April 16, 2023

REPRESENTATIVE
COMPOSITIONS
Group 4
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Presenters

Kurt Daniel Jhon Keneth Joshua Gabriel

Cano Namias Dantes
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MORNING IN
NAGREBCAN
BY MANUEL E. ARGUILLA
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SUMMARY OF THE STORY:

It's morning i n the vi l l ag e of Nagrebcan. A
boy named Bal do got out of their h ouse to pl ay
with their dog's puppies . He's soon join ed by his
younger brother Ambo. Ambo wanted to pl a y
with one particul ar bl ack-spotted puppy but
Baldo has clai med it as h is own. He didn't al l ow
Ambo to touch the puppy. An a rgument a nd a
fight ensued. I n the process, Ambo h a d h is ha nd
bit by the puppy they were figh ting ov er. His
hand started bl eeding.
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SUMMARY OF THE STORY:

Hearing the commotion outside th e house,
the boys' father, Tang Ciaco l ooked out th e
window. He saw Ambo's bl eedin g h a nd and
declared that the puppy h a s gone mad. He
grabbed a piece of firewood, got out of the
house, and started vi ol entl y bea ting th e puppy.
He then turned hi s attention on his son s a nd
started beating them as wel l .
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SUMMARY OF THE STORY:

The mother of the boys, Na na El ang, ca me
for their rescue and brought them s a f el y in side
the house. The story ended with Nana El ang
doing morning chores i nside th e house, with
Tang Ciaco going to work . and with the two boys
finding the dead puppy a nd giv ing it a much-
needed burial .
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Morning in Nagrebcan
Literary Analysis
Morning in Nagrebcan by Manuel E. Arguilla is a short story
that offers a slice-of-life portrayal of a dysfunctional family.
The story features a particular morning in the lives of Baldo,
Ambo, Nana Elang, and their father, Tang Ciaco. The narrative
begins with a description of the beautiful countryside, where
bluish mists hug tobacco fields, and roosters strut around.
The setting is idyllic, and one can't help but feel the
romanticized nostalgia of life in the barrio.
However, the reader's enjoyment of the setting is suddenly
interrupted by a wave of violence. Baldo and Ambo get into a
physical altercation, and their father beats them savagely,
calling their mother a whore. The story's tone shifts
drastically, and the reader is made aware of the family's
underlying social violence, which is often ignored in provincial
communities.
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Morning in Nagrebcan
Literary Analysis
The cycle of violence is a central theme in the story. The
brothers' fighting borders on uncomfortable, and it's clear
that they learned their violent behavior from their father. The
beating they received that morning wasn't the first, and they
react with fear when their father comes down the house. Nana
Elang is also a central character in the story, but she is
treated like an outsider, unable to intervene and stop the
violence. Her helplessness and inability to protect her children
reflect the way women are treated in some Filipino
communities.
However, amidst the violence, there are also scenes of love
and beauty. Baldo plays with and kisses a litter of puppies,
and the mother dog is depicted as a big ball of love to her
offspring. These scenes are a stark contrast to the violence in
the story and suggest that love and beauty can coexist with
violence and abuse.
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Morning in Nagrebcan
Literary Analysis
At the story's end, there are moments of hope and
reconciliation. Baldo and Ambo reconcile and bury a dead
puppy, and Baldo wraps an arm around his brother as they
walk away. The village is bathed in warm sunlight, and the
scenes of beauty and love suggest that there's hope for the
characters, particularly for Baldo and Ambo. Perhaps, in
Arguilla's vision, there's a way to break the cycle of violence
and find hope even in the darkest of times.
Overall, "Morning in Nagrebcan" offers a compelling portrayal
of a dysfunctional family and the presence of social violence in
rural communities. The story highlights the cyclical nature of
violence and the power of love and hope to break this cycle.
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I'll end this analysis with a few Tiang Ciaco treats his sons like dogs. He beat his
sons the way he beat the puppy.
notes that a student reading the
story can further attempt to There's a reason why Arguilla used a motherly
explore: dog and a litter of puppies in the story. What
could this reason be?
Sometimes, dogs are better than human beings.
Sometimes, dogs are better in taking care of their
offspring than humans.
At the end of the story, there are scenes of
beauty and love. There's Baldo wrapping an arm
around his brother. There's the village being
bathed in warm sunlight. Is this Arguilla's way of
saying that at the end of the dark tunnel, there's
light? That there's hope? That there's hope for
Baldo and Ambo? That there's hope for their
mother Nana Elang?
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MANUEL E. ARGUILLA
(1911-1944)
MANUEL E. ARGUILLA was an Ilocano who
wrote in English. He was best known for his
short story "How My Brother Leon Brought
Home a Wife." which received first price in the
Commonwealth Literary Contest in 1940.
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MANUEL E. ARGUILLA
(1911-1944)
Most of his stories depict life in Barrio Nagrebcan,
Bauang, La Union, where he was born in 1911. He
earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1933 at the
University of the Philippines. He became a member
and later the president of the UP Writers' Club and
editor of the Literary Apprentice. He married Lydia
Villanueva, another talented writer, and they lived in
Ermita, Manila.
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MANUEL E. ARGUILLA
(1911-1944)
Arguilla taught creative writing at the University of
Manila and worked in the Bureau of Public Welfare as
managing editor of the Welfare Advocate until 1943;
afterwards, he was elected to the Board of Censors. He
secretly established a guerilla intelligence unit against
the Japanese during World War II. In August 1944,
Manuel Arguilla was captured and executed by the
Japanese
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Baliwayway

