Central Visayas Region 7 Central Visayas Region 7 The name of the region was derived to denote the centrality of the islands within the bigger Visayas area. The name was mostly chosen by American colonialists. There have been proposals to rename the current Central Visayas region, which is dominated by the Sebwano ethnic group, into Sugburegion, the former name of the region prior to Spanish colonization in the 16th century. The term is in reference to the former kingdom of the region, the Rajahnate of Cebu, which is simply called as Sugbu in native Sebwano. National/Local Artists Central Visayas Region 7 Highly Urbanized cities: 1. Cebu City 2. Lapu-Lapu City 3. Mandaue City Cebu Bohol Negros Oriental Siquijor Cebu CEBUANO LITERATURE refers to to literary works written in Cebuano, a language widely spoken in the southern philippines. The term is most often extended to cover the oral literary forms in both indigenous and colonial Philippines. Cebuano Literature may be traced back to several poetic forms. These included the balak (which contains a "balaybay" or methapor), the "tigmo"( riddles), "panultihon" (proverbs), and "garay" verses. also popular was the "balitaw" a poetic debate that required the participants (a man and a woman) to improvised and even sing their lines. Improvised poetry was also present in the dramatic genre of the "kulilising hari". CEBU LITERATURE Vicente Sotto Vicente Yap Sotto born April 18, 1877 – May 28, 1950) was a Filipino playwright, journalist, and politician who served as a Senator from 1946 to 1950. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1922 to 1925, representing Cebu's 2nd district. Vicente Sotto was called the "Father of Cebuano Journalism, Language and Literature." The first issue of the "Ang Suga," the first newspaper in Cebuano, published the first short story in Cebuano, entitled "Maming." It was printed on the first issue of Ang Suga on June 16, 1901. CEBU LITERATURE Literary Works Of Vicente Sotto 1. Ang Gugma sa Yutang Natawhan (Love of Native Land) 2. Maming 3. "Elena" 4. "Ang Dila sa Babaye," 5. "Maktang," CEBU LITERATURE Gremer Chan Reyes Gremer Chan Reyes was born on July 17, 1931 in Cebu City, but he grew up in Lambusan, San Remigio. It was his literary piece “Ang Gantong ni Panyong” that ignited the fire of his literary prowess when it was finally printed in Bisaya Magazine. In 1967, he won first prize in the story writing contest of Bisaya-Liwayway Publications. His story was “Adiyos, Major Mutaizo,” which, according to the late Lina Espina Moore, the literary giant in English and Cebuano, was a classic. Gremer also won the contests of Ludabi (Lubas sa Dagang Bisaya). CEBU LITERATURE Gremer Chan Reyes Gremer Chan Reyes was born on July 17, 1931 in Cebu City, but he grew up in Lambusan, San Remigio. It was his literary piece “Ang Gantong ni Panyong” that ignited the fire of his literary prowess when it was finally printed in Bisaya Magazine. In 1967, he won first prize in the story writing contest of Bisaya-Liwayway Publications. His story was “Adiyos, Major Mutaizo,” which, according to the late Lina Espina Moore, the literary giant in English and Cebuano, was a classic. Gremer also won the contests of Ludabi (Lubas sa Dagang Bisaya). CEBU LITERATURE Temistokles Adlawan Temistokles Adlawan was a contemporary Cebuano poet and short story writer who often writes with irreverent humor usually associated with Cebuano folk. Some of his writings expresses a greater sensitivity to gender issues. He is a Bathalan-ong Halad sa Dagang (BATHALAD) member and is active in writers' workshops sponsored by the Women in Literary Arts (WILA) and the Cebuano Studies Center of the University of San Carlos, Cebu City. Bohol Bohol is one of the island provinces in the Philippines, the 10th largest in the country. It is roughly oval in shape with major axis trending to the northeast to southwest with the camotes Sea at the north and the Mindanao Sea at its south. The province is predominantly hilly and rolling with narrow coastal plains. Bohol Literature Carlos P. Garcia Carlos P. Garcia, (born November 4, 1896, Talibon, Philippines—died June 14, 1971, Quezon City), fourth president of the Republic of the Philippines. After graduating from law school in 1923, he became, successively, a school teacher, representative in the Philippine Congress, governor of his province (Bohol), and then (1941–53) senator. During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, Garcia was active in the resistance movement. He was elected vice president on the ticket of the Nacionalista Party in 1953 and was also minister of foreign affairs (1953–57). He became president of the Philippines in March 1957, upon the death of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay, and was elected to a full four-year term the same year. Dalagang Pilipinhon Mga mata mo maoy naghatag mga bulak, sa akong kitara, ug sa kasingkasing ko awit sa gugma; ug kong ang mga