran showed that the Filipino people are very religious that
they even compose song for their Patron Saint.
4. The song is very inspirational because it characterized Filipinos glorification on their
Patron.
5. They are very religious, and that is an indication that those people really love what they
are doing.

Reflection:

I found this song a very great one because it shows respect and glorification to the St.
Augustine. This folk song song manifest that they praise and loved their patron saint. I am very
thankful that we Filipino were religious and grateful in our ways , this folk song exhibit that
manner.
REGION 5
Dai Nin Palad
O buhay kong daing palad (O My life devoid of luck)
Mamundo na pagkamugtak (In a sad refrain)
Dai na lamang na naheherak (No one to lean on)
Pinadudusahan na nanggad (To suffer, Im destined)
Na marhay pa akong ginadan (Best that I died)
Dai na kuta pinasakitan (The pain, I could have evaded)
Ta kun siring (For if this is to be)
Ano an sakong masabtan (To me, what will be?)
*QUESTIONS:
1. What kind of folk song is Dai Nin Palad?
2. The singer is devoid by what?
3. Give one emotion that is being implied in the song?
4. What does the song want to express?
5. How do you find the song?
Expected Answer:
1. Dai Nin Palad is an example of serenade a suitors sad surrender for his rejection.
2. The singer is devoid of luck.
3. Unbearable pain, because for me its hard when you are rejected by the one you loved.
4. The song want to express the suitors feeling when they are suffering rejections.
5. The song was so realistic because it talked about the suitors emotion.

Reflection:

This song really touched my heart, because boys are not so much revealing in their
emotions. Heartache from the rejections of the suitors are what the song wants to show. Some of
them were unlucky and that gave them a painful feeling and because of that they want to
surrender. I pity them.
REGION 6
Si Filemon
Si Pilemon, si Pilemon namasol sa kadagatan.
Nakakuha, nakakuha og isdang tambasakan.
Gibaligya, gibaligya sa merkadong guba
Ang halin pulos kura, ang halin pulos kura,
Igo lang ipanuba.
Philemon, Philemon went to sea to catch some fish
He was able to get, to get only a small mudskipper.
He sold it, sold it at a dilapidated market
For it he got nothing much, nothing much
Just enough to buy tuba.
*QUESTIONS:
1. What kind of job did Filemon had?
2. Where did Filemon sell his fish?
3. Describe Filemon
4. If you are Filemon, how will you spend your money?
5. Is Filemon a hardworking man? Why or why not?
Expected Answer:
1. Filemon is a fisherman.
2. Filemon sold his fish at the small market.
3. Filemon is an Alcoholic man.
4. If I were Filemon, even if I had a small amount of money I will just buy afood or save it for
my special needs rather than buying alcoholic beverages.
5. Filemon is not a hardworking man Because if he is, he will not spent his money for those
alcohol that cant help him anyway.
Reflection:

The folksong tells the story of Filemon who is a fisherman. When Filemon had his
money, he bought tuba, an alcoholic drink. I hate it when Filemon buy tuba instead of saving his
money or using it in his practical needs. The song tell us that its very hard to get money in
fishing but then Filemon use his money for his own satisfaction.
REGION 7
Matud Nila
Matud nila ako dili angay
Nga magmamanggad sa imong gugma,
Matud nila ikaw dili malipay,
Kay wa ako'y bahanding nga kanimo igasa,
Gugmang putli mao day pasalig
Maoy bahanding labaw sa bulawan
Matud nila kaanugon lamang
Sa imong gugma ug parayeg,
Dili maluba kining pagbati
Bisan sa unsa nga katarungan
Kay unsa pay bili ning kinabuhi
Kon sa gugma mo hinikawan
Ingna ko nga dili ka motuo
Sa mga pagtamay kong naangkon
Ingna ko nga dili mo kawangon
Damgo ko'g pasalig sa gugma mo

*QUESTIONS:
1. The song is indicated to whom?
2. What is the title of the song?
3. What is the emotion of the song?
4. Matud Nila is what kind of song?
5. What do you think the singer want to express?

Expected Answer:
1. The song was dedicated to the suitors loved.
2. The titile of the song is Matud Nila.
3. The song was a please for me, because the suitor had no treasure to give but he pleased
that there is no other thing that worth a lot than his loved.
4. Matud Nila is a folk song use in serenading a girl.
5. The singer want to express his undyiong love to the woman he was dying for.
Reflection:
There was a saying that you can do anything when it comes to love. The singer here want
to tell to his beloved that he has no money to gave but his word is not a trash. There were many
people said that he is not capable to marry the girl but its amazing how he pledge and never mind
his pride, thats the power of love.
REGION 8
[NONE FOUND]

