The Spanish Period

The Beginning

Spanish occupied Philippines

in early 15 th century.
First Filipino alphabet is Alib
ata
when Spanish colonized Phili
ppines they changed alibatas
into Roman alphabet

Notable Works

Doctrina Christiana

First Book Printed in the Philippines. Manila, 1593

By Lessing J. Rosenwald
The book, printed in Gothic letters and Tagalog
a bookish detective story
the object of a hunt which has extended from Manila t
o Berlin, and from Italy to Chile, for four hundred and f
ifty years

Barlaan atJosaphat

printed in the Philippines by Fr. Antonio de Borja, S.J. in 1

708
1712although a translationis considered by researchers
as the first novel in Tagalog. (J. Villa Panganiban, et al., 19
87)
story traces its origin to a Manichaean tract produced in
Central Asia
referred to as the Christianized version of Buddhas life w

Ibong Adarna

a mythical story, formed in narrative song and p

oetry called corrido
considered a big part of the Philippine literature
written by Jose dela Cruz a great poet here also
known as Huseng Sisiw
is about love, sacrifice and fantasy.

Florante at Laura

Literature classic
by Francisco Baltazar (also known as Balagtas)
The name " Florante at Laura " is an abbreviation of the actual
title which, written in archaic Tagalog, is:
Pinagdaanang Buhay ni Florante at ni Laura sa Cahariang Alb
ania: Quinuha sa madlang "cuadro histrico" o pinturang nag
sasabi sa mg nangyayari nang unang panahn sa Imperio ngg
Grecia, at tinula ng isng matouain sa versong Tagalog. "

Urbana
at
Felisa
By Modesto De Castro
During 1938, 19 th century emerged in Europe during
the Renaissance
used the epistolary style
Main characters: Urbana and Feliza
Projecting the code of conduct in church at home, in
school, toward ones fellowmen, mentors, parents an
d God which has cleansing effect of moral principles

Ang Pasyon

A narrative poem about life and sufferin

gs of Jesus in the hearts and mind of th
e natives
The first Filipino writer is Fr. Gaspar Aqu
ino de Belen
Publish during 1704 in Manila.

Recreation Plays

Tibag
Dramatic performance for the
purpose of manifesting devoti
on for the holy cross.

Cenaculo
Dramatic performance of
the passion and death of
Christ

Moro-Moro

Also known as Comedia an old spanish play

depicting Spains struggles against the Moo
rs, who at one invaded the Spain.

Karagatan
This is a socio religious play which is par
t of the rites held in connection with t
he death of a person. This ritual done
four times.

Duplo
Another socio religious play also playe
d in the connection with the death o
f the person to comfort the bereave
d family.

Lagaylay
A special occasion for the pila
rengo s of sorsogon during may
time to get together

zarzuela

The father of drama, a musical comedy or melod

rama three acts which death with mens passion
and emotions like love, hate, revenge, cruelty , a
varice or some political problem.

Panunuluyan

Philippine Christmas dramatic ritual narrati

ng the whole familys search for a place to s
tay in Bethlehem for Jesus Christ s birth thr
ough songs.

Salubong
Dramatize s the reunion of t
he risen Christ and his mothe
r

Awit
Have measures of twelve syllable
s and slowly sung to the accompa
niment of a guitar or banduria.

Corrido

Have measures of eight syllable

s and recited to a martial beat.
ex. Ibong Adarna

Balagtasan
A poetic joust or contest of skill in debate on
a particular topic.

Dung- aw
A chant in free verse by a bereaved person or his
representative besides the corpse of the dead.

Carillo
A form of dramatic entertainment perf
orm on a moonless night during a t
own fiesta or on darknights after a
harvest.

Sainete
A short musical comedy popular during the 18 th
century. They were exaggerated comedy show
n between acts plays and were mostly perfor
med by characters from the lower class.

Philippine literature
Project # 2
Submitted by: Encar Trinidad
Submitted to: Ms. Thelma Villaflores