Katapusang Hibik Ng Pilipinas Andres Bonifacio Spanish Period

Sumikat na Ina sa sinisilangan ang araw ng poot ng Katagalugan, tatlong daang taong aming iningatan sa dagat ng dusa ng karalitaan. Walang isinuhay kaming iyong anak sa bagyong masasal ng dalita't hirap; iisa ang puso nitong Pilipinas at ikaw ay di na Ina naming lahat. Sa kapuwa Ina'y wala kang kaparis... ang layaw ng anak: dalita't pasakit; pag nagpatirapang sa iyo'y humibik, lunas na gamot mo ay kasakit-sakit. Gapusing mahigpit ang mga Tagalog, hinain sa sikad, kulata at suntok, makinahi't biting parang isang hayop; ito baga, Ina, ang iyong pag-irog? Ipabilanggo mo't sa dagat itapon; barilin, lasunin, nang kami'y malipol. Sa aming Tagalog, ito baga'y hatol Inang mahabagin, sa lahat ng kampon? Aming tinitiis hanggang sa mamatay; bangkay nang mistula'y ayaw pang tigilan, kaya kung ihulog sa mga libingan, linsad na ang buto't lumuray ang laman. Wala nang namamana itong Pilipinas na layaw sa Ina kundi pawang hirap; tiis ay pasulong, patente'y nagkalat, rekargo't impuwesto'y nagsala-salabat. Sarisaring silo sa ami'y inisip, kasabay ng utos na tuparing pilit, may sa alumbrado---kaya kaming tikis, kahit isang ilaw ay walang masilip. Ang lupa at buhay na tinatahanan, bukid at tubigang kalawak-lawakan, at gayon din pati ng mga halaman, sa paring Kastila ay binubuwisan. Bukod pa sa rito'y ang mga iba pa, huwag nang saysayin, O Inang Espanya, sunod kaming lahat hanggang may hininga, Tagalog di'y siyang minamasama pa. Ikaw nga, O Inang pabaya't sukaban, kami'y di na iyo saan man humanggan, ihanda mo, Ina, ang paglilibingan sa mawawakawak na maraming bangkay. Sa sangmaliwanag ngayon ay sasabog ang barila't kanyong katulad ay kulog, ang sigwang masasal sa dugong aagos ng kanilang bala na magpapamook. Di na kailangan sa iyo ng awa ng mga Tagalog, O Inang kuhila, paraiso namin ang kami'y mapuksa, langit mo naman ang kami'y madusta. Paalam na Ina, itong Pilipinas, paalam na Ina, itong nasa hirap, paalam, paalam, Inang walang habag, paalam na ngayon, katapusang tawag.

http://www.angelfire.com/la2/poemen/Katpm.html

Epiko: Indarapatra at Sulayman (Buod)

