LESSON 3

Regional Literary Compositions of Region 1

Comprehension Questions:

1. Describe Lam-ang. What is his dominant trait?

Lam-ang is seen as a fearless and daring leader (by people who know him) family-oriented, responsible,
loving, and a fighter who can win all of his matches with minimal effort He was driven to succeed as a
loving partner and child (for his spouse and parents) anything he wanted (may it be Ines or revenge for his
father; goal-oriented), and he has Superhuman strength and wisdom, as well as superhuman strength and
war skills. He had other abilities as well. Speech is acquired at a very young age. His most prominent
characteristic is his fearlessness, which has been portrayed as He heroically fought in numerous battles
throughout his life.. Unwavering bravery, justice, love, romance, relationship, journey, and even
friendship are all depicted in the film. The story's vastness and heroism are brimming with idealistic
imagination and fantasy. The epic Biag ni Lam-Ang depicts the characteristics and qualities of Filipinos.

2. Identify the character trait of Lam-ang that is valued by Filipinos up to the present time.
One of Lam-attributes ang's that Filipinos still respect is his dedication to his family. We have a tendency
to prioritize our family over everything else. We are so protective of them that we often seek vengeance
on those who have wronged them. Another is courage, bravery, and determination. We are always
focused on attaining our goals, whether it is in our education, job, or life in general, no matter how
difficult things may be or what obstacles we may face. Last but not least, be nice and caring. We tend to
go to great lengths for those we care about, whether it's our family, friends, pets, or other loved ones..
This demonstrates a wide range of Filipino values and culture. Lam-ang is very respectful to his mother
and other people, which is one of the values we learn from this epic. He is incredibly close to his mother.
Another is determination, which has a significant impact on Lam-ang.It honors the Ilocano's innate
courage and strength and bravery, as well as his fighting valor, adventurous spirit, and rugged honesty.

3. Describe traits and characters that are realistic. What are not?
His bravery, courage, determination, and him being strong-willed, family-oriented, loving and caring, as
well as being responsible are all realistic human traits he possesses. On the other hand, Lam-ang’s
superhuman strength whenever he fights, and his gift of early speech is no natural to us mere mortals. We
also cannot kill fishes no matter how long we skip taking a bath or how bad we smell. We also have no
power of resurrection (thanks to his rooster who resurrected him after he was killedLam-realistic ang's
characteristics include (1) his bravery or bravery, (2) his sincerity toward Ines, (3) man's best friend (I'm
referring to his dog, but you could also include his rooster), and (4) his sense of responsibility as a child
and a man.
On the other hand, the following characteristics are unrealistic: (1) his supernatural strength (2) when he
talks after giving birth to him (3) when the fishes perished due to his body odor (4) his resurrection after
death (5) when his dog barks, it destroys something in contrast to his rooster

4. Is the milieu of the story similar to those other rural areas in the Philippines?
A social context is characterized as milieu. Lam-ang is a hybrid poetry created by a number of Filipino
writers. Yes, the two are linked since the poets were discussing their locality and what was going on
around them.
5. Do you know of anybody who is like Lam-ang? How is he similar to Lam-ang?
It would be my father, I believe. He is a family-oriented man who is a kind, responsible, and caring parent
who would go out of his way to help us. He is more than a father to us; he has also become a grandfather.
All of my cousins on his side and two of my cousins on my mother's side regard him as a father figure. He
is a strong-willed, resolute, and brave individual. He toiled away to support our family and provide us
with a brighter future Because public service was insufficient, he went abroad to support us. He is also a
good leader, having been politically active as a public servant in Caloocan during his early years before
working abroad, and again, after his retirement, here in our town.