Ilongot Baliwayway
Isinay Baliwayway
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Baliwayway
is an Ilongot lullaby showing the tribal
pattern of the culture in which the
father expressed his fears and doubts
about the growing boy; his hopes for
the boy to take care of him in his old
age; and his hopes for the boy to take
over his work.
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My son, now that you are still young, I

compare you to a blooming flower, But,
when you grow to be a big man, Maybe you
will be a naughty youth; But, though my
suspicions are like that, I just bear them all

Ilongot Because, if you will grow, and have a long

life, You shall take care of me when i grow
old. I am then urging you to sleep, So that I
Baliwayway can go out to the field and work, To plant;
so we may have something to reap, to
sustain our life: So that you will grow easily.
And if you will grow to be a man, my son,
you shall take my place on the farm.
You shall climb the tall trees in my stead;
Cut the branches and the trunk, So that we
shall have some place to plant rice To
sustain us, while we are still alive
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The lullaby as one of the Filipino Culture we were
in the close oriented family. Theres a saying that
“Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan
ay hindi makakaratig sa paroroonan” This culture
was came from our great ancestors which we’re
inherited that until now we still activated. The
lullaby want to expressed about raising his son in a
beautiful way and his father expecting that

REFLECTION someday he will pay back by taking care of his

father and will continue about his legacy.
Ilongot Baliwayway All of us should know how to behold gratitude
to our beloved parents because they work hard
for our goodness to sustain our education.
When we were still young they took care of us,
gave shelter, food and everything that we need.
So never take them for granted. Show them that
they are the treasure in our life and an amazing
hero that we should be proud of.
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Lullabies are songs that are sung to make

children fall asleep. Different Filipino languages
have different names for lullabies, such as oyayi,
ili-ili, duayya, tumaila, baliwayway, and andang.
Lullabies are often characterized by repetition
and soothing sounds. Some lullabies aim to
teach a lesson, while others express sadness or
hope for the future. In the given lullaby, the
parent wishes for the child to grow up to be a
responsible and good adult.
 ILONGOT BALIWAYWAY

Ilocano English
MATUROG, DUDUAYYA GO TO SLEEP, DEAR LITTLE ONE
MATUROG KAD TAY BUNGA, WILL MY CHILD PLEASE SLEEP
TAY LALAKI NGA NAPIGSA THIS STRONG BOY
TA INTON DUMAKKEL TAY BUNGA, SO WHEN THE CHILD GROWS BIG
ISUNTO AYA TAY MAMMATI HE WILL OBEY
TAY AMON A IBAGA MI. EVERYTHING THAT WE SAY.
 This Ilocano lullaby has a
simple yet poignant message
about raising a child in a way
Ilocano that they will grow up to be
obedient and respectful to
Baliwayway their elders. The lullaby
Analysis addresses the child as "dear
little one," expressing love and
affection towards the child, and
urges them to go to sleep.
 The lullaby also emphasizes the
importance of raising a strong
and obedient son. The lines
"This strong boy, so when the
Ilocano child grows big, he will obey
Baliwayway everything that we say"
suggest that the parents want
Analysis their child to be able to make
their own decisions and stand
up for themselves, but also to
understand and respect the
authority of their elders.
 Furthermore, the lullaby reflects on
the Ilocano culture's emphasis on
filial piety, or the respect and
obedience that children owe to
their parents and elders. The line
Ilocano "Isunto aya tay mammati Tay amon
a ibaga mi" can be translated to "So
Baliwayway when you grow up, you will
understand what we are saying."
Analysis This suggests that the parents
want their child to grow up to
appreciate and value their
upbringing, and to continue the
tradition of honoring and caring for
their parents as they age.
 Overall, this lullaby is a
beautiful expression of the
values and aspirations that
Ilocano parents have for their
children in Ilocano culture. It
Baliwayway emphasizes the importance
Analysis of obedience, strength, and
respect for elders, and
underscores the enduring
value of filial piety in Ilocano
society.
 ISINAY BALIWAYWAY
Isinay Baliwayway (English Translation)
BALIWAWAY, BALIWAWAY
SO THAT MY CHILD WILL GO TO SLEEP NOWSO THAT WHEN HE OR SHE
WAKES UPIT IS TIME TO EAT LUNCH.
BAWI, BAWI, BAWING,BAWING, BAWING, BAWAY,
SO THAT WHEN HE OR SHE GETS UPIT IS ALREADY TIME TO EAT,SO THAT
HE OR SHE WILL GROW UP FAST,AND HE OR SHE WILL GO TO SCHOOL.
WAWING, WAWING, WAWING, WAWAY,BALIWAWING BALIWAWAY,
SO THAT HE OR SHE WILL GROW UP FAST,AND HE OR SHE WILL GO TO
SCHOOL.
BALIWAWING, BALIWAWING, BALIWAWAY,
SO THAT HE OR SHE WILL GROW UP FAST,SO THAT HE OR SHE WILL BE OF
HELP SOON
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The Isinay lullaby "Baliwayway" is a
simple yet poignant song that
conveys the hopes and aspirations
of a mother for her child. The
repetition of the words "bawi" and
"wawing" give the lullaby a soothing
Analysis and calming rhythm that helps the
Isinay Baliwayway child fall asleep.