mata mong maluming pagataoban man ugaling sa mga luha ako intawon Inday sa Birhen manimasin nga didto dili unta mangatundag ang akong paglaom ug akong himaya. Baba mo pula-pula sama sa putot sa rosas nga maoy pagbuklad, ug kon ikaw mopahiyom akong makita ang tinagoang bahandi sa imong baba; ang duha ka lumbay sa mga mutya nga daw ganghaan ngadto sa himaya, ug kong ikaw mokatawa ug motalidhay daw among madungog ang buhagay sa usa ka busay sa bulawanon nga kalipay! Bulak nga himaya sa akong yuta alang kanimo akong awiton ang labing matam-is kong kansiyon linangkat ning dughan nga imong ulipon. Ug kong mohagtos ang kuldas sa akong kitara ug ang sambagay sa dughan ko mahilom na, ang matam-is mong ngalan, Babaye, sa gihapon maoy halaran sa kataposan kong melodiya. Daghan sa akong kaliwat — lahi nga tabunon ikaw ang tag-iya sa kasingkasing ko’g kinabuhi, ang imong kaanyag maoy milamdag sa mangitngit nga dalan sa akong kalag; ug kong si Adlaw sa kasadpan molundag ug si Bulan magdumili pagsanag, kita ko gihapon ang nindot mong larawan sa bughawng langit sa akong dalindaman…! Siquijor • Siquijor is the third smallest province in the Philippines. • It is recognized as a center of mystic power and a capital of mystic activities and black magic. • Siquijor is known for the infamous agimat and gayuma. In spite of this, Siquijor offers incredible sites and sights and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. Negros Oriental • It occupies the southeastern half of the large island of Negros, and borders Negros Occidental, which comprises the northwestern half. • 6 cities: Dumaguete (capital), Canlaon, Bais, Bayawan, Guihulngan, and Tanjay. • Cebuano and Hiligaynon are the main dialects generally spoken in the households of Negros Oriental. • Cebuano is spoken by (94.75%) individuals and Hiligaynon or Ilonggo is generally spoken by (4.80%) idividuals. Susan Canoy – is a Dumaguete artist who is known for her arts and crafts. As a single mother, she relentlessly pursues her art to express herself and to provide for her family. As a mother, her themes focus on women abouttheir dreams, aspirations, family and frustrations. Famous Writers in the Region Pio Abelgas Kabahar – also known as Piux A. Kabahar, was a Cebuano composer, playwright, journalist, and director. He was best known as a playwright, he was the director of the first Cebuano moving picture, Bertoldo ug Balodoy. Simeon Dumdum Jr. – is a former Regional Trial Court Judge in Cebu City, Philippines, and is a published poet. He once studied for the priesthood in Galway, Ireland, but left the seminary to take up law. After years of practicing law, he was appointed Regional Trial Court judge. He won prizes for his poetry, which he has published and read in the Philippines and abroad. Lina Espina-Moore – was a Cebuano novelist, short story writer, essayist and a poet. She was a recipient of the S.E.A. Write Award. Novels: Heart of the Lotus (1970, 1982) A Lion in the House (1980) The Honey, the Locusts (1992) Short story collection: Cuentos (1985) Choice (1995) Famous Writers in the Region Estrella D. Alfon – She was a prolific storywriter, playwright, and journalist. In spite of being a Cebuana, she wrote almost exclusively in English. She published her first story, “Grey Confetti”, in the Graphic in 1935. She held an AA degree from the University of the Philippines and was a member of the UP Writers Club. Alfon Marjorie Evasco – is a Filipina poet. She writes in two languages: English and Cebuano-Visayan and is a supporter of women’s rights, especially of women writers. Marjorie Evasco is one of the earliest Filipina feminist poets.[1] She is a recipient of the S.E.A. Write Award. Edilberto Kaindong Tiempo – was a Filipino writer and professor. He and his wife, Edith L. Tiempo, are credited by Silliman University with establishing “a tradition in excellence in creative writing and the teaching of literacy craft which continues to this day” at that university. His novel, Cry Slaughter, published in 1957 was a revised version of his Watch in the Night novel published four years earlier in the Philippines. LITERARY WORKS -Sicalac and Sicavay (A Visayan Creation Myth) -Legend of Dumaguete -Ang Among Kabantang (poem by Fernando Buyser-Aquino) Visayan Folk Songs -Usahay -Matud Nila Usahay Matud Nila Usahay nagadamago ako Nga ikaw ug ako nagkahigugmay Nganong damhugon ko ikaw Damhugon sa kanunay sa akong Kamingaw Matud nila, ako dili angay Nga magmanggad sa among gugma Matud nila, ikaw dili malipay Kay wa ako’y bahandi Nga kanimo igasa Gugmang putli, mao day pasalig Mao’y bahandi labaw sa bulawan Matud nila, kaanugon lamang Sa imong gugma ug parayeg. Dili molubad kining pagsalig Bisan sa unsa nga katargan Kay unsa may bili ning Kanauji Kung sa gugma mo hinikawan Ingna ko nga dili mo Kawagoe Damgo ug pasalig sa gugma mo. Usahay nagamahay ako nganong nabuhi pa ning kalibutan Nganog giti-awti-aman Ang gugma ko kanimo, kanimo dae. THANK YOU!