Noong araw ay may isang dakilang hari. Siya ay si Indarapatra, hari ng Imperyo Mantapuli. Ang Mantapuli ay matatagpuan sa kanluran ng Mindanao, doon sa ilayong lupain kung saan ang araw ay lumulubog. Si Indarapatra ay nagmamay-ari isang mahiwagang singsing, isang mahiwagang kris, at isang mahiwagang sibat. linagud, aking sibat, magtungo ka sa silangan at lupigin ang aking mga kaaway!" utos I hari. Pagkatapos magdasal, inihagis niya si Hinagud nang malakas. Pagkatapos akarating ni Hinagud sa Bundok Matutun, bumalik ito sa Mantapuli at nag-ulat sa myang panginoon.
Aking panginoon, maawa kayo sa mga taga-Maguindanao. Sila'y pinahihirapan at pinaglalamon ng mga halimaw. Sinira ng mga halimaw ang kanilang mga pananim at ang kanilang mga kabahayan. Binabalot ng mga kalansay ang kalupaan!" ulat ni Hinagud.
Nagalit si Indarapatra sa narinig. "Sino ang mga halimaw na iyon? Sino ang mga valang-awang pumapatay sa walang kalaban-labang mga taga-Maguindanao?" galit w tanong ni Indarapatra.
"Una'y si Kuritang maraming paa at ganid na hayop sapagkat ang pagkaing laan sa limang tao'y kanyang nauubos," sagot ni Hinagud. "Ikalawa'y si Tarabusao. Isa siyang halimaw na mukhang taong nakatatakot pagmasdan. Ang sinumang taong kanyang mahuli'y agad niyang kinakain. Ikatlo'y si Pah, isang ibong malaki. Ang bundok ng Bita ay napadidilim niya sa laki ng kanyang mga pakpak. Ang lahat ng tao'y sa kweba na nananahan upang makaligtas sa salot na itong may matang malinaw at kukor matalas. Ikaapat ay isa pang ibong may pitong ulo, si Balbal. Walang makaligtas sa bagsik ng kanyang matalas na mata pagkat maaari niyang matanaw ang lahat ng too sunud-sunod na paliwanag ng sibat.
Nang marinig ito ni Indarapatra, nagdasal siya at inutusan ang kapatid na Sulayman, ang pinakadakilang mandirigma ng kaharian, "Mahal kong kapatid, huma> ka at tulungan ang mga taga-Maguindanao. Ito ang aking mahiwagang singsing at Juru Pakal, ang aking mahiwagang kris. Makatutulong ang mga ito sa iyong pakikidigmc Kumuha si Indarapatra ng isang batang halaman at ipinakiskis niya ang singsing r ibinigay kay Sulayman sa halaman at kanyang sinabi, "Ang halamang ito ay mananatilir buhay habang ika'y buhay at mamamatay kung ika'y mamatay."
At umalis si Sulayman sakay ng kanyang vinta. Lumipad ang vinta pasilangan c lumapag sa ka-Maguindanaoan. Biglang dumating si Kurita. Biglang tumalon si Jur Pakal, ang mahiwagang kris, at kusang sinaksak si Kurita. Taas-baba. Taas-baba Juru Pakal hanggang namatay si Kurita. Sa pakikidigma ni Sulayman, nawala niya ar kanyang singsing.
Pagkatapos ay kinalaban ni Sulayman si Tarabusao. "Lisanin mo ang lugar r ito... kung hindi, mamamatay ka!" utos ni Sulayman.
"Lisanin ang lugar na ito! Nagkasala ang mga taong ito at dapat magbayad!" sage ni Tarabusao.
"Nandito ako upang alisin ang lagim mo rito sa Maguindanao . . . ang aking Diyos ay mabait sa mga nagdurusa at pinahihirapan ang mga demonyo," sabi ni Sulayman.
"Matalo man ako, mamamatay akong martir!" sagot ni Tarabusao. Naglaban si at duguan si Tarabusao. "Binabati kita sa iyong kagalingan, sa iyong kapangyarihai Paalam," huling sambit ni Tarabusao at tuluyan na siyang namatay.