The first stanza of the lullaby is

about putting the child to sleep so
that when he or she wakes up, it will
be time for lunch. This indicates the
importance of routine and feeding
the child on a regular schedule.
GROUP 4 - REPRESENTATIVE COMPOSITIONS The second stanza expresses the
mother's desire for the child to grow
up quickly, go to school, and learn.
This reflects the importance of
education in the Isinay culture and
how parents value their children's
learning.
Analysis

The third stanza repeats the message

Isinay Baliwayway of the second stanza, emphasizing the
importance of the child's growth and
education. The final stanza speaks to
the mother's desire for her child to be
helpful soon, indicating the Isinay's
value of community and the
importance of contributing to society.
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Overall, the "Baliwayway"

lullaby serves as a reminder of
the hopes and dreams parents
have for their children, the
Analysis importance of routine and
Isinay Baliwayway education, and the desire for
children to grow up to be
helpful members of their
community.
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WEDDING
DANCE
BY AMADOR DAGUIO
APRIL, 2023
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Wedding Dance
Background
Awiyao and Lumnay most likely belong to the Igorot people
who inhabit the mountain areas of Luzon, the largest island
in the Philippines. The Philippine islands were settled by
various migrants from Southeast Asia for centuries. These
peoples built up a number of different cultures and clan-
based social structures on the many islands of the
archipelago. In the 1500s, Spain colonized the islands,
spreading Christianity and the Spanish language.
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Wedding Dance
Background
Following Spain’s loss in the Spanish American war of 1898,
the Philippines became a territory of the United States. During
World War II, the islands were occupied by the Japanese until
gaining their independence in 1945. The Igorot people
maintained many of their traditional cultural practices through
the late 19th century. Even today, dance and gangsa music
form an important part of their celebrations. View the videos
below to get a sense of the gangsa sound and the Kalinga
wedding dance featured in “The Wedding Dance”.
Kalinga Wedding Dance
Kalinga Wedding Dance
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Amador Daguio was born in the Ilocos province of the

Philippines in 1912. He began writing poetry in high school
and published his first poem before he graduated.
Throughout his career, he taught at a number of schools in
the Philippines and also worked as a lawyer, editor, reporter,
and public relations officer for the Filipino government. In his
writing, Daguio seeks to establish a pure Filipino voice,
distinct from its colonizers. Even in English, Daguio’s writing
is Filipino in essence. In “The Wedding Dance”, he draws
upon the culture of his ancestors to explore Filipino traditions
along with the universal themes of love, suffering, and
societal expectations. You can also read more information
about Daguio to elevate your unit.
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The Wedding Dance Summary

"The Wedding Dance" is a short story about a husband and wife,
Awiyao and Lumnay, who had been married for seven years. In
spite of being in love with his first wife, Awiyao feels the need to
marry again to produce children with his second wife; if he
doesn’t have a son to carry on his name, Awiyao will feel shame
from the entire tribe. At his second marriage wedding feast,
Awiyao goes to check on Lumnay at his and Lumnay’s house,
knowing she is upset.

Awiyao thought the answer to Lumnay's sorrow would be to have

her join the other women during the tribe’s custom wedding
dance, so he decides to personally inviter her. Lumnay was in fact
at his wedding, but left. She could not stand the idea that her
husband left and is marrying another woman because she could
not bear children.
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The Wedding Dance Summary

Lumnay begs Awiyao to stay and she recalls fond memories of
them in their Philippine house, and in the mountain province.
Awiyao tells her to keep the house, but she doesn’t want it. She
says that she will go back and live with her parents, where she
will no doubt die from sadness and the fact that she cannot be
with the man she loves because, the bitter truth is that her
husband married someone he doesn't love.

Awiyao offers her beads that are worth 20 fields so that she may
always have enough. Lumnay takes the beads that he gives her,
and Lumnay walks away to mourn the end of her marriage. The
reader is left wondering, what happens to Lumnay?
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