UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS & TEACHER EDUCATION

Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences

MIDTERM COVERAGE

Name of Student:________________________ Year/Section:________________

Subject: Philippine Popular Culture Teacher:____________________

MODULE No. 01
TITLE: PERFORMING ARTS
INTRODUCTION  In this unit, the students will be working individually using their
own understanding or perception about the Philippine
performances. The appreciation of traditional cultures on dances
and songs will be evidently access on the prepared activity.
Performing arts is a form of art where artists use their voices,
and bodies to convey a message or artistic expression. It is
generally assumed that dance and music as a medium of artistic
expression are the most popular among Filipinos. Folk dance is a
form of dance developed by a group of people that reflects the
traditional life of a certain country or region. The traditional
dances like tinikling, singkil and carinosa are some of these
popular Philippine dances. The music played along with
traditional costumes and sweet smiles on their faces portrays the
rich culture and the history of these [Link] music tells
the story of the Philippines’ always-international history though
its melodies, rhythms and choice of instruments.
Harana is a lyrical courtship style based on Mexican-Spanish
traditions and kundiman is a passionate form of Tagalog
romantic song based on Spanish melodies and song structures.
LEARNING At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
OUTCOMES  value the different performing arts of the Philippines,
 identify and reflect on the different performing arts and;
 execute samples of performing arts.
LEARNING At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
OBJECTIVES  describe performing arts;
 differentiate between the traditional dances and modern dances
through comparison info-graphic chart;
 appreciate the culture of serenading (harana) courting a woman
then and now.
Discussion/Situational Analysis/Content etc.
Performing Arts is a form of art where artists use their voices, and bodies to convey a
message or artistic expression.  It is different from visual arts, in which an artist use paint,
canvas and various materials to create art objects.

Folk dance is a form of dance developed by a group of people that reflects the traditional life
of a certain country or [Link] is handed down from generation to generation.

TINIKLING

 Tinikling is said to have originated from a type of bird – the tikling. The dance

originated in Leyte among the Visayan Islands in the central Philippines as an imitation
of the tikling bird dodging bamboo traps set by rice farmers.
 Tinikling started in Leyte but made its way to be known around the Philippines. In fact,
this Philippine folk dance is now one of those dances performed for cultural shows.
 The tinikling is a pre-Spanish dance from the Philippines that involves two people
beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in
coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a
dance. 
 Dancers imitate the tikling bird's legendary grace and speed by skillfully maneuvering
between large bamboo poles.

TIKLING BIRD

COSTUME
 For this traditional folk dance, females wear a dress called balintawak o patadyong,
and males wear a uniform called barong tagalog.
 The balintawak are colorful dresses with wide arched sleeves and the patadyong is a
pineapple fiber blouse paired with checkered skirts. The barong tagalog uniform is
usually lightweight long sleeved shirts and worn with red trousers. Dancers wear no
footwear while performing.

CARIÑOSA
  Cariñosa (Spanish pronunciation: [kaɾiˈɲosa], meaning the loving or affectionate one)
is a Philippine dance of colonial era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine
folk dances, where the fan or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the
couple in romance scenario.

HISTORY
 The dance originated in Panay Island in the Visayan Islands and was introduced by
the Spaniards during their colonization of the Philippines. It is related to some of the
Spanish dances like the bolero and the Mexican dance Jarabe Tapatio or the Mexican
Hat Dance.

COSTUME
 Originally, the Cariñosa was danced with Maria Clara dress and Barong Tagalog for it
is a Maria Clara Spanish Dance when it was introduced. However as the Filipino
people saw and imitated this dance, they wore the patadyong kimono and camisa de
chino to reveal their nationalism to their country and other steps were revised
or Filipinized but the music did not change at all and reveals a Spanish Influence to
the Filipinos. As stated by the book of Francisca Reyes-Aquino, dancers may wear
balintawak style (a native dress of the Tagalog regions), camisa (a white sleeve) or
patadyong kimono (a dress of the Visayan of people) and for boys, a barong Tagalog
and colored pants. Because it is the national dance, the dancers may wear any
Filipino costumes.

 To dance the Cariñosa, a man and a woman dance together, taking slow steps around
the room, similar to those of a waltz. The female holds a fan or handkerchief, which
she coyly hides behind. The dance itself is intended as a courtship dance, and is of a
flirtatious nature. Cariñosa literally means "she that is loving" as the verb ending
indicates it refers to a woman.
 The musical instrument mainly used in this dance form is the Rondalla, a string
instrument ensemble. In addition, instruments such as bandurrias, mandolins, guitars,
basses, drums, and banjos are also used.
 It is 3/4 in rhythm like some of the Spanish dances.