Naglakad si Sulayman sa kabilang bundok upang sagupain si Pah. Ang Bundok Bita ay balot ng mga kalansay at ng mga naaagnas na bangkay. Biglang dumating: Pah. Inilabas ni Sulayman si Juru Pakal at pinunit nito ang isang pakpak ni Pal Namatay si Pah ngunit nahulog ang pakpak nito kay Sulayman. Namatay si Sulaymai
Sa Mantapuli, namatay ang tanim na halaman ni Indarapatra. Agad siyang nagtung sa Maguindanao at hinanap ang kapatid. Nakita niya ito at siya'y nagmakaawa s Diyos na buhay in muli ang kapatid. Tumangis siya nang tumangis at nagdasal kc Allah.
Biglang may bumulwak na tubig sa tabi ng bangkay ni Sulayman. Ipinainom ito ni Indarapatra kay Sulayman na biglang nagising. "Huwag kang umiyak, aking kapatid napatulog lamang ako nang mahimbing," sabi ni Sulayman. Nagdasal sina Indarapatr at Sulayman upang magpasalamat sa Diyos. "Umuwi ka na, aking kapatid. Ako na ar tatapos kay Balbal, ang huling halimaw," utos ni Indarapatra. Umuwi si Sulayman c nagtungo si Indarapatra sa Bundok Suryan at doon nakipaglaban kay Balbal.
sa-isang pinutol ni Indarapatra ang mga ulo ni Balbal hanggang isa na laman ang natira. Matapos ito, lumisan si Balbal na umiiyak. Inakala ni Indarapatra n namatay na si Balbal habang ito'y tumatakas. Ngunit ayon sa mga too ngayon a buhay pa si Balbal... patuloy na lumilipad at humihiyaw tuwing gabi.
Pagkatapos ng labanan, naglakad si Indarapatra at tinawag ang mga taong nagtago sa kuweba ngunit walang sumagot. Naglakad siya nang naglakad hanggang siya'y nagutom at napagod. Gusto na niyang kumain kaya pumulot siya ng isda sa ilog at nagsaing. Kakaiba ang pagsaing ni Indarapatra. Inipit niya ang palayok sa kanyang mga hita at umupo siya sa apoy upang mainitan ang palayok. Nakita ito ng isang matandang babae. Namangha ang matandang babae sa taglay na kagalingan ni Indarapatra. Sinabihan ng matanda na maghintay si Indarapatra sa kinalalagyan sapagkat dumaraan doon ang prinsesa, ang anak ng raha. Umalis ang matandang babae dala ang sinaing ni Indarapatra.
Pagkalipas ng ilang sandali ay dumaan nga ang prinsesa at nakuha ni Indarapatra mga tiwala nito. Itinuro ng prinsesa kung saan nakatago ang ama niya at ang nalalabi sc kaharian nifa. Nang magkita si Indarapatra at ang raha, inialay ng raha ang innyang pag-aari kay Indarapatra. Ngunit tinanggihan ito ni Indarapatra bagkus knyang hiniling ang kamay ng prinsesa.
Nanatili si Indarapatra nang maikfing panahon sa Maguindanao. Tinuruan niya kg mga too kung paano gumawa ng sandata. Tinuruan niya rin sila kung paano maghabi, magsaka, at mangisda. Pagkalipas ng ilang panahon pa, nagpaalam na si Indarapatra. tapos na ang aking pakay rito sa Maguindanao. Ako ay lilisan na. Aking asawa, manganak ka ng dalawa, isang babae at isang lalaki. Sila ang mamumuno rito sa inyong kaharian pagdating ng araw. At kayong mga taga-Maguindanao, sundin ninyo ang aking mga kodigo, batas, at kapangyarihan. Gawin ang aking mga utos hanggang may isang mas dakilang haring dumating at mamuno sa inyo," paalam ni Indarapatra.
Habang kumakain, nakita ni Indarapatra ang kanyang mahiwagang singsing na naiwala ni Sulayman sa isdang ulam. Pagkatapos nito ay bumalik na siya sa kanyang kaharian sa Mantapuli.