Comprehension Questions:
1. Who is the persona (speaker) in the poem?
The mother was the poem's speaker or persona. The mother revealed that the path she had traveled wasn't
entirely constructed of crystal stairs, and that she had some challenges along the way.
 2. What is the situation of the poem?
The poem conveys the essence of love and the happiness it gives when you have someone to love, sharing
all the joy, laughter and even in painful moments. In the third stanza, it shows the opposite of the idea of
being loved. It illustrates how hurtful it is when you don’t have someone to dedicate your life with. It
seems happiness doesn’t exists when you feel unloved, living your days all by yourself. The world you
are breathing in and out is like a survival without any purpose.

3. What is the central idea or theme of the poem? In other words, what are the values
reflected in the poem?
Leona Floretino's original composition, Bigong Pag-asa, was originally written in Ilocano and titled
Nalpay a Namnama. The poem's point of view revolves around the concept of love. It discusses how to be
loved and unloved, as well as how to love someone without expecting anything in return. The poem
captures the essence of love and the delight it brings when you have someone to love with whom you can
share all of life's joys, laughter, and even difficult moments. It depicts the polar opposite of being loved in
the third stanza. It exemplifies how painful it is to be without someone to devote your life to. When you
feel neglected and spend your days alone, it appears that happiness does not exist. The world you are
inhaling and exhaling is like a survival situation with no goal. All you see are difficulties, pains, and
miseries.

4. How does the poem achieve this central idea?

It reaches the primary Idea through symbolisms that portray the persona's genuine feelings. The directness
with which she expresses her devotion.

5. Suppose that you were a close friend of the persona in the poem. In five sentences, what
would you tell him/her?
Take advantage of this opportunity to improve yourself. "The healthiest way to get over a relationship is
to reflect on what you did well and what you could have done better during the relationship; this is a time
to be honest with yourself while also being fair, and you will almost certainly come out much wiser than
you were while in the relationship." Take some time to reconnect with your true self. "It's like a mental
voyage; you live and learn, but when you're a jumble of emotions, you have to snap back to reality, work
through what occurred, then attempt to think for yourself and be comfortable with yourself it's difficult,
but it's exactly what you've been lacking all along."

Comprehension Questions:
1. Describe Tang Ciako. How did he treat his wife and his children?
Tang Ciako had a sadistic personality. He works as a carpenter and is not inebriated. As a result, he
became a heavy drinker. Tang Ciako is Nana Elang's husband and Nana Elang's paternal figure. Baldo
and Ambo are two characters from the movie Baldo and Ambo. He mistreats both his wife and his
children, which he attributes to the cause because of their poverty He would also refer to his wife as a
hooker and his children as the offspring of a spawn of a spawn of a spawn of a spawn of a spawn of
a hooker and would destroy them.

2. Characterize Baldo and Ambo. Is their quarrel serious or childish? Describe them before,
during and after their quarrel.
Nana Eleng and Tang Ciako have two children, Baldo and Ambo. They are three-year-apart brothers.
They both reflect what ordinary siblings do in real life. Concerning the treatment
Baldo's attitude toward the puppies is that he loves them all, but he has a preference, the black-spotted
puppy. In terms of the quarrel, I can say that it was a childish quarrel.
Because it all started with a minor issue involving Baldo refusing to allow Ambo touch the dog. To depict
them before the quarrel, they represent all siblings who generally bicker over trivial matters, with one
sibling noticing everything the other does. They were both childish during the fight since they were
fighting over the dog. They display brotherly love after the quarrel, demonstrating that no matter what
occurs, they will be ready to help and ease one another.

3. Identify the conflict of the story.

Man versus. Man, I feel, is the story's conflict. According to what I've read, the story is.  Baldo and Ambo
were heavily inspired by their fierce battle because Baldo wouldn't let Ambo handle the black-spotted
puppy. Tang Ciako has an influence on the story. It was at this point that he smacked Baldo with a piece
of wood, causing him to stand up. Baldo was beaten up as a result of this.
 4. What is the theme of the story? Explain.
The story's central premise depicts how some parents may abuse their children. Because Tang Ciako
killed the puppy in the story, it also represents animal cruelty. In addition, it teaches us about maternal
love.

