Region 1 Literature (Biag ni Lam-ang) - baixardoc

Region 1 Literature (Biag ni Lam-ang)

Prepared by:

Baco, Kendal May D.

Camit, Benedict Jan N.

De Jose, Allen Jayson R.

Quines, Anna Dominique O.

Region 1: Ilocos Region

Region 1 • located in the northwest of Luzon

• Borders:

– East: the regions of the Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley

– South: the region of Central Luzon

– West North: South China Sea

• regional center: San Fernando City, La Union

• Ilocano speakers: 66% of the region; Pangasinan speakers: 27%; and the Tagalog speakers: 3%.

• Although it is called the Ilocos region, not all the inhabitants of Region 1 are Ilocanos.

History • first inhabited by the aboriginal Negritos before they

were pushed by successive waves of Malay/Austronesian immigrants that penetrated the narrow coast

• 16th century: the Spanish arrived, and established Christian missions and governmental institutions

• 1901: the region came under American colonial rule

• 1941: the region was under Japanese occupation

• 1945: the combined American and the Philippine Commonwealth troops including with the Ilocano and Pangasinese guerillas liberated the Ilocos Region from Japanese forces during the Second World War

Historical Trivia

• Before the formation of the Cordillera Administrative Region, Region 1 also included the provinces of Abra, Mountain Province, and Benguet.

• Before the administration of Ferdinand Marcos, Pangasinan was not a part of the region.

• Several modern presidents of the Republic of the Philippines hailed from the Region: Elpidio Quirino, Ferdinand Marcos, and Fidel V. Ramos.

MAP

• Ilocos Norte

–Capital: Laoag City

• Ilocos Sur

–Capital: Vigan City

• La Union

–Capital: San Fernando City

• Pangasinan

–Capital: Lingayen

CULTURE and

TRADITIONS

General Culture

• Residents of Region 1 are hardworking, brave, cheerful, independent and simple.

• They fear gossip and strongly avoid being envied by others.

• They value the fruit of their labor and are wise in spending the money they earned.

• Bain: (hiya or amor propio) sense of shame

• Panagdayaw: respect for the sensitivities of others

Family

• conforms to the general Filipino pattern. Most families compose of an average size (6-7 persons).

• Father: the head of the family

• Mother: the Ilaw ng tahanan (light of the home); disciplines the children and takes care of the house budget

• Eldest child: responsible in dividing the chores equally among siblings

Clothing

• Region 1 residents are very meticulous when it comes to clothing.

• They dress up according to their age and perceived wealth.

• Everyday wear consists of short pants for boys, and dusters, loose skirts, shirts, and short pants for girls.

• Farmers wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats.

• During rainy season, they wear a headdress of labig leaves, which extends well down the back.