http://marionette23.multiply.com/journal/item/36/Epiko_Indarapatra_at_Sulayman

INDARAPATRA AT SULAYMAN (Isinatula ni Bartolome del Valle)

Noong unang panahon ayon sa alamat ng pulong Mindanaw, 
ay wala ni kahit munting kapatagan.  Pawang kabundukan 
ang tinatahanan ng maraming taong doo’y namumuhay 
maligaya sila sapagkat sagana sa likas na yaman. 
Subalit ang lagim ay biglang dumating sa kanilang bundok 
na dati’y payapa.  Apat na halimaw ang doo’y nanalot. 
Una’y si Kurita na maraming paa at ganid na hayop 
pagka’t sa pagkain kahit limang tao’y kanyang nauubos. 
Ang Bundok Matutum ay tinirhan naman ng isang halimaw 
na may mukhang tao na nakatatakot kung ito’y mamasdan, 
ang sino mang tao na kanyang mahuli’y agad nilalapang, 
at ang laman nito’y kanyang kinakain na walang anuman. 
Ang ikatlo’y si Pah na ibong malaki.  Pag ito’y lumipad 
ang Bundok na Bita ay napadidilim niyong kanyang pakpak, 
ang lahat ng tao’y sa kuweba tumahan upang makaligtas 
sa salot na itong may matang malinaw at kukong matalas. 
Ang Bundok Kurayang pinananahanan ng maraming tao 
ay pinapaglagim ng isa pang ibong may pitong ulo; 
walang makaligtas sa bagsik ng kanyang matalas na kuko  
pagkat maaaring kanyang matanaw ang lahat ng dako. 
Ang kalagim -lagim na kinasapitan ng pulong Mindanaw 
ay nagdulot ng lungkot sa maraming baya’t mga kaharian; 
Si Indarapatra na haring mabait, dakila’t marangal 
ay agad nag-utos sa kanyang kapatid na prinsipeng mahal. 
“Prinsipe Sulayman, ako’y sumasamo na iyong iligtas
ang maraming taong nangangailangan ng tulong mo’t habag.” 
“O mahal na hari na aking kapatid, ngayon di’y lilipad 
at maghihiganti sa mga halimaw ang talim ng tabak.”
Binigyan ng singsing at isang espada ang kanyang kapatid 
upang sandatahin sa pakikibaka.  Kanyang isinabit 
sa munting bintana ang isang halaman at saka nagsulit; 
“ang halamang ito’y siyang magsasabi ng iyong nasapit.” 
Nang siya’y dumating sa tuktok ng bundok na pinaghaharian 
nitong si Kurita, siya ay nagmasid at kanyang natunghan 
ang maraming nayong wala kahit isang taong tumatahan; 
“Ikaw’y magbabayad, mabangis na hayop!” yaong kanyang sigaw. Di pa nagtatagal ang kanyang sinabi, nagimbal ang bundok 
at biglang lumbas itong si Kuritang sa puso’y may poot; 
sila ay nagbaka at hindi tumigil hangga’t malagot  
ang tanging hininga niyong si Kuritang sa lupa ay salot. 
Tumatag ang puso nitong si Sulayman sa kanyang tagumpay 
kaya’t sa Matutum, ang hinanap naman ay si Tarabusaw; 
sa tuktok ng bundok ay kanyang namalas ang nakahahambal 
na mga tanawin:  “Ngayon di’y lumabas nang ikaw’y mamatay.” 
Noon di’y nahawi ang maraming puno sa gilid ng bundok, 
at ilang saglit pa’y nagkakaharap na silang puso’y nagpupuyos. 
Yaong si Sulayma’y may hawak na tabak na pinang-uulos; 
ang kay Tarabusaw na sandata nama’y sangang panghambalos. 
At sa paghahamok ng dalawang iyong balita sa tapang
Ang ganid na hayop sa malaking pagod ay napahandusay. 
“Ang takdang oras mo ngayo’y dumating na,” sigaw ni Sulayman 
At saka sinaksak ng kanyang sandata ang tusong halimaw. 
Noon di’y nilipad niyong si Sulayman ang Bundok ng Bita; 
siya’y nanlumo pagka’t ang tahanan sa tao’y ulila; 
ilang sandal pa ay biglang nagdilim gayong maaga pa
at kanyang natantong ang kalabang ibon ay dumating na. 
Siya’y lumundag at kanyang tinaga ang pakpak ng ibon, 
datapwat siya rin ang sinamang-palad na bagsakan niyon; 
sa bigat ng pakpak, ang katawan niya sa lupa bumaon
kaya’t si Sulayman noon ay nalibing nang walang kabaong. 
Ang kasawiang ito ay agad nabatid ng mahal na Hari 
pagka’t ang halaman noon di’y nalanta’t sanga’y nangalabi; 
“Siya ay patay na!” ang sigaw ng kanyang namumutlang labi, 
“Ang kamatayan mo’y ipaghihiganti buhay ma’y masawi.” 
Nang siya’y dumating sa Bundok ng Bita ay kanyang kinuha 
ang pakpak ng ibon.  Ang katawang pipi ay kanyang namalas 
nahabag sa kanya ang kanyang bathala; biglang nagliwanag 
at ilang saglit pa ay nakita niya ang tubig na lunas. 
Kanyang ibinuhos ang tubig na iyon sa lugaming bangkay, 
at laking himala!  Ang kanyang kapatid ay dagling nabuhay, 
sila ay nagyakap sa gitna ng galak at ng katuwaan, 
saka pinauwi itong si Sulayman sa sariling bayan. 
Sa bundok Kurayan na kanyang sinapit ay agad hinanap 
ang ibong sa tao’y nagbibigay-lagim at nagpapahirap; 
dumating ang ibong kaylaki ng ulo at kukong matalas
subalit ang kalis ni Indarapatra’y nagwagi sa wakas
Sa kanyang tagumpay may isang diwatang bumating magalang, “Salamat sa iyo butihing bayani na ubod ng tapang, 
kaming mga labi ng ibong gahaman ngayo’y mabubuhay.” 
at kanyang namalas ang maraming taong noo’y nagdiriwang. 
Nabihag ang puso ng mahal na hari sa ganda ng mutya
kaya’t sa naroon ay kanyang hiniling na lakip ang sumpa 
na sila’y ikasal.  Noon di’y binuklod ng isang adhika 
ang kanilang puso.  “Mabuhay ang hari!” ang sigaw ng madla. 
Ang tubig ng dagat ay tila hinigop sa kailaliman; 
at muling lumitaw ang lawak ng lupang pawang kapatagan, 
si Indarapatra’y hindi na bumalik sa sariling bayan, 
at dito naghari sa mayamang lupa ng pulong Mindanaw. 