SINGKIL

 Singkíl (or Sayaw sa Kasingkil) is a famous dance of the Maranao people of Lake

 Lanao which was popularized by the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance
Company.
 Singkil dance takes its name from the bells worn on the ankles of the Muslim princess.
Perhaps one of the oldest of truly Filipino dances, the Singkil recounts the epic legend
of the "Darangan" of the Maranao people of Mindanao. This epic, written sometime in
the 14th century, tells the fateful story of Princess Gandingan, who was caught in the
middle of a forest during an earthquake caused by the diwatas, or fairies or nymph of
the forest.
 The Singkil originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of Lake
Lanao. It is derived from a story in the Darangen, the Maranao interpretation
of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. The name of the dance itself means
"to entangle the feet with disturbing objects such as vines or anything in
your path". It is a popular dance performed during celebrations and other
festive entertainment. Originally only women, particularly royalty, danced
the Singkil, which serves as either a conscious or unconscious advertisement to
potential suitors. A kulintang and agung ensemble always accompanies the
dance. While often erroneously referred to by non-Maranaos as a "Muslim
dance", the Singkil is in fact secular in nature, performed by the Ummah
communities of the Maranao and Maguindanao. Initially, the dance was
performed with just one pair of bamboo poles, eventually adopting the use of
two criss-crossing pairs.

Adaptations

 Bayanihan
When the Bayanihan Dance Company began performing the Singkil, the traditional
dance was adapted to convey Western aesthetics. The Bayanihan portrayal, branded as
the Princess Dance or the Royal Maranao Fan Dance, became so popular that it is
often mistaken for the authentic version of the dance.
 A notable variation from the original is its inclusion of male dancers, as pole
clappers and in the role of the Prince, Rajah Bantugan (the
Darangen adaptation of Rama). Additional sets of criss-crossing bamboo poles
were also added.

MUSIC IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Filipino music tells the story of the Philippines’ always-international history though its
melodies, rhythms and choice of instruments.
 More contemporary Filipino music also blends international influences with a
traditional Philippine style. Filipino pop is known as “OPM” which means Original
Pilipino Music/Original Pinoy Music/Original Philippine Music. Originally the term
rose as a label for Philippine pop ballads made popular in the 1970s by artists such
as Basil Valdez and Freddie Aguilar.
Over time “OPM” has come to refer to all music that is people of Philippine ancestry
compose or have composed, no matter where or when, in any Philippine language. MostOPM
originates in Manila and is sung in Tagalog, sometimes to the exclusion of other distinct
Filipino groups, though advocates of inclusion have tried to correct this.
 Today Filipino music is still global, actively soaking in influences from Western
genres like rock, jazz, bossa-nova and hip-hop. Filipino popular music parallels global
super-pop trends, especially those in other Asian nations; MTV-style music videos
have long been popular, showcasing Asian pop on channels like MTV Philippines,
Channel V Philippines and MYX, which are as likely to feature gossip about
international artists as they are to actually play music videos from the Philippines.

HARANA (serenade)

Harana is a lyrical courtship style based on Mexican-Spanish traditions.

MODULE No. 03
TITLE: FAMOUS FILIPINO CUISINE
INTRODUCTION  In this unit, the students will be working individually using
their knowledge about foods. Filipino cuisine may be confusing
to some people due to it being hard to determine what actually
Filipino is. Confusion occurs due to the consistent growing
phases of Filipino culture. Filipino culture has been constantly
changing throughout history, gaining influence from various
cultures and inevitably has evolved. Filipino food today has
been shaped by history and society of many unique and affluent
cultures. Influences from China, India, Saudi Arabia and many
other countries are seen throughout Filipino food and culture
due to the agricultural trading of the times. Influences from
Spain and America are seen through past colonization of the
country. The rest of the world has influenced Filipinos due to
global communication which is the basis of connecting
societies internationally. Filipino food can be studied and given
a definition through the process of indigenizing its people
throughout centuries. Instead of fighting its adaptation to
specific cultures, they allowed its submersion which in turn,
influenced their cuisines, foods, and ingredients.

LEARNING At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
OBJECTIVES  select one favorite Filipino cuisine;
 explain why you chose the famous Filipino cuisine and;
 write down the steps on how to cook your favorite cuisine in
your own way/preference.
LEARNING At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
OUTCOMES  discuss the procedures on how to cook famous Filipino cuisine
on selected dishes;
 value and appreciate Filipino cuisine as part of way of life and;
 perform by cooking some selected Filipino cuisine.

Discussion/Situational Analysis/Content etc.