REGION 9
MI CIUDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

Desde'l dia de mi nacimiento

Hasta que ya llega yo engrandece
Pirmi yo ta oi
Tu nombre alaba maga residentes de aqu.
Siempre 'se na mi pensamiento
por eso bien deficil yo puede olvida
Mi ciudad de Zamboanga
desde antes popular
donde ta reina-el amor
bajo tierra proteccion de La Virgen del Pilar
Mi ciudad de Zamboanga
tema d'este mi cancion
came siempre ay ama
ese nombre ta lleva
na di amon Corazon

-NO TRANSLATION AVAILABLEREGION 10

[NONE FOUND]

REGION 11
[NONE FOUND]

REGION 12
[NONE FOUND]

REGION 13
[NONE FOUND]

TUBIA, ARIAN JOY

Region 2: Awit ng Labandera (Cagayan Valley)
Kay saya ng maglabandera!
Lumulusog ang katawan,
Sa paghahanap ng pera.
Tayo nat magsaya, iindak ang paa,
Magpakindingkinding kay saya!
Question:
1.) What kind of household chores does the song promotes?
- The song promotes doing the laundry.
2.) Compare the process of laundry that we have 80 years ago than what we have now.
- Back then people used to wash at rivers or streams. They also use wooden paddle (palo palo) to
clean their clothes. But now everything is easier for people can wash clothes at home with
washing machine and no more palo-palo just to clean the clothes.

3.) Which do you think is more effective on washing clothes the traditional method or the new
one?
- I think the old way is still the best for no many chemicals are needed just to clean the clothes,
its naturally disinfected unlike now. We used chlorine and bleach that are harmful on our health.
4.) Predict another invention for washing the clothes.
- Maybe in the near future people would start bringing portable washing machines so they can
clean their clothes anytime, anywhere.
5.) Why do we need to still remember our traditional ways?
- We need to look back for us to not forget how industrious and resourceful we are back then,
even without relying in technology.
REFLECTION:
New inventions are not bad as long as we do not forget how our ancestors had survive even
without following the latest trend on machine. The values we can learn from our past are
necessities especially now where people relies so much in machines.

REGION 4A: DALAGANG PILIPINA

Ang dalagang Pilipina
Parang tala sa umaga
Kung tanawin ay nakaliligaya
May ningning na tangi at dakilang ganda
Bulakalak na tanging marilag
Ang bango ay humahalimuyak
Sa mundoy dakilang panghiyas
Pang aliw sa pusong may hirap
Batis ng ligaya at galak
Hantungan ng madlang pangarap
Ganyan ang dalagang pilipina
Karapat-dapat sa isang tunay na pagsinta
Maging sa ugali, maging kumilos, mayumi,
Mahinhin, mabini ang lahat ng ayos
Malinis ang puso maging sa pag-irog
May tibay at tini9ng ng loob.
QUESTION:
1. Who is the main character in the song?
- The main character is the Filipina maiden
2. What are the qualities cited on the song?
- The maiden is so attractive not only on the surface but also in her actions.
3. Why do teen agers now need to be like the maiden on the song?
- They need to understand that the image of Filipina back then isnt someone who date with so
many guys. She also reserved herself only to her loved one not on any man who could offer her
sweet words.
4. What if you are given a chance to choose on which time you live which will you choose? Then
or now?
- I think I would still choose to live at present time, for back then women are severely
discriminated by patriarchal society. Now women are liberal but must not forget how to be
demure like our ancestors.
5. Create your own image of a modern Filipina. Arian Joy M. Tubia Philippine Literature BSED
2 ENGLISH Prof. Belo

- A modern Filipina knows how to act her opinion in proper way. She never abuse her freedom
nor forget her roots. She help as long as she can but not in a martyr way.
REFLECTION:
Time really changes everything. From the feelings to the character itself. But it should not be an
excuse for us to misbehave and bring shame on our reckless or impulsive deciscions.
REGION 5: AN HARONG KO NIPA (BIKOLANO VERSION OF BAHAY KUBO)
An harong mi Sadit sana Pero malinigon Sagkod sa kusina.
Magkakan man kami Pirming sa lamesa An sira mi Gulay sana.
Translation:
My nipa hut, though very small The plants are diverse Turnips and eggplant, Winged beans and
peanuts, String beans, edible pots, lima beans, White melon, gourd, white pumpkin and squash,
and still there are more, radish, mustard, Onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger, All around are
lush sesame plants.
QUESTION:
1. How many types of plants are cited?
- There are 18 types of plants cited.
2. What kind of house is there?
- A nipa hut.
3. What kind of life does the song visualize?
- The song talks about the simple state of rural life the Filipinos have.
4. Prove that bahay kubo style of living is not appropriate at this time.
- In a kind of life in which a Filipino is contented in simple living, they cant assure a good life
ahead. For everything now is changing and we need to adjust to continue existing. If we dont
push ourselves for more we are awfully stuck on poverty.
5. Why do we need to innovate ourselves?
- We need to be innovative to keep on the fast track of changing in our environment. To
supplement our needs.
REFLECTION:
Filipinos are really innovative if they cant understand something they do something just to
understand it. They translate it on their native ways. We also keep on doing that on Korean
drama series and even revised the story.

