REGION IX

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING
Characteristics
Total Land Area: 1,704,664 ha.
Provinces: 3
Cities: 5
Municipalities: 67
Barangays: 1,859
Agricultural 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: 3,407,353
Growth Rate (2000-2010): 1.87 percent
Climate: Type III ( Western
Part),Type IV ( Eastern
Part)
Dialect: Tausug, Yakan, Badjao,
Samal, Subanen,
Visayan, Chabacano,
Maranao, Maguindanao,
Ilongo, Ilocano
Poverty incidence among families: 33.70 percent
Population census of Zamboanga Peninsula

Year Pop. % p.a.
1990 2,281,064
2000 2,831,412 +2.18%
2010 3,407,353 +1.87%
Source: National Statistics Office

TRIBES
Tausug
The 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 women
TAUSUG
SAMAL
One 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.

SAMAL
SUBANEN
The 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.
SUBANEN
BADJAO
The 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.
BADJAO
BUGTONG
1) 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 egg
3) 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 pen
5) 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

7) 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

9) 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 letter
WRITERS IN REGION IX
1. Descallar, Antonio
- Born on Hunyo 15, 1952
- Now before the conqueror
2. Enrique, Antonio
- Sumulat 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.


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

5. Jubair, Ibrahim A.
- kauna-unahang fictionist sa Zamboanga
- Ginawaran ng Presedential Certificate of
Merit in Literature for teaching the Filipino-
Muslim sa kanyang panahon
6. Villa, Gonzalo
- Manunulat ng maikling kwento
- Una niyang kwento ang When death
Struck
- Nagwagi sa Pambansang Paligsahan
ANG ALAMAT NG DALAWANG BUNDOK
ALAMAT NG ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
AG TOBIG NOG KEBOKLAGAN
Considered as on of the oldest epics of the
Subanon of Zamboanga, this guman or
epic is chanted during Buklog or festivals
THE STORY BEGINS..
15
WHITE HORSE OF ALIH
A. 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

B. 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


Setting
The 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.

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.
.