How the Angels Built Lake Lanao

Long ago there was no lake in Lanao.  On the place where it is now situated, there flourished a mighty sultanate called Mantapoli.  During the reign of Sultan Abdara Radawi, the greater grandfather of Radia Indarapatra (mythological hero of the Lanao Muslims), this realm expanded by military conquests and by dynastic marriages so that in time its fame spread far and wide.

The population of Mantapoli was numerous and fast increasing.  At that time the world was divided into two regions: Sebangan (East) and Sedpan (West).   The mighty sultanate of Mantapoli belonged to Sebangan.  Because this sultanate rapidly increased in power and population as well, the equilibrium between Sebangan and Sedpan was broken.

This dis-equilibrium soon came to the attention of Archangel Diabarail (Gabriel to the Christians).  Like a flash of sunlight, Diabarail flew to the Eighth heaven and told Allah, "My Lord, why have you permitted the unbalance of the earth?   Because of the power of Mantapoli, Sebangan is now larger than Sedpan."

"Why, Diabarail," replied the Sohara (Voice of Allah), "what is wrong with that?"

"My Lord, Mantapoli has a vast population countless as the particles of dust.  If we will allow this sultanate to remain in Sebangan, I fear that the world would turn upside down, since Sebangan is heavier than Sedpan."

"Your words show great wisdom, Diabarail," commented the Sohara.

"What must we do, my Lord, to avert the impending catastrophe?"

To this query, the Sohara replied, "Go right away to the Seven-Regions-Beneath-the-Earth and to the Seven-Regions-in-the-Sky and gather all the angels.  I will cause a barahana (solar eclipse) and in the darkness let the angels remove Mantapoli and transfer it to the center of the earth."

Upon receiving the mandate of Allah, Archangel Diabarail, traveling faster than lightning, rallied the millions of angels from the Seven-Regions-Beneath-the-Earth and the Seven-Regions-in-the-Sky.  With this formidable army, he presented himself to Allah, saying, "My Lord, we are ready to obey Your command."

The Sohara spoke, "Go to Sebangan, and lift the land of Mantapoli."

Diabarail, leading his army of angels, flew to the east.  In the twinkle of an eye, the sun vanished and a terrible darkness as black as the blackest velvet shrouded the universe.  The angels sped faster than arrows.  They swooped on Mantapoli, lifting it with great care and carried it (including its people, houses, crops and animals) through the air as if it were a carpet.  They brought it down at the center of the earth, in accordance with the command of Allah.  The very spot vacated by the sultanate of Mantapoli became a huge basin of deep, blue water-the present Lanao Lake.

The waters coming from the deep bowels of the earth rose higher and higher.  Archangel Diabarail, seeing the rising tides immediately returned to the Eighth Heaven and reported to Allah, "My Lord, the earth is now balanced.  But the place where we removed Mantapoli is becoming an ocean.  The waters are rising fast, and unless an outlet for them can be found, I fear that they might inundate Sebangan and drown all Your people."

In response, the Sohara said, "You are right, Diabarail.  Go out, then, and summon the Four Winds of the World: Angin Taupan, Angin Besar, Angin Darat, and Angin Sarsar.  Tell them to blow and make an outlet for the overflowing waters."

Obeying the Master's command, the faithful messenger summoned the Four Winds.  "By the Will of Allah," he told them, "blow your best, and make an outlet for the rising waters of the new lake."

The four winds of the world blew, and a turbulence swept the whole eastern half of the earth.  The surging waters rolled swiftly towards the shores of Tilok Bay to the southeastern direction.  But the towering ranges impeded their onrush.   The Four Winds blew, hurling the waves against the rocky slopes but in vain; no outlet could be cut through the mountain barrier.