Assessment: Write an argumentative essay on “Punishment as a means for imposing authority upon
children.” Your essay must be 5-8 paragraphs only. Previous rubrics for essays will be used

Have you ever had to deal with a misbehaving youngster at a store? Have they ever thrown a
tantrum because they didn't get their wish? Did they throw a fit because they didn't agree with your
decision? Have you ever wanted to slap your child because he or she was misbehaving? Perhaps you
should refrain from spanking your child as a punishment. According to studies, spanking a child
repeatedly can have negative consequences. Facts also reveal that spanking your child is not only harmful
to the youngster, but also to the parent. Parents should not spank or punish their children with corporal
punishment. The explanation for this is that capital punishment has a negative impact on children's
learning and affects parts of the brain that create violence.

Over time, the child may become violent and begin beating his or her parents. Children who were
spanked on a daily basis were shown to be more aggressive from childhood to maturity, according to a
2002 study conducted across historical periods and nations (brookings.edu). According to multiple studies
conducted between 1987 and 1990, the more times a child was sparked by a parent or another adult, the
more likely they were to spank others later in life, including peers, siblings, and their spouse, as well as
their future children (handinhandpartenting.org). According to CNN, children who have been spanked
frequently have a condition called hostile attribution bias (CNN.com). This means that their minds
anticipate others being cruel to them or spanking them.

As a result, youngsters are essentially antagonistic to everyone. If someone approaches them as if

they are going to hit them, they will "bull up" and fight back. Spanking your children makes them more
aggressive and defensive toward others, according to research. The youngsters do not always have to be
in danger or have others belittle them in order to become aggressive and reclaim the reward. It is
scientifically proved that children who are more violent as children will grow up to be more aggressive
adults. According to some sources, if your child has been spanked in school, they are more aggressive and
antagonistic toward other children. This is because the brain's defensive area "fires up," putting them into
protective mode. When they feel intimidated, they tend to mistreat teachers and children. The more
spankings a child receives, the more likely they are to engage in juvenile delinquent behavior such as
hitting others and repeatedly beating individuals. According to several research, individuals who were
spanked as children will react aggressively to high levels of stress.

Child Abuse and Corporal Punishment Corporal Punishment has been a concern for a long time.
Physical abuse by parents and instructors is justified on the belief that it would assist discipline children.
Furthermore, some teachers inflict bodily injury on their kids as a result of their misconduct. "The
purpose of punishment is to stop a child from doing what you don't want - and using a painful or
unpleasant method to stop him," says Valya Telep, a former Extension Specialist in child development at
Virginia State University. Physical punishment, in Telep's opinion, is just a painful way to discipline
children. Some people believe that corporal punishment is beneficial to children's development, while
others believe that beating children has detrimental implications.

Teachers in some parts of the world can spank, slap, pinch, pull, or beat pupils with an object if
they don't finish their work on time or misbehave in class. Physical punishment can take the form of
spanking, slapping, pinching, tugging, or hitting with an object. Physical punishment has never been an
effective technique to discipline children at school or at home, although it is still practiced in some
locations. It should be prohibited in all forms because it makes youngsters resistant to punishment, instills
animosity in them for their teachers and coworkers, leads to dishonesty, and leaves mental and physical
scars.

LESSON 4
Regional Literary Compositions of Region 2:
Cagayan Valley
Comprehension Questions:
1. Describe the stereotyped character of a man that is shown in the legend.
To describe Magat, he is a person with the skills of a good hunter as well as attributes that others would
envy. People around him adore him and regard him as a god. He also cares about the environment
because he enjoys being outside and roaming about. Despite having these characteristics, he is not a
perfect guy because he betrayed his commitment, causing him to lose the love of his life.

