REGION IX

REGION IXZAMBOANGA PENINSULA

1Geographical setting

CharacteristicsTotal Land Area:1,704,664 ha.Provinces:3Cities:5Municipalities:67Barangays:1,859Agricultural Land Area:785,294 ha.Temporary Crop Land:339,145 ha.Idle Land:8,133 ha.Permanent Crop Land:420,408 ha.Meadows/Pasture:3,527 ha.Forest Land:3,188 ha.Other Land:7,689 ha.Population (2010)Total Population:3,407,353Growth Rate (2000-2010): 1.87 percentClimate:Type III ( Western Part),Type IV ( Eastern Part)Dialect:Tausug, Yakan, Badjao, Samal, Subanen, Visayan, Chabacano, Maranao, Maguindanao, Ilongo, IlocanoPoverty incidence among families:33.70 percent2Population census of Zamboanga Peninsula

Year Pop. % p.a.1990 2,281,0642000 2,831,412 +2.18%2010 3,407,353 +1.87% Source: National Statistics Office

3TRIBESTausugThe Tausugs are Muslim natives of the Sulu Archipelago. They practice the tenets of Islam. They attend services in the mosque and say their prayers five times a day.Culturally speaking, the Tausugs can be distinguished from other groups of Filipinos. We can say that the Tausugs have adapted Western ways of dressing. This is because education and travel have greatly influenced their lives. Of course, it is observed that Tausugs greatly appreciate their native dress particularly the sablay of the women. As a matter of fact, the Tausug men and women4tausug

5samalOne of the natives of Zamboanga Peninsula are the Samals or Sama. They live in houses built on bamboo stilts along the seashore and their main occupations are fishing and trading. The Sama are spread in many parts of Mindanao. In this part of the country, this indigenous group of people is best known for their skills in boat building, mat weaving, and pearl diving. When not in fishing, some are engaged in agriculture. Their principal crop is cassava.

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7subanenThe original people of Zamboanga were the Subanen of Indonesian origin who came at about 2,000 to 6,000 years ago. They were coastal people who believe in the spirit of their ancestors and the forces of nature. When the Muslims arrived, they were pushed into the hinterlands and lived along the riverbanks. Thus, the name Suba, meaning people of the river. The Subanens who communicate through their Subano language prefer and wear colorful clothes and accessories. Black, red, and white are their favorite colors. The women often wear red earrings that match with beaded necklaces. Like other tribes, Subanens have their own entertainment or way of enjoying life. They like music. The Ginarang or Migboat, Basimba, Gatagan and Sirdel or Sumumigaling are some of their songs. These are sung with the accompaniment of their instruments like Gong, Kutapi, Sigitan, Lantoy, Kulaying and Tambubok.8subanen

9badjaoThe Badjaos are called Sea gypsies because they move with the wind and the tide on their small houseboats called vintas. They live in boathouses or in bamboo stilt houses along the coast of the little islands of the peninsula. Even up to the present, many badjaos still live in boathouses. They use saguan to push their boats in the water. They are likewise excellent swimmers. Because of their great experience in diving, they can stay underwater longer than most casual swimmers.Some people have the impression that the Badjaos aimlessly wander from island to island.10Badjao

11bugtong1)Gipalit ko bisan ug mahal,

Apan magpulos lamang ug magbitay.

{I bought it and it's costly,

But I use it for hanging only.}

- earrings

2)Na-ay kaban sa pari,

Ukbon dili mauli.

{There's a priest's trunk,

But when opened, it could not be closed.}

an egg123)Ako, apan dili ko magamit,

Laing tao ang mogamit.

{I own it, but I don't use it.}

- your name

4}Mohilak, apan walay mata,

Molakaw, apan walay tiil.

{It cries without eyes,

it walks without feet.}

- a pen135)Ang dahon na-a sa bunga,

Ang bunga na-a sa dahon.

{The leaves are on the fruit,

The fruits is on the leaves.}

- pineapple

6)May ligon nga balay,

Ang haligi atua sa taas,

Ang atop atua sa ubos,

Ang ulan gikan usab sa ubos?

{What house has post on top,

A roof at the bottom,

While the rain comes from below?}

- a boat

147)Hikit-an sa tanang adlaw,

Apan dili nimo makamkam.

{You can see it everyday,

But cannot touch it at will.}

- sky

8)May baba apan dili makasulti.

{It has a mouth, but cannot talk.}

- a cave

159)Didto ang buno,

Dinhi ang dugo.

{The murder happened there,

But the blood flowed here.}

- a flood

10) Dili mananap, ug dili tao,

Walay tiil, apan makalakaw;

Walay baba, apan maka sulti.

{Neither an animal nor a person;

It has no feet, but can walk;

It has no mouth, but can talk.}

- a letter16Writers in region ixDescallar, AntonioBorn on Hunyo 15, 1952Now before the conquerorEnrique, AntonioSumulat ng maikling kwento tungkol sa mga Kristiyano at Muslim sa Timog na nakatagpo at nakasalamuha niya sa buhay.Ang kanyang matingkad na pananaw sa mga tao at lugar sa simpleng salita, ay ang kanyang istilo.

17Enriquez, Egmidio Alvarez-Sinulat ang nobelang The House of Juan na hindi naipalimbagNoong 1956 sinulat niya ang kanyang kauna-unahang nobelang The Devil FlowerAcas, Olivia-Baguhan pa lamang siya sa larangan ng pagsusulat ng tula, ngunit ang kanyang mga naisulat ay naipalimbag na sa palimbagan.

18Jubair, Ibrahim A.kauna-unahang fictionist sa ZamboangaGinawaran ng Presedential Certificate of Merit in Literature for teaching the Filipino-Muslim sa kanyang panahonVilla, GonzaloManunulat ng maikling kwentoUna niyang kwento ang When death StruckNagwagi sa Pambansang Paligsahan 19Ang alamat ng dalawang bundok

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31Ag tobig nog keboklaganConsidered as on of the oldest epics of the Subanon of Zamboanga, this guman or epic is chanted during Buklog or festivals32The story begins..

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50White horse of alihA. Biography of the author Emigdio Alvarez Enriquez was born on the year 1925. He is a Filipino by birth. He started writing at the age of 20. He is a novelist, story writer, and playwright. Among his famous literary works are: Blood on the Moon, A Tale of Two Houses, Cachil Kudarat (Sultan of Mindanao) or Cachil Corrala, and Labaw, Donggon. All of this short stories won Palanca awards in the year

51B. The Issue inside the story Psychological effect of man's alienation from the society where he is Racial Discrimination Traditions in religion Psychological impact of an individuals experiences Quarrel between religions Discrimination based on religion

52 SettingThe story happened on July 4th in a city with a parade of people. Characters Alih- a Moro who plans for killing the people celebrating the Filipino- American Friendship Day Omar- the older brother of Alih who dictates him on what to do in every aspects of his life Imam- the village priest who tried to dissuade the two brothers, he explain to them that the prophets did not teach to do it Lucy - girl who lived in the reservation area where the Americans live -she is the first girl Alih liked. Fermina - a beautiful bar maid with a mole near her mouth - Alih likes her so much but the woman doesnt like him because of his impertinent manner towards her.

53 Conflict- Alih did not want to kill but the fear he had for his brother while he was growing urged him to the killings and also because his brother taught him that killing will be their way to wash away their shame and gain respect for their father had died by the American soldiers without any reason. 54

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