Changing direction, this time eastward, the Four Winds blew harder driving the raging waters towards the shores of Sugud Bay (situated east of Dansalan, now Marawi City).  Once again, the attempt to create an outlet failed because the bay was too far from the sea.

For the third time, the Four Winds changed direction and blew their hardest.  The waves, plunging with ferocity, rolled towards Marawi.  Day and night, the Winds blew as the waters lashed against the shoreline of Marawi.  This time the attempt succeeded.  An outlet now called Agus River was made, and through the outlet, that water of Lake Lanao poured out to the sea, thereby saving Sebangan from a deluge.

It came to past that there was a high cliff at the outlet, and over the cliff the waters cascaded in majestic volume.  Thus, arose the beautiful falls which, aeons later, was named Maria Cristina, after a famous queen of Spain.

http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/folktales/Maranao/how_the_angels_built_lake_lanao.htm

Biag ni Lam-ang (Life of Lam-ang)

The story dates its origin during the pre-Spanish period of the Philipines. It is one of the greatest Ilocano epic of the pre-colonial literature of the country. It is originally written in the Ilocano language but as time goes it has been translated to different languages. The story is set in the Northern Provinces of the Philippines. The story is a mix of adventure and romance with exciting and unpredictable outcomes. The story revolves around Lam-ang who is a very extraordinary guy. He started to talk at a very young age and was the one who choose his own name. His adventure began when his father, Don Juan, went to a battle but never came back. At the age of barely nine months he went to search for his father in the highlands where his father was said to go. Knowing that he is blessed with extraordinary well being, her mother, Namongan, allowed her to go. Lam-ang then went of to search for his father leaving his grieving mother. When Lam-ang reached the place, he was enraged upon seeing his father’s head on top of a bamboo pole that was stuck in the ground which was a scene that he had dreamed before reaching the place. Lam-ang then demanded to know the reason why did that happen to his father but he did not receive an answer, instead he was demanded by the chieftain of the village to go or else he would receive the same faith like his father. Instead of running Lam-ang bravely fought with the chieftain and its tribesmen. Lam-ang won the fight with less effort that serves as his revenge for his father. The epic poem also presented some humorous points. As Lam-ang was on his way home he passed by a river and then decided to have a dip. The dirt from his body caused the death of fishes, crabs, shrimps in the river. She was gladly attended by some of the women who saw him. Lam-ang upon reaching home decided to court his love interest, Ines. Despite his mother’s disapproval he followed his heart and set again another journey for her love. His adventures had never been that easy. He faced one of Ines’ suitor and monsters. But he won the battles with ease. Upon reaching the place, Lam-ang drew the attention of many and impressed Ines. He was helped by his magical pets: a rooster, a hen and a dog. Lam-ang’s rooster flapped its wings and a house toppled. This amazed everybody, especially Ines. Then, Lam-ang’s dog barked and the house aroused. Being invited in the lunch of the family of Ines, Lam-ang impressed Ines’ parents with his wealth and upon returning he gave to the family two golden ships. Their wedding was held with a lot of feastings. However Lam-ang’s story never ended there. He was sent to catch a gigantic shell but unfortunately she was swallowed by a shark, which he had earlier premonitioned. Her bones were recovered and Lam-ang was resurrected with the help of his magical pet. Ines was ordered by the rooster to wrap the bones with her tapis while the hen flaps its wings and the dog growling. In an instant Lam-ang happily rejoined his wife. The epic poem showed some of the earlier customs, culture, tradition and belief of the Ilocano people of the Philippines The story presented some of the qualities of the people of the Ilocos region- adventurous, hardy, and brave as strongly portrayed by Lam-ang. The epic poem presented the fact that life is full of trials and problems. One must be strong and just accept the reality that it is already part of life.

http://www.shvoong.com/books/classic-literature/1748792-biag-ni-lam-ang-life/ 

on myths ..

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The Myth about the Butterfly


This myth suggests one of the ten commandments, "honor your father and your mother". Be mature enough to know your responsibilities at home and in community. Don't be insensitive, you don't know how much your parents sacrifice for your own good.
Do not complain about the things that you can't have, instead thank the Lord for the things you have.