2. Give the names of characters in the story that bore the marks of the community.
Magat -Protagonist, round
 young
 strong
 fast
 obstinate
 strong-willed
 kind
 gentle
 solitary
 curious
Maiden- Protagonist, flat
 beautiful
 modest
 lovely
3. Show various aspects of culture of the particular group of people where the narrative comes
from.
Filipinos are characterized by its close family ties such that majority of married couples with children
lived with their parents. The value of bayanihan, sharing, cooperation, brotherhood, self-responsibility,
respect, love, peace, and dignity, are still very much alive in Cagayan.

Old songs, proverbs, and poems are still sung today, alongside the instruments Kuribaw, tulali and
the kuritang produced by Ibanags. These produced warlike or sad music. It also exhibits the beauty of the
unoni, the berso, and the pabattang (proverbs and the advises through songs) which convey Ibanag history
and their mores that the ethnic group keep sacred and inviolable. The following are samples of the Unoni
as described by the Ibanags: “maguray y mapporay, mesipo y massipo, mawawan y carwan” (the brave
leads, the lenient are included and the rest gets lost). “Arica mamappalla ta bagu ca la nappaya; Vulauap
paga ic cucum amu y ginafu-gafum” (Do not be proud because you became famous/wealthy; Your fingers
may be made of gold but we know what you are). Mapia ca nacuan nu maguinna ca tat tabarang (You
should have been lucky if you heed advices, Lasam, 1966).

Comprehension Questions:
1. Who is the persona (speaker) in the poem?
The only person in Edith L. Tiempo’s “Bonsai” is the speaker.

2. What is the central idea of the poem?

The central purpose of this poem is to appreciate the small things in life. Bonsai is the tiniest tree that has
ever been considered. The poem underlines the importance of something modest and treasured. It is true
that savoring small pleasures can be a significant component in achieving happiness.

3. Explain the idea suggested by the author in the title “The Return.” What is this “Return”?
"The Return" is not simply a reminiscence of the past, but it also seems to imply that a man can never
return to where he came from. The narrator, for example, describes himself as "an elderly man cracking
bones of his embarrassment apart" when pondering on going to the location of his recollections. The
premise is that time acts as a prison for anyone desiring to return, and that returning may cause more
suffering than satisfaction. Edith Tiempo's poem "The Return" is about the human power and proclivity to
recall past glories and sorrows through memory. The poem is told from the perspective of an elderly man
reminiscing about his past life as a youthful sailor and adventurer.

Activity: Select one of the listed proverbs of Cagayan that you prefer the most and explain it. (100-120
words only)

I buruasi nga inikkao, nu ari atazzi, alawa nikaw.

(Borrowed clothes are either loose or tight.)

Among the many interpretations of the preceding proverbs, one addressed to Cagayano leaders is the
most relevant today: "Power, Authority, and Leadership." A borrowed privilege that cannot suit everyone
among the governed; that since it comes from the people. They must use their position wisely while in
power for the sake of the people.

Comprehension Questions:
1. What does “phathupats” mean?
Name derived from his wide hips that are forced to be pressed tightly to the pahang that he uses, so he
should have been left on the patupat or suman in the ibus that is tightly wrapped.

2. Narrate how the old Yeyeng became Miss Phathupats.

The revolution is over. The American military government opened a school and taught American
soldiers here. It happens that Miss Yeyeng, Yeyeng before, supposedly the young lady, had such a
soldier. The soldier persuaded the girl to study at the school where she was teaching so that they could
understand each other. During their conversation, the soldier was speaking English, Miss Yeyeng became
pregnant, so she was forced to study. A few months later, Miss Yeyeng speaks English. Eight months
later, at the urging of the teacher, he was sent to a town where he was being taught. While teaching there,
he impressed the people because they saw that he spoke English better than they did. That's how time
passed. Miss Yeyeng hardly spoke Kapampangan because she said she had forgotten. He said that
Kapampangan is hard and his tongue is flexible, so he can never speak straight and he stutters. The wise
men who knew him joined in when they heard this. Her name was changed and she was named the
resounding and smelly “Miss Phathupats,” a name derived from her wide hips that were pressed tightly
against the pahang she was using, so she should have been left on a patupat or suman in the ibus tightly
wrapped.

