Adobo - and CM
Adobo - and CM
Adobo - and CM
Filipino Indigenous
Philosophy and Worldviews
Different
Principle
Filipino
Filipino Native
Traditions Philosoph Riddles
ies
NDIGENOUS
POEM OF
THE
PHILIPPINES
According to Gripaldo (2014), the following approaches can be
observed: But Philippine indigenous philosophy and
worldviews are classified under the cultural approach
accordingly, they can be divided into the following categories:
• The traditional approach
• The cultural approach and the (FILIPINO)
• Nationality approach.
Minangyan Tagalog
No tagin duman diman Sa aking pag-iisip
inda kang nanaytayan itong aking katabi
sa kawayan tambangan sa kawayan naggaling
padiye manaikwan Hindi na masama
tangdayan humignupwan lantayan ay matahimik
unhunun sab arawman Aanhin pa mamaya
amindang sa Nagbangan ang kahoy sa Nagbangan
waliwali nug gamtan magkabilaan ang ugat
dapat bay una kunman Kahit na gano’n
dapat bay ibayaan pabayaan mo na lang
kang tangday alusiman aking unan na kahoy
paindong paugsadman Pabundok o pababa
kangdimanpagdalinan kanya ding tinitingnan
udsumangdansiginan walang magsasabing masama
apwan siwalodiman. Ang may-ari ay mabuti rin.
WHAT IS “FILIPINO INDIGENOUS PHILOSOPHY?”
1.Bigay suso- is the sum of the money that the man will give to the person in
exchange for the use of her breast milk for raising their child.
2.Panghimuyat- is the sum of the money that the man will give to the person in
exchange for all “puyat” spend for raising their child.
The main reason of this filipino philosophy is relying to the
concept of “bahala na”. The word “bahala” came from the
root word “bathala” which means the supreme being and
the “bahala na” actually means they rely their
irresponsibility to the supreme being.
Philosophy of work:
Nasa gawa, hindi sa salita” meaning, the measure is in the work
not
in the words.
Philosophy of life:
“Kung may hirap may ginhawa,” meaning, nature is cyclical and
comfort succeeds misery.
(Native Riddles)
Enriching Philippine Literature through Riddles or
“Bugtong”
Riddles can be considered food for the brain and soul, but
Filipinos put the bar so high in making them that they’re
considered a league of their own. Early Filipinos were
almost able to perfect the art of Filipino Ridle making, to
an extent that they have created their own form while
focusing on the objects of their normal day to day
transactions. What better way to explore a unique art but
by knowing its origins and simply experiencing it, that
which this paper luckily made for curious readers.
If you want some Filipino riddles with answers, this portion has five of
them all complete with translations.
1. Nagtago si Pedro nakalabas ang ulo (Pedro hides but his head is still
exposed) - answer: Nail (Pako)
2. Dalawang batong maitim, malayo ang nararating (Two black stones with
a far reach) - answer: Mata (Eyes)
5. Nagsaing si Hudas, kinuha ang tubig at tinapon ang bigas (Judas cooked
the rice, took the water and threw the rice) - answer: Gata ng niyog
(Coconut Milk)
Myths And Legends In The Philippines
• Bal Bal
According to myths, there live a scavenger-
monster with a predilection to dead human
bodies in Catanauan, Quezon. Also known
as maninilongamong among the natives, this
vampire-like monster snatches corpses from
graves, cemeteries and funerals. It has long
razor-sharp claws that enable it to easily
snatch its lifeless victims. It can even smell
cadavers from far away due to its sensitivity
to smell. They say that Bal Bals also emit a
scent so pungent it puts the living to sleep
while it takes the dead, eats the body and
replaces such with a banana trunk.
• Mangangatok
1. Competitive Karaoke