Filipino cuisine (lutuing Pilipino/pagkaing Pilipino) is composed of the cuisines of more

than a hundred distinct ethno-linguistic groups found throughout the Philippine archipelago.
However, a majority of mainstream Filipino dishes that compose Filipino cuisine are from the
various ethno-linguistics groups and tribes of the archipelago.

 Philippine adobo - (from Spanish adobar: "marinade," "sauce" or "seasoning") is a

popular Filipino dish and cooking process in Filipino cuisine that
involves meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic,
and black peppercorns, which is browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. It has
occasionally been considered the unofficial national dish in the Philippines.
 Lumpia - are various types of spring rolls commonly found in Indonesia and
the Philippines. Lumpia are made of thin crepe pastry skin called "lumpia wrapper"
enveloping savory or (in the Philippines) sweet fillings.
 Pancit - are fried noodles. Noodles were introduced into the Philippines early on
by Chinese settlers in the archipelago, and over the centuries have been fully
adopted into local cuisine, of which there are now numerous variants and types.
 Lechón -in Spanish is a pork dish in several regions of the world, most specifically
in Spain and its former colonial possessions throughout the world. Lechón is
a Spanish word referring to a roasted suckling pig. 
 Afritada- is a Filipino dish consisting of chicken, beef, or pork braised in tomato
sauce with carrots, potatoes, and red and green bell peppers. It is served on white
rice and is a common everyday Filipino meal.
 Empanada- is a type of baked or fried turnover consisting of pastry and filling,
common in Latin American and Filipino cultures
 Paksiw - is a Filipino style of cooking, whose name means "to cook and simmer in
vinegar." Common dishes bearing the term, however, can vary substantially
depending on what is being cooked.
 Sisig -is a Filipino dish made from parts of pig head and chicken liver, usually
seasoned with calamansi, onions and chili peppers. Sisig was first mentioned in
a Kapampangan dictionary in the 17th century meaning "to snack on something sour"
and "salad". 
 Torta - is the combination of an egg and eggplant
 Kare-Kare- is a Philippine stew complemented with a thick savory peanut sauce. It is
made from a variation base of stewed oxtail, pork hocks; calves feet, pig feet, beef
stew meat, and occasionally offal or tripe.
 Pinakbet - is an indigenous Filipino dish from the northern regions of the Philippines.
 Pinakbet is made from mixed vegetables steamed in fish or shrimp sauce.
 Pinapaitan - has either a carabao or goat organs with the poop to become as a soup.
 Sinigang - is a Filipino soup or stew characterized by its sour and savoury taste most
often associated with tamarind (Filipino: sampalok). It is one of the more
popular dishes in Filipino cuisine.
 Balut
 Longganisa - are usually fresh or smoked sausages, typically made with varying
ratios of lean meat and fat, along with garlic, black pepper, salt (usually
coarse seasalt), saltpeter, muscovado or brown sugar, and vinegar. Variants may
add paprika, chili, anise liqueur, and other spices. 
 Dinuguan  - is a Filipino savory stew usually of pork offal (typically lungs, kidneys,
intestines, ears, heart and snout) and/or meat simmered in a rich, spicy dark gravy of
pig blood, garlic, chili (most often siling haba), and vinegar.

MODULE No. 04
TITLE: SPORTS
INTRODUCTION  In this unit, the students will be working individually through
realizing the value of sports in the Philippines. In the
Philippines, one of the most important parts of their culture is
sports. Filipino young and old are love sports for them it is good
for the body and for the soul as well. Being active in the sport in
any kind of it is one that helps the body of the people to be more
healthy and fresh. Sports are one of the most popular aspects of
the countries. For Filipino people sports is one of the best
physical activities that can be done or participate by an
individual or group of people. Sports can help our body to be
physically fit. It also improves the skills and talent of every
person with the different field they excel in. sports is the
movement of the body that brings sweat and physical
exhaustion. Sports are a game that can be performed by
competition or just simple physical activities only.
LEARNING  Describe the sports that makes you feel challenging;
OBJECTIVES  Explain the quotation provided about sports;
 Reflect what makes sports help your lifestyle as a person.

LEARNING  Students will be able to describe the sports that makes them feel
OUTCOMES challenging;
 Students will be able toexplain the quotation provided about
sports;
 Students will be able toreflect what makes sports helps their
lifestyle as a person.
REFERENCES  Downloadable soft copy sent by the instructor

Discussion/Situational Analysis/Content etc.

Sports is an all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through casual or
organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while
providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators.