3. Did Yeyeng benefit on her change of being?

Yes, in other places, but it had a greater negative impact on him because he became the target of his
fellow Kapampangans' beehives.

4. Do you know someone like Miss Pathupats? How and why are they similar?
Yes, the majority of my contacts have emigrated and have lived in another country for more than ten
years. When you return home from another nation, you speak and act differently.

5. Aside from the ones discussed in the story, how did Americans influenced Filipinos? Were they
helpful? How?

The United States started war on Spain in 1898, which resulted in the Treaty of Paris, in which
the Spanish agreed to hand up the Philippines islands in exchange for $20,000,000. The Spanish had
dominated the Philippines for nearly years. The United States and the Philippines had numerous
disagreements in the early years. During World War I, however, they came together and fought alongside
the Americans. After WWI, the United States remained to govern over the Philippines, and their
relationship progressively improved. The Tydings/McDuffie Law was passed in 1934, establishing the
Philippines a United States commonwealth. The Philippines and the United States agreed to give the
Philippines ten years to prepare for full independence. However, due to World War II and the Japanese
conquest of the Philippines, that promise was not fulfilled until 1946. The Philippines gained
independence from the United States on July 4, 1946. Americans and Filipinos now have a very pleasant
and warm relationship. Filipinos adore the United States of America and its citizens. They frequently
display American flags or "God Bless the USA" on their jeepneys, and they appreciate American music
and apparel while maintaining their traditional Filipino way of life.
Religious Freedom
When the United States took over the Philippines, the people began to be free to join whatever religion
they wanted. (During the Spanish rule, the Catholic church was established as the national religion and
was strongly enforced). Because of this new found religious freedom, there began to be many different
churches besides Catholicism. Today, it’s remarkable to see just how many different Christian churches
there are in the Philippines – this religious diversity has become a big part of the culture.

Free Education
Americans introduced the idea of free education to the Philippine islands. The United States even sent
teachers to help establish schools where the Filipino children could have a free education. A large group
of these teachers were called “Thomasites,” named after the boat that they came on, called Thomas.

English
During this time, English began to be taught in the schools, and this is the language that the teachers
would use. Even today, most Filipinos can’t help but mix in English words when they speak. “Taglish”
has literally become part of the culture. In fact, English is now the 2nd national language. Lots of
English words have made their way into the Tagalog language. Often they are pronounced the same, but
the dictionary spelling is Filipino-ized. Here are a few fun examples:

Cake = Keyk
Cookie = Kukis
Biscuit = Biskwit
Ballpen= Bolpen
Interview = Interbyu
Computer = Kompyuter
X-ray = Eksrey

Clothing
Here are a few types of clothing that America introduced to the Filipino culture:

Belts
Suspenders
Polo shirts
Tennis shoes
Short skirts/dresses
Bonnets/hats
High heels
Pantyhose
Make-up
Food

Food
Here is a list of some of the food that Americans introduced to the Philippines that have been widely
adopted into their lifestyle:

Hamburgers
Sandwiches
Oatmeal
Ketchup
Chewing gum
Apple pie
Mayonnaise
Hot dogs
And more.

Discussion Questions:
1. Why does the narrator describe Dr. Lazaro as "indifferent"?Moreover, why is Dr. Lazaro's
indifference is likened to an “infection"?
Dr. Lazaro's phlegmatic demeanor was regarded as indifferent. He had a character that revealed he was
emotionally disconnected. Towards people and everything in his environment. His lack of
 interest because it had spread throughout his body, it felt like an infection and he learned to control his
emotions as a result of this have a negative attitude toward life

2. How would you relate his blunt energy to earlier descriptions of Dr. Lazaro's dutifulness
and indifference?
Dr. Lazaro's raw energy began while he was a doctor. He had entirely lost touch with his faith due to a
variety of factors, including the fact that he was able to watch the agony of his patients, and when his
older son took his own life. Why a merciful God would do such a thing, he wondered.  Allow individuals
to be in pain. In his world, he felt that he was merely existing, not living, because he believed that his
efforts as a teacher were in vain. You, doctor, were completely ineffective.