REGION 6: ILI- ILI TULOG ANAY

Ili-ili tulog anay,
Wala diri imong nanay.
Kadto tienda bakal papay.
Ili-ili tulog anay.
mata kana tabangan mo
ikarga ang nakompra ko
kay bug-at man sing putos ko
tabangan mo ako anay
ili ili tulog anay
wala diri imo nanay
kadto tienda bakal papay
ili ili tulog anay.
Translation:
Little one, little one, sleep now
Your mother is not here,
She went to buy some bread
Little one, little one, sleep now
You are awake, come and help
Carry the things I bought, because its heavy
Help me little one Arian Joy M. Tubia Philippine Literature BSED 2 ENGLISH Prof. Belo
REFLECTION:
The folk song talks of deeper moral values. Its not only for lullaby or emntertainment but it
early educate the child on show the culture.
REGION 4B: CUYONON
Ploning nga labing maleban
Ang guegma mo ploning
Nga ing kandaduan
Lisensia ko ploning
Kung sarang tugutan
Mapamasyar ako
Sa marayeng lugar
TRANSLATION:
Ploning, puro kabutihan
Ang irog mo ploning
Na yong kandaduhan
Pasensya na ploning
Kung iyong payagan
Mamamasyal ako
sa malayong lugar Arian Joy M. Tubia Philippine Literature BSED 2 ENGLISH Prof. Belo

QUESTION:
1. Describe Ploning.
- Ploning is a lady of wrath perhaps. For she is caning her lover just to prevent losing him on her
sight.
2. Predict what the lover did, for him to be cane by Ploning.
- Maybe the man cheated on her despite of her love for him.
3. Do you think Ploning did the right thing?
- No, for I believe its very rude to cane someone just to be with you. If they want to stay with
me it should be free will not forced.
4. If you are in the lovers position will you still be polite on Ploning? Why say so?
- Maybe, especially if I know to myself that Ive done something punishable. But if I have
already given my apology and she still refuse, thats another story.
5. Why do we need to be polite even to those who are not so nice on us?
- We still need to be polite even to those who are not so nice on us because its the right thing to
do. I believe respect begets respect. If they dont respect me, let it be. At least I didnt let myself
be like them.
REFLECTION :
The folk song is not only about love and punishment. It also shows a bit of humor. Butb the
bottom part is Filipino used the melody to conceal the great impact of the lesson imbedded on
the song.
REGION 7: INDAY PAMUTOS NA
Inday, Pamutos Na
Inday, pamutos na Sa imong mga bestida Kinsa'y imong padad-on? Si Undo imong pamanhon.
Undo, ayaw'g awaya Si Inday imong asawa Imo ganing awayon, Ako man siyang bawion.
Unsaon ninyo pagbawi? Kinasal kami sa pari Unsaon ninyo pagboyboy? Inaslan kami ug baboy.

Ay, ay, pagkakapoy Niining mamalanghoy Puston sa pinong ginit, Lugpitan sa dakong kahoy
Dayon ayag-ayagon, Dayon puto-putohon Puston sa dakung dahon, Sa baybay kaon-kaonon.
TRANSLATION:
Inday, go pack All your clothes Who'll carry them for you? Call Undo, your bridegroom.
Undo, don't quarrel With Inday, your wife If you'll quarrel with her, I will come and take her
back.
Oh, how can you take her back? We were married by the priest How can you show regret? We
were feted with a roast pig.
Oh, oh, how hard it is To make balanghoy We wrap it with fine ginit And press it with wood. We
then sift the flour And form it into small cakes We wrap it in big leaves And we eat it by the
seashore.
QUESTION:
1. Who needs to pack her things?
- Inday needs to pack her things
2. What do you think are they preparing for?
- They are preparing for an elopement.
3. Do you think its right?
- No for they are not aware how hard life is.
4. Solve their problem what do you think they need to do?
- I think they must study first secure their career and financial status before involving their selves
on a relationship.
5. How would you say it if theyre in front of you?
- Love is powerful, but not all the time we need to be succumb to it. Heart may be right but nit all
the time we need to follow it. Sometimes mind over matter is a must.
REFLECTION:
Folk songs carry too powerful message that if the child is unguided they might have wrong
notion about things. Not all the time traditional ways are applicable.

NOTE: We cannot search for any folk songs in Regions 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13. And other Folk
Songs had no transation also. Thank you!
BSED2ENGLISH

THE END