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The Myth of the Guava Fruit:

Isn't it awesome or what? Imagine the inedible fruit turned into an edible one because of a wish of the generous 'Bay Abas'. It's a good thing he's kind hearted. 

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Why there are clouds ?

That's the true nature of parents.
They will be always there for you and love you the way no other man can:)
That's why I love my parents <3

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THE FIRST MONKEY

All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today. 
Pope Paul VI 


Laziness is a bad bad attitude ...

It will only cause. you more difficulty.

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HOW BUTTERFLIES CAME TO BE

Well, that serves as a lecture for them and for those who will read this story.
One's physical appearance is not that important, what matters most is what we have inside. We should also learned to respect all life form.

http://lehcsirk0literature.blogspot.com/2008/11/great-flood.html

The Great Flood
Tinggian

The Tinggians, a group of pagan people inhabiting the interior hills of Abra, have their own story of the Great Deluge.
The tragic began with the abduction of Humitau, a sea-maiden guard of Tau-mari-u, lord of the sea; by Aponi-tolau.
One day, Aponi-tolau, god-hero of the Tinggians went down to the lowlands. He wandered aimlessly through the plains until he reached the seashore. The calm blue sea, massive and yet helpless beneath the morning sun which flooded it with golden light, fascinated the young man. And unable to resist the beauty of the dancing wavelets, he made a rattan raft and rowed seaward.
On and on he rowed until he came to the edge of the world. There, in a place where the sea and the sky meet, Aponi-tolau saw a towering rock, home of Tau-mari-u, lord of the sea. It was guarded by nine beautiful daughters of the seaweeds. The radiance of the ocean light reflecting silver and gold upon the greenish hair of the nine guards as they played around the palace gates, chasing one another in gay laughter, attracted the mountain lord.
Gathering his courage, the Tinggian warrior went nearer the palace gates. However, when he inquired what place it was, the maiden guards laughed at him and lured him further inside the palace walls. This made Aponi-tolau very angry. Taking his magic hook, he lashed at the unsuspecting maidens.
The hook hit the youngest and the most beautiful among them, Humitau. The young diwata gave a loud and piercing scream and struggled desperately to free herself from Aponi-tolau’s grip but the magic oil which the mountain lord had placed at the tip of his hooked weakened her blood and soon she was helpless.
A wild uproar followed as the guards screamed and fled the gates. Aponi-tolau hurriedly picked up the unconscious body of the sea-maiden, loaded it on his rattan raft and rowed shoreward. Shortly after the Tinggian hero had left the bauwi (native hunt) gates, Tau-Mari-u went out of his abode to see what the commotion was all about. But he was too late.
In his rage, Tau-mari-u summoned the waves and the tunas of the sea and ordered them to bring back the intruder. The waves lashed at the raft of the mountain warrior and the tunas pushed it back.
Alarmed, Aponi-tolau cried out to his mother, Lang-an of Kadalayapan, mistress of the wind and rain, for help. The great godess heard her son’s plea and immediately sent down strong winds to pull Aponi-tolau ashore. Despite the fury of the waves and efforts of the tunas, the Tinggian warrior was able to reach the shore unharmed.
But Tau-mari-u was furious. He immediately called a meeting of the gods and demigods of the seas and the oceans, who agreed to punish the dwellers of the land for what Aponi-tolau had done.
From the sky, Lang-an knew the plan. She immediately called for the north wind and sent him to warn her son of the impending flood, she instructed the mountain lord to go to the highest peak of the Cordillera mountains for safety. Obediently, Aponi-tolau took the members of his household to the mountain top and waited. The flood came. From this bauwi Aponi-tolau saw mighty waves sweeping across the plains, filling the valleys and destroying the crops and working animals of the inhabitants. Higher and higher went the water until it covered the mountain top but for the few square meters where Aponi-tolau and his household took shelter.
Frightened, Humitau gave a desperate cry. She knew that she no longer swim or live in the water after having tasted the mountain food which her husband had given her. The charm removed her sea powers. She implored Tau-mari-u to save her.
Despite his anger, the water lord took pity upon his favorite Humitau. So he called back the water and the waves. But he promised that henceforth he would sink men’s boats and drown passengers until Aponi-tolau’s crime would be appeased. When the water subsided, Aponi-tolau and his wife went down to the low lands and from them came the people of the world.