3. Why does Brillantes name his protagonist "Dr. Lazaro"? Relate this to the Biblical allusion
of Lazarus.
The name Lazaro is derived from Lazarus, a biblical person who was raised from the dead.
He is well-known for being resurrected from the dead. Dr. Lazaro felt dead in the novel because of his
persona; "he sits still in his chair, colorless and lifeless," he said. When his son, Ben, baptized the dead
infant, he realized he needed to be saved from his indifference, and he was 'brought back' to life. He
remained, though, submerged in the mist of indifference in the end.

4. Determine what Dr. Lazaro meant when he told his son: “The world will teach him his
greatest lessons.”
When Lazaro tells his son, "The world will teach him his biggest lessons," he is referring to. Lazaro lost
his faith and love for God, therefore one of his most important lessons is that he lost faith and wanted to
devote his life to serving God. Lazaro's trust in God did not serve him well in his work because he was
not focused.

5. What is the significance of the scene where Dr. Lazaro tries to cure the child? Why does
Dr. Lazaro find it strange that the child should still have "the spark that persisted within
[its]rigid and tortured body"?
He thinks it's weird because the infant was still alive after a week. As for him who repressed his emotions
for the sake of survival, It was unusual that he didn't feel any discomfort. He was pessimistic, believing
that saving the infant was too late.

Activity:
1. Prepare a flowchart to illustrate the sequence of events.
SCENE 2
Esteban’s week-old child had a fever.
Esteban asked Dr. Lazaro if he could go
SCENE 1 to their hut to check his daughter.
Dr. Lazaro, a country’s doctor who had Theyagreed to meet at the gasoline
a distant relationship with his family, station near in San Miguel. Dr. Lazaro
had a view of a star from upstairs in the asked his son, Ben, to accommodate
veranda. His wife called him and him to Esteban’s house. Along the
inform him that someone’s calling over way, Dr. Lazaro asked Ben what
the phone. The one who was calling profession Ben wants to pursue.
was Pedro Esteban, the brother of the
Doctor’s tenant at Namblan.

SCENE 3 SCENE 5
On their way home, Dr. Lazaro realized
Dr. Lazaro and Ben reached the
everything that he was being distant to
gasoline station where they agreed
his family and he lost his faith to
to meet with Esteban. When they
God. He even accepted that his son
finally reached to hut of Esteban,
wanted to be a priest someday. These
they saw the child covered with
made him regain his faith to God.
blanket. Dr. Lazaro made a cursory
check-the skin was dry, turning cold,
breathing shallow, heart beat fast and
irregular.

SCENE 4
Dr. Lazaro did his best to save the child
but the child still died. Ben knelt beside
the child and performed the lay
baptism. Esteban was still thankful to
Dr. Lazaro for helping his daughter
 2. Write a response journal using the following responses:

I don’t understand… the part when he asked the priest for help. Lazaro told the priest that he knew how
to help in church, so the priest took him in. The priest was a miserable old man. Lazaro was still hungry.
The priest was very greedy. He barely gave Lazaro enough to eat. But he manages to spend five copper
coins for his every meal. Lazaro was very skinny now. But he could not do anything. He wished that a
person could die every day so he could have more food. But he feels badly after.

I can picture… from the story the moral lesson of it that goes like this, Time is the most valuable gift
you can give to your family and loved ones in the world. Spending a lot of time with them could turn into
a special memoir that you can keep for the rest of your life. Faith is a set of ideals that help us develop
excellent character.