 ARNIS, - also known as Kali (Ilocano word which means“to

dig”) or Eskrima/Escrima (spanishword which means“fencing”), is the
national martial art of the Philippines.
- It also includes hand-to-hand combat, joint locks, grappling and weapon disarming
techniques.
- The origin of Arnis can be traced back to native fighting techniques during conflict among
the various Prehispanic Filipino tribes or kingdoms, though the current form has Spanish
influence from old fencing which originated in Spain in the 15th century.
 BASKETBALL - is the most popular sport in the Philippines, played on both the
amateur and professional levels. It  is a team sport in which two teams, most
commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court,
- Basketball was introduced in the Philippines during the American colonial period with the
first American teachers teaching the sport along with baseball through the YMCA and the
school system. Basketball was first introduced to the Philippine public school system by the
Americans as a women's sport in 1910 and was played in Interscholastic meets in 1911 until
1913. Women's basketball met opposition from conservative groups, particularly the Catholic
Church who view bloomers worn by women basketball players as inappropriate. By the time
skirts were allowed to be worn above bloomers as a compromise, women's basketball was
already in decline and was only played in provincial and local interscholastic meets. Indoor
softball and as well as volleyball became the more preferred sport for Filipino women.

 BOXING- Before the Spaniards and Americans came to the Philippines, Filipinos

have their own kind of boxing known as Suntukan, which means "bare-hand fighting"
in Tagalog, generally believed to have evolved from a Filipino knife fighting
technique called "Kali". During the Spanish colonization, such martial arts and kind
of fighting were banned, so it was driven in the undergrounds where the deprivation
of knives and rattan sticks lead to fist fighting.
- The evolution of Philippine boxing was thought to be after the Spanish–American War,
where Spain ceded its colonial territories, namely Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to
the United States as agreed in the 1898 Treaty of Paris. 
 FOOTBALL- is a popular sport in the Philippines, although it is not as popular
as basketball, which is the most popular sport in the Philippines. However, football
has a long history in the archipelago, dating back to more than 100 years ago
when Paulino Alcántara Riestra became the first Filipino and Asian player to play for
a European club.
- On 15 October 1907, the first official football match was held in Manila, with the
celebration of the opening of the Philippine Assembly.
 BILLIARDS- is a two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on
a snooker sized table.
- Efren Manalang Reyes (born August 26, 1954), nicknamed The Magician and Bata, is
a Filipino professional pool player. A winner of over 70 international titles, Reyes was the
first player to win world championships in two different disciplines in pool. 
 CHESS - is a two-player strategy board game played on a checkered board with
64 squares arranged in an 8×8 grid.
- In 1978, the Philippines became the center of the chess world, when the
World Chess Championship between Anatoly Karpov and challenger Victor Korchnoi was
held in Baguio City. It turned out to be one of the most celebrated matches in chess history.

 VOLLEYBALL - is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by
a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court
under organized rules
-Philippine volleyballhistory began in 1910 when the Philippines was a United States
territory (1898–1946). It was introduced to the Filipinos by an American named Elwood S.
Brown, the then Physical Director of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). It
became a popular game held in backyards and at beaches in the islands. At first, the Filipinos
invented their own rules for the game. US soldiers who were assigned to the different islands
of the Philippine during the period also helped in the widespread introduction of volleyball to
the Filipinos. These American military servicemen encouraged the Filipinos to join them in
playing during their time-off from military duties. Early in the history of the game of
volleyball in the Philippines, the Filipinos used trees as makeshift net holders (the net was
hung between the two chosen trees).
 SEPAK TAKRAW- or kick volleyball, is a sport native to Southeast Asia. Sepak
takraw differs from the similar sport of footvolley in its use of a rattan ball and only
allowing players to use their feet, knee, chest and head to touch the [Link] the
Philippines, it is also known as “sipa.” It was the country’s national sport until it was
replaced by arnis in 2009. Sepak takraw is included in the country’s elementary and
high school curriculum.
 BADMINTON- is a racquet sport played using racquets to hit a shuttlecock across
a net. Although it may be played with larger teams, the most common forms of the
game are "singles" (with one player per side) and "doubles" (with two players per
side).
- In Philippines, it was in the 1920 when British and American exptriates introduced
badminton in the country. As early as 1950's, the International Badminton Federation (IBF)
recocognized the Philippines as its 21st member country. Since then, Filipino's have been
playing badminton in international tournaments. In 1949 national rangkings produced
Adriano Torres, first national Men's single champion. In 1952, the Philippine Badminton
Association (PBA) was created and became the first national badminton group, organized by
28 badminton clubs.
 TENNIS - is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent
(singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses
a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt
over or around a net and into the opponent's court.
- The Philippines started participating in the Davis Cup (named after the governor-general no
less) in 1926, the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. Filipinos have been
playing tennis since 1913, and the sport has gained much attention and advancement ever
since.