I like the part… that in this story, Brillantes confronts the most important questions of our lives as
Christians: Does God exist? If so, what is the nature of God? I remember Tim telling me that Brillantes
succeeds in telling a compelling story because he never preaches or subverts. That he allows the reader to
experience, rather than solve, the problem of God's presence or absence. The story is deceptively simple:
An aging medical doctor and his young son are called in the middle of the night to minister to a poor
family whose newborn baby has a terminal case of tetanus.

I remember the most part… when Dr. Lazaro and Ben arrived at the petrol station, where they
scheduled a meeting with Esteban. When they finally arrived at Esteban's cabin, they discovered the
youngster wrapped in a blanket. Dr. Lazaro performed a brief examination: the skin was dry, turning
chilly, breathing was shallow, and the heartbeat was fast and erratic.

I don’t like the part… when he has also lost his faith because he has been a witness to countless,
seemingly random deaths: There is a patient with cancer, whose racking pain even morphine can't assuage
anymore; there is the baby who is now dying from tetanus; but most of all, there was his eldest son who,
we later learn, committed suicide. From the latter, the Lazaro family "died" to each other as well.

LESSON 4
Regional Literary Compositions of Region 4A
& 4B

Activity: Make a reflection paper about the poem. (3-5 paragraphs only)

“A revolutionary is not one who becomes revolutionary with the onset of the revolutionary with
the onset of the revolution, but one who defends the priciples ad slogans of the revolution when reaction
is most violent and when liberals and democrats vacillate to the greatest degree. A revolutionary is one
who teaches the masses to struggle in a revolutionary manner and nobody can possibly foresee the results
of that teaching”

The poem is a proof that battle requires more than just weaponry. These work contributed to the
Filipinos' awareness of the pain they had created. The authors were able to convey their love for their
feelings through language, which was rigorously prohibited by the Spanish at the time. Our heroes have
used language to communicate the genuine state of our country, the Philippines, to the Filipino people. It
has been the ray of hope in the midst of adversity and the key to education.

A revolution is more than a riot or a popular uprising. It is defending our beautiful country and
fighting for everyone's right to tin. We would still be slaves to the Spaniards if there had been no
revolution, and we would never have known freedom. We have no way of knowing what will happen to
each revolution.

Comprehension Questions:
1.) What symbolizes the Legend of Maria Makiling?
Maria Makiling, or Mariang Makiling in Filipino mythology, is a diwata (anito) or lambana (fairy)
associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines. She is the most well-known diwata in Philippine
mythology, and she was worshipped as a goddess in pre-colonial Philippines as Dayang Masalanta or
Dian Masalanta, who was called to prevent deluges, storms, and earthquakes. Maria Makiling is the
mountain's guardian spirit, charged with safeguarding its bounty and so acting as a benefactor to the
inhabitants who rely on the mountain's resources. In addition to being a mountain guardian, other
traditions attribute Laguna de Bay—and the fish collected there—to her jurisdiction. Bathala dispatched
her to assist the locals in their daily activities.Mount Makiling is reported to match the profile of Maria
herself. This phenomena has been confirmed by a number of sources.

2.) How does the legend of Maria Makiling affect the lives of the people living around Mt.
Makiling?
The "tale of Maria Makiling" instilled in the people the ability to accept rejection. Because Captain
Lara and Joselito couldn't accept love's failure, they were blinded by rage and mislead by their emotions,
so they decided to do the wrong thing and accuse Jose for the reason that Maria Makiling chose Jose over
them. Maria Makiling exacted vengeance on the two after learning of their deeds, and they suffered as a
result.

We must keep in mind that there will always be an influence from anything we do. The outcome will be
determined by how excellent or awful our actions and decisions are. I believe in the law of karma, which
states that anything you do will eventually come back to you. We must first consider what motivates our
activities and how we interact with others.

3.) Where did Maria Makiling came from?

Maria Makiling, more properly Mariang Makiling, is a diwata or lambana in Philippine mythology,
associated with Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines.

4.) Did Maria and the hunter have a child?

No, they didn’t have a child